City Bus Tour and Admission to Alcatraz

A bus tour around iconic sights in San Francisco and a visit to Alcatraz

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This four-hour tour offers you the chance to see top sights in San Francisco by bus. During the tour, a local guide will tell you insightful facts and stories about the city and its history.

Along the way, you'll pass iconic sights such as Chinatown, the Civic Center, Nob Hill, North Beach, the Presidio of San Francisco and more. You'll also get to see the Golden Gate Bridge, the Sutro Baths and stop at Twin Peaks. You'll stop for photos at iconic landmarks throughout the excursion.

Additionally, you'll be able to take a ferry to Alcatraz Island. While there, you'll tour this infamous landmark with the assistance of an audio guide.

Why visit

  • Chance to see the Golden Gate Bridge and other sights
  • Panoramic views of the city from Twin Peaks
  • Audio-guided tour of the famous Alcatraz Island

What's included

  • Guided bus tour
  • Self-guided audio tour of Alcatraz
  • Ferry to Alcatraz Island
  • Admission to Alcatraz

What's not included

    What's not included
    • Tips
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off

    Restrictions

    • Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the activity starts.

    Audio supported languages

    Dutch
    English
    French
    German
    Italian
    Japanese
    Korean
    Portuguese
    Russian
    Spanish
    Chinese

    Additional information

    Alcatraz tickets are valid only for the day selected at booking. The exact entry time will be provided once your voucher is redeemed.

    Due to policies governed by Alcatraz, you must provide the name and birth date of each person visiting the island. The provider will get in touch after booking to get the information required.

    Photo IDs are not necessary for every person in your group but are required for the person who purchased the tickets.

    Please bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

    Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.

    You need to be 18 years or older to book or be accompanied by an adult.

    Operated by Gray Line San Francisco

    Location

    Departure point

    478 Post Street (Union Square area), San Francisco, CA, 94102
    Tour starts from the listed address at 08:40.

    Departure point

    2800 Leavenworth St & Jefferson St. (Fishermans Wharf area), San Francisco, CA, 94133
    Tour starts from the listed address at 09:00.

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