San Francisco Golden Gate and Muir Woods Tour

Travel across the Golden Gate Bridge and through the rugged coastal mountains of Marin County. Experience the magnificent views of the San Francisco Bay while crossing the Golden Gate bridge.
Muir Woods National Monument, where ancient groves of Giant Redwoods (Sequoia Sempervirens) tower over Redwood Creek.
Sausalito, a gorgeous Mediterranean-style village with quaint shop, art galleries, and waterfront restaurants.
The Escape from the Rock Cruise (Alcatraz Alternative) will take you close to the infamous prison island that many have tried to escape from. You will circle the island twice, seeing it from all angles as well as the beautiful city skyline.
* Please note this tour does NOT land on Alcatraz Island or include the prison interior.
* Departure times are seasonal. Please contact us regarding departure times for your specific tour date.
* After the Escape from the Rock Cruise, participants will need to make their own way back to their lodging accommodations, or vehicles.

Meeting Point

478 Post St

478 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA

Union Square Departure Location
478 Post St.
Arrive by 7:25 AM to check-in
Bus Departs at 7:40 AM
Although there is no physical location, you'll find Encore Café situated right next door. For boarding the bus, simply head across the street to meet our representative and board the bus.

2805 Leavenworth St

2805 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

Gray Line Fisherman’s Wharf Departure Location
2805 Leavenworth St.
Arrive by 7:45 AM to check-in
Bus Departs at 8:00 AM
Although there is no physical location, you'll easily spot Pomegranate Café directly across the street. Simply wait there, and our representative will meet you.

What to expect:

Duration: 6 hours, 30 minutes

Union Square

San Francisco, California

Departing the heart of Union square, the coach makes its way to the Golden Gate Bridge.
On your way to the Golden Gate Bridge, travelers will see:
Union Square: Theatres, shopping, hotels

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Van Ness Avenue

Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, California

Famous for being used as a firebreak, by the US Army during the 1906 earthquake and fire.

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Cow Hollow

Union St, , San Francisco, California

Two affluent neighborhoods, attracting young professionals. Chic fashion boutiques, Pilates studios, juice shops, beauty salons. Many fine dining restaurants ranging from French Bistros to American Fusion Cuisine.

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Crissy Field

1199 E Beach, , San Francisco, 94129-1605, California

Driving above Crissy Field it gives a great vantage of the San Francisco Bay, and the Golden Gate Bridge.

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Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco, 94129, California

Crossing the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.
On a clear day, the Golden Gate Bridge offers a panoramic view of the bay and the San Francisco skyline.

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Marin County

California

Entering Robin Williams tunnel as we exit travelers get a view of Sausalito.

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Muir Woods National Monument

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

Muir Woods lies in the middle of the redwood's latitudinal region.
Incredible diversity of flora and fauna can be daunting at times. Redwoods, Stellar’s jay, ladybugs, ancient horsetail ferns, and the banana slug are all apart of the hiking experience.

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sausalito Boardwalk

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

A gorgeous Mediterranean-style village with quaint shops, art galleries, and waterfront restaurants.
Extend your stay in Sausalito and return by ferry to San Francisco at your leisure. Ferry cost is not included unless selected during booking. The Ferry docks at Pier 41, in the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf.

1 hour

Pier 39

Beach Street & The Embarcadero, San Francisco, 94133, California

The bus transportation portion of the tour will end at Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf and your Escape from the Rock adventure will begin. Once you disembark the bus the driver will direct you to The Escape from the Rock Cruise landing where you can board the boat (Departure times are seasonal).
“The Escape from the Rock Cruise”, will bring you close to the infamous prison island (Please note this tour does NOT land on Alcatraz Island or include the prison interior), that many have tried to escape from. You will circle the island twice, seeing it from all angles as well as the beautiful city skyline.

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

What's included:

• Transport by luxury air-conditioned coach
• Narrated tour to Muir Woods and Sausalito with professional driver guide
• Admission to Muir Woods National Monument (15$ value)
• Boat tour around Alcatraz Island (Please note this cruise does not allow time on Alcatraz Island).
• Free time in Muir Woods (1h 30') and picturesque Sausalito (1h)

Not included:

• Gratuities (optional)
• Food and drinks
• Hotel Pick Up or Drop-off
• Please note this tour does NOT land on Alcatraz Island or include the prison interior
• This product does not offer bus transportation after your Escape of the Rock tour.