
Alcatraz Muir Woods with Sausalito Express
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September 2026
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4.4/5
Based on 29 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Alcatraz Muir Woods with Sausalito Express worth booking?
Alcatraz Muir Woods with Sausalito Express is a 4-hour experience in San Francisco, United States, from $15 per person. It scores 55 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.4/5 rating across 29 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 55 / 100
- Rating
- 4.4/5 (29)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $15 per person
Guests will be assigned a departure time to Alcatraz Island and a same day visit to Muir Woods, Golden Gate, and Sausalito. This one day excursion gets you three iconic attractions on our family style road trip! Enjoy a
What you get
About this experience
Guests will be assigned a departure time to Alcatraz Island and a same day visit to Muir Woods, Golden Gate, and Sausalito. This one day excursion gets you three iconic attractions on our family style road trip! Enjoy a hybrid of Tv and driver narration of the Golden Gate Bridge and famous Alcatraz Escapes! This tour includes: Assigned by us: Alcatraz Departure Time Slot Assigned by us: 70+ minutes at Muir Woods 30+ minutes in Sausalito (subject to weather/timing issues) Your tour time will be assigned as early as 7am or as late as 5:00pm. We reserve the right to designate what bus or days order of operations. Guests do not choose their time or order of activities. On select dates: guests will end this tour in Sausalito and sent by included Sausalito Ferry back to Pier 41. They will then walk to Pier 33 from Pier41. On select dates: Guests will start at Pier 33, ride the included ferry to Sausalito to start Muir Woods portion.
What's included
Included
- Additional Assigned Van or ferry will connect you into and out of Sausalito
- Assigned By Us: Same day Muir Woods Express Van (70min+ self guided; entry fee not included)
- Official Alcatraz ticket, including ferry ride to the island (Value USD 45.25)
- Narration by television monitor
- Assigned By Us: Woods Departure times as early as 7:20am through 5pm
- Sausalito Stop with 30 minutes for photos! (weather pending/may be a drive through))
- Assigned By Us: Boat to and from Alcatraz Island from Pier 33
Not included
- Muir Woods USD 15 Entry not included (no Woods fee for ages 14 and below)
- Children age 7 and under without proper car seats not permitted by law
- Days events may be arranged in any order that we may deem necessary
- This is a non private tour with various guests of different sizes
- No transportation to/from hotels to Pier 33 or Express Van departure point or Pier 39
- Infants 4 and under free at Alcatraz but fee applies for Express seat portion
- Van does not provide car seats or booster seats (required for age 7 and under)
- We will assign order of events (Express before Alcatraz or Express after Alcatraz)
- We will assign the vehicle/ferry options to and from Sausalito
What you'll see and do
Alcatraz Island
Same day Alcatraz Admission Inside Prison with audio tour included. Guests should allow three hours for this experience. Guests will be assigned to a time by our company and will not be changed. Guests are not required to take van tour if they wish only to experience Alcatraz portion.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Muir Woods National Monument
Guests will experience the tall trees in a 60 minute self guided walking experience. $15 admission is not included.
70 minutes here · Admission not included
Sausalito
Guests will be able to experience 30+ minutes here weather or time permitting. Some guests will depart back to San Francisco on an included ferry from Sausalito. Some guests will ferry to Sausalito from San Francisco to start Muir Woods. Brunch voucher will be provided for an area restaurant of our choosing. Ample time for brunch is provided.
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
San Francisco
Guests will be advised of their reporting times for each activity in advance by email 2-3 days prior to departure. Some order of operations may be reversed based on Alcatraz departure times. We assign your times. Guests do not pick their times. We assign 7am to 5pm departures.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Guests will end their tour at Pier 39 unless otherwise instructed by driver or email. Some order of operations may be reversed based on Alcatraz departure times.
Options you can book
Woods Road Trip
Wood/Sausalito/Alcatrz/: 70 min Muir woods/30 min+ Sausalito /weather pending/
Woods Road Trip Excursion
MiniBus/Woods/Sausalito/: Mini Bus Excursion 70 min Muir woods/30 Min+ Sausalito/
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- de, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- The Tour Store
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Alcatraz Audio tour is multi language. Van narration is English videos only.
- Children age 7 and under must have their own child seat/booster seat provided by parents
- Children without car seats or booster seats will not be permitted based on California DMV laws
- Guests will receive their departure tickets two days prior to departure by additional email.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 29 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
29 verified traveler reviews for Alcatraz Muir Woods with Sausalito Express. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
I would 11/10 recommend this tour for anyone thinking about knocking a lot of the most important sites in San Fran!!!
This was hands down the best way to see San Fran! It started with an early morning drop off to Muir Woods. Literally perfect because not a lot of tours will do early-bird escapes! A stop at the Golden Gate Bridge to potty and take a friend-portrait was literal PERFECTION, no need for us to find another time slot to see the bridge. The drive to Muir Woods is tight, but James handled all the curves with such precision and skill it was amazing. The van is a luxury van and very comfortable and spacious. James was engaging, funny, and knowledgeable! I never knew that I needed to see Muir Woods until after this tour! The site tells you to breathe in the air amongst all the trees, and it's like you can literally taste the freshness. Although it started to rain slightly when we got there (which the weather forecast did not predict), we asked the check in crew at the park if we should buy ponchos. They said no, the trees would be a natural cover. And they were right! We stayed dry and had such an amazing time in the woods. It was beautiful! The best part was when we were leaving, the parking lot was abuzz with tour busses and noise, I could not have been happier to see the forest in it's natural state with such few people to really soak it in. This alone would be worth the price. But the fun didn't stop there, after Muir Woods we were given a dining credit to a little bistro in Sausalito where the staff was so sweet and amazing. How can you be mad with discounted breakfast?! We also were provided a ticket to take the Ferry back to San Fran. At this point we got breathtaking views of the bridge, the bay, and the city. Literally, it could be it's own separate ticket of an adventure! If that wasn't enough to cap off the trip, we landed right back on Fisherman's Wharf and headed to Pier 39, where we did our Alcatraz tour. I cannot express the amazement I had in learning about the prison! All of the history and amount of people who have been through their doors. It was just an amazing experience. We packed some snacks to eat along the way, in case we were hungry, as well as water bottles. It was such an amazing day. The best part was after a small nap at the hotel, we still had the entire night to go out and explore! I am so happy we got to experience this!
Response from the operator: With a review like this we must say we designed this package so it could be just as perfect as you typed! What an uplifting review that makes what we do so worth it in the end!! Thank you for your business!
via Tripadvisor
Great tour. Highly recommend.
Our family of four had an amazing experience with the tour. Everything starting with booking accommodating our difficult schedule, responsiveness and the tour itself was great. Muir Woods was the highlight of our trip to San Francisco, we really enjoyed it. I highly recommend this tour.
Response from the operator: One of the best tickets in town! Thank you for letting us make the day special for you!
via Tripadvisor
Amazing Tour & Guide
James, our tour guide was first class. He really brought the tour to life, providing us with interesting historical facts and fun stories. The Muir Woods, was so peaceful and beautiful. Sausalito was quaint, with beautiful shops and a wonderful breakfast at Poggio Trattoria. Thanks for a great morning James, highly recommend!
Response from the operator: Amazing Guest!!! Five Stars! Thank you for joining us!!!
via Tripadvisor
Muir Forest, Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz
This tour was awesome. James was very accommodating and made sure the entire group had a fantastic job. He was very knowledgeable of San Francisco and told us all about the facts of the city. Highly recommend James and The Tour Store
Response from the operator: Mission accomplished! Satisfaction is our goal! Thank you for letting us be part of your day!
via Tripadvisor
Muir Woods was Fantastic!
We had a great time. The Muir Woods is beautiful and our teenage daughter absolutely loved it. James bent over backwards to be flexible and accommodate our travel schedule. He made the experience first rate-thanks!
Response from the operator: Gary: Thank you for kind words! James wants you to remember the moments you spent with him and does what he needs to! No matter what it takes we will always do what we have to in our efforts to be the best part of your trip! Safe travels home!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Price range
- $15 to $153
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 10
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 55
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Alcatraz Muir Woods with Sausalito Express: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for San Francisco.
How much does Alcatraz Muir Woods with Sausalito Express cost?
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Prices start at $15 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in San Francisco usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Alcatraz Muir Woods with Sausalito Express take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in San Francisco is not rushed.
Is Alcatraz Muir Woods with Sausalito Express worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 55 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.4/5 across 29 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable family friendly in San Francisco, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Alcatraz Muir Woods with Sausalito Express?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Alcatraz Muir Woods with Sausalito Express suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Alcatraz Muir Woods with Sausalito Express?
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Around 10 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in San Francisco can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in San Francisco and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Alcatraz Muir Woods with Sausalito Express start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central San Francisco within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in San Francisco?
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San Francisco packs Alcatraz, Muir Woods, Napa and the bay into day-trip range, which makes booking order matter more than anywhere else in the US. Alcatraz sells out weeks ahead, wine-country vans fill on weekends, and the best food walks in the Mission and Chinatown cap at a dozen people. Our ranking favours small groups and guides who live in the neighbourhood they walk. On Outty we rank every San Francisco experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz, Chinatown, North Beach, Little Italy: 7 Tastings & History. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit San Francisco?
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September and October, the city's real summer, once the fog season breaks. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in San Francisco?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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