San Francisco: Alcatraz, Muir Woods & Sausalito 2-Day Tour

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ID: GYG741909-1201537
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Country: United States

Duration: 2 days


Description

Explore Alcatraz Island on a tour of the notorious former federal prison. The next day, escape the crowds and explore Muir Woods National Monument and the artsy town of Sausalito.
Experience 2 days of adventure on a tour of Alcatraz Island, Muir Woods and the hip town of Sausalito.

First, enjoy a narrated boat tour around Alcatraz Island before docking. Then, take the guided “Doing Time: The Alcatraz Cellhouse Tour” from the dock to the main prison building.

Enjoy breathtaking views of the San Francisco skyline and Golden Gate Bridge. The tour also includes entrance to The Aquarium of the Bay. 

The next day, visit Muir Woods National Monument. Marvel at the old-growth forest, which is located about 30 minutes from downtown San Francisco, just over the Golden Gate Bridge.

After a pickup from a central San Francisco hotel, head north over the bridge and into the Marin Headlands.

If the fog is clear, get a chance to stop and take some pictures of the bridge up close. When you arrive in Muir Woods, enjoy 1.5 hours of roaming through this living museum. Catch a glimpse of the towering trees that used to dominate the west coast, from Santa Barbara to Washington.

After exploring , hop back in the vehicle for a quick ride to Sausalito. Here, take a 15- to 20-minute narrated tour through the beautiful seaside Mediterranean-style town. Then, have 45 minutes of free time to explore and heading back to San Francisco.

Highlights

  • Explore cathedral-like stands of giant redwoods in Muir Woods
  • Enjoy free time in the artsy town of Sausalito
  • Visit the notorious Alcatraz Island

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Alcatraz tour is on the date you choose when booking and the Muir Woods and Sausalito tour is on the following day with pickup at 7:15 AM from the Hilton Union Square
You must bring a valid government-issued ID to collect your Alcatraz tickets
You must provide the full name of all participants to receive your Alcatraz tickets; you will not receive the tickets or qualify for a refund if this information is not provided
• The local partner reserves the right to modify or cancel tours due to lack of participation, vehicle breakdowns, or weather and road conditions
Please note, hotel pickup is only included on Day 2 of the tour! To claim your Alcatraz tickets on Day 1, you must make your own way to Pier 33. Please meet us on the Mason Street side of the Hilton on Day 2.
INCLUDED
  • Tour guide
  • Transportation by biofueled mini-coach
  • Muir Woods entrance fee
  • Admission ticket for the Alcatraz day tour
  • Entrance fee to the Aquarium of the Bay
NOT INCLUDED
  • Transportation to and from the Alcatraz cruise (your Alcatraz day tour departs from Pier 33. Transportation is NOT included to Pier 33 and you must make your own way there to catch the ferry to Alcatraz Island.)
  • Food or drink
  • 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.