We are going to san francisco in october, we will be there 4 days. Arrive late friday and leave tuesday. Is it true that the alcatraz trip gets sold out very quickly? Would we be wise to pre-book it now?? We dont want to go all that way, and cant go on there, as i have always wanted to see it.
2007-08-02 01:45:37 · 15 answers · asked by princess 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ San Francisco
pre book Alcatraz @ www.alcatrazcruises.com try getting an early tour and you get ages to explore the island, the night tour can be very cold. Hop on a cable car early also to avoid the hour long queues. Check out lombard st its weird
2007-08-02 11:21:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pre-book, definitely. I've tried to go twice by walking up to the kiosk at 10 a.m. or so and they're already sold out. And definitely take a hoodie, when you're out in the bay the wind can be quite cold.
I've taken the ferry from Vallejo a few times, and the morning winds can knock you over when you're on deck.
2007-08-02 06:34:02 · answer #2 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pre book it or you wont get to go. We did and you just pick up your tickets at Pier 39. Remember to take warm clothes, we had to buy fleeces in September in San Francisco. It was so cold and foggy, even when the fog cleared it wasn't warm enough to go without a jacket.
2007-08-02 02:51:52 · answer #3 · answered by MinaF 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, this does sell out quickly, especially during the tourist season and weekends. October would be less crowded, but play it safe and pre-book so you can get your choice of departure times.
Be sure to get the audio tour, it's very enlightening and entertaining.
2007-08-02 05:48:07 · answer #4 · answered by teresathegreat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you get the point, but just a side note to Mina's answer: Do come prepared for cold weather because it's cold here even in the summer, but for a week or so in October (99% of the time) it's pretty balmy, the only time of the year it gets in the 90s.
2007-08-02 04:15:58 · answer #5 · answered by Rossonero NorCal SFECU 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Especially in October.
Fleet weekis usually the seconda week in themonth of October. So the things in and around Fisherman's Wharf area get pretty busy and sold out. So book now!
2007-08-02 04:03:57 · answer #6 · answered by racegrrli 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes pre book to be on the safe side, as you say you dont want to go all that way and not be able to see it
2007-08-02 01:49:48 · answer #7 · answered by MISSY G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It may not be possible to get tickets same day, but a few days in advance is fine. Make sure to go on a Night Tour. It's the best!
2007-08-02 07:58:06 · answer #8 · answered by geograph 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, order your tickets online ahead of time! You don't want to miss out on Alcatraz
2007-08-02 07:05:20 · answer #9 · answered by migrainegirl1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES! Especially for the weekend. I would pre-book as early as possible.
2007-08-02 09:46:34 · answer #10 · answered by pascale_65 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋