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San Francisco: Alcatraz Tour with Muir Woods and Sausalito

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San Francisco: Alcatraz Tour with Muir Woods and Sausalito
4.5223327 out of 5 stars
4.5
4.5223327 out of 5 stars
806 reviews
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Wander under the redwood trees in Muir Woods and admire scenic seaside views in Sausalito on a guided tour from San Francisco. Board a ferry to explore the infamous prison on Alcatraz Island.

About this activity

Cancellation policy
This activity is non-refundable
Duration 7 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Small group
Limited to 14 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Maite – Germany

Judith was the best guide I could have dreamt of. Such a kind and wise lady with an extremely soft and pleasant voice. She was very attentive and caring. Wonderful😍

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Rita – New Zealand

The guide was really informative. Clear instructions regarding times at each stop snd leaving times. Really great guide. Enjoy this very much.

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Highlights

  • Walk under the boughs of redwood trees in the Muir Woods National Monument Park
  • Breathe in the fresh forest air as you marvel at the redwoods' massive scale
  • Ride across the Golden Gate Bridge and enjoy a photo opportunity on the way
  • Relax with over an hour of free time to explore the Muir Woods National Monument
  • Learn about the way of life in the infamous prison on Alcatraz Island

Full description

Spend a day with a San Francisco local as you embark on a boutique, small-group tour to area highlights. Enjoy a unique blend of nature and history as you stroll through ancient Redwood trees, visit Sausalito, and board a ferry to Alcatraz. Choose your route option to visit Muir Woods or Alcatraz first.

Begin your tour when you meet your guide in San Francisco. Depart for your chosen first destination, Muir Woods National Monument Park or Alcatraz. Note that if you choose the 8:30am departure time, you will visit Muir Woods and Sausalito first followed by Alcatraz and if you choose the 9:10am departure time, you will visit Alcatraz first followed by Muir Woods and Sausalito.

If you've chosen Muir Woods first, you will be picked up in a luxury Mercedes Sprinter van. Once you arrive in Muir Woods, admire the breathtaking majesty and fresh air of the ancient redwood forest. You will then visit the seaside community of Sausalito. Admire the Mediterranean flair and the large assortment of houseboats. You will then be dropped off at Pier 33, where you will travel by ferry to reach Alcatraz Island and enter the prison. While you explore, listen to the award-winning Cellhouse audio tour.

If you've chosen to visit Alcatraz first, you will board a ferry at Pier 33 to visit the famous island prison. Wander the halls with your audio guide and explore the island. Learn about the famous criminals who were incarcerated here, like Al Capone and George "Machine Gun" Kelly. Then you will be picked up at 12:50pm in a luxury Mercedes Sprinter van to visit the Muir Woods National Monument Park and the colorful town of Sausalito.

Includes

  • Picture stop at the Golden Gate Bridge viewpoint
  • 1-hour to explore Sausalito
  • Free time to explore Muir Woods
  • Transport in luxury air-conditioned Mercedes Sprinter
  • Round-trip ferry fare from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
  • Entry ticket to Alcatraz prison ($45.25 value)
  • Audio tour
  • Entrance fee to Muir Woods National Monument (USD 15 for adults, free for children)
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips

Meeting point

If you selected the 8:30 AM departure time, your meeting point is at 488 Post St. (Cafe Encore). Look for a black Mercedes Sprinter van parked across the street. If you selected the 9:10 AM departure time, your meeting point is at Pier 33 and go directly to the Alcatraz boarding line. Please arrive at least 15 minute before your scheduled departure time.

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

  • Pets (assistance dogs allowed)

Know before you go

  • If you select the 8:30am departure time, your tour will meet at 488 Post St. (Cafe Encore) and you'll look for a black Mercedes sprinter van parked across the street. You will visit Muir Woods & Sausalito in the morning, followed by Alcatraz in the afternoon.
  • If you select the 9:10am departure time, your tour will meet at Pier 33 in Fisherman's Wharf and you will visit Alcatraz in the morning, followed by Muir Woods & Sausalito in the afternoon.
  • Note that this tour does not include your Muir Woods Entrance ticket, however you may purchase this at the entrace ($15 for adults, free for children 15 and under)
  • Note that if you select the option with 72-hour cancellation, you must cancel directly with the tour operator.
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From $159 per person

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 806 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.2/5

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Maite – GermanyJune 12, 2025 – Verified booking
Judith was the best guide I could have dreamt of. Such a kind and wise lady with an extremely soft and pleasant voice. She was very attentive and caring. Wonderful😍
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Rita – New ZealandJune 5, 2025 – Verified booking
The guide was really informative. Clear instructions regarding times at each stop snd leaving times. Really great guide. Enjoy this very much.
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Linda – United KingdomJune 2, 2025 – Verified booking
Every thing was as expected our driver/tour guide was very informative and very friendly. The transport was very clean and well maintained We would definitely recommend using them

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