San Francisco: Muir Woods, Sausalito, & Alcatraz Night Tour
ID: GYG649345-1075513
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Join a guided tour from San Francisco to explore the towering redwoods of Muir Woods and soak in the scenic beauty of Sausalito. Take a ferry ride to experience the mystique of Alcatraz after dark.
Join a boutique, small-group tour led by a San Francisco local to explore the area's top highlights. Experience a captivating mix of nature and history as you wander among ancient Redwood trees in Muir Woods. You'll have 1 hour and 15 minutes to stroll and explore. Next you'll visit the quaint, artsy, seaside town of Sausalito, where you'll have one hour to explore the boutique shops, cafes, and galleries.
Your exclusive tour begins on the ferry to Alcatraz. Listen to live narration during the ferry ride, taking a unique "around the island" route, a feature unavailable during daytime tour. Experience the unique ambiance of Alcatraz Island during an evening adventure. Marvel at the iconic silhouette of the Golden Gate Bridge as the sun sets, see a demonstration of cell doors, and immerse yourself in captivating stories of the island's past inmates. Take advantage of an acclaimed audio guide, offered in multiple languages, to delve into Alcatraz's eerie history, including tales of former inmates and their many escape attempts.
Experience exclusive Alcatraz Night Tour activities led by expert historians. Dive into captivating discussions on various topics not offered during the day. Don't miss the chance to explore both temporary and permanent exhibits on the island.
The Alcatraz Night Tour offers a distinctive experience, restricted to a select few hundred visitors each evening.
Highlights
- Stroll beneath the majestic redwood trees in Muir Woods
- Breathe in the crisp forest air as you admire the immense scale of the redwoods
- Explore Alcatraz Island after dark and learn about its former inmates
- Watch the sunset as you take the ferry to Alcatraz and hear live narration
- Hear stories from expert docents about the history of Alcatraz
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Your Muir Woods & Sausalito tour will take place in the afternoon and your Alcatraz tour will take place in the evening.
Nights can be chilly and breezy on Alcatraz. Please dress warmly with long pants and warm jackets or windbreakers.
Note that this tour does not include your Muir Woods Entrance ticket, however you may purchase this at the entrace ($15 for adults, free for children 15 and under)
Please meet your guide by the sidewalk at Pier 33 outside of Alcatraz Cruises. You will be picked up in a black Mercedes sprinter van.
INCLUDED
- Picture stop at the Golden Gate Bridge viewpoint
- Guided tour around Sausalito and free time
- Free time to explore Muir Woods
- Transport in luxury air-conditioned Mercedes Sprinter
- Roundtrip ferry to Alcatraz Island at night
- Alcatraz Island nighttime admission fee ($56.30 value)
- Audio guide in multiple languages
- Docent guided tours and talks
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance fee to Muir Woods National Monument (USD 15 for adults, free for children)
- Food and drinks
- Tips
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
