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Auction Ends: Aug 31, 2014 11:00 AM PDT

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Alcatraz Cruise and Audio Tour for 4 Adults to Alcatraz Island.

Item Number
344
Estimated Value
120 USD
Sold
80 USD to ShellBell
Number of Bids
5  -  Bid History

Item Description

Alcatraz Cruise and Audio Tour for four people to Alcatraz Island

No one can tell the Alcatraz tale like the men who actually lived it. The captivating Alcatraz Cellhouse Audio Tour brings history alive through the actual voices of the correctional officers and inmates who lived on the island during the infamous Federal Penitentiary era.

Hear both sides of life in the island prison including such famous events as escape attempts, "The Battle of '46", food riots, and surviving solitary confinement.

The Cellhouse Audio Tour is available in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Dutch, Mandarin, Portuguese and Korean.

 

History of Alcatraz:

Alcatraz and history go hand in hand. Once home to some of America's most notorious criminals, the federal penitentiary that operated here from 1934 to 1963 brought a dark mystique to the Rock. The presence of infamous inmates like Al "Scarface" Capone, and the "Birdman" Robert Stroud helped to establish the island's notoriety. To this day, Alcatraz is best known as one of the world's most legendary prisons.

Many people, though, are unaware of the wealth of other stories to be learned on the island. Alcatraz is now home to rare flowers and plants, marine wildlife, and thousands of roosting and nesting sea birds. Civil War-era buildings dotting the island give insight into the 19th century when the island served as both a harbor defense fort and a military prison. You can also see visible reminders of the American Indian Occupation that started in 1969 after the prison closed, highlighting an important milestone in the American Indian rights movement.

Come experience the beauty, history and infamy of Alcatraz on the San Francisco Bay. You'll be astounded by what you learn and see.

 

 

Item Special Note

Tour is for daytime tours only-reservations are required and are based on availability. Tours can be reserved up to 90 days in advance.

Call 415-438-8320- www.alcatrazcruises.com 

Expires Dec 31, 2015.

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