Alcatraz, Muir Woods + Sausalito Tour
Description
Join us on an enriching tour featuring Alcatraz, Muir Woods, and Sausalito, and experience two of California's renowned landmarks. A must-do if you find yourself in San Francisco!
Description
We will begin our journey at the pre-arranged time, convening near Fisherman's Wharf, before heading to Muir Woods. This national park, located just thirty minutes from San Francisco, is celebrated for its majestic giant sequoias.
You will have 70 minutes to explore Muir Woods, allowing you to soak in the lush scenery and observe the details of the towering sequoias. Did you know that these trees can reach heights of up to 150 meters (492 feet)?
Our next destination will be the picturesque town of Sausalito, perched on a hillside by the bay. Here, you will have 20 minutes to take stunning photos and appreciate the local charm.
As we travel back to San Francisco, get ready for breathtaking views of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. We will make a brief 15-minute stop here, giving you the chance to capture photos of this emblematic landmark.
The subsequent highlight will be at the San Francisco port, where you will board a ferry (independently) to explore Alcatraz Island, infamously known as The Rock.
Upon disembarking, an audio guide will be provided for your self-paced visit of Alcatraz. Throughout the tour, you will uncover the storied past of this penitentiary, complemented by gripping anecdotes of its inmates and guards through the audio narration.
Your adventure will conclude with a return ferry ride to Fisherman's Wharf, wrapping up our day after approximately 7 hours of exploration.
Schedule and Meeting Point
Your meeting time and location will vary based on your chosen date and tour timing:
- For the 8:30 am tour, please meet at 488 Post Street, just outside Cafe Encore. In this case, we will first visit Muir Woods and Sausalito, followed by Alcatraz.
- If you select the 9:10 am tour, gather at Pier 33, Fisherman's Wharf. On this occasion, we will explore Alcatraz first, followed by Muir Woods and Sausalito.
What's included
- Transport by minibus
- English–speaking guide on the bus
- Ferry to Alcatraz
- Admission ticket to Alcatraz + audio guide
What's not included
- Entrance fee to Muir Woods: 15USD per person
Cancellation policy
Non rimborsabile
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
- If you reserve the tour at 8:30 am, the meeting point will be 488 Post Street, at the entrance of Cafe Encore (look out for a black Mercedes Sprinter van parked across the street). In this case, we'll visit the Muir Woods and Sausalito first, and Alcatraz later. Please be ready at least 15 minutes before the tour starts.
- If you reserve the tour at 9:10 am, we'll meet at Pier 33, Fisherman's Wharf, where you'll have to be 30 minutes beforehand. In this case, you'll go to Alcatraz first and after (at 12:50 pm, we'll depart from Pier 33) we'll go to Muir Woods and Sausalito. You'll receive an email the night before your tour with a QR code, which is your Alcatraz ticket. Without it, you may be turned away. Please check your email for a link to download the QR code for Alcatraz or in your Customer Portal www.mytckts.com.
Keep in mind that the order of the itinerary may vary.
Please Note
Please keep in mind that the visit to each site is short. This tour aims to allow travelers with a short amount of time an opportunity to visit 3 of San Francisco's top attractions in one day.
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