FERRY ROUTES
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The 15 most popular san francisco bay ferries, from quick island hops to full open-water crossings. Each one with sailing times, fares and who runs the boat, so you can pick the right deck and book it.
Half-day trip from San Francisco to Muir Woods and Sausalito, with Golden Gate photo stop and optional ferry return.
Most Popular“This was a great tour and the bus was very nice. Tour guide was very knowledgeable. Would definitely use this company again.”
Alcatraz from Pier 33: skip the ticket line, take the ferry, then explore with a self-guided app tour featuring Al Capone and Kelly.
“Well organized. We arrived early & was able to get to n the earlier ferry. The audio was guide was also easy to follow.”
Ride the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito on guided bikes, then explore at your pace with full-day rental and stunning Bay views.
“Jody did a very nice job - great way to see San Fran and Sausalito. We took the ferry back which was a nice option so we didn't have to bike the same path home. Also, we were able to keep the e-bikes until 6:30pm so we do our own tour when the formal one…”
Alcatraz from Pier 33 with round-trip ferry tickets and an audio companion tour plus Cellhouse audio, plus an optional nighttime visit.
Ride across the Golden Gate to Muir Woods, then enjoy Sausalito and a ferry option back to San Francisco in a half-day tour.
Guided Muir Woods walk with entry ticket, then Sausalito waterfront time. Optional bike ride or ferry back to San Francisco.
“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…”
Rent an electric bike in San Francisco with a map and optional ferry back from Sausalito. Hit the Golden Gate and Wharf your way.
2 days of hop-on hop-off buses plus Alcatraz ferry and audio, including a night tour and Golden Gate views.
“The night tour was great, Dan and Johnny where awesome!”
Rent a bike for a full day and cruise the car-free waterfront to the Golden Gate, then ferry back from Sausalito or Tiburon.
Ferry Building bites plus Alcatraz by ferry. Small-group food tour, included tastings, and an audio-guided prison visit.
“Lisa was upbeat, knowledgeable, and nice. Gave us just the right amount of history with lots of yummy food. We loved the food tour. Alcatraz was awesome as well! A must see while in San Francisco.”
Alcatraz ferry and official audio tour from Pier 33, including Cellhouse audio and a night option for darker views.
“Bring comfortable shoes and if you’re going to visit during lower temperatures bring some jackets. I would visit again!”
Ferry views, giant redwoods at Muir Woods, and a Sausalito lunch stop with Golden Gate Bridge sights in about 5 hours.
Small-group tastings at San Francisco’s Ferry Building and Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, with local bites and waterfront history.
“What a great day!! We met our tour guide, Paul, in front of the Ferry Building and he already had our first little snack waiting for us. Paul shared some of the history of the ferry building and San Francisco. We met the farmers and chefs at several booths and heard their remarkable experiences. We…”
Self-guided e-bike rental in San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito, staff route tips, maps, and a free late-night return.
Small-group San Francisco highlights plus an included Alcatraz ferry. Warm blankets, open-van views, and flexible sightseeing with Eric.
Pick a coastline and find the ferry that gets you across it.
