Official Inside Alcatraz Cruise and All Day Hop on Hop Off Tour
Alcatraz Company A Go
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emma_j
14 days ago
Alcatraz tour was so informative and fascinating. The hop on hop off took me to all the major highlights in the city. I feel like i saw all the highlights in the city in the one day I had to explore. Definitely would recommend both activities.
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
Departure Point
- Pier 33 in San Francisco is located at the Embarcadero waterfront area. It is theb departure point for ferries to Alcatraz Island.
- This is the main City Sightseeing headquarters office. Friendly staff will redeem your ticket and direct you to the open-top bus to begin your tour.
- Pier 33 in San Francisco is located at the Embarcadero waterfront area. It is theb departure point for ferries to Alcatraz Island.
- This is the main City Sightseeing headquarters office. Friendly staff will redeem your ticket and direct you to the open-top bus to begin your tour.
- Audio guide - German
- Audio guide - English
- Human tour guide - English
- Audio guide - Italian
- Audio guide - French
- Audio guide - Spanish
Points of Interest
Stop At: Alcatraz IslandSan Francisco, CaliforniaAlcatraz 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.Duration: 3 hoursStop At: Golden Gate BridgeSan Francisco, CaliforniaThe 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.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: ChinatownSan Francisco, CaliforniaSan 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. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Ghirardelli Square900 North Point Street, San Francisco, CA 94109Ghirardelli 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.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: San Francisco City Hall1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, , San Francisco, CaliforniaCity Hall is most famous for its impressive dome, which rises 307 feet—making it one of the tallest domes in the world,Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Alamo Square"Painted Ladies"Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Union SquareSan Francisco, CaliforniaShopping and theaterDuration: Not AvailableStop At: Haight-AshburySan Francisco, CaliforniaVintage boutiques and restaurantsDuration: Not AvailableAdditional 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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
Departure Point
- Pier 33 in San Francisco is located at the Embarcadero waterfront area. It is theb departure point for ferries to Alcatraz Island.
- This is the main City Sightseeing headquarters office. Friendly staff will redeem your ticket and direct you to the open-top bus to begin your tour.
- Pier 33 in San Francisco is located at the Embarcadero waterfront area. It is theb departure point for ferries to Alcatraz Island.
- This is the main City Sightseeing headquarters office. Friendly staff will redeem your ticket and direct you to the open-top bus to begin your tour.
- Audio guide - German
- Audio guide - English
- Human tour guide - English
- Audio guide - Italian
- Audio guide - French
- Audio guide - Spanish
Points of Interest
Stop At: Alcatraz IslandSan Francisco, CaliforniaAlcatraz 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.Duration: 3 hoursStop At: Golden Gate BridgeSan Francisco, CaliforniaThe 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.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: ChinatownSan Francisco, CaliforniaSan 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. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Ghirardelli Square900 North Point Street, San Francisco, CA 94109Ghirardelli 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.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: San Francisco City Hall1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, , San Francisco, CaliforniaCity Hall is most famous for its impressive dome, which rises 307 feet—making it one of the tallest domes in the world,Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Alamo Square"Painted Ladies"Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Union SquareSan Francisco, CaliforniaShopping and theaterDuration: Not AvailableStop At: Haight-AshburySan Francisco, CaliforniaVintage boutiques and restaurantsDuration: Not AvailableAdditional 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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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emma_j
Alcatraz tour was so informative and fascinating. The hop on hop off took me to all the major highlights in the city. I feel like i saw all the highlights in the city in the one day I had to explore. Definitely would recommend both activities.