San Francisco Alcatraz and Muir Woods Tour

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.

Meeting Point

488 Post St

488 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA

The 8:30AM tour and the 12:50PM tour will drop you off at Pier 33, the Alcatraz Island Pier. After your Alcatraz tour, you will make your own way back to where you are staying. The 9:10AM tour will be able to drop you off at Pier 33 or Union Square.

Pier 33

San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

Very important: ONLY the 9:10AM and 12:50PM departure time will meet at Pier 33.

What's included:

• Free time on Alcatraz Island
• Entrance fee to Muir Woods ($15 USD Adults. Children free. For tickets purchased after 7-15-2024)
• 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)

Not included:

• Gratuity (20% is the standard recommendation for guides/chauffeurs)
• Food and Beverages

What to expect:

Duration: between 7 hours and 8 hours

Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco, 94129, California

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

Pass by without stopping

Vista Point

Shoreline Hwy, Moore Rd Pier, Sausalito, 94965, California

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

10 minutes

Muir Woods National Monument

1 Muir Woods Rd, Mill Valley, 94941-4205, California

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

1 hour, 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sausalito Boardwalk

525 Bridgeway, Sausalito Yacht Harbor, Sausalito, 94965, California

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

1 hour

Alcatraz Island

San Francisco, 94133, California

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.

2 hours, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included