It was convenient that you picked us up at the hotel and the availability of returning us to the hotel if needed after the tour. Troy our tour guide was excellent. He was knowledgeable about the area and pointed out interesting facts about the area that we were in. Troy kept us informed about the departure times so we would not be late for the bus. The only thing I would have enjoyed was a... Reviewed by:Patricia S.,
USA, April 2013
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"Not your average San Francisco and Alcatraz Tour!" San Francisco, California
Adult Child
Lowest Price From $73.99 USD $47.99 USD
Combine Alcatraz with a Muir Woods and Sausalito bus tour from San Francisco. Travel across the Golden Gate Bridge and visit the best shopping and sightseeing locations in San Francisco! Explore the natural beauty of Muir Woods and the picturesque scenery of Sausalito. Finally, hop aboard an exclusive ferry ride to the world-famous Alcatraz, where you'll take an audio walking tour of one of the most infamous prisons in American history.
Be sure to make your reservations early - Alcatraz tours are very popular and tickets often sell out more than a week in advance!
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Information
Operates:Daily
Location:San Francisco
Region:California
Duration:8 hours
Tour Code:2660_B0052
Departure Point:Roundtrip transportation from downtown and San Francisco Airport area hotels available unless located within 2 blocks of the tour departure location of Taylor Street near Fisherman's Wharf
Departure Time: Free pickup at Downtown area hotels from approximately 8am to 8:20am. Airport area hotel pickups from approximately 7:45am to 8am. Guests at hotels located in Fisherman's Wharf meet at the Wharf.
Hotel Pickup:Click here for a list of local hotels where pick-up / drop-off for this tour is provided free of charge (unless otherwise stated).
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Cancellation Policy All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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Vouchers & Confirmation Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a receipt of booking by email. Within 48 hours (often on the very same day!) you will receive a voucher confirming all details.
Voucher Info: You must present a paper voucher for this tour. We will email a link to access and print your voucher at the Lead Travelers email address.
Starpoints:
- Complimentary downtown area and airport hotel pickup and return included on this tour.
- Travel in comfort aboard our air-conditioned luxury motor coaches, which feature large vista windows that are perfect for sightseeing!
- Stop at the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge and enjoy a photostop at this marvel of modern engineering.
- Enjoy the unparalleled beauty of Muir Woods (approximately 1.25 hours).
- Stand in awe of the giant Redwood trees - they're more than 800 years old, and some stand more than 250 feet tall.
- Visit Sausalito, a quaint Mediterranean-like village, which boasts art galleries, boutiques and fine dining (approximately 1 hour).
- Take the ferry to Alcatraz Island (included).
- Enjoy the audio walking tour of "The Rock" (included).
- Stroll through the cellblocks that once housed famous criminals like Al Capone and Machine Gun Kelly.
- Don't forget your camera on this San Francisco Tour Combo!
Description
The solitude and freedom of Muir Woods, which houses one of the world's oldest and tallest groves of Redwood trees, comes together with an exciting Alcatraz tour of the country's most infamous prison.
Your day starts with a scenic drive over the Golden Gate Bridge, where you'll stop in order to take advantage of gorgeous, picturesque views of the city of San Francisco as well as the San Francisco Bay. Be sure to bring your camera!
Next, you'll head through the coastal mountains to the Bay Area's most popular national monument, Muir Woods. Muir Woods is a 550-acre National Monument, which features an extensive grove of Coastal Redwoods, some of the oldest and tallest trees in the world. Here, you can spend approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes on your own exploring this beautiful area (entry fee included).
Then, you'll head to the unique and quaint Mediterranean-like town of Sausalito. Here, you'll have time to grab a bite to eat, shop at some of the town's many boutiques, check out the art galleries and admire the fabulous mansions around the area (approximately 45-60 minutes).
Keep your cameras ready because next you're off to Alcatraz Island (ferry ride and Alcatraz ticket included). The island was once home to some of this country's most notorious criminals, including Al Capone and Machine Gun Kelly and this unique Alcatraz tour will reveal it all! Take the audio walking tour of this famous Island Prison (included), and tour through the many cellblocks. You'll even learn about the famous Escape From Alcatraz.
Please Note: Roundtrip transportation from downtown and San Francisco airport area hotels available. If your hotel is located within 2 blocks of our departure point, you will meet us directly at the Wharf.
