Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour Plus Bay Cruise
Description
Combine a visit to Muir Woods and Sausalito with a fabulous cruise on San Francisco Bay. You'll cross the Golden Gate Bridge to the Bay area's most popular national monument, visit Sausalito - the prettiest village in California and sail next to Alcatraz and under the Golden Gate Bridge on a narrated one-hour cruise.
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Departing the heart of Union square, the coach makes its way to the Golden Gate Bridge. On your way to the Golden Gate Bridge, travelers will see: Union Square: Theatres, shopping, hotels
Famous for being used as a firebreak, by the US Army during the 1906 earthquake and fire.
Two affluent neighborhoods, attracting young professionals. Chic fashion boutiques, Pilates studios, juice shops, beauty salons. Many fine dining restaurants ranging from French Bistros to American Fusion Cuisine.
Driving above Crissy Field it gives a great vantage of the San Francisco Bay, and the Golden Gate Bridge.
After crossing the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, you'll have the opportunity to stop for photos at the Golden Gate North Vista Point. This viewpoint offers breathtaking views of the Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and the stunning San Francisco skyline
Entering Robin Williams tunnel also known as the Rainbow Tunnel. Once we exit the tunnel, travelers get a view of Sausalito.
Muir Woods lies in the middle of the redwood's latitudinal region. Incredible diversity of flora and fauna can be daunting at times, redwoods, Stellar’s jay, ladybugs, ancient horsetail ferns, and the banana slug.
A gorgeous Mediterranean-style village with quaint shops, art galleries, and waterfront restaurants. Extend your stay in Sausalito and return by ferry to San Francisco at your leisure. Ferry cost is not included unless selected during booking. The Ferry docks at Pier 41, in the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf.
The bus transportation portion of the tour will end at Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf and your Bay Cruise Adventure will begin. Once you disembark the bus the driver will direct you to The Bay Cruise Adventure landing where you can board the boat (Departure times are seasonal). “Bay Cruise Adventure”, will bring you close to the infamous prison island (Please note this tour does NOT land on Alcatraz Island or include the prison interior), on it's way to the Golden gate Bridge seeing it from all angles as well as the beautiful city skyline.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible. However, passengers in a wheelchair can be accommodated only if they can get on and off the bus on their own and if the wheelchair is foldable.
Reviews(519)
Muir Woods is a National Treasure and must see.
Thank you for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed Muir Wood
We could not attend this due to medical conditions for my husband, but could not cancel it due to 24 h cancellation policy. But they are so helpful, they immediately processed the refund after we submitted the hospital documents. They were really kind and prompt with the situation. I highly recommend them!
Thank you for your kind words. We hope your husband is doing better, and we’re glad our team could assist you quickly during a difficult time.
I found several tour options to Muir Woods Monument, but only Gray Line had the option not to purchase National Park tickets. We didn’t need them as we have a senior pass, saving us $30. We also could choose between a bus ride or ferry ride to return to San Francisco from Sausalito. They had 2 different pick up locations in SF for pick up too. Our guide, Don, was friendly and patient with the stragglers, not wanting to leave anyone behind. He shared some history during the drive, which he managed in a quick and safe manner. The park is a MUST SEE when in the area, especially if you have never visit such a forest. We were very pleased to find that most of the trails were made into a wooden boardwalk. We spent 90 minutes there, which was perfect.
Thank you! We’re glad you enjoyed the flexibility and your time at Muir Woods—Don will appreciate the shoutout!
First class driving and tour commentary. Very professional and fun. Incredible views. Highly recommended.
Hi Keith! Thank you! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and the views. Your recommendation means a lot!
We made the Muir Woods & Sausalito tour with the Gray Line San Francisco and it was a wonderful experience. We took the bus near Union Square in San Francisco in a very comfortable and well-organized vehicle. The tour begins early, which allows you to enjoy the day a lot. Before arriving at Muir Woods, we crossed the Golden Gate Bridge and made a photo stop with a simply stunning view of the bridge and the bay. It was one of those classic moments of San Francisco that stay in memory. At Muir Woods National Monument, we had free time to explore the forest calmly. Walking among the centuries-old giants redwoods is really impressive — the place is quiet, preserved and full of beautiful trails. Then we headed to Sausalito, a super charming coastal town just after the Golden Gate Bridge. We also had free time to walk along the shore, see the marina filled with boats, visit shops and enjoy the amazing views of San Francisco Bay. The tour was very well organized, with spectacular landscapes from beginning to end. Another positive point is that we returned to San Francisco right after lunch time, around 1:30 p.m., which still leaves the afternoon free to explore the city. I highly recommend the experience with the Gray Line San Francisco for those who want to know Muir Woods and Sausalito in a comfortable and worry-free way. An unforgettable walk!
Hi Bruno! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the Muir Woods & Sausalito tour, from the Golden Gate Bridge views to exploring the redwoods and charming Sausalito. We’re glad it was a comfortable and well-organized experience, and we hope to see you on another tour soon!
Loved every moment of this lil hike. Chilled Vibes. Absolutely beautiful and peaceful. Breathtaking experience.
Hi Cassey! Thank you for sharing! We’re so happy you loved the chill vibes and the peaceful, breathtaking experience. Hope to see you again on another adventure!
It is a very nice place where nature is admirable, the cleanest oxygen you have ever breathed and yes, it is better to go warm because you will surely feel very fresh.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re glad you enjoyed the beautiful nature and fresh air. And yes—coming bundled up definitely makes the experience even better!
We really enjoyed our trip to Muir Woods. The driver, Joe, was awesome! Great drive, good information, clean comfortable bus. Highly recommend!
Thank you for your kind review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed Muir Woods and had a great experience with Joe. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you on another tour soon!
The tour company grey line Was so understanding that our schedule was screwed up and we missed our tour They offered to reschedule for another day with no additional cost Then our driver was extremely informative and patient with everybody and gave us plenty of time to do what we wanted at each location. She gave us options. She explained everything to us so we knew exactly what to expect. I would highly recommend gray line tours to any body else that is considering a tour and this particular tour was absolutely wonderful.
Hi Steven! Thank you so much! We're glad we could accommodate your schedule, and it’s great to hear your driver made the experience informative and flexible. We truly appreciate the recommendation!
Muir Woods was awesome and the connection to nature and the real experience amoung large trees is moving. Limousine service and tour guide was awesome too. Sausalito feels like an upper midwest/Great Lakes town, very friendly and walking access to the marinas was great too. Bay Cruise was very windy, bring a jacket with a hood even if it is warm outside, it will be 20 degrees cooler out in the bay. But lots of windows and seating inside the cruise boat, plus food and drinks if you are hungry. Though not part of the tour, the Cafe Encore was friendly and the food was good. The 1st stop of the limousine pickup was across the street from Cafe Encore, they open at 6am good egg and cheese sandwich and coffee, plus muffins and sweets to prep for the day.
Hi Mike! Thank you for the detailed and thoughtful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the beauty of Muir Woods, the comfort of our service, and the charm of Sausalito. Great tips on the Bay Cruise and breakfast spot too — much appreciated!
