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Alcatraz Tour with San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Tourists enjoying the Combo: San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with a view of Alcatraz Island in the background
Tourists enjoying the Combo: San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with a view of Alcatraz Island in the background
Tourists enjoying a San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with a view of Alcatraz Island in the background
Tourists enjoying the Combo: San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with a view of Alcatraz Island in the background

All aboard the San Francisco hop-on hop-off bus tour with access to the world's infamous Alcatraz prison. Your wallet will thank you for this combo.

Highlights

  • Plan your San Francisco itinerary with ease on a 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour and explore 16 stops like Pier 39, Palace of Fine Arts, and more.

  • Board the open-top buses arriving every 15 mins and enjoy extras like Chinatown tours and interactive movies or games at The Flyer or 7D Experience.

  • A visit to Alcatraz prison will show the lives of notorious gangsters and criminals inside the concrete cells and imposing guard towers.

  • Plug into the audio guide and learn about scandals and shocking truths – you'll never look at prison movies the same way again.

  • Did you know? Some of the world’s most infamous criminals like Al Capone, 'Machine Gun' Kelly, and Robert Stroud were imprisoned at Alcatraz.

Inclusions

San Francisco HOHO pass

  • 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour

  • Access to Red Route

  • Access to The Flyer or 7D Experience (choose one)

  • Chinatown guided walking tour

  • Free 2-hour bike rental offer

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

  • Free Headphones

  • Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Alcatraz

  • Entry to Alcatraz

  • Personal audio guide

  • Return ferry transfers from Pier 33

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Experience the best of San Francisco while saving money and time. Grab an unlimited hop-on hop-off bus pass with tickets to the notorious Alcatraz prison.

San Francisco HOHO pass

The 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour includes a guided Chinatown walk, and a choice of Pier 39 thrills. On the Red Route, you will get to explore San Francisco as you want.

Schedule

  • First bus: 10am from stop #1 (Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center)

  • Last bus: 6pm from stop #1 (Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center)

  • Frequency: Every 15 mins

  • 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

Step into the spooky world of Alcatraz, the world's most infamous prison! Wander through the eerie cell blocks that once housed notorious inmates like Al Capone and the 'Birdman of Alcatraz,' Robert Stroud. Explore the grim isolation cells, the bustling prison yard, and even the once-inescapable corridors. The fascinating audio guide about the guards and inmates brings the prison's dark history to life. And as a bonus, you'll be treated to jaw-dropping views of the San Francisco Bay – perfect for snapping some unforgettable photos.

What's not allowed

San Francisco HOHO pass

  • Keep in mind food & alcohol (except non-alcoholic drinks in screw-top bottles), and luggage are not allowed on the buses. Pack wisely!

Accessibility

San Francisco HOHO pass

  • Not all buses are wheelchair accessible. You can contact the service operator 48 hours before your trip and they'll try to assist you.

  • Your safety comes first so guests with mobility impairments may be restricted from accessing the upper decks.

  • Your guide dogs (except for pets) are welcome onboard.

Additional information

San Francisco HOHO pass

  • Booking information, operating hours, and meeting point details for the Chinatown walking tour, The Flyer, and 7D Experience, and the bike rental offer will be shared in the ticket post-booking.
  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Ticket redemption points

Hop-on hop-off tour

  • No printout required! Just show your mobile hop-on hop-off tour voucher to the driver and collect your bus ticket.

Alcatraz

  • Redeem your Alcatraz voucher at Jefferson St Information Center the day before (or up until 10:00am the day of) your Alcatraz visit.

  • Address: 99 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA.

  • Please note: Alcatraz tickets are considered confirmed once a date and time has been allocated, and after this they cannot be changed.

Get directions to redemption point

Boarding point for ferry to Alcatraz

  • Board your ferry to Alcatraz at Pier 33.

  • Address: San Francisco, CA 94133, United States.

Get directions to the boarding point

Chinatown Walking tour

  • Meet your guide at Big Bus Stop 2: North Beach / Chinatown.

  • Address: 329 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA.

  • Landmark: White zone next to The Baked Bear, just NW of the corner of Broadway and Columbus.

  • The tour departs daily at 1:00pm.

Get directions to the meeting point

The Flyer or 7D Experience

  • This ticket includes entry to either The Flyer or the 7D Experience, both located at Pier 39.

  • Please collect your preferred pass from a Big Bus Tour staff member before visiting.

  • Redeem your pass at Pier 39.

  • Address: The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States.

Get directions to redemption point

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