--- title: "Alcatraz & Muir Woods Tour Tickets: Full Day" date: 2026-10-27 canonical: https://ticketsalcatraz.com/tours/alcatraz-muir-woods-tour-tickets/ --- # Alcatraz Tour with Muir Woods & Sausalito Tickets - Ticket price: From 159 USD per person (Prices checked 2026-10-27, prices may vary) - Duration: 7 hours - Best for: Full day: redwoods, Sausalito, and Alcatraz - Combo tours - Check availability: https://www.getyourguide.com/san-francisco-l61/alcatraz-with-muir-woods-and-sausalito-small-group-tour-t437532/?partner_id=D7H7I6M&cmp=ticketsalcatraz_com_agent_markdown (GetYourGuide · This site contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission when you book through our links, at no extra cost to you.) - ★ Small-group day trip in a Mercedes Sprinter van with a live guide - ★ Free time to walk among the redwoods at Muir Woods National Monument - ★ An hour to explore the bayside town of Sausalito - ★ Full Alcatraz ferry, admission, and cellhouse audio tour included - ★ Photo stop at a Golden Gate Bridge viewpoint ## Our take This is the ticket I'd pick if Alcatraz is only one stop on a bigger day rather than the whole point of it. Pairing the island with Muir Woods and Sausalito in a small Mercedes Sprinter van makes efficient use of a day you'd otherwise spend arranging three separate trips. The drawback: the Muir Woods entrance fee is not included, and you don't choose which stop comes first, your departure time decides that, so check the order before booking if one half matters more to you than the other. The **Alcatraz and Muir Woods tour** combines a small-group day trip to the redwoods and the bayside town of Sausalito with the full Alcatraz Island ferry and audio tour experience, run in a Mercedes Sprinter van with a live guide for the parts of the day that aren't self-guided on the island. ## What does the Alcatraz tour with Muir Woods and Sausalito include? Your ticket covers transport in a luxury Mercedes Sprinter van, a picture stop at a Golden Gate Bridge viewpoint, an hour of free time in Sausalito, free time to explore Muir Woods National Monument, the round-trip ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island, Alcatraz admission, and the self-guided cellhouse audio tour. The Muir Woods entrance fee itself, food, drinks, and tips are not included. ## How does the day actually run? Your departure time decides the order. Book the 8:30am or 9:45am slot and you'll visit Muir Woods and Sausalito first, in the van with your guide, before being dropped at Pier 33 for an afternoon Alcatraz ferry. Book the 9:10am or 10:35am slot instead and you'll go to Alcatraz first, then switch to the van afterward for Muir Woods and Sausalito. Either way, the full loop takes about 7 hours. ## What should you expect at Muir Woods and Sausalito? Muir Woods is an old-growth redwood forest just north of the Golden Gate Bridge, and the tour builds in free time to walk among trees that predate the city around them by centuries. Sausalito, by contrast, is a small, Mediterranean-feeling harbor town with houseboats and bay views, a relaxed contrast to the redwoods and to Alcatraz's prison history later in the day. ## Is the Alcatraz and Muir Woods combo worth it? Yes, if you want to see all three in a single day without renting a car or coordinating separate bookings. The small-group van format with a live guide for the nature and town portions adds real value over trying to reach Muir Woods by public transport, which is limited. It's a weaker fit if you'd rather spend a full unhurried day at just one of the three stops, since the pace here is efficient but not slow. ## Who should book this tour? Travelers who want maximum sightseeing per day, nature lovers who also want Alcatraz checked off, and anyone without a rental car who still wants to reach Muir Woods, which has limited public transit access on its own. ## How much does the Alcatraz and Muir Woods tour cost? Prices start around $159 per adult for the full day, not including the separate Muir Woods entrance fee of about USD 15 for adults, free for children. Alcatraz admission alone is valued at around USD 45 within the package. ## Getting to your meeting point If your departure is the 8:30am or 9:45am slot, meet at 488 Post Street, Cafe Encore, and look for a black Mercedes Sprinter van parked across the street. If you're on the 9:10am or 10:35am slot, meet directly at Pier 33's Alcatraz boarding line instead. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time either way. ## Insider tips for this full-day tour Bring layered clothing and comfortable shoes, since Muir Woods runs cooler and damper than downtown San Francisco, and pack cash or a card for the Muir Woods entrance fee since it's collected separately at the gate. Assistance dogs are allowed, but other pets are not permitted on the van. ## How does this compare to other full-day Alcatraz combos? If you'd rather stay inside the city instead of heading out to the redwoods, the [Alcatraz city highlights tour](https://ticketsalcatraz.com/tours/alcatraz-city-tour-tickets/) covers Lombard Street and the Golden Gate Bridge viewpoint in a shorter half-day format. For a lower-cost way to add bay scenery without a full day trip, compare the [standalone sightseeing cruise](https://ticketsalcatraz.com/tours/alcatraz-bay-cruise-tickets/). ## What's included - ✓ Mercedes Sprinter van transport - ✓ Golden Gate Bridge viewpoint photo stop - ✓ 1 hour of free time in Sausalito - ✓ Free time to explore Muir Woods National Monument - ✓ Round-trip ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island - ✓ Alcatraz Island admission - ✓ Self-guided Alcatraz Cellhouse Audio Tour - ✗ Muir Woods National Monument entrance fee - ✗ Food and drinks - ✗ Gratuities ## Route and itinerary 1. **Meet your guide**: Depending on your departure time, meet at 488 Post Street (Cafe Encore) for a black Mercedes Sprinter van, or at Pier 33's Alcatraz boarding line. Arrive at least 15 minutes early. 2. **Photo stop at the Golden Gate Bridge**: The van stops at a viewpoint for photos of the Golden Gate Bridge before continuing north or returning from Alcatraz, depending on your chosen order. 3. **Free time among the redwoods at Muir Woods**: Walk the trails of this old-growth redwood forest at your own pace, with your guide pointing out the best short loops if time is limited. 4. **Explore Sausalito**: Spend about an hour in this small harbor town, known for its houseboats and Mediterranean feel, with free time to browse shops or walk the waterfront. 5. **Ferry to Alcatraz Island**: Board the ferry at Pier 33 and cross San Francisco Bay to Alcatraz, where your admission and audio tour are already included. 6. **Self-guided Cellhouse Audio Tour**: Walk the cell blocks with the audio tour, hearing firsthand stories from former officers and inmates, before heading back to the ferry landing. 7. **Return to San Francisco**: Catch a return ferry from Alcatraz back to Pier 33, closing out the roughly 7-hour day. ## FAQs ### Do I visit Alcatraz or Muir Woods first on this tour? It depends on your departure time. The 8:30am and 9:45am slots visit Muir Woods and Sausalito first; the 9:10am and 10:35am slots visit Alcatraz first. ### Is the Muir Woods entrance fee included? No. It costs about USD 15 for adults and is free for children, paid separately at the gate. ### How long does the full tour take? Around 7 hours, covering Alcatraz, Muir Woods, and Sausalito in one day. ### What size group should I expect? This runs as a small-group tour in a Mercedes Sprinter van, not a full-size coach. ### Where do I meet for this tour? Either 488 Post Street (Cafe Encore) or Pier 33's Alcatraz boarding line, depending on your departure time slot. ### Can I bring my dog on this tour? Assistance dogs are allowed. Other pets are not permitted on the van.