D‑Block on Alcatraz: Isolation Explained

Understand Alcatraz’s D‑Block: isolation conditions, rules, and what visitors can still see today.

2/9/2025

11 min read

Isolation was a tool and a test.

On the audio tour, pause in D‑Block and listen past the narration to the building itself.

I wrote this guide to make your Alcatraz day easy, informative, and memorable — with honest tips gathered from repeat visits.