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Highlights
- Explore Muir Woods' ancient redwoods that have stood for over 000 years and wander through its serene trails.
- Learn about Alcatraz's history as a high-security prison housing notorious criminals, with an award-winning audio guide in various languages available during your tour.
- Spend leisure time in Sausalito, renowned for its scenic waterfront charm, featuring quaint boutiques, art galleries, and beautiful bay vistas.
- Pause at a picturesque viewpoint to capture stunning photographs of the Golden Gate Bridge, one of San Francisco's most famous landmarks.
Your Experience
Discover a day filled with history and natural beauty on this complete tour of Alcatraz, Muir Woods, and Sausalito. Explore Alcatraz's notorious past, wander through ancient redwoods in Muir Woods, and enjoy the picturesque waterfront charm of Sausalito—all aboard a comfortable coach.
Getting started
Your journey begins at Union Square Area in Downtown San Francisco, where you'll board an air-conditioned luxury coach with your guide. Please note that admission tickets to Muir Woods are not included. The tour includes a round-trip boat ride to Alcatraz Island, and upon arrival, present your passport or valid ID for the self-guided audio tour.
- Alcatraz Island: Once known as one of America's most secure federal prisons, it housed infamous inmates like Al Capone. Explore on your own schedule with a self-guided audio tour that includes narratives from former prisoners and guards.
- Muir Woods National Monument: Wander through an ancient forest home to towering coastal redwoods over 1,000 years old. Discover the historical significance of this area to the Coastal Miwok people while strolling along Redwood Creek.
- Sausalito: This charming waterfront town offers Mediterranean-style architecture, boutique shops, art galleries, and scenic dining spots. Enjoy free time exploring its vibrant streets with stunning views.
- Explore with a guide: A live guide accompanies you between locations, offering historical insights and suggestions for your leisurely exploration of Sausalito. The guided tour is conducted in English, while the Alcatraz audio-guide tour is available in multiple languages: English, Spanish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Portuguese, and Russian.
- Transfers: Travel comfortably by luxury coach to Muir Woods and Sausalito. A boat ride transports you to Alcatraz Island and back.
Wrapping up
The tour concludes in San Francisco, giving you the opportunity to further explore this lively city on your own terms.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Admission ticket to Alcatraz prison
- Audio guide on Alcatraz in multiple languages including English, Spanish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Portuguese, and Russian
- Luxury transportation included for visits to Muir Woods and Sausalito
- Expert local tour guide provided throughout the experience
- Free time allocated for exploring Muir Woods at your leisure
- Opportunity to spend free time in Sausalito during the visit
- Bus pick-up scheduled at 07:40am from 478 Post St. San Francisco 94102 (Union Square Area - Downtown San Francisco) for the tour
- Entry fee to Muir Woods ($15 for adults)
- Tips
- Food and drinks
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Must Know
- Carry your passport or a valid ID for entry to Alcatraz Island.
- Bring earphones for an engaging audio guide experience on Alcatraz.
- Note that the narrated bus tour to Muir Woods and Sausalito is available only in English.
- The tour concludes after your visit to Alcatraz, with no return transport included back to the pick-up point.
Ticket Delivery
Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting points.
Please arrive at the meeting points 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Meeting points
8:30 AM Departure
Meet your guide at Cafe Encore: Coffee, Breakfast, and Lunch Delights.
Address: 488 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102.
Landmark: Outside of Cafe Encore near Union Square. The drop off point is Pier 33 at Alcatraz Landing.
Guide identifier: Look for a black Mercedes Sprinter van parked across the street.
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9:10 AM Departure
Meet your guide at Alcatraz Landing Pier 33.
Address: Pier 33 Suite 200, San Francisco, CA 94111, United States.
Note: The drop off point is either back at Pier 33 or at 488 Post St outside of Cafe Encore near Union Square.
Cancellation Policy
These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.
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