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Big Bus San Francisco Muir Woods and Alcatraz Island Combo

Big Bus San Francisco Muir Woods and Alcatraz Island Combo

Overview

Alcatraz Island with Ferry

Board a 30-minute ferry ride across San Francisco Bay to Alcatraz Island. Known to the world as “The Rock,” the prison was famous for housing inmates like Al “Scarface” Capone and the “Birdman” Robert Stroud.

Listen to a 45-minute audio tour and hear stories from inmates themselves and step inside a prison cell to see what life was like during that infamous era. Return to San Francisco at your own pace; ferry boats return every 30-40 minutes.

Guided Muir Woods Tour

Cross the Golden Gate Bridge to a canyon filled with coastal redwood trees, also known as Muir Woods National Monument. Experience awe and wonder as you stroll through redwood alleys with 1,000-year-old trees towering 260 feet.

Enjoy the cool, moist air of California's signature fog and absorb the crisp, redwood fragrance that surrounds you. Take a scenic drive through the seaside town of Sausalito, famous for its views, local boutiques, and cafes.

City: San Francisco

Mon 09 Jun

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Starting at $120.00

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Mon 09 Jun

Starting at $120.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Transportation to and from Muir Woods National Park and 1.5 Hours of leisure time

Alcatraz Island entry ticket & Ferry Ticket

Cross the Golden Gate Bridge

Award-winning self-guided audio tour at Alcatraz available in 10 languages

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Before your travel date, make sure you've sent the full names of all guests to the activity provider. For guests under 18, please provide the exact age as well
Exchange your voucher at the Big Bus Visitors Center (Fisherman's Wharf, 99 Jefferson St) at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled Alcatraz date to be informed of your Alcatraz departure time. Muir Woods Tours depart at 8:30 AM and 1:30 PM
Please advise at time of booking if you require wheelchair assistance
Muir Woods Tours depart at 8:30am and 1:30pm from Big Bus Visitor Center
Please provide each passenger’s first and last names as they appear on Photo ID, as well as anyone’s age, that is under the age of 18 marked next to their name.

What To Expect

Alcatraz Island

Alcatraz Island Ferry and Admission Ticket Included. Award winning Audio Tour included in Alcatraz Island Tour.

San Francisco Bay

Guided Transportation from San Francisco to Muir Woods National Park

Muir Woods National Monument

Self Explore

Sausalito

Visit the quaint, seaside town

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (26)

Gay_W

May 2019

we received an email that we had to pick up our Alcatraz tickets the day before our tour, which meant an extra trip down to the waterfront . We attempted to call their office twice and we were unable to talk to a real person, which was very annoying. When we got to the Big Bus Tour office on the day of the tour, we discovered that It was not necessary to come the day before. Not great Big Bus Tours! Having said that, we enjoyed both segments of the trip. We went to Muir Woods in the morning with a great guide named Charles. He gave us lots of history along the way, which was very informative and he manoeuvred the windy road up to the woods with ease. The trip through Muir Woods is a self guided tour and you are given plenty of time to explore. Muir Woods is magnificent and there are some very large redwood trees. It is a quiet place to reflect on the magnificent beauty around you. I enjoyed it immensely! We returned to Fisherman’s Wharf and we had several hours before our boat left for Alcatraz. There are lots of restaurants to find lunch and then it is about a half kilometre walk to Pier 33, where the boat leaves for Alcatraz. This is another self guided tour. There is about a 20 minute ferry ride to the Island and when you arrive, a ranger gives you a bit of an introductory talk. You have to walk uphill to the cell block where the Audio tour starts. You are expected to walk up the hill unless you have a mobility issue, which prevents you from walking but there is a tram you can take if you have mobility problems. The Audio Tour of the cell block was fascinating and the views of San Fransisco and the bridges are breathtaking. The walk down was easy and there were stops along the way, where you could take pictures. You can also stay as long as you want and the Ferry back leaves about every 15 minutes. I would highly recommend this tour.

Michael_S

Jan 2019

We did Alcatraz in the morning and then Muir Woods in the afternoon. Single-day combo tour worked out very well. Had adequate time at both venues with a leisurely walk between Pier 33 (Alcatraz) and the Muir Woods tour bus pick-up point. Would highly recommend visiting both locations if you’re in the San Francisco area. Our driver/tour guide for Muir Woods, Vlad, was excellent.