Hop-on Hop-off Tours San Francisco

Combo: Alcatraz Tour + San Francisco 48-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Name: Combo: Alcatraz Tour + San Francisco 48-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Start: 2026-08-31T11:00:00
End: 2026-08-31T18:00:00
Location: San Francisco

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.

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.

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.

Your pass throws in extras! Enjoy a 60-min Blue & Gold Bay Cruise, set off on a sunset tour, explore Chinatown on a digital walking tour & rent a bike to see the sights.

Ferry to Alcatraz and explore the infamous former prison with an immersive audio guide featuring gripping tales by former inmates and officers.

San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Tour:

48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour

Access to Red Route

1-hour Chinatown digital walking tour

60-min sunset tour

60-minute Blue & Gold Bay Cruise

Bike rental offer: book 1 hour, get 1 free

Audio guide in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese & Korean (on the bus)

Audio guide English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Russian, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese (on the walking tour)

Complimentary headphones

Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Alcatraz Island:

Round-trip ferry ride to Alcatraz Island

Admission to Alcatraz ($45)

Multilingual audio guide

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Food and beverages

Tips

TOTAL DURATION2 hours 20 minutes
FREQUENCYEvery 15 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
FIRST DEPARTUREBig Bus Tours Visitors' Center at 10:00 AM
LAST DEPARTUREBig Bus Tours Visitors' Center at 6:00 PM
Timeline
Map
1. Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center
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2 attractions
Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center
Powell Street Cable Car Turnaround
16 minutes walk
2. Columbus/Ghirardelli Square
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2 attractions
Columbus Avenue
Ghirardelli Square
3 minutes walk
3. North Beach / Chinatown
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2 attractions
North Beach / Chinatown
1 minute walk
City Lights Bookstore
4. Embarcadero Center
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2 attractions
Embarcadero Center
Rincon Park
7 minutes walk
5. Ferry Building
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2 attractions
Ferry Building
3 minutes walk
Alcatraz Ferry Landing
15 minutes walk
6. Union Square South
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2 attractions
Union Square South
2 minutes walk
Maiden Lane
2 minutes walk
7. Hilton Hotel
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2 attractions
Hilton Hotel
10 minutes walk
Glide Memorial Church
1 minute walk
8. Civic Center
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2 attractions
Civic Center
1 minute walk
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
2 minutes walk
9. Alamo Square
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2 attractions
Alamo Square
1 minute walk
Painted Ladies
2 minutes walk
10. Haight Ashbury
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2 attractions
Haight Ashbury
2 minutes walk
Amoeba Music
11. South Vista Point / Golden Gate Bridge
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12. North Vista Point / Golden Gate Bridge
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2 attractions
Golden Gate Bridge
4 minutes walk
Battery Spencer
4 minutes walk
13. Palace of Fine Arts
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2 attractions
Palace of Fine Arts
2 minutes walk
Fort Mason Center
8 minutes walk
14. Marina / Cow Hollow
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2 attractions
Marina / Cow Hollow
3 minutes walk
Lyon Street Steps
6 minutes walk
15. Lombard Street
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2 attractions
Lombard Street
3 minutes walk
Russian Hill
4 minutes walk
16. Pier 35 / Cruise Terminal
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2 attractions
Pier 35
Pier 7
7 minutes walk
17. Pier 39
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2 attractions
Pier 39
Musical Stairs
2 minutes walk

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Andrea G
Couple
Verified booking
Jul 2026
Loved it all! Friendly staff, Alcatraz is a must !!
Peter S
Group
Verified booking
Jun 2026
We were more than happy with the combo ticket for Alcatraz and the Holland in San Francisco, thanks very much. I was instantly pressed with the support team when I needed help.
Amy E
Solo
Verified booking
May 2026
The fact that I could stay off as long as i wanted
Maximilian F
Couple
Verified booking
Apr 2026
The trip to Alcatraz was very impressive; the Big Bus tour was good
Tarniya C
Couple
Verified booking
Jul 2026

What’s not allowed

San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Tour:

Keep in mind luggage, food & beverages are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!

Due to operator restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Alcatraz Island:

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!

Feeding wildlife on the island is prohibited.

Accessibility

San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Tour:

Not all buses are wheelchair accessible. If you require it, contact the company at least 48 hours in advance of your tour.

Your guide dogs are welcome on board.

Alcatraz Island:

The ferry and the island are wheelchair-accessible.

Additional information

Alcatraz Island:

Heads up! The time slot selected is for the Alcatraz ferry and not the hop-on hop-off tour

You can stay on the island for as long as you like.

Tour Details

Red Route (City Highlights Tour)

Discover San Francisco's major landmarks while cruising down the red route of this flexible hop-on hop-off tour.

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

Board from: Pier 33

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

Departure: 6:30pm from stop #1 (Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center)

Frequency: Once every evening

Duration: 60 mins

Digital Walking Tour

Departure: Scan the QR Code at Stop 1 (Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center) and head to Stop 3 (North Beach / Chinatown) for departure

Duration: 1 hour

Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Russian, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese

Bike Rental

Purchase 1-hour, get 1-hour free

Avail offer at: Blazing Saddles at 2715 Hyde Street or Pier 41

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.