Muir Woods, Sausalito & Escape from the Rock Boat Tour
Take time away from San Francisco on a half day trip to Muir Woods and Sausalito.
Travel across the Golden Gate Bridge and through the rugged coastal mountains of Marin County. Experience the magnificent views of the San Francisco Bay and valleys where the Coastal Miwok once lived. Our first stop is Muir Woods National Monument, where ancient groves of Giant Redwoods (Sequoia Sempervirens) tower over Redwood Creek. Our tour allows you more time in Muir Woods than the amount of time offered by any tour company! Muir Woods entrance fee is included.
Next, visit the beautiful coastal town of Sausalito, a gorgeous Mediterranean-style village with quaint shops, art galleries, and waterfront restaurants.
You didn’t get tickets for Alcatraz? No worries. End the tour back at San Francisco's beautiful waterfront and take in the superb vistas of Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Bay before embarking on a boat tour at Pier 39. The Escape from the Rock cruise will take you close up to the infamous prison island that many have tried to escape from. You will circle the island twice, seeing it from all angles as well as the beautiful city skyline. Keep an eye on the water. You may catch a glimpse of harbor porpoises swimming by. They have returned to the Bay!
Escape from the Rock Cruise is provided by Blue and Gold Fleet. https://www.blueandgoldfleet.com/escape-from-the-rock/
The perfect way to see San Francisco from land and see!
Overview
Take time away from San Francisco on a half day trip to Muir Woods and Sausalito. Travel across the Golden Gate Bridge and through the rugged coastal mountains of Marin County. Experience the magnificent views of the San Francisco Bay and valleys where the Coastal Miwok once lived. Our first stop is Muir Woods National Monument, where ancient groves of Giant Redwoods (Sequoia Sempervirens) tower over Redwood Creek. Our tour allows you more time in Muir Woods than the amount of time offered by any tour company! Muir Woods entrance fee is included. Next, visit the beautiful coastal town of Sausalito, a gorgeous Mediterranean-style village with quaint shops, art galleries, and waterfront restaurants. You didn’t get tickets for Alcatraz? No worries. End the tour back at San Francisco's beautiful waterfront and take in the superb vistas of Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Bay before embarking on a boat tour at Pier 39. The Escape from the Rock cruise will take you close up to the infamous prison island that many have tried to escape from. You will circle the island twice, seeing it from all angles as well as the beautiful city skyline. Keep an eye on the water. You may catch a glimpse of harbor porpoises swimming by. They have returned to the Bay! Escape from the Rock Cruise is provided by Blue and Gold Fleet. https://www.blueandgoldfleet.com/escape-from-the-rock/ The perfect way to see San Francisco from land and see!
Location
Hotel pick up is not provided for this tour. Please select the meeting point that is closest to your location. Make sure to choose the departure location that is nearest to you and arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.
Departure #1 - 07:40 AM - Union Square (Downtown) - 478 Post St. San Francisco, CA 94102
Departure #2 - 8:00 AM - Fisherman's Wharf - 2805 Leavenworth St., San Francisco, CA 94133
* You can reach us at tours@graylineofsanfrancisco.com or 1 (415) 353-5310 between 6:00 am to 6:00 pm local time (PST)
* Please bring your paper or electronic voucher with you on the day of your tour to be redeemed upon check-in
Address
478 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Comfortable air-conditioned buses
- Narrated tour to Muir Woods and Sausalito with professional driver guide
- Admission to Muir Woods National monument ($15 Value)
- 90 min free time in Muir Woods.
- 60 min free time in picturesque Sausalito.
- Admission to Escape of the Rock tour. The Escape from the Rock boat tour is a 90' ferry ride around Alcatraz Island (Please note this cruise does not allow time on Alcatraz Island).
- Escape from the Rock cruise in the afternoon (departure times vary and are seasonal, please visit the Blue & Gold Fleet website for the most up-to-date schedule - https://www.blueandgoldfleet.com/escape-from-the-rock/ )
- Drop off at Pier 41. This concludes your bus transportation for the day. After the Escape from the Rock cruise, you will need to find you way back to your hotel
Exclusions
- Gratuities (optional).
- Food and drinks.
- Hotel pick up and drop off.
- Please note this tour does NOT land on Alcatraz Island or include the prison interior.
Additional Information
- * The Muir Woods and Sausalito tour starts in the morning and lasts approximately 5 hours * The Escape from the Rock Bay Cruise starts in the afternoon and offers free boarding without reserved time. Please refer to https://www.blueandgoldfleet.com/escape-from-the-rock/ for the seasonal schedule.
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
No refund is possible if you cancel.
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