I want to tour Alcatraz. - GoFuckYourself.com

AaronM · 07-17-2005, 12:26 PM

Google seems pretty useless on tour info. So....Have any of your been there and if so, which tour do you recommend?

I want to spend some time on the island....Not just on a boat there and back.

KRL · 07-17-2005, 12:28 PM

Been there. Its creepy and chilling and not a recommended place to visit. You can feel the vibe of despair all over.

baddog · 07-17-2005, 12:28 PM

Been there, done that . . . would do it again. Go on the island, it is worth the time.

Don't wear heels, as I doubt they would be very comfortable.

baddog · 07-17-2005, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by KRL

You can feel the vibe of despair all over.

It was a maximum security prison, not Aruba.

AaronM · 07-17-2005, 12:30 PM

Perhaps I did not explain properly.....

I am looking for suggestions of which tours to take.

I am definitely going.

baddog · 07-17-2005, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by AaronM

Perhaps I did not explain properly.....

I am looking for suggestions of which tours to take.

I am definitely going.

Go on the island. The last time I went there they did not have any options other than go on the island or not.

If they have multiple choice options now, make sure you pick the one that includes being locked up in solitary. The couple minutes there is enough to know you would not want to do it for any long term stays, that is for sure.

chupachups · 07-17-2005, 12:36 PM

When I visited (5-6 years ago) there was only one if I remember correct. Very cool place though

Penthouse Tony · 07-17-2005, 12:40 PM

I don't think you have a choice in the matter. These are the only guys that run tours http://www.blueandgoldfleet.com/

Aaron make sure you get tickets in advance. You can't just walk up there the day of or even the day before and try to get tickets. Especially in the summer.

Also, once you get there you can go on the tour on your own pace so if you want to stay longer it's not an issue.

Meloman · 07-17-2005, 12:40 PM

I've taken visiting family there many times. I think they have a few different tours, like a midnight tour etc..But I'm not exactly sure.

We've always just done the standard tour. It's pretty cool. They give you headphones that explains everything and you just get to walk around on your own and take your time. It's not guided or timed or anything. You take a fairy boat across to the island and can stay as long as you want till the final boat comes back.

It is kinda freaky like KRL says....but it was a maximum security prison after all.

AaronM · 07-17-2005, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Sagi_AFF

I don't think you have a choice in the matter. These are the only guys that run tours http://www.blueandgoldfleet.com/

Aaron make sure you get tickets in advance. You can't just walk up there the day of or even the day before and try to get tickets. Especially in the summer.

Also, once you get there you can go on the tour on your own pace so if you want to stay longer it's not an issue.

Thank you. That's exactly what I wanted to know.

By checking Google you might think that there are many tour companies. One of them gave you only 20 minutes on the island.

CC · 07-17-2005, 12:51 PM

I highly recommend the audio tour of the cellblock. Very informative and very interesting too. I would recommend that you do that first. Also, be sure to listen to some of the speakers while you are there too. They usually have a couple of them every day. When we were there, we listened to a guy talk about the Birdman of Alcatraz for 45 minutes or so and it was really, really interesting!! We spent at least 5 hours on the island. After the audio tour, we spent lots of time just walking around the place...after seeing so many movies about Alcatraz, it was fun to just be there and soak it all in. Before you go, definitely watch Escape from Alcatraz again so it's all fresh in your mind

TexasDreams · 07-17-2005, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by AaronM

Google seems pretty useless on tour info. So....Have any of your been there and if so, which tour do you recommend?

I want to spend some time on the island....Not just on a boat there and back.

https://www.alcatraztrips.com/daytour.asp

CC · 07-17-2005, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by AaronM

Thank you. That's exactly what I wanted to know.

By checking Google you might think that there are many tour companies. One of them gave you only 20 minutes on the island.

Yes, Blue and Gold is the way to go. It's really convenient if you buy your tix in advance because they have these special kiosks there that enable you to print your tix out without waiting in the huge line to buy them.

CaptainHowdy · 07-17-2005, 12:58 PM

You should start shredding your 2257 docs...

reynold · 07-18-2005, 12:08 AM

I ahven't been on that Island but that's the place I also want to visit.

07-17-2005, 12:26 PM	#1
AaronM Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: ┌∩┐ ◣_◢ ┌∩┐ Posts: 46,909	I want to tour Alcatraz. Google seems pretty useless on tour info. So....Have any of your been there and if so, which tour do you recommend? I want to spend some time on the island....Not just on a boat there and back.

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07-17-2005, 12:36 PM	#7
chupachups Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sweden/Spain you sum bitch! Posts: 6,576	When I visited (5-6 years ago) there was only one if I remember correct. Very cool place though __________________

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Penthouse Tony Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 5,835	I don't think you have a choice in the matter. These are the only guys that run tours http://www.blueandgoldfleet.com/ Aaron make sure you get tickets in advance. You can't just walk up there the day of or even the day before and try to get tickets. Especially in the summer. Also, once you get there you can go on the tour on your own pace so if you want to stay longer it's not an issue. __________________ aamos AT FFN dot com Penthouse.com Business Development ICQ: 49090846 \| Yahoo IM: ff_aamos

07-17-2005, 12:28 PM	#3
baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	Been there, done that . . . would do it again. Go on the island, it is worth the time. Don't wear heels, as I doubt they would be very comfortable.

07-17-2005, 12:30 PM	#5
AaronM Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: ┌∩┐ ◣_◢ ┌∩┐ Posts: 46,909	Perhaps I did not explain properly..... I am looking for suggestions of which tours to take. I am definitely going.

07-17-2005, 12:40 PM	#9
Meloman Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sacramento,CA Posts: 1,540	I've taken visiting family there many times. I think they have a few different tours, like a midnight tour etc..But I'm not exactly sure. We've always just done the standard tour. It's pretty cool. They give you headphones that explains everything and you just get to walk around on your own and take your time. It's not guided or timed or anything. You take a fairy boat across to the island and can stay as long as you want till the final boat comes back. It is kinda freaky like KRL says....but it was a maximum security prison after all.

07-17-2005, 12:51 PM	#11
CC Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,690	I highly recommend the audio tour of the cellblock. Very informative and very interesting too. I would recommend that you do that first. Also, be sure to listen to some of the speakers while you are there too. They usually have a couple of them every day. When we were there, we listened to a guy talk about the Birdman of Alcatraz for 45 minutes or so and it was really, really interesting!! We spent at least 5 hours on the island. After the audio tour, we spent lots of time just walking around the place...after seeing so many movies about Alcatraz, it was fun to just be there and soak it all in. Before you go, definitely watch Escape from Alcatraz again so it's all fresh in your mind

07-17-2005, 12:58 PM	#14
CaptainHowdy Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Happy in the dark. Posts: 93,576	You should start shredding your 2257 docs...

07-18-2005, 12:08 AM	#15
reynold Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Global Traveler Posts: 51,271	I ahven't been on that Island but that's the place I also want to visit.