Alcatraz Audio Tour: What to Expect

Alcatraz audio tour explained: language options, pacing, accessibility tips, and how to pair it with ranger programs.

1/23/2025

10 min read

Voices of former inmates and guards carry you through the blocks.

Tip: Start the audio tour as soon as you reach the Cellhouse entrance to beat small clumps of visitors.

Alternate with exhibit stops; you can pause anytime.

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