San Francisco: Alcatraz Tour with Muir Woods and Sausalito – San Francisco, California

EXPERIENCE

Spend a day with a San Francisco local as you embark on a boutique, small-group tour to area . Enjoy a unique blend of nature and history as you stroll through ancient Redwood trees, visit Sausalito, and board a ferry to Alcatraz. Choose your route option to visit Muir Woods or Alcatraz first.

Begin your tour when you meet your guide in San Francisco. Depart for your chosen first destination, Muir Woods National Monument Park or Alcatraz. Note that if you choose the 8:30am departure time, you will visit Muir Woods and Sausalito first followed by Alcatraz and if you choose the 9:10am departure time, you will visit Alcatraz first followed by Muir Woods and Sausalito.

If you’ve chosen Muir Woods first, you will be picked up in a luxury Mercedes Sprinter van. Once you arrive in Muir Woods, admire the breathtaking majesty and fresh air of the ancient redwood forest. You will then visit the seaside community of Sausalito. Admire the Mediterranean flair and the large assortment of houseboats. You will then be dropped off at Pier 33, where you will travel by ferry to reach Alcatraz Island and enter the prison. While you explore, listen to the award-winning Cellhouse audio tour.

If you’ve chosen to visit Alcatraz first, you will board a ferry at Pier 33 to visit the famous island prison. Wander the halls with your audio guide and explore the island. Learn about the famous criminals who were incarcerated here, like Al Capone and George “Machine Gun” Kelly. Then you will be picked up at 12:50pm in a luxury Mercedes Sprinter van to visit the Muir Woods National Monument Park and the colorful town of Sausalito.

HIGHLIGHTS

Walk under the boughs of redwood trees in the Muir Woods National Monument Park
Breathe in the fresh forest air as you marvel at the redwoods’ massive scale
Ride across the Golden Gate Bridge and enjoy a photo opportunity on the way
Relax with over an hour of free time to explore the Muir Woods National Monument
Learn about the way of life in the infamous prison on Alcatraz Island

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