2 Day Hop-On Hop-Off & Alcatraz Tour
Discover San Francisco with this incredible Hop-On Hop-Off & Alcatraz Island Tour package. Explore the notorious prison on Alcatraz Island and use your Hop-On Hop-Off ticket to explore the city at your leisure.
Highlights
- Explore San Francisco on your own pace for up to 2 days
- See all major sights during the Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
- Cross the Golden Gate Bridge on an open-top bus
- Alcatraz Island ferry with amazing views from the water
- Alcatraz award-winning audio tour in 10 languages
What's included
- 2 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Pass
- Ferry to/from Alcatraz Island (with a set departure time)
- Award winning self-guided Alcatraz audio tour in various languages
- Orientation video presented by the Discovery Channel (on Alcatraz Island)
- English speaking live guide or audio commentary on the bus
- Official City Tour (red route)
- Alcatraz Island Tour (incl. ferry ride)
- Bonus: China Town Walking Tour
- Bonus: 2-hour bike rental
- Tips and Gratuities
- Food and Beverages
- Hotel pick up
- Sunset Tour
Overview
Take in the beauty of San Francisco with this amazing 2 Day Hop-On Hop-Off & Alcatraz Island Tour package. Explore Alcatraz Island with a ferry ride and a self-guided audio tour, narrated in 10 languages, and learn about the notorious prison with an orientation video presented by the Discovery Channel. Take the 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off ticket to explore the city at your own leisure and discover the sights of Downtown San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park and much more. With this incredible package, you can explore San Francisco and its attractions with ease.
2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
Start your tour at Fisherman's Wharf, one of the most vibrant places in the city. Visit the exciting attractions at Pier 39, watch the popular sea lion colony and see many other sights along the waterfront. The open top bus gives you the best views while you drive along the Barbary Coast, the Embarcadero, Ferry Building, Union Square, City Hall, North Beach, the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Park and much more.
Alcatraz Island Tour
Alcatraz is San Francisco's most famous attraction. Start your tour by boarding the ferry at Fisherman’s Wharf and sail across the bay to visit “the Rock”, San Francisco’s infamous prison island. Once on the island, enjoy the amazing views of San Francisco’s skyline and explore Alcatraz on your own pace with the award winning self-guided audio tour inside the prison cell-block (available in various languages). Learn about the history of Alcatraz and stroll around the island until you are ready for your escape, taking the ferry back to San Francisco.
Note: The specific departure time for your ferry ride to Alcatraz Island will be provided upon redeeming your voucher. Please keep your day flexible until your specific departure time has been confirmed.
Points of interest
PIER 39, The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, USA
The Palace Of Fine Arts, Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
Union Square, Post Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
Lombard Street, Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA, USA
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA, USA
The Painted Ladies, Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, CA, USA
Additional Information
- The tour is often sold out in advance and reservations should be made as early as possible
- IMPORTANT: The departure time is allocated automatically and will be provided upon reconfirming the tour with the operator a few days prior to departure. The set time slot cannot be changed. We recommend to keep your day flexible until you receive your confirmed departure time.
- Once you reach Alcatraz Island you can stay as long as you like; ferries return approx. every 30 minutes
- The date chosen upon booking will be the date for your Alcatraz tour; the Hop-On Hop-Off pass is flexible and you can start the bus tour at any time
- In order to receive your tickets and your exact departure time you must check-in online with the operator at the latest 72 hours prior to departure (further instructions will be on your voucher)
- Please carry a valid photo ID with you
Ticket Validity:
Hop-On Hop-Off Tour: 2 days
Alcatraz Island Tour: one time use
Duration:
Hop-On Hop-Off Tour – approx. 2 hours (if staying on the bus for an entire loop)
Alcatraz Island Tour: it varies and it depends on how much time is spent on the island; an average visit takes about 3-4 hours (including ferry rides and check-in process)
Departure Location:
Hop-On Hop-Off Tour: Stop # 1 at 99 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
Alcatraz Island Tour: exact instructions will be provided upon reconfirming your tour with the operator
Operating Days:
Daily (except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year’s Day)
Operating Hours:
Hop-On Hop-Off Tour – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, buses run every 30-60 minutes
Alcatraz Island Tour – exact departure time will be provided upon reconfirming your tour with the operator
Know before you go
Supplier contact: [email protected]
https://sightseeingworld.com/en/checkin
The bus tours are first come first serve
Carry a jacket as it can get cold on the bus & ferry
Alcatraz departure times vary. Please keep your day flexible.
Cancellation policy
This ticket is none refundable
