Best of SF: Alcatraz Ticket, Bay Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Tour

See more of San Francisco with one flexible sightseeing package combining 48 hours of hop-on hop-off access with some of the city’s most iconic experiences. Visit legendary Alcatraz Island by ferry and explore the former federal prison with the immersive Cellhouse audio tour. Ride an open-top double decker Big Bus and explore top sights including Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown, Union Square, Golden Gate Park, Haight-Ashbury, and Pier 39 at your own pace. Hop off in Chinatown, the oldest in North America, to explore the historic neighborhood with an included audio walking tour. Then take a separate 60-minute San Francisco Bay Cruise for panoramic views of the skyline, waterfront, and Golden Gate Bridge. In the evening, enjoy a dedicated panoramic, open-top Sunset Tour showcasing San Francisco as the city transitions from day to night. Tours may be taken on separate days, making this an easy way to experience San Francisco by bus, boat, and on foot.

What’s included

• 48-Hour Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour
• No additional fees
• Free Bike Rental Perk – Buy 1 hour, Get 1 free at Blazing Saddles
• Alcatraz Island Admission ticket with roundtrip Ferry
• Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
• Alcatraz Cell House Audio Tour
• 1-hour Digital Walking Tour of Chinatown
• 1-hour Panoramic Sunset Tour

Not Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Gratuities

Additional Information

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• To receive your Alcatraz Island Ticket you must check into the Big Bus Visitor Center one day prior to the Alcatraz Tour date, or before 9am on the date of your Alcatraz Tour.
• Please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
• Photo ID is required.
• Please note that the date you have selected is the date for your Alcatraz Tour.
• Your tour time will be assigned 5 days in advance of the tour date. Once a time is assigned we are not able to make any changes, please note your timed entry will be allocated by Alcatraz this will not be able to be personally selected
• Hop-on Hop-off tour ticket is valid during operating hours for 48 hours after first use. Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Cancellation Window	Refund Eligibility
Any time before start time	Non-refundable (0%)

This experience may be cancelled due to bad weather.

Important Information

Please present your online voucher/QR Code via your mobile device to any of the Big Bus staff that are located at any of the Big Bus stop on the route, where they will be able to activate your ticket.

**Important information about visiting Alcatraz. This ticket includes admission to Alcatraz and return ferry transfers from Pier 33.

Please note that the date you have selected is the date for your Alcatraz Tour. After booking, Your tour time will be assigned 10 days in advance of the tour date. Once a time is assigned we are not able to make any changes, please note your timed entry will be allocated by Alcatraz this will not be able to be personally selected. Please email [email protected] for any questions. We will need all names for all other guests included in the booking (and ages if they are under 18). This must be confirmed at least 10 days in advance of your visit. Same-day bookings are not available. Please redeem your e-tickets at our Pier 41 Marine Terminal Information Center between 9:30am–5:30pm on the day before.**

You must bring your photo ID on the day of your booking.

Redeem your voucher at – Big Bus Tours San Francisco, 99 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

Customers are advised to visit our website or to download our app to find out more about our new health and safety measures and for the most update service information.

Age Policy

Adult: 5–99 years