San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour
Description
Discover San Francisco, Muir Woods, and Sausalito with the option to add tickets to Alcatraz! Join a small group tour that covers four iconic experiences in a single day: explore San Francisco’s historic neighborhoods, cross the Golden Gate Bridge, stroll beneath the Red Woods of Muir Woods National Monument, and enjoy a drive through Sausalito. Ride in comfort aboard our premium minibuses, with a local expert guide offering insider stories, photo stops, and stress free logistics from start to finish. If you want to end the day with a bang, add the option that ends with a visits to Alcatraz!
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Itinerary
North Beach is San Francisco’s lively Italian neighborhood, known for its historic cafes, vibrant nightlife, Beat Generation roots, and close proximity to Coit Tower and the waterfront.
One of San Francisco's most popular destinations - from beautiful old shipyards, to Boudin's Bakery and the smell of fresh clam chowder, and of course, the sea lions of Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf has it all.
Boasting the largest Chinatown in the United States, this 24-block mecca is bustling with energy, amazing food, and unique and colorful shops that give this area its charm.
Offering one of the most scenic outlooks in all of Northern California, Pacific Heights is home to Billionaire's Row, featuring the estates of politicians, tech titans and other San Francisco celebrities (includes Mrs. Doubtfire house!).
Former military base, now a beautiful park that includes Crissy Field, Fort Point, Lucasfilm’s (George Lucas) headquarters and the Walt Disney Museum.
Located just beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, Fort Point gives you a front row seat to the Bay and is a great photo stop. This former military fortification was used during WWII.
Muir Woods National Monument is home to some of the oldest and most beautiful trees in the world. Many of our guests consider this stop to be the highlight of their trip.
Enjoy a drive through Sausalito. You are sure to fall in love with this quaint little town.
Declared “one of the 10 wonders of the modern world,” the Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most recognized symbols of San Francisco. Simply stunning!
Originally built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exhibition, this urban temple has become a San Francisco treasure, beloved by residents and visitors alike.
If you opt to add Alcatraz to your tour, please be aware that Alcatraz provides set ticket times, so your Alcatraz visit may be scheduled in the morning or afternoon. Your exact itinerary will be confirmed and sent to you the day before your tour. Please plan for your tour day to begin around 9:00 AM and end by approximately 6:00 PM. Your Alcatraz visit is guaranteed to be an unforgettable journey into history, made seamless with our self guided tour offerings and official ticket.
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Important Information
- 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
- A current passport or any government issued ID is required to redeem Alcatraz tickets.
- Please contact us directly in regards to hotel pick-ups.
Reviews(1,571)
Very interesting tour. Our guide had grown up in San Francisco and knew all the little details that make the city interesting. He was great driver and took the right amount of stops for bathroom breaks and photos. Muir Woods has to be one of my favorite places on Earth. Absolutely gorgeous. My family always says that it reminds them of Star Wars with the Ewoks. Imagine our joy when we found out the original inhabitants were the Mewoks. Kevin was an amazing tour guide. I would make this the first thing you do in San Francisco. We also did the trip to Alcatraz in the afternoon. It felt like a very full and eventful day. We slept well that night.
Barry was a treasure trove of information and very helpful to everyone on the tour. The tour let us see a bunch of sights we wouldn’t have if left to our own devices. Highly recommend!!
Personally, if there’s one thing I would have done different during my vacation is book this trip first out of all my other SF trips! This is a great general introduction that can help you pick where/what you want to do in SF. Patrick was so knowledgeable as a SF native and multifaceted guide. He can crack a joke, make you feel like a friend, and SING! I only wished he could have guided us into Alcatraz too! He made sure to make his directions clear and was right about most of his recommendations about the city/spots we stopped at. I’d love to erase my memory and experience this with him again.
My Daughter and I took this awesome tour. We saw San Francisco like never before. The director per was fantastic . I would advise every visitor to take this tour. We loved it!
Hi Barbara, We love hearing this! It’s wonderful that you and your daughter got to experience San Francisco in a whole new way and had such a fantastic time with your guide. We’d love to welcome you back for another adventure with Dylan’s Tours.
This was a fantastic overview of the city and its history! We loved the educational, as well as entertaining, facts we learned! Muir Woods was as enchanting as we had hoped. Definitely add Alcatraz.
Hi Amy, we’re so glad you enjoyed the experience and Alcatraz historic tour! Thanks for choosing Dylan’s Tours. We’d love to see you again See you.
Per was amazing!! He had a wealth of knowledge of the area. He gave great recommendations of places to spend more time at and places to eat. This was definitely the best way to see all that San Francisco has to offer since we didn't have a car.
Hi Jennifer! We’re so glad Per’s local knowledge and recommendations helped you experience the best of San Francisco without needing a car. Thanks for touring with Dylan’s Tours! Come back and enjoy SF again See you soon!
Kevin was very informative & was alot of fun, while staying focused on the job. We would recommend this tour to anyone; and if you can get Kevin as your guide...that's an added perk! Great tour!!
Hello! We’re so happy Kevin kept the tour informative, focused, and full of fun. It’s wonderful to hear that his knowledge and personality made exploring the City by the Bay even more memorable. Thank you for recommending Dylan’s Tours! We’d love to welcome you back in your next SF adventure!
We visited Alctraz in the morning and Muir Woods and Sausalito in the afternoon on an amazing tour. We took a short ferry ride to the island of Alcatraz. Bring a light jacket; it gets cold out on the ocean. Alcatraz is steep. No worries if you have an elderly family member visiting Alcatraz. They can get a free ride on a large golf cart. Be sure to take the audio tour. You get headphones to listen to. You can get an audio tour in several different languages. They tell you where to go: ex. Now walk down the hall and stop in front of Cell 110. Narrators include former prisoners and former guards. They all have great stories to tell. Alcatraz is also a bird sanctuary. All kinds of birds live here. Just respect the boundaries and don't feed or try to touch the birds. There's even a flower garden on the island . The next part of the tour is Muir Woods. Most of the trails are easy and flat. The redwoods are incredible. They are enormous. Muir Woods is shady, peaceful and a great place to spend an afternoon. On the way back to San Francisco, we stopped in Sausalito. It's a pretty seaside town with some nice restaurants and great ice cream. You can eat ice cream and watch the boats come in and out. Our guide, Anya, was from Germany. She was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. This was a wonderful way to spend a day away from San Francisco. We highly recommend it.
Hello! We’re delighted you had an amazing day exploring Alcatraz, the majestic redwoods of Muir Woods, and beautiful Sausalito! Thank you for choosing Dylan’s Tours and for sharing the helpful jacket tip with future travelers. We’d love to show you even more of the Bay Area on your next visit returning guests receive 10% off their next direct booking. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure! Make sure to use MARY10 code to redeem!
Had a pleasant tour experience on SF,Muir Woods and Sausalito tour. Jules was an excellent guide. Good balance of fun and knowledgeable, as well as a good driver. Excellent pace on tour; not rudhed but felt like we covered a lot of ground.
Hi Vincent! We’re excited to know Jules provided the perfect mix of fun, knowledge, and comfortable pacing throughout your day! Thanks for choosing Dylan’s Tours and returning guests receive 10% off their next direct booking! Make sure to use MARY10 code to redeem!
Jules was our guide: he was informative, friendly and patient. The tour itself was a completely unforgettable experience. Muir Woods is breathtakingly beautiful and serene. It really is a must see - outstanding! The drive through Sausalito totally inspired us to revisit in our own time a day or so later. We opted for Alcatraz in the tour package, which is also a must see for very different reasons. The guided audio tour really exceeded my expectations - so thoughtfully put together. All in all a great, diverse package tour. Highly recommended.
Hi Kathryn! We’re so happy Jules made your visit friendly, relaxing, and unforgettable! Muir Woods truly is breathtaking, and we hope you get to explore more of Sausalito next time. Thanks for choosing Dylan’s Tours. Enjoy 10% off your next direct booking as a returning guest! make sure to use MARY10 code to redeem!
