Alcatraz Day Tour & Redwoods & California Wine Country Tour
Highlights
- Explore the windswept island of Alcatraz and learn about its layered history
- Explore California's famous Redwood Forest ahead of the crowds
- Immerse yourself in Wine Country- learning from the experts themselves, losing yourself in the picture perfect Vineyard
Overview
Step back in time during the Alcatraz Island Day Tour and experience the legendary Island that has been a Civil War fort, a military prison and one of the most notorious Federal penitentiaries in US history. Visitors will be able to explore the windswept island and learn about its layered history through outdoor interpretive signs, a Discovery Guide island map, and exhibits.
Begin your next adventure, your Redwoods and Wine Country tour by visiting an old-growth California Redwoods forest in Muir Woods National Monument ahead of the crowds. Your expert wine guide will lead you to sip the good life on this Sonoma Valley and Napa Valley tour. The three wineries you visit will be delightful in their own unique ways. At each exclusively arranged experience, you’ll enjoy a friendly wine country welcome and breathtaking scenery while learning the stories behind the wineries. Spend your lunch break exploring Sonoma Plaza’s many restaurants, boutique shops, and wine tasting rooms. The afternoon portion of your redwoods and wine country tour will include exploring Napa Valley. On the journey back to San Francisco (weather permitting) you'll make one final stop at a scenic look-out point with sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Headlands, San Francisco skyline, Alcatraz, and the Bay Bridge.
Inclusions
Alcatraz Day Tour
- Round-trip ferry service to Alcatraz Island and
- admission to the Alcatraz Cellhouse
- the award-winning “Doing Time: The Alcatraz Cellhouse Tour (Cellhouse Audio Tour.)
- Admission to a new permanent exhibit “The Big Lockup: Mass Incarceration in the United States." The exhibit examines Alcatraz Island as a military prison and federal penitentiary within the context of incarceration in the U.S. where currently 2.3 million people are behind bars, more than any other country in the world.
- Access to outdoor historic spaces such as Eagle Plaza, the Recreation Yard, the Sallyport, and the Rose Garden
- Access to the New Industries Building, which includes a fascinating exhibit commemorating the 50th anniversary of the influential Occupation of Alcatraz by Indians of All Tribes
Redwoods & California Wine Country Tour
- Stroll through Coastal Redwood forest
- Three tastings in Sonoma and Napa valley
- Lunch break in historic Sonoma Plaza
- Expert live narration (English)
- 8 foreign language audio (on request)
- Guaranteed daily departures
- Free Wi-Fi on board
Redwoods & California Wine Country Tour
- Entry to Muir Woods
- Hotel pick-up
- Meals (unless lunch booked)
- Guide gratuity
Essential Info
In order to fully enjoy both of these experiences, it is not recommended to book these for the same day.
Alcatraz Day Tour
- Please note the roads and walkways on Alcatraz are steep. The distance from the dock to the Cellhouse is approximately 1/4 mile (.4km) and the elevation change is 130 feet (40 meters), the equivalent of walking up a 13-story building. The roads and walkways are wide with several places to stop along the way to rest and take in the breathtaking views. Comfortable athletic or walking shoes are strongly recommended. If you have mobility concerns, please see our Sustainable Easy Access Transport (S.E.A.T.) Tram information.
- There is no food service offered on the ferry and consumption of food is prohibited on the Island.
Redwoods & California Wine Country Tour
- Tours are not running on November-26-2020 and December-25-2020
- Exact destinations and itinerary may differ due to weather, road conditions, and the guide’s discretion
- For international guests, please be aware that the legal drinking age in the United States is 21 years of age
- For the rare event that commercial parking is not available at Muir Woods, we reserve the right to arrange an alternative destination for experiencing Giant Coast Redwoods during this tour
Tour Safe Program
- Wearing masks will be mandatory while on tour (except for children under the age of two).
- We encourage passengers to bring their own personal protective equipment and cleaning products.
Enhanced Cleaning
- Nightly deep cleaning and disinfecting fogging by certified crew
- Installation of high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters to capture and remove diseased particles from the air
- Disinfecting and hand washing by tour guides at 30+ minutes stops
Touchless Touring
- Elimination of boarding passes
- No onboard credit card transactions
- Drivers wear face shields while touring
Social Distancing
- Tour vehicles operating at below their capacity
- Staged on- and off-boarding to permit social distancing
- New distancing procedures at all tour stops and attractions
Where to Meet
Departure Point/Entrance
Alcatraz Day Tour
Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing
Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing is the launch site to Alcatraz Island. All visitors must wear a proper face covering while in the boarding queue at Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing and while aboard Alcatraz City Cruises' ferries.
Alcatraz Landing includes the Ticketbooth and waiting and boarding areas, all of which are accessible. Accessible bathrooms are found at Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing and on all Alcatraz City Cruises vessels.
Please note: there are no wheelchairs available for loan either at Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing or on Alcatraz Island.
Redwoods & California Wine Country Tour
Union Square: Hilton Union Square - 251 Mason St - 7:45 am
Fisherman's Wharf: Hotel Zephyr - 250 Beach St - 8:15 am
Hora de Partida
Alcatraz Day Tour
Winter Schedule: October 10, 2022 - March 12, 2023
8:40 AM - 1:35 PM Daily
Each ferry ride, the departure to Alcatraz Island from San Francisco and the return ferry to Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing from the Island, takes about fifteen (15) minutes. You can stay on Alcatraz Island as long as you like, but please plan for three (3) hours to enjoy the Cellhouse Audio Tour, view the exhibit, and explore the Island. It is recommended that you arrive at least forty-five (45) minutes prior to your departure time. For more information visit the Departure and Return schedules.
Redwoods & California Wine Country Tour
Union Square: Hilton Union Square - 251 Mason St - 7:45 am
Fisherman's Wharf: Hotel Zephyr - 250 Beach St - 8:15 am