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2 Day Hop on Hop Off + Alcatraz
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This popular package includes a full tour of Alcatraz Island with self-guided cell-block audio tour, as well as 2 days of open-top Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Tours, including the Official City Tour and the San Francisco Night Tour.
It is essential to book your tour of Alcatraz in advance as it is often fully booked up for months ahead, especially in the summer!
Alcatraz - the place EVERYONE wants to visit on a trip to San Francisco. This one handy ticket includes the ferry crossing to “The Rock”, and the award-winning tour of the prison itself, with haunting audio and recorded interviews. Once a maximum security prison Alcatraz held notorious criminals such as Al Capone and the Birdman of Alcatraz and now the most popular attraction in San Francisco.
Alcatraz Island Tour with award-winning audio tour & Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour of San Francisco
- Great Value - includes 2 days of Open Top Bus Tours in San Francisco.
- Entertaining and professional tour guides on the bus
- Hop on and hop off at 20 stops throughout San Francisco
- Enjoy a full tour of Alcatraz Island, including the award winning cellblock audio tour
- Enjoy the city lights and skyline during the San Francisco Night Tour
- Alcatraz Island Ticket "The Rock"
San Francisco's most famous attraction. Alcatraz tickets often sell out for up to 3-4 weeks in advance so it is recommended to make your reservations early.
Your Alcatraz Island tour departs centrally located from Pier 33 at Fisherman's Wharf and includes:
- Transportation to and from the island from Pier 33.
- 45 minute audio tour "Doing Time: The Alcatraz Cellhouse Tour" featuring prisoners and correctional officers who used to live and work on Alcatraz.
- Orientation Video presented by the Discovery Channel.
- Stay as long as you like - ferries return every 30 minutes. Average length of stay is 2 -3 hours.
PLEASE NOTE: The date you select on the calendar is your reserved Alcatraz date. You must redeem your voucher for the actual ticket online (further information are given with your voucher after booking). The bus tours are flexible and can start on any day.
Hop On Hop Off Official City Tour - 20 stops:
This 2.5 hour tour provides the best views of all San Francisco has to offer. Be sure to bring your camera, there will be plenty of photo opportunities to commemorate your visit to the city by the bay. Highlights include:
- Fisherman’s Wharf – Located on the northern waterfront, this area is best known for Pier 39 (shopping, restaurants, sea lions and much more), San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, the Cannery Shopping Center, Alcatraz Landing, and many other attractions.
- Union Square - Home to of San Francisco's nicest shopping and popular nightlife.
- Palace of Fine Arts – Built for the World Fair has been a favorite wedding location for couples throughout the San Francisco Bay area. Also a popular location for many festival celebrations, orchestras and events.
- Golden Gate Bridge – A great place to walk across the Golden Gate Bridge or visit the Presidio and its former Military establishments
- Golden Gate Park – An exciting place to visit a number of museums and attractions such as The Conservatory of Flower, The California Academy of Sciences and The de Young Museum.
- Haight/Ashbury – More commonly known as the “Hippie District”, Haight maintains the Summer of Love feel with its numerous shops and murals dedicated to the 1960’s.
- City Hall – Great photo opportunities of the San Francisco City Hall structures nearby to the Opera House, Symphony Hall and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium.
- Chinatown - The largest outside Asia and a great area to spend a few hours walking around.
- North Beach - Primarily Italian neighborhood, with dozens of authentic Italian restaurants and cafes
- San Francisco Night Tour - Double Decker Bus
Experience the best views of San Francisco at night. San Francisco sparkles and our Night Loop is a safe and enjoyable way to see the city's brightest neighborhoods. The tour includes the Fisherman's Wharf, Financial District, Chinatown, North Beach, Embarcadero, Bay Bridge and Treasure Island to enjoy San Francisco skylines by night. Exact highlights may vary according to season, weather, and San Francisco's famous traffic.
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IMPORTANT:
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This tour is non-refundable and non-transferable
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ALL passenger names will be required for this booking, including children aged 5-17.
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Valid photo ID is essential for all passengers aged 18 years or over on the Alcatraz tour. The names on the photo IDs must match the names on the booking.
Ticket Validity:
Your ticket is valid on the bus tours for 2 days.
Availability:
Daily except Christmas Day & Thanksgiving.
Accessibility:
The following areas on Alcatraz Island are wheelchair accessible: Alcatraz Dock Area, Prison Building Main Floor, All Bookstores, Museum Displays, and the Island Theater.
Please be aware that Alcatraz Island is steep and hilly. An electric shuttle is available for visitors unable to climb the hill, which runs on a regular schedule each day. Please note that families with small children and strollers cannot use the electric shuttle and seating is available on a first come, first serve basis.
Full Tour Loop Durations:
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The Official City Tour: 2.5 hours.
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Sausalito Loop: 60 minutes.
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Night Tour: 2 hours.
Departure Locations:
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The Official City Tour: Fisherman’s Wharf (Visitor Information Center)
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Sausalito Loop: South Vista Point of Golden Gate Bridge
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Night Tour: Fisherman’s Wharf (Visitor Information Center)
Departure Times & Frequency:
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The Official City Tour: Every 20 minutes from 9am to 5pm, daily all year round.
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Sausalito Loop: Every 30 minutes from 10am to 5pm, daily all year round.
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Night Tour: Daily at 7pm - 7:30pm (depending on the season)
Guide / Commentary:
English-speaking live guide.
Official City Tour offers: live commentary in English and audio guides in English, Spanish, German, Italian, Korean, Chinese and PortuguesePlease Note:
The date you select when booking your ticket is the date your visit to Alcatraz will be reserved.
Children:
Children aged 4 and under go free! However if you are bringing a child aged 4 or under, please let the tour guide know by calling the number provided on your e-ticket at least 24 hours prior to your tour.
Collecting your Bus Tour Tickets:
All tickets for the bus tours can be picked up at the Skyline Sightseeing Office. The bus portion of this attraction can be used at your leisure (within any 48 hour period).
The Skyline Sightseeing office is at 2724 Taylor Street (between Jefferson St. & Beach Str.), San Francisco, CA 94133.
Collecting your Alcatraz Tickets:
You must redeem your voucher for your Alcatraz tickets from the Skyline Sightseeing Office on the morning of your tour date between 8am and 10am. They will then let you know what time your tour will be. Please Note: you will require your tickets at the Alcatraz Cruises Pier 33. Our vouchers will not be accepted here.
Included:
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Ferry service from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island, the award-winning audio walking tour of Alcatraz Island and the prison cell-block tour.
Not Included:
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Food and drinks
Please Note: Departures and timings are traffic dependent and routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. During special holidays or events, schedules may differ and/or tours may finish earlier than usual. For the most up to date information please enquire locally.
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