Alcatraz Tours

Explore Alcatraz’s iconic prison and Yosemite’s stunning landscapes in a seamless 2-day tour.

• With the day or night Alcatraz tour learn about the notorious prison while soaking in breathtaking views of the San Francisco skyline.
• Encounter 20,000+ marine creatures at Aquarium of the Bay, with immersive underwater tunnels showcasing local sharks and rays.
• On your day 2, capture postcard-worthy photos at Yosemite’s Tunnel View, featuring stunning views of El Capitan, Half Dome, and Bridalveil Fall.
• Enjoy three hours of free time to hike, bike, or explore Yosemite’s trails, visitor centers, and the Ansel Adams Gallery.
• Relax in comfortable transport through California’s Central Valley and Gold Country, with scenic stops en route.

Inclusions

• 2-day trip around San Francisco and Yosemite National Park
• Expert local English-speaking guide
• Pick-up from San Francisco
• Round-trip bus transfer to Yosemite
• Tickets to Alcatraz Island, Aquarium of the Bay, and Yosemite National Park
• Daytime or nighttime Alcatraz tour (as per option selected)

Exclusions

• Meals (can be purchased at stops)
• Guide gratuity
• Transfer to Pier 33 for the Alcatraz excursion
• Transfer to Pier 39 for the Aquarium of the Bay

• Tip: Wear comfortable shoes and bring a reusable water bottle for your Yosemite exploration.
• Hotel pickup available from various points in the city on the second day of the tour.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Venture into San Francisco's vibrant waterfront with a 4-hour Fisherman's Wharf walking tour, and a tour of Alcatraz Island.

• With an informative guide leading the way, learn about the developments that San Francisco has seen with its Gold Rush boom, cable cars, and so on.
• Take the Barbary Coast trail, see the food stalls serving regional specialties, and visit the Musée Mécanique for its unusual vintage display.
• Adding more excitement, the lively Pier 39 is ideal for its lively seaside ambiance and sea lion colony, giving you all the more reasons to stick around!
• Hop aboard a cruise to the infamous Alcatraz Island for self-guided exploration, with an audio guide, and intrigue yourself with its history.

Inclusions

• 4-hour walking tour of Fisherman’s Wharf & Alcatraz Island
• Expert guide
• Audio guide for Alcatraz Island
• Boat cruise to Alcatraz Island
• Entry to Musée Mécanique
• Wi-Fi

• Tip: Don't miss the chance to play an old-school game in the Musée Mécanique where you'll find the OG arcade games from back in the day!
• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• This tour includes a cruise to and from the island plus your ticket to tour Alcatraz ($45.25).

• You can cancel these tickets up to 4 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

San Francisco is calling, and you're about to answer with this combo offering a 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus pass and entry to Alcatraz.

• Forget picking just one spot – this HOHO pass lets you hop off at 16 popular stops like Golden Gate Park and Chinatown with buses running every 15 mins.
• Benefit from the multilingual audio guide on the open-top buses and snag perks like a Chinatown tour and an interactive experience at The Flyer or 7D Experience.
• Step into Alcatraz prison, where the most infamous criminals were imprisoned, roam notorious cellblocks, and see where Al Capone practiced his banjo.
• With the audio guide uncover escape attempts, guard secrets, and why Alcatraz's library was the most popular spot.

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

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.

Red Route

• 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

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 pets) are welcome onboard.
• 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.

Alcatraz

• Tip: Walk the yard where inmates once exercised and plotted their next move. It's a great spot to stretch your legs and soak in the history.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Take a 30-minute small-group seaplane tour to see the Golden Gate Bridge. Enjoy pilot narration during this premium experience.

• Your pilot will tell you infamous tales of prison breaks from Alcatraz and the story of the man-made Treasure Island, built for the 1939 Expo.
• With an upgrade, round-trip transfers whisk you from Fisherman's Wharf to your seaplane launch and back, maximizing your sightseeing time.
• Get an aerial view of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and spot the Point Bonita Lighthouse, guarding the bay for over 150 years.
• See the white sands of Baker Beach, and kites dancing over Crissy Field which is a former airfield-turned-park.

Inclusions

• 30-minute San Francisco seaplane tour
• Experienced and knowledgeable pilot
• Small group of up to 6 people
• Round-trip shuttle transfers from Fisherman’s Wharf (as per option selected)
• Noise-canceling headset

• Tip: For the best photos of the Golden Gate Bridge, request to sit on the right side of the plane on your way out from Sausalito.
• Nobody likes a crowd. A single group has a maximum of 6 people.
• Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
• For optimal comfort and weight distribution, guests over the weight of 117kg (257.94lb) will need to purchase an additional seat.
• Infants under the age of 2 years can fly on a parent's lap.
• San Francisco's weather can change, with fog rolling in unexpectedly. The pilots will adapt the flight route for the best possible view of the Golden Gate Bridge.
• In the event of severe weather, the pilot may cancel the flight up to 30 minutes before departure. You can reschedule your seaplane tour for up to one year from the original date.
• All guests are required to sign a brief waiver before boarding the seaplane.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Witness majestic redwoods, scenic ferry views, and Alcatraz's history, with convenient pickup from San Francisco!

• Explore the majestic coastal redwoods at Muir Woods National Monument and enjoy free time to hike among these ancient giants.
• Take a scenic ferry ride from Sausalito to San Francisco while taking in stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
• Tour Alcatraz Island with a self-guided audio experience featuring stories from former inmates and guards, offering unique insights.
• Convenient hotel pickup from Hilton Union Square makes your trip effortless, allowing you to focus on the adventure ahead.
• Opt for the Aquarium of the Bay upgrade to discover local marine life through interactive exhibits.

Inclusions

• 1 or 2-day trip around San Francisco (as per option selected)
• Daytime or nighttime Alcatraz tour (as per option selected)
• Hotel pick-up from Hilton Union Square
• Round-trip ferry transfer to Alcatraz Island
• Tickets to Muir Woods National Monument, Alcatraz Island, and a ferry ride back from Sausalito
• Alcatraz prison audio guide in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Dutch, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Korean
• Aquarium of the Bay tickets

Exclusions

• Meals (can be purchased at stops)
• Guide gratuity

• Tip: Wear comfortable shoes to explore the trails in Muir Woods and stroll through Sausalito without any discomfort.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.