Best of SF: Alcatraz Island, Ferry, & 72h 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 72-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
What's Included
- 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
- 72-Hour Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
What To Expect
17 Stops | 13 Points of Interest
Duration: 3 days
Operating Schedule: 72-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.
99 Jefferson St
621 Columbus Ave
Clay St (500-598)
Ferry Building
280 Geary St
201 Mason St
90 Fulton St
944 Fell St
1816 Haight St
California Academy of Sciences
Vista Point
1105 Gorgas Ave
2101 Lombard St
1599 Lombard St
Pier 35
Embarcadero
Hotel Caza Fisherman’s Wharf
Additional Info
- 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. Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-5096ALCATRAZ
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