Discover the world's most infamous prison, also known as '"The Rock" and cross San Francisco Bay by ferry. Then see the famous city sights from the top deck of an open-top double-decker bus while enjoying entertaining digital commentary. Plus, experience a Chinatown Walking Tour and Panoramic Sunset Tour.
Alcatraz Island with Ferry and 48-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Summary Description
Highlights
- Make the most of your trip by hopping off and back on at any stop around Fisherman's Wharf to visit the many world famous museums, and explore the nearby monuments
- Ride along to the golden Gate Bridge for picturesque views and witness one of the seven wonders of the modern world.
- Learn about the haunts of the infamous Alcatraz just 1.2 miles offshore and why it was known to be the world's most secure prison.
- Explore the historic and iconic Chinatown neighborhood and its delicious food variety
- Explore at your own pace with convenient stops around San Francisco
Description
Discover the best of San Francisco with this combined ticket that includes a visit to Alcatraz Island, a 48-hour Hop-on-Hop-off open-top bus ticket, Panoramic Sunset Tour, and a Chinatown Guided Walking Tour.
Alcatraz Island
Step foot on the notorious Alcatraz Island and immerse yourself in the captivating world of the iconic prison. As you explore the cells and grounds, listen to the gripping audio guide that reveals the tales of daring escape attempts and the lives of the inmates.
Hop-on Hop-off Tour
With your 48-hour Big Bus hop-on-hop-off pass, have the freedom to explore San Francisco at your own pace. Hop on and off the bus as many times as you like and enjoy the informative and entertaining digital audio commentary.
Chinatown Guided Walking Tour
During your adventure, take a leisurely guided walking tour through the vibrant streets of Chinatown. Discover the rich culture and fascinating history of this unique neighborhood.
Panoramic Sunset Tour
Discover San Francisco by sunset on a panoramic tour of The Golden City. Engage with the history and hidden stories of the city with audio commentary and see sights like Fisherman’s Wharf, Union Square, and the Golden Gate Bridge. Be sure to have your camera ready!
Top sights:
- North Beach
- Chinatown
- Embarcadero Center
- Fisherman’s Wharf
- Ferry Building
- Union Square
- Redemption Center
- Civic Center
- Alamo Square
- Haight Ashbury
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Golden Gate Park
- Palace of Fine Arts
- Marina
- Lombard Street
- Pier 35
- Pier 39
Included / Excluded
- Unlimited Hop-On Hop-Off throughout ticket validity
- Insightful Bus Tour Audio Commentary in 6 languages
- Guided Chinatown Walking Tour
- Panoramic Sunset Tour
- Free Wi-Fi on-board and Headphones
- Alcatraz Entry with Ferry
- Hotel Pickup/Dropoff
- Food and Drinks
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Infants required to sit on laps
Commentary
Audio : English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- Tickets are Flexible - Tickets are valid up to 14 Days after purchase
- No pets are allowed on board the bus, except ADA service animals
- Some of our San Francisco buses are wheelchair accessible
- Redeem voucher at any stop along the route with a Big Bus staff member
- Download the free Big Bus App to live track buses
- Headphones will be provided upon arrival however feel free to use your own.
- Photo ID is required for each adult in the group over the age of 18.
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Options and Pricing
| San Francisco Combo Alcatraz & Explore | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (16 - 99 years) | N/A |
Terms and Conditions
Voucher is non-refundable after it has been scanned and activated by a member of staff.
Additional Information
After booking, please email [email protected] with your booking reference, preferred Alcatraz tour date, lead guest name, and names for all other guests included in the booking (and ages if they are under 18). This must be confirmed at least 5 days in advance of your visit. Same-day bookings are not available.
Redemption Information
Tickets will be held at the box office
About operator:
Big Bus Tours is the world’s largest operator of open-top sightseeing tours, inspiring the spirit of adventure in 26 world-famous cities across four continents. Beginning its journey 28 years’ ago, with a fleet of only three buses, Big Bus Tours has swiftly expanded to a global fleet of hundreds of open-top buses, turning 6 million tourists into explorers, every year. Big Bus Tours operates in Prague, Boston, Madrid, Munich, Los Angeles, Singapore, Dublin, London, Dubai, Hong Kong, New York, Las Vegas, Chicago, Abu Dhabi, Budapest, Miami, Muscat, Rome, Paris, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Darwin, Sydney, Vienna, Washington DC and Berlin, with a sightseeing concept designed to provide a flexible approach to city discovery. Each open-top bus tour provides a hop-on, hop-off facility at a
variety of interesting locations, with complimentary additions to enhance the visitor sightseeing experience.
We envision to be the number 1 thing to do in every world-famous city. Our vision is to be the #1 thing to do in every world famous city. In doing so, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality Hop on Hop off service in the industry. Our tours are enriched with state-of-the-art digital audio-guides that are not only informative, but also entertaining for individuals of all ages. Covering all major landmarks and points of interest in each city, our buses offer the flexibility for customers to hop on and off at their convenience throughout the duration of their ticket. We pride ourselves in offering a wide variety of products tailored to meet the needs of every traveller, with many tickets even including additional exciting activities such as boat tours, walking tours, and attraction tickets.
variety of interesting locations, with complimentary additions to enhance the visitor sightseeing experience.
We envision to be the number 1 thing to do in every world-famous city. Our vision is to be the #1 thing to do in every world famous city. In doing so, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality Hop on Hop off service in the industry. Our tours are enriched with state-of-the-art digital audio-guides that are not only informative, but also entertaining for individuals of all ages. Covering all major landmarks and points of interest in each city, our buses offer the flexibility for customers to hop on and off at their convenience throughout the duration of their ticket. We pride ourselves in offering a wide variety of products tailored to meet the needs of every traveller, with many tickets even including additional exciting activities such as boat tours, walking tours, and attraction tickets.
Basic Information
- Duration: 2 days
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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