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A day in nature heals the soul
Be sure to prepare for curvy roads if you are prone to motion sickness. Wonderful tour that I would do again. Muir Woods is exceptional.
Muir Woods and Sausalito Half Day Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Price from
- $99 / person
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 · 306 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 23
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meeting point
- • For the afternoon tour: 2:00 PM - Pickup at the Joinery (300 Turney Street)
- Confirmation
- Instant
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Description
Escape the city for a premier Muir Woods tour from San Francisco, located just 30 minutes from downtown. On this Muir Woods day trip, enjoy a full 90 minutes to wander through ancient groves of coastal redwoods, some reaching up to 1,200 years old. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of this “living museum”. Your journey continues to Sausalito with it's charming, Mediterranean-style waterfront. Explore these historic, flower-lined streets and boutique shops before returning to the city across the Golden Gate Bridge.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Spend an hour and a half in the cathedral-like serenity of Muir Woods National Monument.
Enjoy a tour of the bayside town of Sausalito with 45 minutes of free time to explore on foot. You'll head back to the city on our mini-coach or you're free to stay in Sausalito and make your own way back to San Francisco. Sample Itinerary: • 7:15am or 1:15pm (depending on date and tour choice) • Drive across the Golden Gate Bridge, and stop at a viewpoint for that perfect photo (weather permitting). • Arrive at Muir Woods National Monument, where you will have 90 minutes to walk the trails and check out the cafe and gift shop. • Back in the vehicle, you’ll wind your way down into Sausalito. You’ll have 45 minutes to explore • Approx 4-5 hours later: Hop back on the mini-coach, if you’re taking the mini-coach back across the bridge.
Highlights
Early access to Muir Woods with fewer crowds if you book the morning tour.
Narrated, guided tour
Muir Woods entrance fee
Additional pickup in Sausalito if you book the afternoon tour.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off from select locations
What's included
Included
Early access to Muir Woods with fewer crowds if you book the morning tour.
Narrated, guided tour
Muir Woods entrance fee
Additional pickup in Sausalito if you book the afternoon tour.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off from select locations
Not included
Gratuities
Optional Ferry Ride (Paid via cc or clipper card upon boarding)
Traveller Ratings
4.6
306 reviews
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Sneakers or comfortable walking shoes
- Sun protection
- Warm layers (the woods and waterfront can be foggy and windy)
- Raincoat/jacket (in winter months)
Frequently asked questions
How long does Muir Woods and Sausalito Half Day Tour take?
Muir Woods and Sausalito Half Day Tour lasts about 5 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Muir Woods and Sausalito Half Day Tour cost?
Prices start at $99 per person for this San Francisco experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Muir Woods and Sausalito Half Day Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered.
What languages is Muir Woods and Sausalito Half Day Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 23 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(306)
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Peaceful
Lana, our guide, was AMAZING. This was my best experience in San Fran largely because I lucked out with her as a guide. Not all the guides are like her. If you can request her - do it! The Muir Woods were so beautiful as was Sausalito. This was worth the visit if you enjoy a nice walk through the wilderness, nicely combined with some leisure time along the bay.
L
Incredible experience
Had a great experience and the guide was amazing.
J
Very good, the place is...
Very good, the place is beautiful and relaxing. I recommend it to everyone! I liked Sausalito, but in the AM almost nothing was open... P.S. Lots of turns on the road, several of us felt carsick. Need some Gravol!
Operator response
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad you enjoyed the beautiful and relaxing scenery of Muir Woods and Sausalito. We appreciate your feedback about the timing in Sausalito and the winding roads—these are helpful notes for future guests to keep in mind when planning their visit. Thank you for recommending the tour and for traveling with us!
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Relaxing
Guide was knowledgeable, kind, and helpful
Operator response
Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad to hear you had a great experience with your guide. We appreciate your feedback and are happy to know their knowledge, kindness, and helpfulness helped make your trip enjoyable. Thanks for traveling with us!
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We had a great time
Triste wS very good and vey kind , Thanks
Operator response
Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad you had a great experience with Tristen. We'll be sure to share your kind words with her—she'll really appreciate them. Thanks for traveling with us!
J
Great locations, disappointing tour
This was honestly not great. Our driver, Brenden, was having issues with his microphone giving feedback and as a result decided to not give commentary for most of the trip. He turned it off and said he might tell us about things later, which never happened. We also had to make a side trip to Sasalito before the tour officially began to pickup a group. So we went to Sasalito to do pickup, Muir Woods, then back to Sasalito for a rushed 45 min to look around before going back to San Francisco. I had to request we be dropped at the promised spot so that we would not have to figure out how our to get back to our hotel. The sights were great but this was disappointing and basically we just paid for transportation vs getting an actual tour.
M
Steffany was easy to communicate with questions prior to the trip and Mitch our tour guide was friendly & knowledgeable
Awesome trip! Knowledgeable
G
Beautiful visit of Muir Wood
This was an amazing visit,on the way stopped at golden gate bridge, then onto Muir Wood, which was a quiet park of amazing tall, wide trees and wonderful track around the park. The driver who was very informative of thing around the areas and about the park and about the area of Sausalito, it was a half a day trip which was plentiful for us.
R
Relaxing and informative.
Beautiful serenity away from the city. Very disability accessible. Wonderfully marked trail. Our guide Oliver was a local and knowledgeable and fun. Sacalito was the icing on the cake.
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