Best of SF: Alcatraz Island, Ferry, & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Overview
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
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What's Included
✓ 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
- Alcatraz Cell House Audio Tour
- 1-hour Digital Walking Tour of Chinatown
- 1-hour Panoramic Sunset Tour
✗ Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
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Good to Know
- 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.
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Special Instructions
Please present your online voucher/QR Code via your mobile device to any of the Big Bus staff that are located at any of the Big Bus stop on the route, where they will be able to activate your ticket.
**Important information about visiting Alcatraz. This ticket includes admission to Alcatraz and return ferry transfers from Pier 33.
Please note that the date you have selected is the date for your Alcatraz Tour. After booking, Your tour time will be assigned 10 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. Please email Alcatraz@bigbustours.com for any questions. We will need all names for all other guests included in the booking (and ages if they are under 18). This must be confirmed at least 10 days in advance of your visit. Same-day bookings are not available. Please redeem your e-tickets at our Pier 41 Marine Terminal Information Center between 9:30am–5:30pm on the day before.**
You must bring your photo ID on the day of your booking.
Redeem your voucher at - Big Bus Tours San Francisco, 99 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
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