Guests will be advised of their reporting times for each activity in advance by email 2-3 days prior to departure. Some order of operations may be reversed based on Alcatraz departure times. We assign your times. Guests do not pick their times. We assign 7am to 5pm departures.
Guests will be assigned a departure time to Alcatraz Island and a same day visit to Muir Woods, Golden Gate, and Sausalito. This one day excursion gets you three iconic attractions on our family style road trip! Enjoy a hybrid of Tv and driver narration of the Golden Gate Bridge and famous Alcatraz Escapes!
This tour includes:
Assigned by us: Alcatraz Departure Time Slot
Assigned by us: 70+ minutes at Muir Woods
30+ minutes in Sausalito (subject to weather/timing issues)
Your tour time will be assigned as early as 7am or as late as 5:00pm. We reserve the right to designate what bus or days order of operations. Guests do not choose their time or order of activities.
On select dates: guests will end this tour in Sausalito and sent by included Sausalito Ferry back to Pier 41. They will then walk to Pier 33 from Pier41.
On select dates: Guests will start at Pier 33, ride the included ferry to Sausalito to start Muir Woods portion.
Tour Options
Woods Road Trip
Wood/Sausalito/Alcatrz/: 70 min Muir woods/30 min+ Sausalito /weather pending/
Woods Road Trip Excursion
MiniBus/Woods/Sausalito/: Mini Bus Excursion 70 min Muir woods/30 Min+ Sausalito/
Itinerary
Admission included120 min
Same day Alcatraz Admission Inside Prison with audio tour included. Guests should allow three hours for this experience. Guests will be assigned to a time by our company and will not be changed. Guests are not required to take van tour if they wish only to experience Alcatraz portion.
Admission not included70 min
Guests will experience the tall trees in a 60 minute self guided walking experience. $15 admission is not included.
30 min
Guests will be able to experience 30+ minutes here weather or time permitting. Some guests will depart back to San Francisco on an included ferry from Sausalito. Some guests will ferry to Sausalito from San Francisco to start Muir Woods.
Brunch voucher will be provided for an area restaurant of our choosing. Ample time for brunch is provided.
Highlights
Additional Assigned Van or ferry will connect you into and out of Sausalito
Assigned By Us: Same day Muir Woods Express Van (70min+ self guided; entry fee not included)
Official Alcatraz ticket, including ferry ride to the island (Value USD 45.25)
Narration by television monitor
Assigned By Us: Woods Departure times as early as 7:20am through 5pm
Sausalito Stop with 30 minutes for photos! (weather pending/may be a drive through))
Assigned By Us: Boat to and from Alcatraz Island from Pier 33
What's included
Included
Additional Assigned Van or ferry will connect you into and out of Sausalito
Assigned By Us: Same day Muir Woods Express Van (70min+ self guided; entry fee not included)
Official Alcatraz ticket, including ferry ride to the island (Value USD 45.25)
Narration by television monitor
Assigned By Us: Woods Departure times as early as 7:20am through 5pm
Sausalito Stop with 30 minutes for photos! (weather pending/may be a drive through))
Assigned By Us: Boat to and from Alcatraz Island from Pier 33
Not included
Muir Woods USD 15 Entry not included (no Woods fee for ages 14 and below)
Children age 7 and under without proper car seats not permitted by law
Days events may be arranged in any order that we may deem necessary
This is a non private tour with various guests of different sizes
No transportation to/from hotels to Pier 33 or Express Van departure point or Pier 39
Infants 4 and under free at Alcatraz but fee applies for Express seat portion
Van does not provide car seats or booster seats (required for age 7 and under)
We will assign order of events (Express before Alcatraz or Express after Alcatraz)
We will assign the vehicle/ferry options to and from Sausalito
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Alcatraz Audio tour is multi language. Van narration is English videos only.
Children age 7 and under must have their own child seat/booster seat provided by parents
Children without car seats or booster seats will not be permitted based on California DMV laws
Guests will receive their departure tickets two days prior to departure by additional email.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Alcatraz Muir Woods with Sausalito Express take?
Alcatraz Muir Woods with Sausalito Express lasts about 4–7 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Alcatraz Muir Woods with Sausalito Express cost?
Prices start at $153 per person for this San Francisco experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Alcatraz Muir Woods with Sausalito Express for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Guests will be advised of their reporting times for each activity in advance by email 2-3 days prior to departure. Some order of operations may be reversed based on Alcatraz departure times. We assign your times. Guests do not pick their times. We assign 7am to 5pm departures. . Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Alcatraz Muir Woods with Sausalito Express offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 9 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Children age 7 and under must have their own child seat/booster seat provided by parents Children without car seats or booster seats will not be permitted based on California DMV laws
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible Wheelchair accessible
Reviews(29)
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jtorres11245
August 27, 2024
I would 11/10 recommend this tour for anyone thinking about knocking a lot of the most important sites in San Fran!!!
This was hands down the best way to see San Fran! It started with an early morning drop off to Muir Woods. Literally perfect because not a lot of tours will do early-bird escapes! A stop at the Golden Gate Bridge to potty and take a friend-portrait was literal PERFECTION, no need for us to find another time slot to see the bridge. The drive to Muir Woods is tight, but James handled all the curves with such precision and skill it was amazing. The van is a luxury van and very comfortable and spacious. James was engaging, funny, and knowledgeable! I never knew that I needed to see Muir Woods until after this tour! The site tells you to breathe in the air amongst all the trees, and it's like you can literally taste the freshness. Although it started to rain slightly when we got there (which the weather forecast did not predict), we asked the check in crew at the park if we should buy ponchos. They said no, the trees would be a natural cover. And they were right! We stayed dry and had such an amazing time in the woods. It was beautiful! The best part was when we were leaving, the parking lot was abuzz with tour busses and noise, I could not have been happier to see the forest in it's natural state with such few people to really soak it in. This alone would be worth the price. But the fun didn't stop there, after Muir Woods we were given a dining credit to a little bistro in Sausalito where the staff was so sweet and amazing. How can you be mad with discounted breakfast?! We also were provided a ticket to take the Ferry back to San Fran. At this point we got breathtaking views of the bridge, the bay, and the city. Literally, it could be it's own separate ticket of an adventure! If that wasn't enough to cap off the trip, we landed right back on Fisherman's Wharf and headed to Pier 39, where we did our Alcatraz tour. I cannot express the amazement I had in learning about the prison! All of the history and amount of people who have been through their doors. It was just an amazing experience. We packed some snacks to eat along the way, in case we were hungry, as well as water bottles. It was such an amazing day. The best part was after a small nap at the hotel, we still had the entire night to go out and explore! I am so happy we got to experience this!
Operator response
With a review like this we must say we designed this package so it could be just as perfect as you typed!
What an uplifting review that makes what we do so worth it in the end!!
Thank you for your business!
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S2330YEannad
July 22, 2024
Great tour. Highly recommend.
Our family of four had an amazing experience with the tour. Everything starting with booking accommodating our difficult schedule, responsiveness and the tour itself was great. Muir Woods was the highlight of our trip to San Francisco, we really enjoyed it. I highly recommend this tour.
Operator response
One of the best tickets in town!
Thank you for letting us make the day special for you!
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TessW1974
June 28, 2024
Amazing Tour & Guide
James, our tour guide was first class. He really brought the tour to life, providing us with interesting historical facts and fun stories. The Muir Woods, was so peaceful and beautiful. Sausalito was quaint, with beautiful shops and a wonderful breakfast at Poggio Trattoria. Thanks for a great morning James, highly recommend!
Operator response
Amazing Guest!!! Five Stars!
Thank you for joining us!!!
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roberteH840VJ
June 24, 2024
Muir Forest, Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz
This tour was awesome. James was very accommodating and made sure the entire group had a fantastic job. He was very knowledgeable of San Francisco and told us all about the facts of the city. Highly recommend James and The Tour Store
Operator response
Mission accomplished!
Satisfaction is our goal!
Thank you for letting us be part of your day!
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garyfZ3046VS
June 24, 2024
Muir Woods was Fantastic!
We had a great time. The Muir Woods is beautiful and our teenage daughter absolutely loved it.
James bent over backwards to be flexible and accommodate our travel schedule. He made the experience first rate-thanks!
Operator response
Gary: Thank you for kind words!
James wants you to remember the moments you spent with him and does what he needs to! No matter what it takes we will always do what we have to in our efforts to be the best part of your trip!
Safe travels home!
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E8295BIbradleyd
April 15, 2024
Fabulous day in SF
Can't rate this highly enough - look for the options to get the early morning tour of Muir Woods. It will hurt getting up early, but it's worth it for the serenity of the forest before the bigger numbers arrive. All of the stops have good amounts of time (keep moving steadily at the Golden Gate but we got to the first Pylon, plus brunch by ordering something easy). Alcatraz is amazing, the audio tour is very well put together. Again thankyou driver James! This tour is highly recommended!
Operator response
Exactly the way we envisioned it to be!
The silence in the trees at that hour is golden and is the best kept secret!! We are glad you got to experience our little oasis in the trees!!
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MariaTheresa_G
August 23, 2023
Amazing!
Beautiful tour in sausalito, miur woods e Alcatraz. Thank you James for the amazing day!! highly recommend
Operator response
No! You are AAAAAAAAmazing!!!
Thank you for letting us make the day special for you!
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E7632VEraymondm
August 14, 2023
Would recommend
Our driver James was wonderful. Very knowledgeable. Stops went smoothly. Great experience overall. Would recommend.
Operator response
You are wonderful!!! We wished we could review you! Thank you as you were a 5 star guest!
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Serena_C
August 6, 2023
Great!
James was an excellent tour guide - helpful, fun and made the tour so much fun. He provided a great history on each site.
Operator response
We loved having you join us!!
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Gina_C
July 30, 2023
Highlight of my trip
Highly recommended this tour. I found James’ tour by a Google search when I couldn’t get Alcatraz tickets for the only day I would be in San Francisco. I booked it and wasn’t sure what to expect. And let me tell you, James is awesome and this tour exceeded my expectations. Don’t think about it just book it.
