Alcatraz & 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
About this activity
Immerse yourself in San Francisco's history and sights with the Alcatraz & 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour. Tour Alcatraz Island and hop on and off at popular attractions across the city, all at your own pace.
Highlights
- Explore San Francisco on your own pace for up to 2 days
- See all major sights during the Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
- Cross the Golden Gate Bridge on an open-top bus
- Alcatraz Island ferry with amazing views from the water
- Alcatraz award-winning audio tour in 10 languages
Full description
Take in the beauty of San Francisco with this amazing package, including Alcatraz Island as well as the 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour. Explore Alcatraz with a ferry ride and a self-guided audio tour, narrated in 10 languages, and learn about the notorious prison with an orientation video presented by the Discovery Channel. Take the 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off ticket to explore the city during the day at your own leisure, discovering the sights of Downtown San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf and much more. With this incredible package, you can explore San Francisco and its attractions to the fullest and with ease.
2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
Start your tour at Fisherman's Wharf, one of the most vibrant places in the city. Visit the exciting attractions at Pier 39, watch the popular sea lion colony and see many other sights along the waterfront. The open top bus gives you the best views while you drive along the Barbary Coast, the Embarcadero, Ferry Building, Union Square, City Hall, North Beach, the Palace of Fine Arts, Marina District and much more.
Explore Chinatown's bustling streets and try their delicious food, or shop at Union Square in many of its luxury stores. Ride up to Nob Hill - one of San Francisco's most distinguished hilltop neighborhoods - where the historic California Street cable car line runs past grand landmark hotels and some of the finest streets in the city.
The highlight of the tour is the ride across San Francisco’s most iconic landmark, the Golden Gate Bridge. While crossing the 1.7-mile span on an open-top bus you will have breathtaking views of the bridge, Alcatraz Island and the stunning skyline. Hop off the South Vista Point right beside the bridge, or continue across to North Vista Point to take your best selfie, or walk across the bridge high above the bay.
Enjoy the great views of San Francisco's City Hall, the Opera House and Symphony Hall along the Civic Center. Stop at the Palace of Fine Arts - the stunning neoclassical rotunda set in its own peaceful lagoon, one of the most photographed spots in the city - or hop off in the Marina District and head down Crissy Field waterfront promenade with its sweeping views across the bay.
If you stay on the bus for the full tour, you can see all major sites of San Francisco in 2 hours, but with your flexible 2- day ticket you are free to explore the city on your own pace and hop on and off the bus as often as you like for two days. The tour guides or audio commentary provide fun and informative insights about San Francisco while you enjoy the most amazing views from the open top deck of the Double Decker bus.
Alcatraz Island Tour
Alcatraz is San Francisco's most famous attraction. Start your tour by boarding the ferry at Fisherman’s Wharf and sail across the bay to visit “the Rock”, San Francisco’s infamous prison island. Once on the island, enjoy the amazing views of San Francisco’s skyline and explore Alcatraz on your own pace with the award winning self-guided audio tour inside the prison cell-block (available in various languages). Learn about the history of Alcatraz and stroll around the island until you are ready for your escape, taking the ferry back to San Francisco.
Note: The specific departure time for your ferry ride to Alcatraz Island will be provided upon redeeming your voucher. Please keep your day flexible until your specific departure time has been confirmed.
Included / Excluded
- 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket
- Ferry to/from Alcatraz Island (with a set departure time)
- Award winning self-guided Alcatraz audio tour in various languages
- Multilingual commentary on Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
- Tips & gratuities
- Hotel pick up
- Food and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
99 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, US
99 Jefferson St Suite B, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
(at the corner of Mason Street)
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Know before you book
- The exact Alcatraz departure time will be provided upon reconfirming your tour with the operator
- The date chosen upon booking will be the date for your Alcatraz tour
- Children under 2 years of age are free
Know before you go
- The bus tours are first come first serve
- Carry a jacket as it can get cold on the bus & ferry
- Alcatraz departure times vary. Please keep your day flexible.
- Please carry a valid photo ID with you
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to departure. If canceled less than 30 days prior to departure, a cancellation fee of 50% applies. If canceled less than 5 days prior to departure, a cancellation fee of 100% applies. No refunds will be given for any no-shows or any missed ferry departures.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Infants Required On Laps
- Easy Public Transport
Reviews
Great way to see San Francisco! The hop-on hop-off bus made it easy to visit the main attractions, and the views were amazing. The staff were friendly and the whole experience was convenient and enjoyable. Definitely recommended for first-time visitors.
My friend and I had the best half day experience to Napa Valley with Big Bus Tour Company!! Big shout out to Patrick our driver for the day who was excellent with telling us different information about all the areas we drove though, and he was honestly such great fun for the entire trip which made it all the better! We only had a small group that day (2 Ireland and 2 Wales, Patrick will know) which meant Patrick also stopped at the most scenic location on the way home for some amazing views and photos and it was a great end to the trip!! We 100% recommend the trip and if you get Patrick as your driver you are in for a great trip and some great craic! Sincerely, The two girls from Ireland!
My friend and I had the best half day experience to Napa Valley with Big Bus Tour Company!! Big shout out to Patrick our driver for the day who was excellent with telling us different information about all the areas we drove though, and he was honestly such great fun for the entire trip which made it all the better! We only had a small group that day (2 Ireland and 2 Wales, Patrick will know) which meant Patrick also stopped at the most scenic location on the way home for some amazing views and photos and it was a great end to the trip!! We 100% recommend the trip and if you get Patrick as your driver you are in for a great trip and some great craic! Sincerely, The two girls from Ireland!
Frequently asked questions
FAQs
Additional information
IMPORTANT: The departure time is allocated automatically and will be provided upon reconfirming the tour with the operator a few days prior to departure. The set time slot cannot be changed. We recommend to keep your day flexible until you receive your confirmed departure time.
Once you reach Alcatraz Island you can stay as long as you like; ferries return approx. every 30 minutes
The date chosen upon booking will be the date for your Alcatraz tour; the Hop-On Hop-Off pass is flexible and you can start the bus tour at any time
In order to receive your tickets and your exact departure time you must check-in online with the operator at the latest 72 hours prior to departure (further instructions will be on your voucher)
Please carry a valid photo ID with you