Taste Toast Travel
Hey, friends... welcome to the Taste Toast Travel Podcast! We're your hosts and resident foodies and lovers of all things travel and exploration, John and Tara. John is a certified Sommelier and a Certified Specialist of Wine, and has worked in the wine and hospitality industry for over 10 years. Tara has worked in the wine industry for eight years both in hospitality and digital marketing. When we first met, we bonded over our love of eating, drinking, and traveling the world. That passion has only grown over time, now we want to share this passion with you from an insider perspective. On this podcast, you can expect a wide range of topics on all things food, travel, and beverage. This includes non-alcoholic drinks, too, because we don't discriminate here! That means we'll dig into things like where to go, where to stay and what to eat or drink along the way. We'll be serving tea on hot topics and big news, pop culture, the cultural significance and impacts that food, drink, and travel have on our lives, and bring on guests and experts who are just as excited, passionate, and knowledgeable about tasting, toasting, and traveling as we are. and have a lot more in store that we can't wait to share with you all. Grab your favorite beverage, get comfortable, and enjoy the journey with us. Cheers!
Taste Toast Travel
051. Inside Alcatraz Prison: What It’s REALLY Like to Visit at Night
Let's explore one of San Francisco’s most iconic landmarks: Alcatraz Island. Come with us on a night tour!
As Bay Area locals, we're sharing our firsthand experience. From stepping onto the ferry to wandering through the eerie prison corridors—once occupied by infamous inmates like Al Capone and The Birdman.
We're taking you through:
✈️ A walk through of our experience
✈️ Recommendations on things we would do again, or things to avoid
✈️ Considerations to keep in mind if you or someone you know plan on going
✈️ A bit of the history of Alcatraz
✈️ The island’s later chapter as part of the American Indian occupation movement
We're sharing our practical travel tips for first-time visitors—including advice on parking near Pier 33, ferry schedules, ticket availability, and the best times of year to visit Alcatraz. And, whether a day or night tour is best.
Whether you’re planning a trip to San Francisco, a history buff, or just love a good travel story, this episode gives you an insider’s look at what it’s really like to visit Alcatraz Island.
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