Tours depart approximately twice per hour during the day and take about 2.5 hours. Step back in time and experience the legendary island that has been a civil war fort, a military prison and one of the most notorious federal penitentiaries in US history. This memorable tour includes: 45 minute audio presentation "Doing Time: The Alcatraz Cellhouse Tour," featuring actual correctional officers and prisoners who lived and worked on the Island; orientation video by Discovery Channel; ranger and docent tours; historic gardens and abundant wildlife. See the website for specific times and to purchase tickets. Reservations recommended.
Added by Upcoming Robot on September 10, 2010