FERRY ROUTES
The crossings worth booking.
The 15 most popular san francisco bay ferries. We break down the sailings worth booking - the crossing time, the fare, who runs the boat and what the trip is actually like once you are aboard.
Half-day bus or ferry tour from San Francisco to Muir Woods and Sausalito. Includes Muir Woods ticket, views, and free photo stops.
Most Popular“Beautiful woods with majestic trees. The road going to the woods is very curvy and a little scary especially traveling in a big bus. But our bus driver and narrator was very experienced and shared great information.”
Ferry to Alcatraz plus an official ticket and self-guided audio app tour, with big-name cell stories and skyline views.
“was really informative loved the self guide tour could take your time and absorb the info”
Ride the Golden Gate to Sausalito with a guided tour, full-day bike rental, and Bayfront views from Fisherman’s Wharf.
“Ryan our guide was great! Of course we picked the coldest, foggiest day to ride over the bridge but it was a good experience overall! The e-bikes were great.”
Official Alcatraz admission plus round-trip ferry from Pier 33, paired with a start-to-finish audio companion tour and optional night access.
“A great trip via the alcatraz ferry company from pier 33. plenty of seats on board with toilets and bar facilities. Once at alcatraz the tour was brilliant. The audio was very informative explaining everything you needed to appreciate the prison Wonderful around the cell wings and stunning views of SF, the bay and bridge…”
Half-day trip to Muir Woods and Sausalito by luxury bus, with a Golden Gate stop and an optional ferry ride back.
“We had a great time on the Muir Woods and Sausalito tour. The timing was perfect for our day and it was a nice way to see some sights outside of the main city of San Francisco. A huge appeal was the transportation aspect so we didn’t have to worry about renting a car. The…”
Guided Muir Woods and Sausalito tour from San Francisco with ferry option. 90 minutes among giant redwoods.
“It was a beautiful trip. Make sure to take a good look in Muir Woods souvenir shop. Going back again .”
Two days of hop-on bus sightseeing plus ferry to Alcatraz and self-guided audio. Open-top Golden Gate views and night tour.
“Great tour! Good locations and good tour guides. I wish my Alcatraz tour was not smack in the middle of the day (1:00) because I was unable to actually use the bus stop at any bus stop because it takes 2.5 hours to just ride the entire loop.”
Ferry Building food tastings plus a round-trip ferry to Alcatraz, with self-guided audio on the island for a small-group day.
“Loved the Farmers Marketplace. Our guide, TRAVIS, was so knowledgeable and fun! The foods he chose were not only delicious but complimented each other. The strawberry macaroon was the perfect ending!”
Skip the hassle with round-trip ferry and the official Alcatraz audio tours, including a night option when you want extra atmosphere.
“I was a amazing experience that I don't think I'll ever get the chance to do again. I 100% recommend this on anyone's bucket list! Definitely make sure you have good shoes. There's a lot to explore.”
Early Muir Woods redwoods, Sausalito seaside time, and a Bay ferry ride from San Francisco for a smooth half-day escape.
“This was a great tour from beginning to end! The driver was great and maneuvered the bus through the winding roads of Muir Woods with ease! The tour was organized and very COVID friendly. Beautiful sites and smells of California.”
Small-group San Francisco highlights by open-sided van, ferry to Alcatraz Island, and guided commentary—all day for $195.
“Eric is amazing, funny, polite and professional guide, very dedicated to his work and he made our day in SF. He went an extra mile to adjust a tour for us and we deeply appreciate it. We saw in one day way more than we expected and I highly recommend him as a guide -…”
4-hour San Francisco city tour with Chinatown, Castro, Fisherman’s Wharf, Ferry Building food stop, and Golden Gate views plus optional Alcatraz.
“Amazing! Aaron was very knowledgeable of the city! He was even able to customize the tour to let us see another view of the Golden Gate Bridge because we were running a little ahead of schedule.”
San Francisco highlights with Alcatraz ferry: hotel pickup, Golden Gate and Twin Peaks photos, neighborhoods, then Alcatraz free time.
“Great experience: Eric was a great and entertaining host who knows San Francisco very well and was able to show us the many highlights. He was also able to give us tips about places to visit and dine. Many thanks, Eric”
Sausalito ferry from Pier 41: scenic Golden Gate and Alcatraz views, mobile tickets, and flexible self-guided time in Sausalito.
“I have traveled all over the country and my favorite city is San Francisco. My favorite thing to do in San Francisco is to take the ferry to Sausalito for shopping and lunch with my wife. Straight to the gate made it all quite easy.”
Ferry to Fisherman’s Wharf plus included Muir Woods entry, narrated Golden Gate views, and free time in Sausalito.
“Very nice tour except the ferry was out from Sausalito to San Francisco. Our guide said we would receive a refund but that has not happened.”
From the Aegean to the Andaman, here is every crossing on the site.
