From serene ranks of giant redwoods to the quiet lapping of water on the shore, see all the highlights of the northern San Francisco Bay on this time-saving tour.

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Duration 5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Marvel at California's giant redwoods, the tallest trees in the world
Enjoy free time in Sausalito to shop, sightsee, or take photographs of the amazing views
Step out of the vehicle and walk around in walk around these amazing areas

Full description

Explore the ancient groves of coastal redwoods in Muir Woods National Monument alongside an expert guide on a half-day tour. Then discover the charming streets of Downtown Sausalito on a relaxed half-day tour.

After a pick-up from a central San Francisco hotel, head north over the bridge and into the Marin Headlands. If the fog is clear, you might get a chance to stop and take some pictures of the bridge up close.

When you arrive in Muir Woods, take an hour and a half to roam through this ‘living museum’ where you can glimpse the towering trees that used to dominate the west coast from Santa Barbara to Washington.

Following your exploration of Muir Woods, hop back in the coach for a quick ride over to Sausalito. Enjoy a 15-20 minute, narrated in-coach tour through the beautiful seaside Mediterranean-style town, and then some free time to walk around.

After about 45 minutes in Sausalito, hop back in the coach for a trip back across the Golden Gate Bridge, or opt for a ferry ride back to San Francisco. You'll be dropped back off at your pick-up point.

This half-day tour is a great way to see all the highlights of the northern San Francisco Bay in a limited amount of time.

Includes

Round-trip transport from San Francisco to Muir Woods and Sausalito by coach
Professional, knowledgeable tour guide
Muir Woods entrance fees

Food and drinks
Tips

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Meeting point

Meet at the Hilton Union Square Hotel, at the Mason Street entrance to the hotel.

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Important information

Know before you go

Bring a camera and extra money for lunch and incidentals
Hiking attire is recommended for those wishing to hike in Muir Woods
Layered clothing is recommended for the ferry (it can be windy)
Muir Woods entrance fees are included in the ticket price
Meals will not be provided
Tips/gratuities are not included in the ticket price

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Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 311 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.8/5
Transportation
4.8/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Safety
4.7/5

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Muir woods was really nice and relaxing, and we got to see the Golden Gate Bridge in the way there. I’d say we didn’t get the best or most typical view of the bridge which wasn’t great but got some nice pictures. Sausalito is a nice place but there’s not a lot to do except get ice cream and take the ferry back to the city for nice views.

May 12, 2022

Time in Muir Woods was 1 hour and not 90 minutes as announced and time in Sausalito was 50 minutes not 60. We did not encounter heavy traffic at any time. All in all it was a very good tour and enjoyable, but the time in Sausalito was way too short to do any real sightseeing or browsing the shops. Tour guide Brittany was very pleasant and informative.

May 6, 2022

Travel guide was excellent, giving interesting history and travel advice. Had plenty of time to do the longest trail at Muir Woods. Sausalito is a cute little beach town with shopping and gelato. Our guide gave us the option of staying in Sausalito and taking the ferry back to San Francisco.

April 30, 2022

From San Francisco: Muir Woods and Sausalito Half-Day Trip

From San Francisco: Muir Woods and Sausalito Half-Day Trip

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