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Step 1: Big Bus Discover San Francisco Tour
Step 2: Alcatraz Day Tour
Step back in time during the Alcatraz Island Day Tour and experience the legendary Island that has been a Civil War fort, a military prison and one of the most notorious Federal penitentiaries in US history. Visitors will be able to explore the windswept island and le
Highlights
Inclusions
Big Bus Classic Tour
- Panoramic night tour
- Entry fees to points of interest/attractions
Essential Info
Attractions in this package can be booked for separate days
Alcatraz Day Tour
- Please note the roads and walkways on Alcatraz are steep. The distance from the dock to the Cellhouse is approximately 1/4 mile (.4km) and the elevation change is 130 fee
Where to Meet
Departure Point/Entrance
Alcatraz Day Tour
Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing
- Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing is the launch site to Alcatraz Island. All visitors must wear a proper face covering while in the boarding queue at Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing and while aboard Alcatraz City Cruises' ferries.
- Alcatraz Landing includes the Ticketbooth and waiting and boarding areas, all of which are accessible. Accessible bathrooms are found at Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing and on all Alcatraz City Cruises vessels.
- Please note: there are no wheelchairs available for loan either at Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing or on Alcatraz Island.
Big Bus Classic Tour
Big Bus Visitor Center – 99 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
Departure Time
Winter Schedule: November 5, 2023 - March 9, 2024
8:40 AM - 1:35 PM Daily
- Please plan on a 3-hour Alcatraz Island tour experience, including roundtrip boat time.
- Each ferry ride, the departure to Alcatraz Island from San Francisco and the return ferry to Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing from the Island, takes about fifteen (15) minutes. You can stay on Alcatraz Island as long as you like, but please plan for three (3) hours to enjoy the Cellhouse Audio Tour, view the exhibit, and explore the Island. It is recommended that you arrive at least forty-five (45) minutes prior to your departure time. For more information visit the Departure and Return schedules.
Big Bus Classic Tour
Buses depart every 20 to 30 minutes.
Winter Schedule: November 5, 2023 - March 9, 2024
8:40 AM - 1:35 PM Daily
- Please plan on a 3-hour Alcatraz Island tour experience, including roundtrip boat time.
- Each ferry ride, the departure to Alcatraz Island from San Francisco and the return ferry to Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing from the Island, takes about fifteen (15) minutes. You can stay on Alcatraz Island as long as you like, but please plan for three (3) hours to enjoy the Cellhouse Audio Tour, view the exhibit, and explore the Island. It is recommended that you arrive at least forty-five (45) minutes prior to your departure time. For more information visit the Departure and Return schedules.
Big Bus Classic Tour
Buses depart every 20 to 30 minutes.
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