Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary

Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary

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Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary

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Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary was a maximum security prison located on Alcatraz Island, 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) off of the coast of San Francisco. 

History

Alcatraz Prison operated as a maximum security federal prison from 1934 to 1963. During those years, it housed some of America's most notorious criminals, including Al Capone.

How to visit Alcatraz

We recommend booking your tickets to Alcatraz well in advance of your visit. With Civitatis' standard tour of Alcatraz, you can enjoy a guided tour of the cells and the control room, with the boat journey from San Francisco included.

The famous escape from Alcatraz

One of the most famous legends concerning Alcatraz revolves around a famous escape that occurred in June 1962 and involved three inmates—two brothers and another man. Although their bodies were never recovered, it is believed that they drowned in the bay.

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