Best of SF: Alcatraz Island, Ferry, & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
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£91
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2 days · 4.3 (663)
Visit Alcatraz Island, the infamous former prison that once held America’s most notorious criminals. Walk through the original cell blocks, experience the award-winning “Doing Time” audio tour with stories from real inmates and guards, and enjoy stunning views of San Francisco Bay.
Use your 48-hour Big Bus ticket to see the city at your own pace. Ride in comfort on open-top double-decker buses and hop on and off at top attractions including Union Square, Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf, and the Golden Gate Bridge. Learn more with multilingual audio commentary as you discover San Francisco’s neighborhoods and landmarks.
Package also includes entry to the Aquarium by the Bay and a 1-hour Panoramic Sunset Tour of the city after dark!
Highlights
Guaranteed access to Alcatraz Island
48-hour hop-on, hop-off Big Bus pass
Iconic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown, Union Square, and more
What's included
- 48-Hour Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour
- No additional fees
- Free Bike Rental Perk - Buy 1 hour, Get 1 free at Blazing Saddles
- Alcatraz Cell House Audio Tour
- Round-trip ferry from San Francisco to Alcatraz Island
- Alcatraz Island Admission ticket
- 1-hour Digital Walking Tour of Chinatown
- 1-hour Panoramic Sunset Tour
What's not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- GRATUITIES
Itinerary
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(48h 0min)
- Stop 1 - San Francisco Visitor Center
- Stop 3 - North Beach / Chinatown
- Stop 4 - Embarcadero Center
- Stop 5 - Ferry Building
- Stop 6 - Union Square South
- Stop 7 - Hilton Hotel
- Stop 8 - Civic Center
- Stop 9 - Alamo Square
- Stop 10 - Haight Ashbury
- Stop 11 - Golden Gate Park (Monday - Saturday only)
- Stop 12 - North Vista Point / Golden Gate Bridge
- Stop 13 - Palace of Fine Arts
- Stop 14 - Marina / Cow Hollow
- Stop 15 - Lombard Street
- Stop 16 - Pier 35 / Cruise Terminal
- Stop 17 - Pier 39
- Stop 2 - Columbus/Ghirardelli Square
Practical information
- Operated by
- Big Bus Tours - USA
- Travellers per booking
- 1–9
- Languages
- de, ko, pt, en, it, fr, es
- Confirmation
- MANUAL
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Important notes
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- To receive your Alcatraz Island Ticket you must check into the Big Bus Visitor Center one day prior to the Alcatraz Tour date, or before 9am on the date of your Alcatraz Tour.
- Please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
- Photo ID is required.
- Please note that the date you have selected is the date for your Alcatraz Tour.
- Your tour time will be assigned 5 days in advance of the tour date. Once a time is assigned we are not able to make any changes, please note your timed entry will be allocated by Alcatraz this will not be able to be personally selected
- Hop-on Hop-off tour ticket is valid during operating hours for 48 hours after first use.
Frequently asked questions
This tour lasts approximately 48 hours. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.
The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.
Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.