45-60 MinutesFee applies
Tour the Cellhouse
Alcatraz Island
Listen to the voices of formerly incarcerated men and the correctional officers who guarded them, as they tell you the stories of United States Penitentiary: Alcatraz. This award winning tour guides you through the Alcatraz Cellhouse and is available in eleven languages.
Listen to the voices of formerly incarcerated men and the correctional officers who guarded them, as they tell you the stories of United States Penitentiary: Alcatraz. This award-winning tour guides visitors through the Alcatraz Cellhouse. Along the way you'll hear stories of prison operations, escape attempts, and the lives of the men who lived and worked among the walls of this building.
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Self-Guided Tours - WalkingIncarceration
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Details
Duration
45-60 Minutes
Duration Details
The tours runtime is approximately 30 minutes. However, your time spent in the cellhouse may vary depending on the length of line to start your audio tour.
Fees
The Cellhouse Tour costs $12, which is included in the price of your ferry ticket.
Fees Apply
Yes
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day, Night
Accessibility
The Cellhouse Tour is available in American Sign Language on a hand held device. An audio decrescribed version of the tour is also available. The audio described tour includes 12 strategically placed tactile markers and a tactile replica of the bar spreader used in the famous escape. Transcripts of the tour are available in all the available languages and Braille.
Pets
No
Reservations
No
Age Info
Content may not be suitable for all ages. Tour contains discussions of death and violence.
Location
Alcatraz Cellhouse