Combo: Alcatraz Tour + San Francisco 48-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Highlights
- Experience the best of San Francisco with a combined hop-on hop-off bus tour and a scenic ferry ride to Alcatraz Island.
- Embark on a comprehensive city tour on a double-decker bus equipped with multilingual audio guides, passing through iconic sites such as Chinatown, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Fisherman’s Wharf.
- Enjoy the flexibility to disembark at any stop and explore at your leisure, with buses arriving every 15 minutes and a convenient app for real-time updates on bus schedules.
- Maximize your pass with additional perks! Gain access to the Aquarium By The Bay, join a captivating sunset tour, take a digital walking tour of Chinatown, and opt for a thrilling bike rental to cruise around the city.
- Voyage to Alcatraz Island and delve into its intriguing history as you tour the renowned prison with an engaging audio guide recounting stories from former inmates and guards.
Inclusions
- 48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
- Access to Red Route
- 1-hour Chinatown digital walking tour
- Entry to Aquarium By The Bay
- 60-min sunset tour
- Bike rental offer: book 1 hour, get 1 free
- Audio guide in multiple languages
- Complimentary headphones provided
- Mobile app with live bus tracking
- Round-trip ferry ride to Alcatraz Island
- Admission to Alcatraz ($45 included)
- Multilingual audio guide at Alcatraz
Cancellation Policy
Essential Information for Your Visit
Prohibited Items
San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Tour:
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Remember, you can't bring luggage, food, or drinks on this tour. Pack smartly!
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Unfortunately, pets cannot accompany you on this experience due to operator regulations.
Alcatraz Island:
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For your Alcatraz visit, avoid large bags, food, weapons, and more. Check the guidelines before you go!
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Feeding wildlife on the island is strictly prohibited.
Accessibility Details
San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Tour:
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Some buses may not be wheelchair accessible. If you need assistance, contact the company at least 48 hours before your tour.
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Your guide dogs are welcome aboard.
Alcatraz Island:
- The ferry and the island are equipped for wheelchair access.
Extra Tips
Alcatraz Island:
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Important: Your chosen time slot is for the Alcatraz ferry, not the hop-on hop-off tour.
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Feel free to explore the island at your own pace.
Tour Insights
Red Route (City Highlights Tour)
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Experience San Francisco's top landmarks on the red route of this convenient hop-on hop-off tour.
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Don't miss: Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Pier 39
For a detailed route map and boarding points, click here.
You can start your tour at any stop and hop on and off throughout your ticket's validity.
Alcatraz Ferry
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Departure point: Pier 33
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Ticket redemption: Visit 99 Jefferson St Information Center the day before or by 10:00am on the day of your Alcatraz trip
Your time slot will be assigned after ticket redemption.
Sunset Tour
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Departs at 6:30pm from stop #1 (Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center)
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Available once every evening
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Duration: 60 minutes
Digital Walking Tour
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Start by scanning the QR Code at Stop 1 (Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center) and head to Stop 3 (North Beach / Chinatown) for the tour.
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Duration: 1 hour
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Languages offered: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Russian, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese
Bike Rental
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Get 1-hour free with a 1-hour rental purchase.
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Redeem at Blazing Saddles at 2715 Hyde Street or Pier 41