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San Francisco in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days in San Francisco lets you add the redwoods. This 2-day itinerary covers Alcatraz and the city on day one and Muir Woods on day two — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Alcatraz & city
  2. 2Day 2: Muir Woods
  3. 3Sausalito
  4. 4Bay cruise

Day 1: Alcatraz & city

See the island and the Golden Gate Bridge.

Day 2: Muir Woods

Walk the redwoods and visit Sausalito.

Evening: a bay cruise

Sail under the bridge at sunset.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in San Francisco — prices per person.

Alcatraz Tour + 90 min San Francisco City Open Air Van Tour
San Francisco
Alcatraz Tour + 90 min San Francisco City Open Air Van Tour
5.0(20)·5 timer
fra$139/ person
via Viator
San Francisco City Tour, Muir Woods & Sausalito: Halv eller fuld dag
San Francisco
San Francisco City Tour, Muir Woods & Sausalito: Halv eller fuld dag
4.9(780)·7 timer
fra$119/ person
via Viator
2 timer. SUNSET sejloplevelse på San Francisco Bay
San Francisco
2 timer. SUNSET sejloplevelse på San Francisco Bay
5.0(27)·2 timer
fra$149/ person
via Viator
2 - Dag Alcatraz besøg + San Francisco E-cykel tur
San Francisco
2 - Dag Alcatraz besøg + San Francisco E-cykel tur
4.9(13)·7 timer
fra$180/ person
via Viator
Muir Woods og Sausalito Tour Indgangsgebyr inkluderet
San Francisco
Muir Woods og Sausalito Tour Indgangsgebyr inkluderet
4.9(41)·5 timer
fra$99/ person
via Viator
San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise
San Francisco
San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise
4.8(1,382)·2 timer
fra$88/ person
via Viator
Alcatraz Plus San Francisco City Combo Tour
San Francisco
Alcatraz Plus San Francisco City Combo Tour
4.5(53)·10 timer
fra$166/ person
via Viator
Officiel Alcatraz Tour med SF City, Muir Woods & Sausalito
San Francisco
Officiel Alcatraz Tour med SF City, Muir Woods & Sausalito
4.8(20)·9 timer
fra$189/ person
via Viator

San Francisco in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for San Francisco?
Two days covers Alcatraz and the city icons on day one, and the redwoods of Muir Woods with Sausalito on day two, plus a bay cruise, a great mix of history, nature and views.
What should I not miss in 2 days in San Francisco?
Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, a cable car ride, Muir Woods and Sausalito, and a bay cruise at sunset.
Is Muir Woods worth it from San Francisco?
Yes — walking among the towering ancient redwoods, combined with charming Sausalito, is a refreshing and popular half-day from San Francisco.

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