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Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On-Hop-Off Open Top Tour and Alcatraz Combo

Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On-Hop-Off Open Top Tour and Alcatraz Combo

Overview

See all of San Francisco's top attractions with this special Big Bus hop-on hop-off tour and combo package. Create your own sightseeing itinerary, hopping on and off as you please at stops including Fisherman’s Wharf, the Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square and Lombard Street. Explore Sausalito on a Sausalito Tour. High point: a visit to the notorious prison island of Alcatraz — a must-see!

City: San Francisco

Mon 01 Dec

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Starting at $120.00

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Mon 01 Dec

Starting at $120.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Alcatraz Cell House Audio Tour

Round-trip ferry from San Francisco to Alcatraz Island

48-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Ticket

1-hour Guided Walking Tour of Chinatown

Official Alcatraz ticket, including ferry ride to the island (Value $45.25)

Digital audio commentary aboard bus tour

1-hour Panoramic Sunset Tour

Additional Info

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.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (554)

barry n

Nov 2019

service was friendly and helpful They were very accommodating tour guides were knowledgeable , friendly and helpful !

Response from Host

Nov 2019

Thank you for your review and feedback of Big Bus San Francisco.

VDMedic71

Nov 2019

We purchased the 2 day Hop On Hop Off tour in San Francisco which included the Alcatraz and night tour. We thoroughly enjoyed both days and took advantage of every option. Both tour guides Don and Blair provided excellent commentary and were well versed and knowledgeable.

Response from Host

Nov 2019

Thank you for your review of Big Bus San Francisco.

Tim S

Nov 2019

We booked this through Virgin Holidays and have been on several Big Bus Tours around the world. Generally, we find the tours informative and interesting, the staff helpful, knowledgeable and friendly and San Francisco staff were no exception (apart from one person in the redemption centre – cheer up!). We had a three-day, two tour and Alcatraz Tour ticket. The red route takes you around San Francisco, the parks, across the Golden Gate Bridge (where you can go to Sausalito on the Green Route) and back towards Fisherman’s Wharf. We went on the Green Route the day after the power had been restored from the Wildfires just to have a look around – which we would recommend to others if you have time and want to get away from the hustle and bustle for a few hours. A mention is required for Patrick who made this little part of the tour enjoyable with his sense of humour, anecdotes and informative commentary. There are times on the Red route where you can go a few streets with not much to see – but that’s just how it is in a big city. The Alcatraz tour took place from Pier 33 and we sailed out at 1pm. There are multiple sailings throughout the day, there and back. When you are on the island – you are able to explore at your own pace and leisure but there is an audio tour of the cell block and guided tours / talks if that’s more your thing. It is worth a visit. We spent about three hours on the island exploring but also taking pictures of SF from another angle. Overall, if you are in SF for a few days and want a quick tour around – this ticks the box.

Response from Host

Nov 2019

Thank you for your review of Big Bus San Francisco. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the tour with Scott in Sausalito. We hope to see you in San Francisco again.