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Join us for a narrated scenic drive across the Golden Gate Bridge and stop to take pictures!
Explore the beauty of Marin County, Mount Tamalpais, and the Giant Coastal Redwoods at Muir Woods! Visit Sausalito's Art Galleries, and souvenir shops, and eat in one of the many seafood restaurants! Then, we will bring you to Alcatraz landing before 6:30 pm.
Experience the different moods of Alcatraz during the evening. Experience a cell door demonstration and hear compelling stories about the island’s history and residents. Evening talks by island expert historians are offered on a variety of topics. It is a unique program limited to just a few hundred visitors per evening that includes special programs, tours, and activities not offered during the day.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please contact us in advance to confirm the pickup location. We start from Union Square and then come to the Wharf about 15 minutes later. Our vans have a sign A Taste of SF.
Itinerary
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1San Francisco
Ride from your hotels downtown or FIsherman's Wharf to the Northern Side of the Golden Gate Bridge
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre (Pass by)
Go through the city and listen to the narrated tour. From Union Square to the Wharf to the Bridge. On your way, you will pass by The Palace of Fine Arts which was built for the Panama-Pacific International Exposition held in San Francisco in 1915 to celebrate the completion of the Panama Canal, but it was widely seen in the city as an opportunity to showcase its recovery from the 1906 earthquake.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Drive through the oldest part of the city, the Presidio. See the new Presidio Highway, the Tunnel Top Gardens, and the Crissy Field, Air Force base during WWII.
Admission ticket free -
2Golden Gate Bridge
Cross the most famous Bridge on Earth and enjoy stunning views of the Pacific, the Marin Headlands on your left, and the SF Bay on your right. It was opened in 1937 and is painted orange-red to be more visible in the fog. Make a short stop at the Vista Point on the Northern side and take pictures of the Bridge, the bay, Fort Baker, and downtown SF. See The Lone Sailor, a bronze sculpture, tribute to all who have served or are currently serving in the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and the Merchant Marine.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Ride from the Golde Gate Bridge to the Muir Woods. See the stunning views of Richardson Bay, Sausalito, Tiburon, Strawberry Point, and Mount Tamalpais. Listen to the history of Marin County, and Muir Woods.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Muir Woods National Monument
You will spend one hour and twenty minutes in the Muir Woods, US National Monument. Just 12 miles North of the city, see the tallest trees in the world, the Coastal Sequoias. Millions of years ago, sequoia trees grew throughout North America. Today, the Sequoias can be found only along the coast of California and Oregon. By the beginning of the 20th century, most of them were destroyed by fires and humans. One valley named Redwood Canyon remained uncut, mainly due to its relative inaccessibility. You will see majestic trees, you may meet dears, turkeys, chipmunks, and squirrels. You will enjoy the forest air and the stunning beauty of the tallest living objects on Earth.
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Sausalito
After the Muir Woods, we will take you to Sausalito, one of the most beautiful little towns in America. Stunning views of the Bay, Islands, Bridges, yachts, great seafood restaurants, art galleries and souvenir shops make Sausalito a gem!
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
6
Driving you back from Sausalito to Pier 33, Alcatraz landing
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
7Alcatraz Island
After Sausalito, we will bring you to Alcatraz Landing on Pier 33. After visiting Muir Woods & Sausalito, we will bring you to Alcatraz landing at around 6.30 PM, so you can catch the boat departing at 7.05 PM. Experience the many moods of Alcatraz Island with an evening visit. Experience a cell door demonstration, and hear compelling stories about the Island’s history and residents. Evening talks by Island expert historians are offered on a variety of topics. It is a unique program limited to just a few hundred visitors per evening that includes special programs, tours and activities not offered during the day. The boats from Alcatraz depart at 7:55 PM, 8:40 PM, and 9:25 PM ALCATRAZ TICKETS BOOKED AT LAST MINUTE ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The self-guiding Alcatraz Cellhouse Audio Tour is available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Mandarin.
- Muir Woods offer free flyers in English, Spanish, German, Dutch, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, Italian, and French.
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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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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