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This isn’t a crowded bus trip to the redwoods with a ferry ticket tacked on.
It’s your Northern California escape — designed to flow naturally from city streets to towering redwoods to Alcatraz Island — without stress, rushing, or logistics headaches.
You’ll leave San Francisco in the morning with your own local guide in a bright green open-air Jeep, cross the Golden Gate Bridge, breathe in coastal air, and walk beneath giant redwoods at Muir Woods. Then in the afternoon, you’ll head to Alcatraz Island with guaranteed ferry tickets already secured.
No parking stress.
No entrance confusion.
No ticket scrambling.
No big-bus chaos.
Just one smooth, perfectly paced day.
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From city streets to redwoods to Alcatraz Island — all the must-see highlights, perfectly paced.
→ Start in San Francisco
Meet in Fisherman’s Wharf and roll out in your private open-air Jeep.
→ Golden Gate Bridge Crossing
Drive across the Golden Gate Bridge on your way north toward the redwoods.
→ Muir Woods National Monument
Walk among towering coastal redwoods with time to explore at your own pace.
→ Muir Beach Overlook
Pause for sweeping Pacific Ocean views from dramatic coastal cliffs.
→ Cruise Through Sausalito
Enjoy a relaxed drive through the charming bayside town of Sausalito, with waterfront views and colorful hillside homes.
→ Marin Headlands Photo Stop
Stop in the Marin Headlands for epic Golden Gate Bridge photos from one of the most iconic viewpoints in the Bay Area.
→ Easy Transition to Alcatraz
Drop-off at Pier 33 or nearby PIER 39, depending on your Alcatraz ferry departure time.
→ Return on Your Schedule
Explore Alcatraz at your own pace and catch the return ferry when you’re ready. The experience ends at Pier 33.
This is a fully customizable private combo.
Routes, pacing, and stop times can be adjusted based on your interests and ferry timing.
Insider Tip: Alcatraz tickets are in high demand and often sell out weeks in advance. Check availability and lock in your date early.
Doing Alcatraz and the city in one seamless day was the smartest decision we made. No stress, no planning, no rushing — just an incredible experience from start to finish.
Picture this: You hop into a bright green open-air Jeep. The city slowly fades behind you. The bridge rises ahead. The air gets cooler. The trees get taller.
You’re laughing, stopping for views, snapping photos at the Golden Gate Bridge, then wandering quiet forest paths beneath 250-foot redwoods.
Later, you’re gliding across the bay toward Alcatraz — skyline behind you — with the rest of the afternoon unfolding at your own pace.
It feels less like a tour — and more like exploring with a local friend who handles everything.
Muir Woods Tour Start: 8:00 AM
Common Alcatraz Ferry Times:
12:00 PM · 12:30 PM · 1:05 PM · 1:35 PM
Peak Season (Mar–Nov):
Sometimes Alcatraz Ferry as late as 2:15 PM · 2:45 PM · 3:20 PM
Ferry times are assigned based on availability for your date.
2 guests: $322 / person
3 guests: $253 / person
4 guests: $202 / person
5 guests: $176 / person
6 guests: $157 / person
Add more city tour time:
+30 minutes: $80
+1 hour: $160
Right in Fisherman’s Wharf — easy, iconic, and convenient.
Optional one-way hotel pickup:
Wharf area: $15
Union Square / Nob Hill / SoMa: $25
End: Pier 33 after your Alcatraz visit
We drive across the Golden Gate Bridge on the way to Muir Woods. On the return trip to San Francisco, we stop at one of the best viewpoints for photos, depending on traffic and conditions:
With limited time and lots to see, there isn’t time to walk the bridge — but the photo spots are fantastic
Guests consistently say yes—especially families and first-time visitors. You’ll experience more of the Bay Area in one perfectly planned day than most people do in several, without the stress of coordinating tickets, navigating traffic, or figuring out the logistics on your own.
The city tour was relaxed and fun, and by the time we headed to Alcatraz, we felt totally prepared and excited. The pacing was spot on.
Every route is custom, but guest favorites include:
The heart of the tour is Muir Woods.
We drop you at the entrance, handle the logistics, and give you the freedom to walk at your pace. Short loop or longer wander — your call.
Want more time in the forest? More coastal stops? A relaxed Sausalito wander?
Easy to decide before or during your tour.
Most guests spend 2.5–3.5 hours on the island. Return ferries run on your reserved schedule.
Tickets were handled, timing was clear, and we avoided all the confusion. The city tour beforehand made the Alcatraz visit even better.
You could piece this together yourself…
Or you could enjoy a private, flexible day where everything is already timed perfectly.
Private. Scenic. Open-air. Alcatraz included.
If you’re short on time but want to experience both the natural beauty and the history of the Bay Area, this combo hits the sweet spot. You begin with a private, fully guided Muir Woods and coastal adventure in the morning — crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, walking among towering redwoods, and enjoying scenic stops along the way — then head to Alcatraz in the afternoon with guaranteed ferry tickets already secured.
No parking stress. No ticket scrambling. No crowded buses. Just a smooth, perfectly paced day. Families love it. First-time visitors rave about it. And locals often recommend it as the smartest way to see the redwoods and Alcatraz in one unforgettable experience.
Think of it as a perfectly paced Bay Area day:
Everything is timed so the day flows smoothly without rushing.
The combo begins with your private Muir Woods tour at 8:00 AM.
Most Alcatraz ferry departures included with this combo are in the early afternoon, commonly:
During peak season (generally March through November), later departures may also be available, including:
All ferry times are based on availability for your tour date, and we assign the best option to fit your Muir Woods tour timing.
A lot. This is a true private Muir Woods and coastal tour, not just transportation to the ferry. Before Alcatraz, you’ll cross the Golden Gate Bridge, walk among towering redwoods in Muir Woods, stop at Muir Beach Overlook for sweeping Pacific views, cruise through Sausalito, and visit the Marin Headlands for epic Golden Gate Bridge photos — with plenty of opportunities to stop, explore, and take pictures along the way.
Upgrade: Add more time for an extended redwoods and coastal experience.
Adding 30 or 60 minutes gives you more time in Muir Woods, longer coastal stops, and optional extra time in Sausalito — all adjusted to match your group’s vibe and your Alcatraz ferry schedule.
It depends on your assigned ferry time:
⚠️ Important: Return transportation after Alcatraz is not included. The experience officially ends at Pier 33.
We handle the timing and logistics so you don’t have to.
Plan for 2.5 to 3.5 hours on Alcatraz Island.
Yes—100% included.
Your combo price includes official Alcatraz ferry and island admission (a $45.25 value per person) plus the award-winning Cellhouse audio tour.
No hidden fees. No third-party ticket scamming or overpaying.
What’s included in the combo price?
✔ Private guided Muir Woods tour (3 or 4 hours)
✔ Open-air Jeep for up to 6 guests
✔ Golden Gate Bridge crossing
✔ Muir Woods National Monument stop (park entry not included unless specified)
✔ Muir Beach Overlook coastal stop
✔ Sausalito scenic drive
✔ Marin Headlands Golden Gate Bridge photo stop
✔ Fully narrated private sightseeing experience
✔ Official Alcatraz ferry & island admission
✔ Award-winning Alcatraz Cellhouse audio tour
Not included:
– Guide gratuity
– Meals
– Transportation after returning from Alcatraz at Pier 33
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Easy and stress-free:
That’s exactly why this combo exists.
Alcatraz tickets often sell out weeks in advance—especially in summer. Booking this combo locks them in for you as part of the experience.
Standard start location:
2870 Hyde Street, San Francisco
(Corner of Hyde & Jefferson, near the Argonaut Hotel)
Optional hotel pickup (additional fee):
⚠️ Hotel return after Alcatraz is not available with this combo.
The experience ends at Pier 33 – Alcatraz Landing after your return ferry from the island.
Many guests continue exploring the waterfront or grab dinner nearby on their own schedule.
Because Alcatraz tickets are tightly controlled:
All Alcatraz combo sales are final once inside the 96-hour window.
No. Alcatraz is a National Park with strict ticketing rules.
Guests consistently say yes—especially families and first-time visitors. You’ll experience the redwoods, coastal views, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz Island all in one seamless day, without the stress of planning, ticket hunting, parking headaches, or big-bus chaos.
If Alcatraz is on your must-see list and you want to experience San Francisco the private, flexible, stress-free way, this combo checks every box.