Alcatraz and San Quentin Pass by The Dual Prison Experience
Experience the ultimate "past and present" prison journey with the only tour that connects two of America’s most legendary correctional facilities. Your adventure begins at the infamous Alcatraz Island, where you will use our premium self-guided app to walk the haunting cell blocks of "The Rock" and hear the chilling stories of its most notorious inmates at your own pace.
After returning to the mainland, the journey continues with a narrated voyage north toward the imposing walls of San Quentin State Prison, California’s oldest and most notorious active facility. Accompanied by a live expert guide, you’ll cruise past the high-security fortress while hearing gripping commentary on modern prison life, famous inmates, and the evolution of American justice.
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Duration 4.5 hours
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Guided experience
German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Pintours App Tour
- Alcatraz Island Ferry Ride and Ticket (Value of $47.95)
- San Quentin Pass by Ferry Tour (DOES NOT GO INSIDE)
- Live Tour Guide on San Quentin Passage
Not included
- Food and Drinks
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Board the ferry for a narrated voyage north to witness the imposing walls of San Quentin State Prison, California’s oldest and most notorious active facility. Your live expert guide will provide gripping commentary on modern prison life and death row history as you cruise directly past this high-security fortress.
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Stop 2
Step back in time to explore America’s most infamous federal penitentiary with award-winning, self-guided audio experience. Wander through the cold cell blocks and solitary confinement at your own pace while hearing real stories from the inmates and guards who lived on "The Rock."
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
Please look for our guide he will be holding a sign at the meeting point with the tours name.
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Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
- 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
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From $98.99 per person
- Free cancellation
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