Alcatraz Island, commonly referred to as Alcatraz or locally as the Rock, is a small island located in the middle of San Francisco Bay in California, United States. It is rightly said that Alcatraz and history go hand in hand. It served as a light house, then a military fortification, then a military prison, followed by a federal prison until 1963. However, today the island is a historic site, open to visitors and tourists.

So, if you are planning for a visit to Alcatraz, you should look out for guided tours and services, offered by park rangers and other staff. Tour themes include San Francisco Bay, natural history, the civilian life of correctional officers, and other interesting topics. Get all the information about Alcatraz, by visiting the National Park Service Alcatraz island website. Plan out your tour, get directions and find things to do on this historical and amazing island.

alcatraz tours – For anyone who is visiting San Francisco, a particular spot you just can’t pass up is the infamous Alcatraz prison. Spending some time to take one of the numerous Alcatraz tours might be the most memorable part of your vacation.

Although being the home of so many infamous and notorious criminals, Alcatraz now welcomes visitors and tourists from all walks of life. Many people say that even till now, the prison has a very dark and ominous feeling to it. Visitors of the island claim that can hear men screaming, whistling, talking and doors clanging in the prison. Many deaths have occurred in prison and it was believed that those who have died in the prison have haunted the building.

When visiting the island, there are plenty of souvenirs that you can take away with you to remember your visit. The only way to tour Alcatraz is Alcatraz cruises from San Francisco. Alcatraz tours are very popular and tickets sell out fast. On a July Friday, I’ve seen them sold out until the following Tuesday. Get tickets online or call (415) 705-5555. There is no food available on the island, and sometimes they don’t sell it on the boat either. So, it’s better to take some food along with you.

Alcatraz is particularly well known for being haunted and the prison is ranked as one of the strangest haunted sites in America. So, come and experience the beauty, the history and infamy of Alcatraz on San Francisco Bay.