San Francisco Alcatraz Island, Muir Woods, and Sausalito Day Trip
by Gray Line San Francisco
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This day trip in San Francisco lasts about seven and a half hours and includes visits to Alcatraz Island, Muir Woods National Monument, and the town of Sausalito. The tour begins with a narrated bus ride departing from Union Square. The bus passes through neighborhoods such as Van Ness Avenue, known for its role in the 1906 earthquake firebreak, and Cow Hollow, an area with shops and restaurants. The bus crosses the Golden Gate Bridge and stops for approximately ten minutes at the Golden Gate North Vista Point for photos of the bridge, Alcatraz Island, and the San Francisco skyline. After entering Marin County through the Robin Williams Tunnel, the bus continues to Muir Woods National Monument. Visitors spend about ninety minutes in Muir Woods, where they can see large redwood trees and local wildlife including Steller’s jays and banana slugs. The tour then proceeds to Sausalito, a Mediterranean-style village with shops, art galleries, and waterfront restaurants. Guests have one hour of free time in Sausalito and may choose to extend their stay by returning to San Francisco via ferry; ferry costs are not included unless selected during booking. The final part of the trip is the visit to Alcatraz Island. Upon arrival at Pier 33, guests receive their official Alcatraz admission tickets, which include ferry transport and a cellhouse audio tour. The visit to Alcatraz typically takes about two hours, including an approximately forty-five-minute audio tour. Visitors may spend as long as they like on the island, with ferries departing every thirty to sixty minutes. After disembarking from Alcatraz, the bus portion of the tour ends, and guests are responsible for their own transportation onward. The tour includes narrated bus transportation, admission to Muir Woods, and Alcatraz ferry and audio tour tickets. Gratuities, meals, hotel pickup or drop-off, and transportation after the Alcatraz visit are not included. Reservations require full names and ages of all participants and are finalized five days before the tour date, with no changes allowed after that. Alcatraz tickets are refundable if canceled at least five days before departure.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Union Square
The tour departs from Union Square, passing theaters, shopping areas, and hotels on the way to the Golden Gate Bridge.
Van Ness Avenue
The route continues along Van Ness Avenue, which served as a firebreak by the US Army during the 1906 earthquake and fire.
Cow Hollow
The bus travels through Cow Hollow, an area popular with young professionals, featuring stylish boutiques, Pilates studios, juice bars, beauty salons, and a variety of fine dining options.
Crissy Field
The vehicle drives above Crissy Field, offering views of San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Golden Gate Bridge
After crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, the tour stops for about 10 minutes at the Golden Gate North Vista Point, providing views of the bridge, Alcatraz Island, and San Francisco's skyline.
10 min
Marin County
The bus enters Marin County through the Robin Williams Tunnel, with views of Sausalito as the tunnel exits.
Muir Woods National Monument
Guests get 90 minutes to walk in Muir Woods, located in the redwood belt. The area features a variety of plants and animals including redwoods, Steller’s jays, ladybugs, ancient horsetail ferns, and banana slugs.
90 min
Sausalito
Visitors have 60 minutes to explore Sausalito, a Mediterranean-style village with shops, art galleries, and waterfront restaurants. Visitors may choose to stay longer and return to San Francisco by ferry at their own expense. The ferry docks at Pier 41 near Fisherman’s Wharf.
60 min
Alcatraz Island
The final stop is Pier 33 for the Alcatraz Island portion. Visitors receive their official admission tickets with ferry and audio tour included. The bus portion of the tour ends here. The Alcatraz visit usually takes about two hours.
120 min
Meeting point
Gray Line Fisherman’s Wharf Departure Location 2805 Leavenworth St. Arrive by 7:45 AM to check-in Bus Departs at 8:00 AM Although there is no physical location, you'll easily spot Pomegranate Café directly across the street. Simply wait there, and our representative will meet you.
End point
Customers will be dropped off at Pier 33. Driver will direct customers to the Alcatraz Cruises departure point. This ends the bus transport portion of the tour. Customers will need to make their own way back after they finish the Alcatraz tour.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
San Francisco Alcatraz Island, Muir Woods, and Sausalito Day Trip
by Gray Line San Francisco
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$320Overview
This day trip in San Francisco lasts about seven and a half hours and includes visits to Alcatraz Island, Muir Woods National Monument, and the town of Sausalito. The tour begins with a narrated bus ride departing from Union Square. The bus passes through neighborhoods such as Van Ness Avenue, known for its role in the 1906 earthquake firebreak, and Cow Hollow, an area with shops and restaurants. The bus crosses the Golden Gate Bridge and stops for approximately ten minutes at the Golden Gate North Vista Point for photos of the bridge, Alcatraz Island, and the San Francisco skyline. After entering Marin County through the Robin Williams Tunnel, the bus continues to Muir Woods National Monument. Visitors spend about ninety minutes in Muir Woods, where they can see large redwood trees and local wildlife including Steller’s jays and banana slugs. The tour then proceeds to Sausalito, a Mediterranean-style village with shops, art galleries, and waterfront restaurants. Guests have one hour of free time in Sausalito and may choose to extend their stay by returning to San Francisco via ferry; ferry costs are not included unless selected during booking. The final part of the trip is the visit to Alcatraz Island. Upon arrival at Pier 33, guests receive their official Alcatraz admission tickets, which include ferry transport and a cellhouse audio tour. The visit to Alcatraz typically takes about two hours, including an approximately forty-five-minute audio tour. Visitors may spend as long as they like on the island, with ferries departing every thirty to sixty minutes. After disembarking from Alcatraz, the bus portion of the tour ends, and guests are responsible for their own transportation onward. The tour includes narrated bus transportation, admission to Muir Woods, and Alcatraz ferry and audio tour tickets. Gratuities, meals, hotel pickup or drop-off, and transportation after the Alcatraz visit are not included. Reservations require full names and ages of all participants and are finalized five days before the tour date, with no changes allowed after that. Alcatraz tickets are refundable if canceled at least five days before departure.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Union Square
The tour departs from Union Square, passing theaters, shopping areas, and hotels on the way to the Golden Gate Bridge.
Van Ness Avenue
The route continues along Van Ness Avenue, which served as a firebreak by the US Army during the 1906 earthquake and fire.
Cow Hollow
The bus travels through Cow Hollow, an area popular with young professionals, featuring stylish boutiques, Pilates studios, juice bars, beauty salons, and a variety of fine dining options.
Crissy Field
The vehicle drives above Crissy Field, offering views of San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Golden Gate Bridge
After crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, the tour stops for about 10 minutes at the Golden Gate North Vista Point, providing views of the bridge, Alcatraz Island, and San Francisco's skyline.
10 min
Marin County
The bus enters Marin County through the Robin Williams Tunnel, with views of Sausalito as the tunnel exits.
Muir Woods National Monument
Guests get 90 minutes to walk in Muir Woods, located in the redwood belt. The area features a variety of plants and animals including redwoods, Steller’s jays, ladybugs, ancient horsetail ferns, and banana slugs.
90 min
Sausalito
Visitors have 60 minutes to explore Sausalito, a Mediterranean-style village with shops, art galleries, and waterfront restaurants. Visitors may choose to stay longer and return to San Francisco by ferry at their own expense. The ferry docks at Pier 41 near Fisherman’s Wharf.
60 min
Alcatraz Island
The final stop is Pier 33 for the Alcatraz Island portion. Visitors receive their official admission tickets with ferry and audio tour included. The bus portion of the tour ends here. The Alcatraz visit usually takes about two hours.
120 min
Meeting point
Gray Line Fisherman’s Wharf Departure Location 2805 Leavenworth St. Arrive by 7:45 AM to check-in Bus Departs at 8:00 AM Although there is no physical location, you'll easily spot Pomegranate Café directly across the street. Simply wait there, and our representative will meet you.
End point
Customers will be dropped off at Pier 33. Driver will direct customers to the Alcatraz Cruises departure point. This ends the bus transport portion of the tour. Customers will need to make their own way back after they finish the Alcatraz tour.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.