San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour
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San Francisco, USA
- 9 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
See the best of San Francisco in one day on this guided tour that includes all transportation and admission to Alcatraz. Visit multiple locations in the city, including Chinatown, Presidio, Fisherman's Wharf, and Haight-Ashbury, with plenty of stops for photo ops. Cross the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and enjoy a hike through the beautiful redwood trees in Muir Woods. If you've upgraded, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, where you can explore with an award-winning audio-guided tour of the former federal prison.
- Enjoy a half-day tour through San Francisco and Muir Woods
- Drive through the the beautiful town of Sausalito
- Upgrade to include tickets to the infamous Alcatraz prison
- Avoid the hassle of booking separate tours
What's Included
- Live commentary on board where you will learn the history and culture of the Bay Area
- Local guide
- Expert guides: Enjoy safe transportation and rich stories about San Francisco's history and culture.
- Option to include Alcatraz Tickets: Includes Ferry ticket and Audio Tour of the prison
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Optional: Gratuities
- Muir Woods Entrance Fee (Free entrance for National Parks Pass holders and children 15 and under)
- Muir Woods entrance fee is not included in efforts to avoid any markup fees. Pay the park directly
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 2820 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Meet us at the famous Fisherman's Wharf Sing @ 2820 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133 Arrive 15 minutes before your departure time
End point
- 33 Pier 33, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA
Your day will end at Pier 33, which is about a 15 minute walk away from Dylan's Tours Shop. This is where we will drop you off so you can take the ferry to Alcatraz Island and do your tour at your own pace.
Itinerary
Your tour begins in Fisherman's Wharf, where you meet your guide for a drive around San Francisco. Over the course of the day, you get a look at the city's diverse neighborhoods and geography, stopping at several locations where you can hop off the bus to take photos and look around a bit.
After your city tour, enjoy a walk through the massive redwood trees in Muir Woods. Then, enjoy a drive through the quaint town of Sausalito for lunch.
If you've upgraded to the full-day tour, head back to the city and board a ferry from Pier 33 for the ride across the bay to Alcatraz Island, home to the former prison of the same name. Enjoy the prison's fascinating audio tour as you explore the cellblock.
Both tours end back at Pier 33.
After your city tour, enjoy a walk through the massive redwood trees in Muir Woods. Then, enjoy a drive through the quaint town of Sausalito for lunch.
If you've upgraded to the full-day tour, head back to the city and board a ferry from Pier 33 for the ride across the bay to Alcatraz Island, home to the former prison of the same name. Enjoy the prison's fascinating audio tour as you explore the cellblock.
Both tours end back at Pier 33.
North Beach (Pass By)
Fisherman's Wharf (Pass By)
Chinatown (Pass By)
1
Pacific Heights
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Presidio of San Francisco (Pass By)
2
Fort Point National Historic Site
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Muir Woods National Monument
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Sausalito (Pass By)
Golden Gate Bridge (Pass By)
4
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Alcatraz Island
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- A current passport or any government issued ID is required to redeem Alcatraz tickets.
- Please contact us directly in regards to hotel pick-ups.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Great tour and tour guide. Mark was very knowledgeable about all things San Francisco and was very kind. He even did a quiz while on the bus to identify different bands from the bay area. Highly recommend this tour as well as including the visit to alcatraz
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4.8
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This experience was beautiful. Not only because of the Muir Woods but we had a tour guide that loves San Francisco. My favorite thing to do in a different city is be a tourist and he made the experience so lovely. From his extensive knowledge of the city he grew up in, to his passion and ability to keep everybody engaged. He communicated clearly and gave us pieces of San Francisco. It was a beautiful touch to incorporate music as well. Normally on long commutes, I listen to music or sleep but there really was no reason to. The woods were obviously gorgeous and getting our picture at the Golden Gate Bridge was lovely as well. I’d recommend this package. It’s worth it especially if you’re lucky enough to get a tour guide as great as ours.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hi Nathalie! We’re so glad you had such a great day exploring San Francisco and Muir Woods with us. It’s great to hear how much you enjoyed your guide’s knowledge, passion for the city, and the music along the way. We especially love that you enjoyed Muir Woods and your stop at the Golden Gate Bridge. Thank you for the wonderful recommendation, and we hope you get to explore even more of San Francisco next time! Thanks for booking with Dylan’s Tours!
Per was fantastic! Kept the group informed and laughing for hours. Very knowledge. Perfect day tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi Sabrina! Per has a great way of keeping the group laughing while still sharing plenty of local knowledge along the way. We’re glad he helped make it a perfect day out. Thanks for booking with Dylan’s Tours!
Very interesting tour. Our guide had grown up in San Francisco and knew all the little details that make the city interesting. He was great driver and took the right amount of stops for bathroom breaks and photos. Muir Woods has to be one of my favorite places on Earth. Absolutely gorgeous. My family always says that it reminds them of Star Wars with the Ewoks. Imagine our joy when we found out the original inhabitants were the Mewoks. Kevin was an amazing tour guide. I would make this the first thing you do in San Francisco. We also did the trip to Alcatraz in the afternoon. It felt like a very full and eventful day. We slept well that night.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi Mary! Kevin’s local knowledge really shines on this tour, and we’re glad his stories, pacing, and photo stops helped make the day so memorable. Muir Woods has a way of leaving a lasting impression, and pairing it with Alcatraz makes for a pretty full San Francisco day. Thanks for recommending Dylan’s Tours and for spending part of your family trip with us!
Barry was a treasure trove of information and very helpful to everyone on the tour. The tour let us see a bunch of sights we wouldn’t have if left to our own devices. Highly recommend!!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi Rose! Barry will really appreciate this! His local knowledge and willingness to help are a big part of the experience, and we’re glad the tour helped you see parts of San Francisco you might have missed on your own. Thanks for booking with Dylan’s Tours and for the recommendation!
Personally, if there’s one thing I would have done different during my vacation is book this trip first out of all my other SF trips! This is a great general introduction that can help you pick where/what you want to do in SF. Patrick was so knowledgeable as a SF native and multifaceted guide. He can crack a joke, make you feel like a friend, and SING! I only wished he could have guided us into Alcatraz too! He made sure to make his directions clear and was right about most of his recommendations about the city/spots we stopped at. I’d love to erase my memory and experience this with him again.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hey Kaitlyn, Patrick will get a kick out of this! He has a great way of mixing local knowledge, humor, stories, and apparently even a little singing to make San Francisco feel personal. We’re especially glad the tour helped give you a better sense of what to explore during the rest of your trip. Thanks for booking with Dylan’s Tours and for such a memorable review!
My Daughter and I took this awesome tour. We saw San Francisco like never before. The director per was fantastic . I would advise every visitor to take this tour. We loved it!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi Barbara, We love hearing this! It’s wonderful that you and your daughter got to experience San Francisco in a whole new way and had such a fantastic time with your guide. We’d love to welcome you back for another adventure with Dylan’s Tours.
This was a fantastic overview of the city and its history! We loved the educational, as well as entertaining, facts we learned! Muir Woods was as enchanting as we had hoped. Definitely add Alcatraz.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi Amy, we’re so glad you enjoyed the experience and Alcatraz historic tour! Thanks for choosing Dylan’s Tours. We’d love to see you again See you.
Had a pleasant tour experience on SF,Muir Woods and Sausalito tour. Jules was an excellent guide. Good balance of fun and knowledgeable, as well as a good driver. Excellent pace on tour; not rudhed but felt like we covered a lot of ground.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi Vincent! We’re excited to know Jules provided the perfect mix of fun, knowledge, and comfortable pacing throughout your day! Thanks for choosing Dylan’s Tours and returning guests receive 10% off their next direct booking! Make sure to use MARY10 code to redeem!
Jules was our guide: he was informative, friendly and patient. The tour itself was a completely unforgettable experience. Muir Woods is breathtakingly beautiful and serene. It really is a must see - outstanding! The drive through Sausalito totally inspired us to revisit in our own time a day or so later. We opted for Alcatraz in the tour package, which is also a must see for very different reasons. The guided audio tour really exceeded my expectations - so thoughtfully put together. All in all a great, diverse package tour. Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi Kathryn! We’re so happy Jules made your visit friendly, relaxing, and unforgettable! Muir Woods truly is breathtaking, and we hope you get to explore more of Sausalito next time. Thanks for choosing Dylan’s Tours. Enjoy 10% off your next direct booking as a returning guest! make sure to use MARY10 code to redeem!
Jeffrey was a wonderful, witty tour guide! Loved all of the bits of wisdom he shared during the tour--super friendly and fun guy! Our family of 7 adults thoroughly enjoyed this tour--we got to see a lot of the interesting sights around San Francisco, had an extended time in Muir Woods where we got to go on a short hike, and we opted in to the Alcatraz Tour which was interesting as well. Highly recommend this tour!
Per was the best! He truly went above and beyond to make the experience memorable and enjoyable. You could tell how much effort he put into making sure everyone had a great time, and I really appreciated his enthusiasm and knowledge throughout the tour.
I especially appreciated this tour because I only had one day to explore San Francisco due to work, and this was a great way to see so much in a limited amount of time. Thank you so much!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Per is the best! We’re glad he made your one day in San Francisco count and helped you see so much in a limited amount of time. His enthusiasm and local knowledge really make a difference. Thanks for spending the day with Dylan’s Tours!
Fun trip, scenery was beautiful. Jeffrey was great and very knowledgeable and helpful. Definitely recommend.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hey Mike! San Francisco’s scenery is hard to beat, and we’re glad our tour left you with that impression. Thanks for spending the day with Dylan’s Tours!
Jeffery was amazing and very Knowledgeable! He was very pleasant and funny . We are from Boston and this tour was everything we wanted ! Jeffery made it what it was !!!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hey Carole! Hearing that we were able to give you everything you wanted from your time in San Francisco makes us happy. That’s exactly why we do what we do. We’re glad Jeffrey made the experience so memorable. Thanks for spending the day with Dylan’s Tours!
It is Most Definitely worth the money and time taking this Tour!
Our Guide was Very Friendly and Knowledgeable and you could tell he was even very Enthusiastic about his job.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
That enthusiasm is part of the culture we’ve built at Dylan’s Tours, and we’re glad it came through. Thank you for choosing us!
Dylan tours did an outstanding job. Our tour guide Jules shared a lot of information and facts. Highly recommend this tour to everyone!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for the five stars! Jules will appreciate the kind words, and we’re glad his knowledge helped make the tour such a great experience. Thanks for recommending Dylan’s Tours!
It was a great narrative tour, Ro was the absolute best!!! Made a lot of stops with enough time to see everything and get lots of pictures.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Sharing local stories and showing guests what San Francisco is all about in a short amount of time is what makes our tours special. We appreciate the love and will be sure Ro sees your kind words. Thanks for booking with Dylan's Tours!
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour! It was such a great, easy way to see the city!!!! Highly recommend! Our driver was so knowledgeable able helpful!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hi Toni! We appreciate you spending the day with us at Dylan's Tours, thank you for this kind reveiew.
The tour advertisement said Sausalito was included.
The driver was knowledgeable and entertaining. He was fantastic!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We’re glad your guide made the day enjoyable. For guests continuing to Alcatraz, Sausalito is included as a pass-by rather than a scheduled stop so everyone arrives at Pier 33 in time for the required check-in. We appreciate your feedback, and thank you so much for booking with us!
Very informative and entertaining tour! We got to see allot of highlights about San Francisco in a short amount of time. Price was reasonable.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hi Renee! We’re glad you enjoyed the informative and entertaining experience. We appreciate your feedback on the value and are happy you chose to tour with us. Hope you had a great time in SF.
Juls was awesome.. we did Alcatraz and Muir Woods where he shared a lot of history and took us to some great spots for scenic photos !
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks for booking with Dylan’s Tours, Debbie! You’re right, Jules is awesome. We’re glad you enjoyed Alcatraz, Muir Woods, the history, and the scenic photo stops. We appreciate you sharing your experience with us.
The tour was a nice way to see San Francisco. I was a bit disappointed that there was such a large gap in my day between Alcatraz and the rest of the tour. Instead of lunch on my own, I was hoping for lunch in Sausalito as the booking stated. It was a bit misleading to be honest.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks for booking with Dylan’s Tours! We’re glad you enjoyed seeing San Francisco, and we’re sorry the schedule was not quite what you expected. Alcatraz times are based on the ticket slots provided to us, so timing can vary, and Sausalito is a pass-by on this tour. For any additional feedback, please call or text us at (415) 932-6993 or email info@dylanstours.com.
It was a great mix of local history, nature and fun facts. Our tour guide, Dylan did a great job…very knowledgeable and helpful. The San Francisco tour was a little shorter than expected but took in a few well known spots. Muir Woods was beautiful and enough van be seen in the hour and a half allowed. We added the Alcatraz Tour to our trip and the tickets were waiting for us at “will call” and we had time to grab something to eat before getting on the ferry. It was a good tour!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Deborah! It’s great to hear Dylan helped make your day both fun and informative, and that you enjoyed exploring Muir Woods, Sausalito, and San Francisco. We're especially happy everything came together seamlessly with your Alcatraz visit. We'd love to have you back on another Dylan's Tours adventure the next time you're in the Bay Area!
Dylan was fun and knowledgeable of the city. Loved all of the stops we made. Had a great time and would definitely recommend!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks so much for the recommendation! Dylan will be happy to hear you enjoyed both the stops and the stories along the way. There's nothing better than hearing our guests had a genuinely fun day exploring the city with us. We hope to see you again soon!
We had a great time. This was so fun and informative. Perfect way to see the area and the hike was doable for all.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks for booking with Dylan’s Tours! We’re glad you had a great day. It’s wonderful to hear the hike worked well for everyone.
The trip to Muir Woods is very, very winding and if you have motion sickness, take a Dramamine.
Jake was very informative and an excellent driver, but the roads are difficult for someone who gets motion sick.
The tour was amazing and you are in a magical world of redwood trees. We were transfixed by the incredible wonder of it all!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks for booking with Dylan’s Tours! We’re glad Jake’s knowledge and careful driving helped make the day enjoyable. We also appreciate you sharing the helpful motion sickness tip. Muir Woods is truly unforgettable, and we’re happy you had the chance to experience it with us.
Wear comfortable walking shoes. It was a great day getting to see the key sites in SF. Muir Woods was a huge highlight.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks for booking with Dylan’s Tours! We’re glad you enjoyed seeing SF’s highlights. Comfortable walking shoes are definitely a great tip for future guests.
Great guide. Wish we had more stops like in Sausalito. Comfortable coach. Small group was nice. Muir woods was beautiful
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the beautiful Muir Woods and had a comfortable ride with our small group tour. We appreciate your feedback about spending more time in Sausalito, and we'll be sure to share it with our team. Thanks for choosing Dylan's Tours!
For the cost the entrance fee into the MUIR WOODS should be covered. We were fortunate to have owner as tour guide he showed us a few extra things
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed your time with the owner and appreciated the extra sights along the way. We understand your thoughts about the Muir Woods entrance fee and truly appreciate you sharing them. Thanks for choosing Dylan's Tours, and we hope to welcome you back again!
Muir Woods is phenomenal. Just do it your lungs and blood pressure will thank you. Just relaxing before going to jail. Alcetraz is very historic for reasons in didn't know.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad your family enjoyed exploring Muir Woods, Sausalito, and Alcatraz with Dylan's Tours. It means a lot to know you created lasting memories, and we hope to see you again the next time you're visiting San Francisco!
Jeffrey, our guide was excellent. Very informative and engaging. We saw many different parts of San Francisco and really enjoyed the Muir wood visit. Would highly recommend
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're thrilled Jeffrey made your Dylan's Tours experience so informative and enjoyable. It's great to hear you loved exploring San Francisco and Muir Woods with us. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back soon!
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