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Visit Alcatraz Island, the infamous former prison that once held America’s most notorious criminals. Walk through the original cell blocks, experience the award-winning “Doing Time” audio tour with stories from real inmates and guards, and enjoy stunning views of San Francisco Bay. Use your 48-hour Big Bus ticket to see the city at your own pace. Ride in comfort on open-top double-decker buses and hop on and off at top attractions including Union Square, Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf, and the Golden Gate Bridge. Learn more with multilingual audio commentary as you discover San Francisco’s neighborhoods and landmarks. Package also includes entry to the Aquarium by the Bay and a 1-hour Panoramic Sunset Tour of the city after dark! Highlights Guaranteed access to Alcatraz Island 48-hour hop-on, hop-off Big Bus pass Iconic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown, Union Square, and more
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