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

Tue 30 Sep

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Starting at $143.10

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Tue 30 Sep

Starting at $143.10

Make a reservation

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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)

ChrisH872

Sep 2024

The trip and tour guide for muir Woods was amazing, Alcatraz seem like it might have been boring, but once we got the audio tour going, it was amazing as well, and we ran into an author in the bookstore. I seen on the cake.

Response from Host

Sep 2024

Thank you for your review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Muir Woods tour and had a great experience with your guide. The Alcatraz audio tour definitely brings its history to life. Running into an author at the bookstore sounds like the perfect bonus—icing on the cake! We hope to see you again on another adventure!

Helen_K

Sep 2024

Muir Woods is a must see as is Alcatraz. Sausalito a quaint little town to enjoy some time in. Tour guide was knowledgeable and personable!!

Response from Host

Sep 2024

Thanks for the great feedback! We’re thrilled you found Muir Woods and Alcatraz to be must-sees and enjoyed exploring the quaint charm of Sausalito. It’s fantastic to hear our guide’s knowledge and friendly nature made your tour memorable. Hope to have you join us again for more adventures!

Wayne_R

Sep 2024

What a great day! Guide had so much knowledge of the areas and was so helpful in and friendly. Highly recommend.

Response from Host

Sep 2024

Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you had a great day and that our guide’s knowledge and friendliness made a positive impact. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to have the pleasure of showing you more of the area in the future!