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Alcatraz and Double-Decker Tour

Full tour of Alcatraz Island
All Loops Double-Decker Tour
Open-Top, Hop On Hop Off, Valid 48 hours
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Child Price From: $51.00
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Tour Highlights:

  • Enjoy the Sights of San Francisco from atop an authentic English Double Decker Bus! And explore famous Alcatraz Island - San Francisco's most popular attraction.
  • Cruise through the Presidio, by the Cannery, Ghirardelli Square, Hyde Street Pier, the San Francisco Marina, and more on the Golden Gate Loop.
  • See Fisherman's Wharf, North Beach, Lombard Street, and more on the Downtown loop.
  • Hop off in Union Square to stop and shop at Macy's, Tiffany's, Victoria's Secret, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neimam Marcus, and more.
  • Enjoy the city lights and skyline on our Night Loop.
  • Hop on Hop off Bus Tickets are valid for 48 hours.
  • Fully Narrated for your enjoyment!

Four Tours in One - Alcatraz Island Tour, Downtown Bus Loop, Golden Gate Double Decker Tour, and Double Decker City Tour at Night.

Alcatraz Island "The Rock"
San Francisco's most famous attraction. Alcatraz tickets usually sell out 1-2 weeks in advance so it is recommended to make your reservations early.

Your Alcatraz Island tickets include the ferry service from centrally located Pier 33 in the heart of San Francisco and the award winning-audio walking tour of Alcatraz Island with the cell-block tour featuring recorded interviews with inmates and guards actually living on Alcatraz Island before the prison was closed in 1968.

The Downtown Double Decker Bus Loop
Enjoy a fully guided 1.5-hour tour of San Francisco's most famous sites, enjoy unlimited hopping on and off for 48 hours from your first ride!

Hop on or hop off at any of the 11 stops along the loop. You can explore the highlights of San Francisco on your schedule and simply hop on the next bus when you are ready to go to the next location. Double Decker buses stop at each location once every 30 minutes between 9:30 AM and 5:00 PM daily.

Popular Stops Include:

  • Fisherman's Wharf – Home to the Aquarium of the Bay – which houses more than 50,000 species of fish, open daily from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM - cost for Adult admission is $14.95 (subject to change) (admission not included with this tour)
  • Ferry Building - The building is open Monday through Friday (free of charge) 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Sunday 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Most businesses are open six-to-seven days a week, but hours for individual businesses may vary.
  • Union Square - The central shopping district in San Francisco, including Macy's, Tiffany's, Neiman Marcus, Victoria's Secret, and Saks Fifth Avenue. Vouchers may be redeemed at Union Square stop, outside of Macy's on the Geary street side.
  • Chinatown Gate - The dragon gate on Grant Avenue at Bush Street (installed in 1969) is a gift from the government of the Republic of China (Taiwan).
  • North Beach - A neighborhood in the north-east of San Francisco adjacent to Chinatown and Fisherman's Wharf, it has a primarily Italian flavor, with over 30 restaurants and cafes. Baseball legend Joe DiMaggio grew up in the neighborhood and briefly returned to live there with his wife Marilyn Monroe.

Golden Gate Loop Double Decker Bus
This double decker bus tour takes approximately 2.5 hours and is the best way to get an in-depth experience of the Golden Gate Bridge. Your friendly and knowledgeable tour guide will share with you the incredible history of the Golden Gate Bridge, its conception, creation and its place as one of the most recognized landmarks in the world.

The Golden Gate Loop operates daily at 9:00 AM, 1:30 PM and 4:00 PM from 2800 Leavenworth St., San Francisco.

Golden Gate Loop Highlights:

  • The Golden Gate Bridge - We'll cross this famous landmark with stops on both sides to for unique perspectives and plenty of photo opportunities.
  • The Presidio - This park is located on the northern tip of the San Francisco Peninsula, and until its closing in 1995, it was the longest continuously operated military base in the United States.
  • Ghirardelli Square - A tourist attraction with over 40 shops and restaurants in the Fisherman's Wharf, including the Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop, known for its world famous ice cream sundaes.
  • Pacific Heights - Located in one of the most scenic and park-like settings in Northern California, the neighborhood offers panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz and the Presidio.
  • Palace of Fine Arts - The palace has been a favorite wedding location for couples throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

Night Loop Double Decker Bus
This double decker bus tour takes you sightseeing through the best views of San Francisco at night. San Francisco sparkles at night and our night loop is a safe and enjoyable way to see the city's brightest neighborhoods.

The Night Loop operates daily at 6:00 PM from 2800 Leavenworth St., San Francisco.

Night Loop Highlights:

  • Chinatown - One of the largest Chinatown neighborhoods in the United States and point out many highlights including the Fortune Cookie Factory - be sure to stop in if you have time (this is also a hop off stop on the downtown loop).
  • Financial District - The area is marked by a cluster of high-rise towers that lie between Grant Avenue east of Union Square.
  • Bay Bridge - The toll bridge spans San Francisco Bay and links Oakland and San Francisco, as part of Interstate 80.
  • Embarcadero - This eastern waterfront roadway of the Port of San Francisco, sits atop an engineered seawall. It is lined with restaurants, businesses, and the Ferry Building. It also serves as the location for the Farmer's Market that occurs on the weekends during the spring and summer months.
  • Union Square - The home to some of San Francisco's nicest upscale shopping and nightlife available.

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