San Francisco Alcatraz, Ferry and 2 Day Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour
from $225 per person




Overview
Explore San Francisco your way with a flexible Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour and an unforgettable visit to Alcatraz Island!
Ride open-top, double-decker buses to see top sights like the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Union Square, and the Painted Ladies — hopping on and off at 16 stops as you please. Soak in the city’s beauty and culture at your own pace with unlimited rides for 2 days.
Then, step back in time with a tour of Alcatraz Island, once America’s most infamous prison. Take the ferry from Pier 33, explore historic sites, and enjoy the award-winning Cellhouse audio tour. Wander through the island’s outdoor landmarks, exhibits, and capture stunning views of San Francisco Bay.
- 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Pass
- Alcatraz Day Tour with ferry & Cellhouse audio tour
- Scenic Golden Gate Bridge crossing
Book now — your San Francisco adventure awaits!
What's Included
- 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Pass for Open-Top Double-Decker Bus
- Alcatraz Cell House Audio Tour in 11 languages
- Ferry ticket including both outbound and return trips to Alcatraz from Pier 33
- 1-hour Panoramic Sunset Tour
- Pre-recorded commentary in 10 languages on all Red Route buses, with free headphones you can keep.
- Authorized ticket to Alcatraz Island, including round-trip ferry
- 1-hour Guided Walking Tour of Chinatown
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and Drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
99 Jefferson Street
San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Alcatraz + Day 1 of Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
19 Stops
Alcatraz Island
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
San Francisco
1 day • Admission Ticket Free
Big Bus Tours San Francisco
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Chinatown
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Embarcadero Center
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ferry Building
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Union Square
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Civic Center
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Alamo Square
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Haight-Ashbury
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Golden Gate Park
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Golden Gate Park
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Golden Gate Bridge
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Palace of Fine Arts
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cow Hollow
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lombard Street
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pier 35
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pier 39
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Day 2 of Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
18 Stops
San Francisco
1 day • Admission Ticket Free
Big Bus Tours San Francisco
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Chinatown
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Embarcadero Center
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ferry Building Marketplace
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Union Square
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Civic Center
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Alamo Square
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Haight-Ashbury
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Golden Gate Park
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Golden Gate Park
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Golden Gate Bridge
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cow Hollow
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lombard Street
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pier 35
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pier 39
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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
- Your selected date serves as the booking date for the Alcatraz tour.
- Your Alcatraz Island ticket will be sent to you one day before the tour date, or by 7am on the day of your tour.
- Please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required.
- A valid photo ID is necessary.
- 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.
- The Hop-on Hop-off ticket is valid for 48 hours from the first activation, during operating hours.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on San Francisco Alcatraz, Ferry and 2 Day Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour?
A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023
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Activity code: C-381678P7
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Pass for Open-Top Double-Decker Bus.
- Alcatraz Cell House Audio Tour in 11 languages.
- Ferry ticket including both outbound and return trips to Alcatraz from Pier 33.
- 1-hour Panoramic Sunset Tour.
- Pre-recorded commentary in 10 languages on all Red Route buses, with free headphones you can keep.
- Authorized ticket to Alcatraz Island, including round-trip ferry.
- 1-hour Guided Walking Tour of Chinatown.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Food and Drinks.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the San Francisco Alcatraz, Ferry and 2 Day Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for San Francisco Alcatraz, Ferry and 2 Day Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool San Francisco. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Pass for Open-Top Double-Decker Bus
- Alcatraz Cell House Audio Tour in 11 languages
- Ferry ticket including both outbound and return trips to Alcatraz from Pier 33
- 1-hour Panoramic Sunset Tour
- Pre-recorded commentary in 10 languages on all Red Route buses, with free headphones you can keep.
- Authorized ticket to Alcatraz Island, including round-trip ferry
- 1-hour Guided Walking Tour of Chinatown
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and Drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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
- Your selected date serves as the booking date for the Alcatraz tour.
- Your Alcatraz Island ticket will be sent to you one day before the tour date, or by 7am on the day of your tour.
- Please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required.
- A valid photo ID is necessary.
- 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.
- The Hop-on Hop-off ticket is valid for 48 hours from the first activation, during operating hours.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers



