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

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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!

What's Included

  • Alcatraz Cell House Audio Tour
  • Round-trip ferry from San Francisco to Alcatraz Island
  • 48-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Ticket
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
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What To Expect

Hop-on Hop-off Big Bus Ticket

15 Stops | 12 Points of Interest


Duration: 2 days


Operating Schedule: 48-Hour Hop on Hop off Tour: Operates daily from 10:00am to 6:00pm, with buses departing every 15 minutes. Download the free Big Bus app for city information and live bus tracking.

99 Jefferson St

Stop 1 - San Francisco Visitor Center

621 Columbus Ave

Stop 2 - North Beach / Chinatown

Clay St (500-598)

Stop 3 - Embarcadero Center

Ferry Building

Stop 4 - Ferry Building

280 Geary St

Stop 5 - Union Square South

201 Mason St

Stop 6 - Redemption Center / Hilton Hotel

90 Fulton St

Stop 7 - Civic Center

944 Fell St

Stop 8 - Alamo Square

1816 Haight St

Stop 9 - Haight Ashbury

1816 Haight St

Stop 10 - Golden Gate Park (Monday - Saturday only)

Golden Gate Bridge Vista Point

Stop 11 - North Vista Point / Golden Gate Bridge

211 Richardson Ave

Stop 12 - Palace of Fine Arts

2101 Lombard St

Stop 13 - Marina / Cow Hollow

1599 Lombard St

Stop 14 - Lombard Street

Embarcadero

Stop 15 - Pier 39

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: Alcatraz Cell House Audio Tour.Round-trip ferry from San Francisco to Alcatraz Island.48-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Ticket.Official Alcatraz ticket, including ferry ride to the island (Value $45.25).Digital audio commentary aboard bus tour.1-hour Panoramic Sunset Tour.1-hour Guided Walking Tour of Chinatown. The following is NOT included: Hotel pickup and drop-off.Gratuities. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-5096ALCATRAZ

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518 reviews

Average 4.43 out of 5 stars based on 518 traveler reviews collected by Cool San Francisco and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Alcatraz Cell House Audio Tour
  • Round-trip ferry from San Francisco to Alcatraz Island
  • 48-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Ticket
  • Official Alcatraz ticket, including ferry ride to the island (Value $45.25)
  • Digital audio commentary aboard bus tour
  • 1-hour Panoramic Sunset Tour
  • 1-hour Guided Walking Tour of Chinatown
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Cancellation Policy

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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