Alcatraz with Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour
Overview
Combine three of the Bay Area's top attractions—Alcatraz Island, Muir Woods, and Sausalito—into one tour from San Francisco. Travel in a luxury small-group tour van across the Golden Gate Bridge, enjoying the scenery without the hassle of driving. Explore Muir Woods and Sausalito at your own pace.
Choose between a day or night tour of Alcatraz. The night tour features a sunset cruise, cell door demonstrations, and expert talks. Both tours offer an award-winning audio guide in multiple languages, detailing the prison's dark history and escape attempts.
The 8:30am and 9:45am times departs from 488 Post Street. Look for a black Mercedes sprinter van parked across the street. It will start with Muir Woods and Sausalito then go to Alcatraz.
The 9:10am and 10:35am times departs from Pier 33. It will start with Alcatraz then go to Muir Woods and Sausalito.
The 12:50pm and 2pm times departs from Pier 33. It will start with Muir Woods and Sausalito then to Alcatraz at night.
What's Included
- Free time on Alcatraz Island
- Alcatraz admission ticket plus award-winning Cellhouse Audio Tour ($45.25 USD value)
- Round-trip ferry ride from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
- Narrated cruise and special exhibits and demonstrations (if nighttime Alcatraz option is chosen)
- Small-group guided tour to Muir Woods National Park in a luxury Mercedes Sprinter van
- Food and Beverages
- Entrance fee to Muir Woods ($15 USD Adults. Children free.)
- Gratuity (20% is the standard recommendation for guides/chauffeurs)
Meeting Location
San Francisco
CA 94133, USA
What To Expect
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Golden Gate Bridge (pass by)
Vista Point
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Muir Woods National Monument
1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sausalito Boardwalk
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Alcatraz Island
2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-152424P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- Free time on Alcatraz Island.
- Alcatraz admission ticket plus award-winning Cellhouse Audio Tour ($45.25 USD value).
- Round-trip ferry ride from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island.
- Narrated cruise and special exhibits and demonstrations (if nighttime Alcatraz option is chosen).
- Small-group guided tour to Muir Woods National Park in a luxury Mercedes Sprinter van.
- Food and Beverages.
- Entrance fee to Muir Woods ($15 USD Adults. Children free.).
- Gratuity (20% is the standard recommendation for guides/chauffeurs).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Alcatraz with Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Alcatraz with Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Free time on Alcatraz Island
- Alcatraz admission ticket plus award-winning Cellhouse Audio Tour ($45.25 USD value)
- Round-trip ferry ride from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
- Narrated cruise and special exhibits and demonstrations (if nighttime Alcatraz option is chosen)
- Small-group guided tour to Muir Woods National Park in a luxury Mercedes Sprinter van
- Food and Beverages
- Entrance fee to Muir Woods ($15 USD Adults. Children free.)
- Gratuity (20% is the standard recommendation for guides/chauffeurs)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
