Explore at your pace
Audio guide
Mobile ticket
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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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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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Walk the island’s grounds, take in bay views, and see restored cells, native gardens, and historic buildings up close.
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HOHO pass:
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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 (based on option selected)
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60-min sunset tour (based on option selected)
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Bike rental offer: book 1 hour, get 1 free (based on option selected)
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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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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
What to bring
Alcatraz Island:
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Bottled water
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A light snack (to eat in designated areas only)
What’s not allowed
HOHO pass:
- Luggage, food, and beverages
Alcatraz Island:
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Large bags, luggage, and oversized backpacks
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Food and beverages (except bottled water)
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Weapons
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Skateboards and “wheelie” shoes
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Feeding wildlife on the island
Accessibility
HOHO pass:
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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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No pets are allowed on board the bus except service animals.
Alcatraz Island:
- The ferry and the island are wheelchair-accessible.
Additional information
HOHO pass:
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The hop-on hop-off pass is flexible, and you can start the bus tour at any time.
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The pre-recorded audio commentary is available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese.
Alcatraz Island:
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You can stay on the island for as long as you like.
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Wear layered clothing and comfortable shoes.
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