Ultimate San Francisco Tour: Alcatraz, Muir Woods and Sausalito

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4.85

1,303 reviews

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Overview

Available languages

English

9 hours

Mobile ticket

Experience the best of San Francisco with a flexible tour that lets you explore at your own pace. Visit the city's top neighborhoods and landmarks before crossing the Golden Gate Bridge for breathtaking views. Walk among the towering redwoods in Muir Woods, enjoy lunch in Sausalito, and uncover the rich history of Alcatraz Island with a self-guided audio tour. Choose to experience it all in one day or spread it over two for a more relaxed itinerary.

Choose Your Adventure:

One-Day Tour – A guided city tour in the morning, Muir Woods and Sausalito, then an afternoon ferry to Alcatraz.

Two-Day Tour – Visit Alcatraz on Day 1, then explore San Francisco, Muir Woods & Sausalito on Day 2.

We handle transportation, tickets, and logistics—so you don’t have to. Whether you're short on time or want a hassle-free experience, this tour ensures you see the city's top sights with ease.

Perfect for families, first-time visitors, and anyone looking for a well-organized adventure

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

A current passport or any government issued ID is required to redeem Alcatraz tickets.

Please contact us directly in regards to hotel pick-ups.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Local guide

Expert guides: Enjoy safe transportation and rich stories about San Francisco's history and culture.

Air-conditioned vehicle

Flexibility to choose your departure dates and times

Official Alcatraz Ticket and Tour: Ferry ticket and tour of the prison included

Live commentary on board where you will learn the history and culture of the Bay Area

Optional: Gratuities

Meals on own with a lunch stop in Sausalito

Muir Woods Entrance Fee (Free entrance for National Parks Pass holders and children 15 and under)

Options

Multi-Day Ticket

Flexible Alcatraz Ticket Time: Choose the time that best suites you for the Alcatraz Tour and then take the City, Muir Woods and Sausalito tour the next day
Two day experience: You will be taking the Official Alcatraz Tour on Day One and then enjoy the City, Muir Woods and Sausalito tour on Day Two

One Day: Bus Tour and Alcatraz

City, Muir Woods and Alcatraz: San Francisco City Tour, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Official Alcatraz Ticket

Reviews

4.85

1,303 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1171

San Fran Wonderful
Richard N,
May 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Saw all the sights. Drove all over SF side streets with lots of views. Under Golden gate before crossing it. Muir Woods incredible. Nice lunch at Soceleto. Driver Joe was funny and full of local facts. Overall Wonderful!!!
Alcatraz/Muir/Sausalito
Ricky B,
Apr 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Alcatraz was great! Definitely a must see! I split my tours up in two days. First/Alcatraz. Second, Muir and Sausalito. All of these things are a must see if you’re in San Fran. I want to use most of this review to speak on the tour guide. Pear! I’ve been on a good amount of tours in my travels and the guide can make/break the tour. This gentleman was knowledgeable, fun, helpful, down to earth. Was everything you’d want in a tour guide! Make sure the tour is thru Dylans Tours. Not sure if he does other tours with them but any tour you go on with him will be a great time!! Overall 5 stars for these tours and 10 for the guide!
Just okay
April C,
Apr 28, 2025
- Viator
3.00
Guide was not the best. Spent too much time talking about himself. Not enough time at Muir Woods. Enjoyed Napa Valley Burgers.
Dylan's was great- Viator, not so much.
Jenna H,
Apr 21, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Overall my experience with Dylan's tours was fantastic. The tour operator, Patrick was funny, lighthearted, and had tons of information to share along the way of our tour. He also incorporated a music tour while we were around Sausalito given the famous music studio. 10/10 would recommend Dylan's tours! My issue actually came with Viator itself. We booked the tour through Viator, who then booked it with Dylan's tours. Again- the tour with Dylan's was great and we had no issues. But I could book the tour for cheaper on Dylan's website. I asked Viator about this and they refused to price match the rate even though it meets all of the criteria. For anyone reading this- save yourself some money and book directly with Dylan's Tours!
Our trip to Muir Woods and Alcatraz
John C,
Apr 15, 2025
- Viator
3.00
We met at the office of the tour company. Small place. No bathroom. Use the one up the block for the park. Thought that was strange. You leave from there and get a quick tour of the city with the driver narrating. Mostly just a drive by and was difficult to see what he was pointing out from the back of the bus. After this you have about a 15 minute stop at Palace of fine arts. That’s time for a quick pic and a brief walk. Then we head over the Golden Gate Bridge. Another 15 minute stop at a look out point. Our day was a foggy one so you get some view of the bridge. That’s what is so interesting about the fog here. But you never know what the fog will do. From there you drive to Muir Woods. This was what I was most interested in. You stop there for about 2hrs. It’s enough time to walk the lower loop and back. And maybe 10 minutes in the gift shop. ( I could have hiked more but I know we still have more to do) After Muir we drive to Sausalito for lunch. You get about an hour and fifteen minutes to spend here. I went to a sit down lunch which in hindsight I should’ve skipped. The town had a deli so a sandwich for the walk probably would’ve been a better choice. Then I could have seen more of the town. On the way back to catch the ferry we made a stop under the bridge for another photo. And then through town to pier 39 to catch the 2:45 ferry to Alcatraz. We spent about 2 hours on a self guided tour of the island. It was cold by now and very windy ( welcome to the rock!) we were tired and this was a 8-1/2 mile day so wear comfortable shoes!!