From San Francisco: Alcatraz Island and Guided Muir Woods Tour
San Francisco, USA
- 2 days (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Check off two top destinations in the San Francisco Bay Area on this full-day tour from San Francisco. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge to walk through the pristine redwood forest at Muir Woods, then visit Alcatraz Island on an excursion that includes round-trip ferry tickets and a self-guided audio tour of the island and prison.
- Hear live onboard commentary from the driver
- See Muir Woods and Alcatraz Island in one day
- Includes Muir Woods and Alcatraz admission tickets
- Great for first-time visitors
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
Visit Muir Woods and Alcatraz in one day with round-trip ferry tickets included.
What's Included
- Alcatraz Island entry ticket & Ferry Ticket
- Award-winning self-guided audio tour at Alcatraz available in 10 languages
- Transportation to and from Muir Woods National Park and 1.5 Hours of leisure time
- Cross the Golden Gate Bridge
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 99 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Please arrive at 8.40am at the Big Bus Tours Visitor Center at 99 Jefferson Street (corner of Jefferson and Mason Streets)
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Alcatraz Island
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
San Francisco Bay
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Muir Woods National Monument
3 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Sausalito
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Please advise at time of booking if you require wheelchair assistance
- Muir Woods Tours depart at 8:30am and 1:30pm from Big Bus Visitor Center
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (11)
Q:Is Admission to Muir Woods included in the Big Bus Muir Woods Tour?
A:Yes, park admission is included.
Mar 2021
The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Featured review
Amy_W
James was a great narrator on the tour. He happily shared his knowledge and passion gor San Francisco
Reviews
4.5
based on 31 reviews
Carl_H, Dec 2025
James is very knowledgeable, friendly and kind. He pointed out a lot of attractions. He was very patient and a safe driver
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hello Carl_H, we sincerely value your candid feedback and are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience in San Francisco. It's great to know that James was friendly and made you feel secure throughout your tour. Thank you for your kind recommendation, and we eagerly anticipate your return in the future!-Best wishes, Mara from Big Bus Tours
Amy_W, Aug 2025
James was a great narrator on the tour. He happily shared his knowledge and passion gor San Francisco
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hello Amy, thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed our San Francisco: Alcatraz Island and Guided Muir Woods Tour. It’s also great to hear that you found James to be an excellent narrator, sharing his knowledge and passion for San Francisco. We look forward having you on board soon. Thank you, Alice - Big Bus Tours
Debra_L, Aug 2025
Helpful friendly staff. Beautiful woods and educational. Alcatraz is a must. Audio tour was perfect!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hi Debra! Thank you for your kind feedback! We're happy to hear that you have found the tour both fun and educational and we hope to see you again soon! Eugen, Big Bus Tours
Paul_M, Dec 2024
Move quickly or the soundtrack gets too far ahead. Definitely worth going to while in San Francisco.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Hello Paul_M, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are always looking to improve our audio, and your insights help us in that journey. We hope to see you again soon!
Bonita_P, Oct 2024
Our driver Patrick was awesome,he kept us thoroughly entertained. He also found a fantastic spot for a good picture of SF and GGB.
Alcatraz tour was really interesting also.
Only thing to mention was a rude young blond lady setting up in the morning annoyed she had to work and actually talk to customers. She wanted to chat on her phone instead.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you for the kind words, we are glad to hear that you have enjoyed the tour, and we're sorry to hear about the second interaction you have described to us.
Britt_G, May 2024
The person that got all the people ready for the tour is awesome. The tour driver was great he had a lot of experience. Great tours. Had no problem. Thanks for a great service.
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you for letting us know about your experience! We are glad to hear it was enjoyable. Safe travels to you!
Michelle_J, Oct 2023
The driver was wonderful! My husband and I enjoyed Muir Woods and definitely plan on doing it again in the future.
Peter_F, Aug 2023
Wish could have spent longer at Muir woods that was the only downside. Everything else was perfect. Had a great driver. The woods are beautiful.
Check in with Big Bus tours when you get to San Francisco as they booked my Muir Woods tour for a different day than what was on my ticket.
Other than that it was a great day out
CHRISTOPHER_M, Aug 2022
Be warned that you will receive many emails, texts, and your YouTube will be filled with Viator commercials if you use Viator. The trip itself was run by Big Bus Tours and they did a great job.
Maria_O, Jul 2022
Great time and WONDERFUL tour guide to Muir Woods! He was very knowledgeable, patient and fun! Highly recommended.
Kym_S, Mar 2022
We had an awesome time on our tour. It was on time, great customer service and our tour guide was delightful!!!!
Toni_A, Nov 2019
First don’t book if you’re not sure! They are really not flexible at the front desk in the AM and that’s disappointing! But The actual tours ( Alcatraz and Muir Wood) was great! James our tour guide really is what made me post my comments. Because you can do these tours on your own but he brought history and personality to this tour and this company that is what their desk was missing! Customer service.
Suzanne_K, Aug 2019
My only complaint is that the driver to Muir Woods talked nonstop there and back. Needed to give us a little beeak.
Louise_S, Aug 2019
From the online booking, in office confirmation and advice to the tour guide (Wendy), the service was well explained, friendly and impeccable.
Alcatraz was a great experience, the audio was clear and enough history.
Muir Woods. .. absolutely beautiful and awe inspiring..... I love nature
beaujacque, Jul 2019
Loved this excursion. Everything was just like they said it would be. It was on time and driver was excellent and very informative. Would definitely recommend this to everyone.
Sandra_C, Jun 2019
Great tour but the times were off by 2 hours which was not cool. We kept getting told 1pm...130...2pm...so we left Alcatraz early so we wouldn’t miss the Muir Woods then ended up waiting
Julie H, Jun 2019
We had an awesome time on this trip. I would recommend this trip to anyone visiting San Francisco. This was a great way to see major icons while here. We got to see not only Alcatraz and Mir Woods, but also the Golden Gate Bridge, Salsalito, and a bit of San Francisco. Well worth the money it cost. Our tour guide was awesome and shared some special insite with us on everything as we passed by or visited each sight. This was a full day for us, with a bite of time here and there in between to fill with a bit of store shopping, eating, or relaxing. An awesome trip for us all!
Odyssey04016782311, May 2019
My boyfriend and I had a great time in Alcatraz and the woods. There was enough time in between both to eat lunch and catch the bus. James our bus driver was funny and knowledgeable of the area. We had a great time!!
Gay_W, May 2019
we received an email that we had to pick up our Alcatraz tickets the day before our tour, which meant an extra trip down to the waterfront . We attempted to call their office twice and we were unable to talk to a real person, which was very annoying. When we got to the Big Bus Tour office on the day of the tour, we discovered that It was not necessary to come the day before. Not great Big Bus Tours!
Having said that, we enjoyed both segments of the trip. We went to Muir Woods in the morning with a great guide named Charles. He gave us lots of history along the way, which was very informative and he manoeuvred the windy road up to the woods with ease.
The trip through Muir Woods is a self guided tour and you are given plenty of time to explore. Muir Woods is magnificent and there are some very large redwood trees. It is a quiet place to reflect on the magnificent beauty around you. I enjoyed it immensely!
We returned to Fisherman’s Wharf and we had several hours before our boat left for Alcatraz. There are lots of restaurants to find lunch and then it is about a half kilometre walk to Pier 33, where the boat leaves for Alcatraz.
This is another self guided tour. There is about a 20 minute ferry ride to the Island and when you arrive, a ranger gives you a bit of an introductory talk. You have to walk uphill to the cell block where the Audio tour starts. You are expected to walk up the hill unless you have a mobility issue, which prevents you from walking but there is a tram you can take if you have mobility problems.
The Audio Tour of the cell block was fascinating and the views of San Fransisco and the bridges are breathtaking. The walk down was easy and there were stops along the way, where you could take pictures. You can also stay as long as you want and the Ferry back leaves about every 15 minutes. I would highly recommend this tour.
Michael_S, Jan 2019
We did Alcatraz in the morning and then Muir Woods in the afternoon. Single-day combo tour worked out very well. Had adequate time at both venues with a leisurely walk between Pier 33 (Alcatraz) and the Muir Woods tour bus pick-up point. Would highly recommend visiting both locations if you’re in the San Francisco area. Our driver/tour guide for Muir Woods, Vlad, was excellent.
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