Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz
Get an overview of San Francisco's city sights and its nearby nature in one convenient tour. Learn about the city's neighborhoods from a Bay Area local, discovering spots you might otherwise miss. Drive through Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, North Beach, and Pacific Heights with Billionaire's Row before stopping at Fort Point beneath the Golden Gate Bridge. Snap photos at the iconic bridge, enjoy free time for lunch in the Mediterranean-style waterfront town of Sausalito, and walk among ancient redwoods at Muir Woods National Monument. Stay energized with an included snack and bottle of water. Upgrade your tour to include Alcatraz admission for an afternoon visit to America's most infamous prison island.
Program
Hyde Street meeting point
Meet at the corner of Beach and Hyde Street, 2800 Hyde St, San Francisco, where the cable car turns around. Look for the white minibus that says SF Excursions on the back.
San Francisco neighborhoods drive
Pass through Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, North Beach, and Pacific Heights with Billionaire's Row—including the Mrs. Doubtfire house—with local guide commentary.
Fort Point National Historic Site
Stop for 15 minutes at Fort Point beneath the Golden Gate Bridge. This former WWII military fortification offers a front-row seat to the bay and a great photo stop.
Golden Gate Bridge
Spend 15 minutes at the Golden Gate Bridge—one of the world's most iconic landmarks—and see for yourself why it has been declared among the greatest engineering achievements.
Sausalito waterfront
Enjoy one hour of free time in Sausalito, the artistic enclave across the bridge with Mediterranean-style beauty. Have lunch on the bay at your own expense.
Muir Woods National Monument
Walk among some of the oldest and most beautiful redwood trees in the world for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Muir Woods entrance fee ($15 per person) not included.
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
Brief 10-minute stop at the Palace of Fine Arts, built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition to exhibit fine arts.
Optional Alcatraz visit
If you choose the Alcatraz option at booking, you will be dropped off at Alcatraz at 2:45pm for a 3:20pm ferry with approximately 2 hours on the island. ID required for ages 18+.
Return to Hyde Street
Tour ends back at the meeting point at the corner of Beach and Hyde Street unless you selected the Alcatraz option.
Additional Activities
- Hiking
- Photography stops
- Culture tours
- Coastal cruise
- Scenic viewpoints
- Wildlife watching
