Official Inside Alcatraz Cruise and All Day Hop on Hop Off Tour

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Official Inside Alcatraz Cruise and All Day Hop on Hop Off Tour

By Alcatraz Company A Go

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Features

5h
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Multiple languages

Overview

Experience the breathtaking beauty and vibrant culture of San Francisco from an open-top double-decker bus. This All Day Hop on Hop Off tour takes you through the city’s most famous landmarks and scenic neighborhoods, providing stunning panoramic views and insightful commentary along the way.Discover the history of Alcatraz Island with a self-guided audio tour featuring stories from former inmates and guards, all while enjoying breathtaking views of San Francisco from the ferry. After exploring the island’s gardens and historic sites, hop on an open top double decker bus

Enjoy a self-guided audio tour of Alcatraz with immersive stories
Take in stunning views of the San Francisco skyline from the ferry
Explore key city landmarks like Chinatown and the Palace of Fine Arts
Flexible return ferry times allow you to enjoy the island at your own pace

Activity location

Alcatraz Island
- 94133, San Francisco, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

2737 Taylor St
- 2737 Taylor Street
- 94133, San Francisco, California, United States

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Official Inside Alcatraz Cruise and All Day Hop on Hop Off Tour

5h
English

Travelers

Languages available

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Price details

$130.00 x 1 Adult$130.00

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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
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Alcatraz Island

3h
Admission ticket included

Alcatraz Island, located in the middle of San Francisco Bay, is one of America’s most famous historic landmarks. Once home to a notorious federal penitentiary known as “The Rock,” it housed some of the country’s most infamous criminals, including Al Capone and Robert Stroud (the “Birdman of Alcatraz”). Highlights of Alcatraz Island: The Cellhouse: Tour the former prison’s cellblocks with an immersive audio guide that brings to life the stories of inmates, guards, and key events. The narration includes firsthand accounts, making this a truly unique historical experience. Historic Buildings: Explore the island’s remnants of military fortifications, the lighthouse (the oldest on the West Coast), and guard towers. Breathtaking Views: From the island, enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the San Francisco skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, and the expansive bay.

Golden Gate Bridge

15m
Admission ticket included

The highlight of the city portion is crossing the iconic Golden Gate Bridge—an unforgettable experience as you take in sweeping vistas of the bay and city. After crossing, the bus will make a stop at the Golden Gate Bridge vista point on the Marin County side for 15 minutes. This stop gives you ample time to photograph the magnificent bridge up close and capture stunning panoramic shots of the San Francisco skyline from across the water.

Chinatown (Pass by)

San Francisco’s Chinatown is the oldest and one of the largest Chinese communities outside Asia. You will see and experience: Colorful Streets: Walk under iconic red lanterns along narrow streets filled with traditional Chinese architecture, ornate Bustling Markets: Explore lively shops selling everything from exotic herbs and spices to delicate teas, traditional medicines, and souvenirs. Authentic Cuisine: Taste your way through numerous eateries offering classic Cantonese dishes like dim sum, roasted duck, and hand-pulled noodles. Street vendors also offer a mix of treats and snacks.

Ghirardelli Square (Pass by)

Ghirardelli Square is a historic landmark and vibrant shopping and dining destination located in the Fisherman’s Wharf area. Originally the site of the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company’s chocolate factory, this charming complex has been beautifully preserved and transformed into a bustling shopping and dining plaza.

San Francisco City Hall (Pass by)

City Hall is most famous for its impressive dome, which rises 307 feet—making it one of the tallest domes in the world,

Alamo Square (Pass by)

"Painted Ladies"

Union Square (Pass by)

Shopping and theater

Haight-Ashbury (Pass by)

Vintage boutiques and restaurants

Location

Activity location

Alcatraz Island
- 94133, San Francisco, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

2737 Taylor St
- 2737 Taylor Street
- 94133, San Francisco, California, United States
Pier 33
- 94133, San Francisco, California, United States

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