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Home/Destinations/San Francisco/San Francisco in 2 days
2 days · San Francisco itinerary

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.

Prison Break Alcatraz Escape Room in Fisherman's Wharf
San Francisco
Prison Break Alcatraz Escape Room in Fisherman's Wharf
5.0(149)·1h 15min
from$46/ person
via Viator
Private Muir Woods Tour + Golden Gate Bridge Stops (3 Hrs, Max 6)
San Francisco
Private Muir Woods Tour + Golden Gate Bridge Stops (3 Hrs, Max 6)
5.0(55)·3 hours
from$203/ person
via Viator
Spectacular Sunset Sail on San Diego Bay
San Diego
Spectacular Sunset Sail on San Diego Bay
5.0(41)·2 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
Best Alcatraz Prison Tickets & San Francisco Combo Tour
San Francisco
Best Alcatraz Prison Tickets & San Francisco Combo Tour
5.0(234)·4 hours
from$535/ person
via Viator
San Francisco, Golden Gate, Sausalito and Muir Woods Private Tour
San Francisco
San Francisco, Golden Gate, Sausalito and Muir Woods Private Tour
5.0(19)·8 hours
from$990/ person
via Viator
Deluxe Sunset & Day Sail Small Group
San Diego
Deluxe Sunset & Day Sail Small Group
5.0(362)·2h 30min
from$119/ person
via Viator
Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz
San Francisco
Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz
4.9(1,441)·6 hours
from$119/ person
via Viator
Private Full-Day San Francisco City Tour + Muir Woods 7 hr, Max 6
San Francisco
Private Full-Day San Francisco City Tour + Muir Woods 7 hr, Max 6
5.0(17)·7 hours
from$417/ 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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