Alcatraz Tour Plus Muir Woods and Sausalito Day Trip

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About this activity

Alcatraz Island remains one of San Francisco's greatest landmarks — and now you can experience its chilling allure for yourself. Packaged with the half day tour to the giant redwood trees at Muir Woods and charming Sausalito, this Alcatraz combo is a perfect day to see the famous National Monuments around San Francisco.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 35 people
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: English
Operated by: Gray Line San Francisco

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Alcatraz tickets are 100% refundable with at least 5 days’ notice prior to departure.
Included: Narrated bus tour to Muir Woods and Sausalito
Included: Free time in Muir Woods (90') and Sausalito (60')
Included: Official Alcatraz Admission Ticket including Ferry Ride & Cellhouse Audio Tour ($47.95 USD value)
Included: Admission to Muir Woods National Monument (15$ Admission included)

Not included

Not included: Gratuities: not included
Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
Not included: Bus Transportation after the Alcatraz Tour is not included
Not included: Hotel Pick-up & drop-off Not included

Itinerary

Union Square

Passing by

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
Van Ness Avenue

Passing by

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

Passing by

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.
Crissy Field

Passing by

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

10 min

After crossing the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, you'll have the opportunity to stop for photos at the Golden Gate North Vista Point. This viewpoint offers breathtaking views of the Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and the stunning San Francisco skyline
Marin County

Passing by

Entering Robin Williams tunnel as we exit travelers get a view of Sausalito.
Muir Woods National Monument

1 h 30 min Admission included

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.
Sausalito

one hour

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.
Alcatraz Island

2 hours Admission included

Arriving at Pier 33, Alcatraz Landing begins the Alcatraz Island portion of the tour.

The bus will allow passengers to disembark and the driver will direct people where to go.

This ends the bus portion of the tour.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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.
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.

End point

Customers will be dropped off at Pier 33. Driver will direct customers to the Alcatraz Cruises departure point.

This ends the bus transport portion of the tour. Customers will need to make their own way back after they finish the Alcatraz tour.

Using your ticket

We offer 2 departure locations for your pick-up. Please arrive at the one closest to your hotel/stay:

478 Post Street S.F. (Union Square Area - Downtown San Francisco)

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.

Arrive by 7:25 AM to check-in
Bus Departs at 7:40 AM

2805 Leavenworth St (Fisherman's Wharf Area)

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.

Arrive by 7:45 AM to check-in
Bus Departs at 8:00 AM

There will be a Gray Line San Francisco representative to assist with boarding the bus and check-in.

You can reach us at [email protected] or (415) 353-5310 between 7:00 am to 6:00 pm local time PST.

Please bring your paper or electronic voucher with you on the day of your tour to be redeemed upon check-in

Alcatraz Cruises, LLC requires you to check-in at Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing 30-minutes before your departure time. The bus will drop you off at Pier 33 after the Muir Woods tour.

A government-issued photo ID is required for every person going to Alcatraz Island. Photocopies of passports are accepted as valid identification.

Please email [email protected] up to 5 days in advance to confirm your Alcatraz tickets. If names are not provided at least 5 days in advance, Alcatraz tickets will not be secured

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

If you cancel	You get back
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Alcatraz reservations are first come first serve, all reservations are finalized (5) days prior to your departure date. No refunds or changes allowed after this date.
All Alcatraz tickets are given on a will call basis. Upon arriving Alcatraz landing Pier 33, guests will get their tickets from the Guest Services counter (upon customer identification is shown)
You must provide first and last names, along with ages of all passengers to confirm your reservation. If for any reason you do not provide this information within the window of time provided, your Alcatraz tour will be forfeited.
The Alcatraz portion usually takes 2.5 hours to complete, with its audio tour consisting of approximately 45 minutes. You are advised to inquire on your arrival to the island as to what time the next guided tour will begin. There is no restriction on the amount of time you spend on the Island. The ferry boat service departs Alcatraz every 30-60 minutes and you can disembark at your own leisure.
Pier 33 is the last stop and ends the bus transport portion of tour. Customers will need to make their own way back to their desired destinations after Alcatraz.