Universal Studios® Hollywood - Early Admission 1 Day

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Downtown Tour Enjoy an entirely guided one hour tour of San Francisco's most famous sites on an original open top Double Decker Bus in the San Francisco Downtown area, with unlimited hop on and off privileges up to 24 hours from first use. Some of the tour highlights include: Fisherman’s Wharf with its lively waterfront and the famous sea lions, Union Square shopping mecca, Chinatown, North Beach with crooked Lombard Street, Ferry Building and the Farmers Market, Embarcadero, Financial District, and famous Pier 39. Official City Tour This tour departs from Fisherman’s Wharf, taking you along Ghirardelli Square, the Palace of Fine Arts, and the Marina District, before visiting the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. At South Vista Point you can hop off the bus to walk across the 1.7 mile span of bridge, or you can explore the Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center and the Presidio. The tour continues into Golden Gate Park, one of the world’s largest man-made havens, ranging over more than 50 city blocks and home to 10 lakes, making it one of the most popular places to see in San Francisco. With several stops throughout the park, you can visit the California Academy of Sciences, the De Young Museum, the Japanese Tea Garden, or the Botanical Gardens. Continuing the tour through Haight Ashbury, you will experience the so called “Hippie District”, before we head into the Civic Center area with many architectural landmarks, such as our impressive City Hall, the Opera House, Symphony Hall, the Asian Art Museum and the Public Library. From there, the tour continues to the central shopping district of San Francisco – Union Square, where you can find Macy’s Department store and hundreds of other major department stores and high end retailers. After about two hours we return towards Fisherman’s Wharf, stopping at various waterfront locations, including Pier 39 with its world-famous sea lions as well as restaurants, shopping opportunities and many attractions for more fun in San Francisco. Sausalito Tour Take this tour from South Vista Point to have the best views of the Golden Gate Bridge while driving across the bridge to North Vista Point. From there you have breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay (weather permitting), and on a nice day you can see the San Francisco skyline, Alcatraz Island and the Bay Bridge, making it a great photo stop for every visitor. The tour continues into Marin County and stops in charming Sausalito where you can hop off the bus, stroll around, shop, dine, visit various art galleries and enjoy a relaxing lunch by the waterfront. San Francisco Night Tour This live narrated 90 minute tour of San Francisco shows you the most vibrant neighborhoods of the city! With spectacular views from the top of an open top Double Decker bus, the tour covers all major sites of San Francisco and visits the most popular areas, such as Fisherman’s Wharf, Union Square, Financial District, the Embarcadero, Chinatown, North Beach, and Nob Hill with its impressive Grace Cathedral. The tour includes two brief walking tours around Nob Hill and the Embarcadero for even more photo opportunities. Please be aware that Alamo Square is CLOSED four about 7 months as of May 2016. Official City Tour will be available with audio commentary in many different languages for various departures throughout the day, starting within the next few weeks. This will provide more opportunities for you to experience the Official City Tour in your own language instead of only having one option with the previous 3-hr Multi-Lingual City Tour each day.

Click here for a complete list of current attractions included with the Hollywood Explorer Pass Frequently Asked Questions Is this just a discount card? Will I still need to buy tickets? No. Passes include admission to each attraction; no need to pay anything at the gate. Some attractions may offer upgrades or special exhibits for an additional fee. Do I need to choose my attractions in advance? Nope, choose as you go. The pass is good for any combination of the number of attractions you purchased. My child is under 3 years old. Can I get them a Hollywood Explorer Pass? Child Passes are recommended for children ages 3-12. Many attractions offer free admission for younger children. Please consult the attraction websites for more details. How will I get my pass? When your order is complete you will receive an email with printable and Smartphone version of your pass. There is nothing to Redeem, you can go right to first attraction you want to visit and start using your card immediately. How do I activate my pass? Easy: simply visit your first attraction! Is the pass valid all day? You bet! Feel free to visit the attractions any time of the day as long as they are open or operating. What is your refund policy? Our Risk Free Guarantee gives you one year from your purchase date to return any non-activated passes for a full refund. How much will I save? Compare the price of the pass to the gate prices of the attractions you want to visit to see how much you can save. Many customers save 43%.  We give you the flexibility to create your own itinerary and choose the attractions you want to visit depending on your interests. Can I visit an attraction more than once? No. Your pass includes only one visit per attraction. Can I purchase passes on the spur of the moment when I arrive in Hollywood? Of course! With instant digital delivery, you can purchase and access passes right on your mobile device. Or, visit one of our local purchase locations. Does a Hollywood Explorer Pass expire? Yes. You have one year from the date of purchase to begin using your pass. After one year, it will expire. Do I need to make reservations to visit the attractions? Attractions that require a reservation will display this symbol on the guidebook page.  Some attractions require a credit card to hold a reservation. In these cases, your credit card will not be charged unless you do not show up for your reservation. What’s the catch? There’s no catch. Hollywood Explorer Pass has a partnership with all of the participating attractions to make your visit to Hollywood as memorable as possible and to help you save time and money. Can I share my pass with a friend or sell it? No. The Hollywood Explorer Pass is non-transferrable and may not be re-sold. What happens if an attraction is closed or a tour is cancelled due to weather or other problem? While we do our best to ensure that all attractions are available, events happen that are out of our control. The great thing about a Hollywood Explorer Pass is that there are so many attractions to choose from. If an attraction is closed, or cannot be visited for some reason, we know you'll find a fun alternative in your guidebook!  

Come experience Sawgrass' newest attraction, The Red Eye Tour! The Red Eye Tour is similar to our Gator Nights experience only it is available every night and reserved for your group only. Your group will board one of our powerful airboats deep in the night to seek out Florida's legendary reptile, the American Alligator. Sneak through the Everglades as you experience the thrill of the abundant wildlife and explore the sights and sounds of nocturnal giants.  Discover the mysteries of this rich river when you and your group search for the telltale red glow from the eyes of these amazing predators. Slide over the sawgrass and cattails at an excess of 35 miles per hour! Note: All airboat ticket purchases automatically include entrance into our exhibit areas! Shows are included in all of the Exhibit Areas! Reptile Exhibit: Our reptile exhibit features dozens of species, both native and exotic to Florida.  Along with our friendly turtles and iguanas, you can learn about Cannibal, our 1000 pound alligator. Our handlers are happy to demonstrate how these animals live and survive in the wild.  We also have a variety of monitors and rescued exotic snakes.  Be sure to bring your camera, so you can capture the excitement of you cradling one of these majestic animals with our "Hold a Baby Alligator" experience!  Glades Exhibit: Start off by spending a few leisurely minutes enjoying the "Our Everglades Story" video presentation. This video touches on the history of the Glades and some current subjects of importance to its conservation efforts.  Exotic Wildlife Exhibit: A separate organization that brings a variety of animals to the park each day to visit. They strive to educate and enlighten the public about endangered species like the Florida Panther. Mammals in their care are adopted and rescued from facilities who lose their licensing or individuals who possessed the animal illegally. Playful critters abound and amaze as you get up close and personal with many different animals that often include panthers, leopards, caracal's, a bobcat and even some surprise smaller mammals each day.  Currently, they display Mia, a beautiful Florida panther, their black leopards, Damien and Jessie and a variety of other small mammals.  The handlers are passionate about the care of these gentle animals and are happy to answer any questions. Please note that the variety of animals on display may change from day to day and there is no guarantee of specific animals at any time. 

City Sightseeing offers 13 stops to cover it all, from the most prominent museums to the local Aquarium! Right after the Skolten Cruise Pier, our route will take you to Bus Stop 2, the Bryggen & Hensa Museum, to get a grasp of the local cultural heritage. Or hop-off at Bus Stop 9, to visit the Bergen Museum. Bus Stop 7 takes you to The National Stage, one of the oldest permanent theatres in Norway.    Follow the steps of Amalie Skram, a Norwegian author and feminist who gave voice to a woman's point of view with her naturalist writing, and visit the Norwegian fortress Fredriskberg at Bus Stop 6. Enjoy the view from our open-top red busses and just hop-off whenever you spot something you would like to explore further. Whenever you are ready, just wait for the next bus and hop back on. No need to deal with complicated (and expensive) public transport system. Book your 24h ticket with City Sightseeing today and make sure you get to see it all!        

Soak up the Greek sunshine and explore the sites of Athens at the same time in the open top double decker buses! We'll start the adventure at Syntagma Square, one of the most famous squares in Athens. Don't worry, you can't miss the eye-popping red colour of the buses. Hop-on and we'll take you straight to café Melina, named after the Greek politician, Melina Mercouri, where you can enjoy some afternoon tea and go for a stroll through the vibrant village of Plaka. Don't forget to hop-off at Bus Stop 5 to witness the breath-taking beauty of the Temple of Zeus, that began to be fortified in the 5th century. Make sure you hop-off at Bus Stop 6 to see the National Gardens too! Take a stroll through the pretty grounds and be sure to visit the Panathenaic Stadium which hosted the 1896 Olympic Games, and it is located just round the corner at Bus Stop 8. Pass through the historic treasures, the House of Parliament and the National Library as you make your way to the National Archaeological Museum at Bus Stop 11 to take a trip down memory lane and learn all about the historic tales of this beautiful city. One destination that you cannot miss is the Kotzia Square at Bus Stop 15. This town is located right in the heart of Athens and is home to many antique stores and little cafés. It even has a waterfall feature which will make for a great photo! Buy you city Sightseeing bus today and start planning your visit to Athens. Tour Stops: Athens Line: 1. Syntagma Square 2. Melina Mercouri 3. New Acropolis Museum 4. The Acropolis & Parthenon 5. Temple of Zeus 6. National Gardens 7. Benaki Museum 8. Panathinaikon Stadium 9. National Gardens 10. National Library 11. National Archaeological Museum 12. Omonoia Square 13. Karaiskaki Square 14. Thession Station 15. Kotzia Square   Piraeus Line: 1. Cruise Terminal 2. Lion’s Gate 3. Archaeological Museum of Piraeus 4. Mikrolimano Harbour 5. Planetarium 6. Marriott & Intercontinental Hotels 7. Temple of Zeus 8. National Gardens 9. Syntagma Square 10. Melina Merkouri 11. Marriott & Intercontinental Hotels 12. Planetarium 13. The Municipal Theatre   Beach Riviera Line: 1. Interchange Athens & Beach-Riviera 2. Planetarium 3. Faliro / Flisvos 4. Ag Kosmas Beach 5. Glyfada Terminal 6. Asteria Glyfada Beach 7. Kavouri / Oceanis Beach 8. Vouliagmeni Lake Beach 9. Temple of Zeus   Passengers can hop-on and hop-off at any of the 15 tour stops along the Athens Line, 13 along the Piraeus Line and 9 along the Beach Riviera Line.   If you’d prefer, stay on the tour for a full loop: Athens Line – 90 Minutes Piraeus Line – 80 Minutes Beach Riviera Line – 110 Minutes   Additional Information: Beach Riviera Line is seasonal and only operates between 1st April – 31st October Vouchers must be printed to be exchanged for a City Sightseeing bus ticket in location. The audio commentary is available in the following languages: English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Dutch, Greek, Turkish Buses are wheelchair accessible.