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    Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On, Hop-Off + North Beach Walking tour with Alcatraz tickets

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    Activity Schedule

    • When does it run?

      Daily 

    • Duration

      Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour: 24 or 48 hours (as per option selected)
      Digital walking tour: 1 hour
      Sunset tour: 1 hour

      Walking tour: Approx. 4 hours (90-minute guided tour plus Alcatraz visit)

    • Start time

      Hop-on, Hop-off: 10am to 5pm, every 15 minutes
      Digital Walking Tour: Self Paced
      Sunset tour: Till 15th March: 6pm l 16th March onwards: 6:30pm

      Walking tour: 9:30am

      Aquarium of the Bay : 10am to 5pm (Last admission - 45 minutes before closing)

    • Meeting Point

      Hop-on, Hop-off: Board the bus at any of the designated stops. The first stop is Big Bus Tours Fisherman's Wharf Visitors' Center.
      Digital Walking Tour: Scan the QR on Stop no 1 & being the tour from Stop 3 (North Beach/Chinatown)
      Sunset tour: Make your way to Stop #1 (Big Bus Tours Fisherman's Wharf Visitor Center, 99 Jefferson Street)

      Walking tour: Make your way to the Washington Square, beside the Volunteer Firemen Memorial located at 600 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133.

      Aquarium of the Bay : Make your way to PIER 39 The Embarcadero &, Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States

    • Ending Point

      Hop-On, Hop-Off: You can hop off the bus at any of the stops.
      Walking tour: Departure point for Alcatraz

    Key Highlights

    • Experience vibrant San Francisco with this combo tour of North Beach and Hop-On, Hop-Off tour
    • Create your own customized San Francisco itinerary with this flexible bus tour
    • See the best of the City by The Bay over by hopping off at multiple well-placed stops
    • Enjoy on-board commentary and stunning photo opportunities on the tour
    • Get up close with top attractions like the Golden Gate Bridge, Little Italy, and more
    • Explore North Beach, see vintage lampposts, churches and walk through Little Italy
    • Journey to Alcatraz, uncovering its intriguing history with an immersive audio tour
    • Unravel the mysteries of Alcatraz's notorious inmates with an exclusive ticket

    Overview

    Experience the best of San Francisco with the Big Bus Hop-On, Hop-Off tour and Alcatraz tickets bundle. This convenient offer saves you the hassle of multiple bookings, allowing you to explore city landmarks at your own pace and visit the infamous Alcatraz prison. Enjoy a seamless adventure with easy access to top attractions.

    Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On, Hop-Off:

    Experience the best of San Francisco with the Big Bus Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour! Hop on and off as you wish and personalize your sightseeing experience by visiting the attractions of your choice over 24 or 48 hours. While you take in the sights, you can listen to a recorded commentary in multiple languages.

    You can choose from three ticket options:

    • Discover Ticket: 24 hours Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour
    • Essential Ticket: 24 hours Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour + Digital Walking tour 
    • Explore Ticket: 48 hours Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour + Sunset tour + Digital Walking Tour + Aquarium of the Bay admission ticket  


    Some of the major attractions covered:

    • Golden Gate Bridge
    • Treasure Island
    • Fishermen's Chapel
    • Palace of Fine Arts
    • Union Square
    • Chinatown
    • Washington Square
    • North Beach, Little Italy

    …. And more

    North Beach Walking Tour with Alcatraz Ticket:

    Kick off your North Beach adventure at Washington Square Park, the city’s first public park, and uncover its fascinating role after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. Snap photos of vintage lampposts and take in views of Coit Tower. Step inside Saints Peter and Paul Church to admire the Italian marble altar and learn about its connection to Joe DiMaggio. Wander the lively streets of “Little Italy,” spotting Lombard Street and the Golden Gate Bridge. Enjoy the sea lions at Pier 39 before your cruise to Alcatraz Island, where you can explore the prison, gardens, and exhibits at your own pace.

    Inclusions & Exclusions

    Inclusions

    Hop-On, Hop-Off:

    • 24 or 48 hours hop-on, hop-off ticket (as per the option selected)
    • Pre-recorded commentary on the bus in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Mandarin.
    • Digital Walking tour (with Essential & Explore ticket)
    • Sunset tour (with Essential & Explore ticket)
    • Aquarium of the Bay admission ticket (with Explore ticket)

    Walking Tour: 
    • North Beach Walking Tour
    • Local guide
    • Cruise to Alcatraz
    • Alcatraz Tickets
    • Self-guided tour of the Alcatraz Island

    Exclusions

    Hop-On, Hop-Off:

    • Admission to attractions

    Walking Tour: 
    • Gratuities
    • Hotel transfers

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    Please note

    Voucher information: You can show your voucher on your smartphone (But if you’d rather print a copy – that’s fine too!)

    Individual vouchers for each activity will be shared with customers within 24 hours of booking.

    The date you choose is valid for the attraction ticket. The hop-on, hop-off ticket is valid for 14 days from or before the date chosen


    Hop-On, Hop-Off:

    Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

    San Francisco is a functioning city and weather, traffic, and events may occasionally cause disruption.

    Timings and stops are subject to change. The updated map will be available once you board the bus.


    Walking Tour:

    Please arrive at the pickup point 20 minutes prior to the departure time to avoid any last minute rush.

    Please note this tour involves a lot of walking. Please wear comfortable shoes. It is not suitable for guests with mobility issues.


    For Digital Walking tour - No separate ticket will be provided, please scan the QR Code at Stop 1 and being the tour from Stop 3 (North Beach / Chinatown) using your iPhone or Android device.


    San Francisco Red Route: From 15 October through 15 March, the last bus will depart from Stop 1 (99 Jefferson Street) at 5:00 PM. Beginning 16 March, the last departure will revert to 6:00 PM.

    Satisfied Customers

    - Verified Booking
    Mrs Miriam Nimbley - Canada 01 Mar

    Really enjoyed this tour. Great way to see San Francisco for the first time. Highly recommend....

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    kelli harding - United States 24 Feb

    easy, fast, friendly, affordable, recommend...

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    Elina Cherepakhina - United States 22 Feb

    promptly pickup, nice tour guides(especially Tracey and Bobby), comfortable buses, very interesting walking tours, convenient bus stops, useful promotions...

    - Verified Booking
    Iulia Paraschiv - 09 Feb

    The tour captures all the main attractions in san Francisco! Good job!...

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    Veronika Jagrova - Czech Republic 05 Feb

    Great way how to get to know San Francisco without stress. Comfortable & reliable services, nice drivers/guides. Worth the money!...

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