Best of SF: Alcatraz Ticket, Bay Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Tour

4.3 (678 reviews) San Francisco, USA
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Overview

See more of San Francisco with one flexible sightseeing package combining 48 hours of hop-on hop-off access with some of the city’s most iconic experiences.

Visit legendary Alcatraz Island by ferry and explore the former federal prison with the immersive Cellhouse audio tour.

Ride an open-top double decker Big Bus and explore top sights including Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown, Union Square, Golden Gate Park, Haight-Ashbury, and Pier 39 at your own pace. Hop off in Chinatown, the oldest in North America, to explore the historic neighborhood with an included audio walking tour.

Then take a separate 60-minute San Francisco Bay Cruise for panoramic views of the skyline, waterfront, and Golden Gate Bridge.

In the evening, enjoy a dedicated panoramic, open-top Sunset Tour showcasing San Francisco as the city transitions from day to night.

Tours may be taken on separate days, making this an easy way to experience San Francisco by bus, boat, and on foot.

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 Island Admission ticket with roundtrip Ferry
  • Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
  • Alcatraz Cell House Audio Tour
  • 1-hour Digital Walking Tour of Chinatown
  • 1-hour Panoramic Sunset Tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

What to expect

Hop-on Hop-off Big Bus Ticket

48-Hour Hop on Hop off Tour: Operates daily from 10:00am to 5:00pm, with buses departing every 15 minutes.

Download the free Big Bus app for city information and live bus tracking.

  1. Stop 1 - San Francisco Visitor Center
  2. Stop 3 - North Beach / Chinatown
  3. Stop 4 - Embarcadero Center
  4. Stop 5 - Ferry Building
  5. Stop 6 - Union Square South
  6. Stop 7 - Hilton Hotel
  7. Stop 8 - Civic Center
  8. Stop 9 - Alamo Square
  9. Stop 10 - Haight Ashbury
  10. Stop 11 - Golden Gate Park (Monday - Saturday only)
  11. Stop 12 - North Vista Point / Golden Gate Bridge
  12. Stop 13 - Palace of Fine Arts
  13. Stop 14 - Marina / Cow Hollow
  14. Stop 15 - Lombard Street
  15. Stop 16 - Pier 35 / Cruise Terminal
  16. Stop 17 - Pier 39
  17. Stop 2 - Columbus/Ghirardelli Square

Additional information

  • 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. Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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