San Francisco: Alcatraz Tour with Muir Woods and Sausalito

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San Francisco: Alcatraz Tour with Muir Woods and Sausalito

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Wander under the redwood trees in Muir Woods and admire scenic seaside views in Sausalito on a guided tour from San Francisco. Board a ferry to explore the infamous prison on Alcatraz Island.

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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

Description

Spend a day with a San Francisco local as you embark on a boutique, small-group tour to area highlights. 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.

Includes

Picture stop at the Golden Gate Bridge viewpoint 1-hour to explore Sausalito Free time to explore Muir Woods Transport in luxury air-conditioned Mercedes Sprinter Round-trip ferry fare from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island Entry ticket to Alcatraz prison ($45.25 value) Audio tour

Important Information

If you select the 8:30am departure time, your tour will meet at 488 Post St. (Cafe Encore) and you'll look for a black Mercedes sprinter van parked across the street. You will visit Muir Woods & Sausalito in the morning, followed by Alcatraz in the afternoon. If you select the 9:10am departure time, your tour will meet at Pier 33 in Fisherman's Wharf and you will visit Alcatraz in the morning, followed by Muir Woods & Sausalito in the afternoon. Note that this tour does not include your Muir Woods Entrance ticket, however you may purchase this at the entrace ($15 for adults, free for children 15 and under) Note that if you select the option with 72-hour cancellation, you must cancel directly with the tour operator.