Alcatraz with Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour

Overview

Combine three of the Bay Area's top attractions—Alcatraz Island, Muir Woods, and Sausalito—into one tour from San Francisco. Travel in a luxury small-group tour van across the Golden Gate Bridge, enjoying the scenery without the hassle of driving. Explore Muir Woods and Sausalito at your own pace.

Choose between a day or night tour of Alcatraz. The night tour features a sunset cruise, cell door demonstrations, and expert talks. Both tours offer an award-winning audio guide in multiple languages, detailing the prison's dark history and escape attempts.

The 8:30am option departs from 488 Post Street. Look for a black Mercedes sprinter van parked across the street. It will start with Muir Woods and Sausalito then go to Alcatraz.

The 9:10am option departs from Pier 33. It will start with Alcatraz then go to Muir Woods and Sausalito.

The 12:50pm option departs from Pier 33. It will start with Muir Woods and Sausalito then to Alcatraz at night.

City: San Francisco

Mon 22 Sep

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Starting at $143.10

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Mon 22 Sep

Starting at $143.10

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What's Included

Free time on Alcatraz Island

Small-group guided tour to Muir Woods National Park in a luxury Mercedes Sprinter van

Alcatraz admission ticket plus award-winning Cellhouse Audio Tour ($45.25 USD value)

Round-trip ferry ride from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island

Narrated cruise and special exhibits and demonstrations (if nighttime Alcatraz option is chosen)

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Golden Gate Bridge

Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and admire the 360-degree scenic views.

Vista Point

Stop for a few minutes for an amazing view of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and San Francisco skyline

Muir Woods National Monument

Walk quietly at your own pace on an easy path surrounded by 1000-year-old Redwood trees.

Sausalito Boardwalk

Explore the quaint town of Sausalito, have lunch, discover art galleries, and get some souvenirs.

Alcatraz Island

Board the ferry to Alcatraz at Pier 33 on the Embarcadero in San Francisco. Headsets are provided to listen to the award-winning audio tour, “Doing Time”, where you will learn about notorious criminals like Al Capone, who were incarcerated here. Learn about escape attempts from 'The Rock' and listen to commentary from former inmates and staff. This will be your drop-off point. No transportation is provided after Alcatraz because you will be able to stay as long as you want on the Island until the last ferry back to Pier 33.

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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (899)

Stacie_G

Oct 2024

Our tour guide Robert was amazing, lots of knowledge and a great personality! He was on time and answered any questions we had.

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Thank you for the awesome feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that Robert wowed you with his knowledge and lively personality. He’s truly a fantastic guide, and we feel lucky to have him on our team! We appreciate you joining us and can’t wait to have you back for more adventures!

Carmel_B

Oct 2024

Ben was an excellent tour guide fantastic trip it was so informative & interesting. Everywhere we visited was amazing

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Ben truly is a fantastic guide who knows how to make each stop memorable! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and found every place amazing. Thank you for sharing your experience—hope to have you join us for another great trip soon!

Jennifer_A

Oct 2024

I had a great time and our driver to the Muir Woods was very funny and made the trip great. Alcatraz was great and very interesting.

Response from Host

Oct 2024

We're delighted to hear you had such a great time! It’s wonderful that your driver added a fun touch to the journey to Muir Woods, making the experience even better. And we're glad Alcatraz left a strong impression—it truly is a fascinating place. Thanks for joining us, and we hope to see you again for more memorable adventures!