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Alcatraz Island with Ferry and 48-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
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From $120.00 per person
Current Project Expedition rate
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Discover the iconic sights of San Francisco on our 48-hours hop-on, hop-off Big Bus Tour, with Alcatraz entry. See all the best landmarks and attractions over 48-hours, including a Guided Walking Tour and Sunset Tour. Please note, your Alcatraz Tour requires additional reservations post purchase.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Explore Alcatraz – Visit the infamous prison island with a selfguided audio tour
- Notorious History – Learn about criminals like Al Capone and the Birdman of Alcatraz
- Breathtaking Views – Enjoy stunning panoramas of San Francisco Bay from Alcatraz
- HopOn, HopOff – Explore the city at your own pace with flexible bus stops
- Top Landmarks – See iconic sights like the Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman’s Wharf
- Dive into SF’s diverse neighborhoods, from Haight Ashbury to Union Square
- Multilingual Commentary – Enjoy audio guides in 10 languages with free headphones
- Free Mobile App – Get live bus times, maps, and tips right at your fingertips
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
San Francisco
Sightseeing at Alcatraz Island.
Continued
San Francisco
Local Flavor at Alcatraz Island.
Continued
San Francisco
Sightseeing at Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Alcatraz Admission Ferry transfer Cell House Audio Tour Big Bus 48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour Panoramic Open-top Sunset Bus Tour Blazing Saddles Bike Rental special offer Digital Chinatown Walking Tour See all the top landmarks Pre-recorded commentary
Not Included
Tips & Gratuity
What to Bring
Comfortable clothing and footwear Camera and bag for essentials
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting Point: Stop #1 - Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center at 99 Jefferson St (corner of Jefferson and Mason Streets) or join at any of the stops along the route
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2025-10-02
3.00 / 5
The tour and hop on/off bus was amazing. . . The communication at BigBus was terrible. We followed instructions and walked to their HQ to get our tickets. Upon arrival the team member was smug and just handed my one printed piece of paper with the info on Alcatraz... No tickets. I showed his THEIR APP that says the QR codes on the APP are not tickets and we needed printed tickets. His response was "i've done this thousands of times, you do not need ticket" Fast-forward to After Alcatraz... We could not get into the Aquarium, we could not get on a bus... So we walked back to 99 Jefferson where we were then handed 40 separate tickets for the attractions we were able to use. The only thing their APP was good for was the live map of the Busses. SF was beautiful, the bus drivers were great, Alcatraz was a bucket list item successfully checked off!
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