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This combo includes a San Francisco hop-on hop-off bus tour and a ferry trip with entry to the iconic and historic Alcatraz Island.
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Discover the city on an open-top bus with audio in 7 languages, covering landmarks like Chinatown, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Fisherman’s Wharf.
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Hop off and explore at your own pace, with buses running every 15 minutes and a free app to track live arrivals for smooth sightseeing.
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Your pass throws in extras! Visit the Aquarium By The Bay, set off on a sunset tour, explore Chinatown on a digital walking tour & rent a bike to see the sights.
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Ferry to Alcatraz and explore the infamous former prison with an immersive audio guide featuring gripping tales by former inmates and officers.
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San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Tour:
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48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
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Access to Red Route
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1-hour Chinatown digital walking tour
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Entry to Aquarium By The Bay
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60-min sunset tour
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Bike rental offer: book 1 hour, get 1 free
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Audio guide in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese & Korean (on the bus)
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Audio guide English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Russian, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese (on the walking tour)
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Complimentary headphones
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Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking
Alcatraz Island:
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Round-trip ferry ride to Alcatraz Island
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Admission to Alcatraz ($45)
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Multilingual audio guide
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Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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Food and beverages
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Tips
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- TimelineMap
1. Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center
Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center
Powell Street Cable Car Turnaround
16 minutes walk3. North Beach / Chinatown
North Beach / Chinatown
1 minute walk
City Lights Bookstore
4. Embarcadero Center
Embarcadero Center
Rincon Park
7 minutes walk5. Ferry Building
Ferry Building
3 minutes walk
Alcatraz Ferry Landing
15 minutes walk6. Union Square South
Union Square South
2 minutes walk
Maiden Lane
2 minutes walk7. Hilton Hotel
Hilton Hotel
10 minutes walk
Glide Memorial Church
1 minute walk8. Civic Center
Civic Center
1 minute walk
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
2 minutes walk9. Alamo Square
Alamo Square
1 minute walk
Painted Ladies
2 minutes walk10. Haight Ashbury
Haight Ashbury
2 minutes walk
Amoeba Music
11. Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate Park
3 minutes walk
Conservatory of Flowers
10 minutes walk13. North Vista Point / Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge
4 minutes walk
Battery Spencer
4 minutes walk14. Palace of Fine Arts
Palace of Fine Arts
2 minutes walk
Fort Mason Center
8 minutes walk15. Marina / Cow Hollow
Marina / Cow Hollow
3 minutes walk
Lyon Street Steps
6 minutes walk16. Lombard Street
Lombard Street
3 minutes walk
Russian Hill
4 minutes walk17. Pier 35 / Cruise Terminal
Pier 35
Pier 7
7 minutes walk18. Pier 39
Pier 39
Musical Stairs
2 minutes walk
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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What’s not allowed
San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Tour:
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Keep in mind luggage, food & beverages are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
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Due to operator restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
Alcatraz Island:
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Keep in mind large bags, luggage, oversized backpacks, food and beverages (except bottled water), weapons, skateboards, “wheelie” shoes are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
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Feeding wildlife on the island is prohibited.
Accessibility
San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Tour:
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Not all buses are wheelchair accessible. If you require it, contact the company at least 48 hours in advance of your tour.
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Your guide dogs are welcome on board.
Alcatraz Island:
- The ferry and the island are wheelchair-accessible.
Additional information
Alcatraz Island:
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Heads up! The time slot selected is for the Alcatraz ferry and not the hop-on hop-off tour
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You can stay on the island for as long as you like.
Tour Details
Red Route (City Highlights Tour)
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Discover San Francisco's major landmarks while cruising down the red route of this flexible hop-on hop-off tour.
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Popular stops: Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Pier 39
Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.
You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Alcatraz Ferry
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Board from: Pier 33
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Redeem tickets at: 99 Jefferson St Information Center the day before or up until 10:00am the day of your Alcatraz visit
Your time slot will be allocated after ticket redemption.
Sunset Tour
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Departure: 6:30pm from stop #1 (Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center)
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Frequency: Once every evening
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Duration: 60 mins
Digital Walking Tour
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Departure: Scan the QR Code at Stop 1 (Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center) and head to Stop 3 (North Beach / Chinatown) for departure
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Duration: 1 hour
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Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Russian, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese
Bike Rental
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Purchase 1-hour, get 1-hour free
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Avail offer at: Blazing Saddles at 2715 Hyde Street or Pier 41
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