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title: Alcatraz Plus 2 Day Hop On Hop Off
slug: alcatraz-plus-2-day-hop-on-hop-off-san-francisco-tour
type: attraction
sub_type: attraction passes
source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/alcatraz-plus-2-day-hop-on-hop-off-san-francisco-tour
city: San Francisco
state: CA
country: US
address: Pier 33 (Fisherman's Wharf)
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  lat: 37.80654
  lng: -122.40489
cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 30 days before the experience.
extracted_at: 2026-06-16T16:49:54.414Z
price_from:
  amount: 159.99
  currency: USD
  unit: per_adult
availability: SoldOut
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## Overview

Make the most of your time in San Francisco with this 2-day Hop-On, Hop-Off tour including time at Alcatraz Island. Discover the world’s most infamous prison through an audio tour and explore the Bay Area with 48 hours access to the city’s hop-on, hop-off bus tour.

Experience the beauty of San Francisco with a combination Alcatraz Island tour plus a 2-day hop on hop off tour of the Bay area. Explore the city at your leisure, snap photos of Chinatown's 'Dragon Gates', and enjoy the ride across the Golden Gate Bridge. The Alcatraz tour includes transportation to and from Pier 33, a 45-minute cellblock audio tour, and an orientation video by the Discovery Channel.

## What's Included

- Admission and transportation to and from Alcatraz Island departing from Pier 33 at Fisherman's Wharf  
- 45-minute cellblock audio tour of Alcatraz Island  
- Orientation video presented by the Discovery Channel  
- 48 hours access to the city's hop-on, hop-off bus tour  

## What's Not Included  

- Tour gratuity  

## Good to Know

- Includes an audio tour of Alcatraz Island  
- Redeem your tour voucher with Skyline Sightseeing  
- Explore the city at your leisure on the hop-on, hop-off bus tour  
- The date selected for the booking is your reserved Alcatraz date  
- You must redeem your voucher online for the actual Alcatraz ticket at least 72 hours prior to the tour date  
- The specific ferry departure time for Alcatraz will be provided upon voucher redemption; keep your day flexible until confirmed  
- Most visitors typically stay 2 to 3 hours on Alcatraz Island, but you may stay as long as you like  
- Ferries return from Alcatraz about every 30 minutes  
- The hop-on, hop-off bus tour runs approximately every 20-30 minutes from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm  
- Dress in layers as it might get windy on the open-top bus and ferry  

## Cancellation Policy

No. Once purchased, this tour package cannot be canceled.

## FAQs

### Where does the tour start?

The Alcatraz tour starts at Pier 33 (Fisherman's Wharf) while the Hop On Hop Off Tour & Night Tour start at 99 Jefferson Street (at the corner of Mason Street).

### Do I have to do the tours in a specific order?

No. Hop On Hop Off at any of the stops along the route for convenience. The bus tour is provided on a first come first serve basis. Bus tours can start before or after your Alcatraz date.

### How do I reserve the Alcatraz tour?

The tour date you select is the date your Alcatraz reservation will be.

### Can this package be canceled?

No. Once purchased, this tour package cannot be canceled.

### How does the Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour work?

There are over 24 stops where you can hop off the bus and explore the area or visit an attraction. You can again hop back on the bus whenever you are ready to continue the tour. The buses run approximately every 20-30 mins from 9:00 am-5:00 pm.

### How long does the Alcatraz Tour take?

You can stay as long as you like but the average length of stay is around 2 -3 hours. The ferries return about every 30 minutes.

### What are the operating hours for the buses?

The buses depart from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily.

### How frequently do the hop-on-hop-off buses run?

The buses operate every 15-30 minutes (depending on season and traffic).

### How long is this package tour?

The Alcatraz tour duration depends on how much time you spent on the island; plan at least 3-4 hours for the entire experience. The Hop On Hop Off Tour is around 2 - 2.5 hours.

### What should I wear?

We recommend you to dress in layers as it might get quite windy on board the open-top bus and on the ferry to Alcatraz Island.