Alcatraz plus Muir Woods, Giant Redwoods and Sausalito

Drive across the Golden Gate Bridge and stop to view San Francisco from Vista Point. Then it's through the coastal mountains to the Bay Area's most popular national monument - Muir Woods. This national monument is the site of a virgin forest of California Coast Redwood trees, among the oldest and tallest on earth. 

Likely to Sell-out! Alcatraz regularly sells out weeks in advance. Book ahead of time to avoid disappointment.

There is a 1 hour and 15 minute stop at Muir Woods where you can roam through an ancient forest of giant redwood trees and stroll the waterfront of the quaint Mediterranean-style village of Sausalito, considered the prettiest city in California. Time is allowed for browsing, shopping and photo-taking in the picturesque artist colony nestled on the northern shores of San Francisco Bay.

Your tour also includes a ferry ride to Alcatraz Island and an audio walking tour of the 'Cell Block'. This former federal penitentiary also known as 'The Rock', housed gangsters such as Al Capone (Scarface) and Machine Gun Kelly. You will learn about the famous 'Escape from Alcatraz', it's famous inmates and much more.

Schedule Details Departs:

Daily, except Monday and Wednesday

Unavailable Dates:

• January 1 (New Years Day)
• December 25 (Christmas Day)

Departure Point: Tour departs from Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco Departure Time: 9:00am
Please note: Additional departure times may be scheduled during busy periods. You must call 24 hours prior to tour date to reconfirm your departure time. Return details: Tour concludes at the original departure point Hotel Pickup:

Free pickup and drop off from centrally located SF hotels included in the tour cost. Pickups from SF International Airport Hotels will incur an additional charge.

Please note, the following Fisherman's Wharf hotels are all within 2 blocks walking distance of the tour departure point. If you are staying at any of these hotels please make your own way to the departure point:

• Courtyard Marriott Fisherman's Wharf (580 Beach St)
• Holiday Inn Fisherman's Wharf Annex (495 Beach St)
• Holiday Inn Fisherman's Wharf Express (550 Northpoint St)
• Hyatt Fisherman's Wharf (555 Northpoint St)
• Mandarin Oriental Hotel (222 Sansome St)
• Raddison Fisherman's Wharf (250 Beach St)
• Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf (2500 Mason St)
• Tuscan Inn (125 Northpoint St)

Itinerary:

• The tour schedule for the day depends on the availability for Alcatraz. For example, if Alcatraz is available in the morning, the tour commences at the pier to begin with the Alcatraz portion. If there is no availability for Alcatraz in the morning, upon arrival at Fisherman's Wharf you will commence with Muir Woods and Sausalito and then continue to the pier for Alcatraz in the afternoon, returning at leisure
• The Alcatraz portion usually takes approximately 2 hours to complete, with the audio tour consisting of approximately 45 minutes. You are advised to inquire on your arrival to the island as to what time the next guided tour will begin. There is no restriction on the amount of time you spend on the Island. The ferry boat service departs Alcatraz every 30 minutes and you can disembark at your own leisure
• The Muir Woods and Sausalito section consists of at least 4 hours in total
• There is a 1 hour and 15 minute stop at Muir Woods. Passengers may choose whether they wish to walk the trail or not. This short, self-guided walk takes approximately 30 minutes
• The stop in Sausalito is 30-45 minutes at leisure

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