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Old Jul 12th, 2008 | 10:26 AM
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Alcatraz tour
There seem to be a few tour operators that offer the Alcatraz evening tour. Can anyone recommend one...we will be in the area the week of September 14. As always, many thanks.
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Old Jul 12th, 2008 | 12:08 PM
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http://www.alcatrazcruises.com/
This is the place that the National Park Service contracts with to offer tours. You can get the tickets on line, which is probably a good idea, since they may sell out. Any other website that offers tours will just be reselling tickets from Alcatraz Tours at a higher price.
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Old Jul 12th, 2008 | 01:50 PM
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As Maryann has stated there is only one company that contracts with the Park Service, so there is only one tour operator. Don't know who these other tour operators could be.
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Old Jul 12th, 2008 | 02:56 PM
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Thank you both. I booked using that link for the evening tour. You fodorites are a Godsend.
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Old Jul 12th, 2008 | 05:26 PM
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We did the night tour in March. It was excellent.

For a preview:

http://picasaweb.google.com/DebitNM/Alcatraz2008

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Old Jul 12th, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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The audio tour makes you feel like you're right there among the inmates--creepy!
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Old Jul 12th, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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I think the audio tour is a must. Its fantastic.

And the boat ride back overlooking that fabulous city? Wonderful.
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