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SF: Alcatraz Island and Ferry & Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

By Big Bus Tours - USA

Discover two iconic San Francisco attractions with one ticket: Alcatraz Island and a Big Bus hop-on hop-off tour by open-top double decker. Begin your journey with a ferry ride to Alcatraz, where you can explore the infamous prison and hear captivating stories of its past. Then, hop aboard an open-top bus for a flexible sightseeing adventure, including a memorable trip across the Golden Gate Bridge. Choose from 24- or 48-hour bus pass options, allowing you to explore at your leisure while enjoying informative audio commentary. Hop on to learn about the city and hop off wherever you want to explore more.

- Visit Alcatraz Island and hear tales of notorious inmates and escape attempts
- Enjoy panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge from an open-top bus
- Flexibly hop on and off at key San Francisco attractions like Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Union Square, and more
- Choose a bus pass duration that fits your schedule: 24 or 48 hours

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Duration 1 hour – 8 hours

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Guided experience

German, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Key facts

Duration 1 hour – 8 hours
Languages German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group size Up to 30
Ages Infant 0–2; Child 3–11; Youth 12–17
Accessibility Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Tour type Skip the line

What's included

Included

  • Big Bus mobile app access for route and stop information
  • Prerecorded commentary in 8 languages
  • Open-top double-decker sightseeing bus
  • Unlimited hop-on hop-off access during the validity of selected ticket
  • Round-trip ferry transportation to Alcatraz Island
  • 24/48hr Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Ticket
  • Golden Gate Bridge crossing
  • Alcatraz Island admission
  • Alcatraz Island audio tour

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    Take a ferry from San Francisco to Alcatraz Island where you can explore the infamous prison with a Cell House audio tour.

  2. Stop 2

    Enjoy a panoramic city tour of San Francisco with a one loop journey on the red route. This ticket is not a hop-on hop-off ticket.

    2 hours

Meeting point & pickup

Meet at the starting point

Cancellation & confirmation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
  • 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before

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Your booking is confirmed immediately after checkout.

From $120.00 per person

Infant Age 0–2
0
Child Age 3–11
0
Youth Age 12–17
0
Adult Age 18–99
1
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