Experience the majesty of Northern California’s Coastal Redwood Sequoia trees at Muir Woods. This half-day tour takes visitors to some of the Bay Area’s most peaceful spots. Spend about 1.5 hours beneath some of the tallest Redwood trees in the world, take a short hike, or just enjoy the views. Then stop for lunch in Sausalito (own expense) and opt to take the scenic ferry ride back to San Francisco, or be driven across the Golden Gate Bridge. Ideal for visitors looking to get out of the city and spend some relaxing time in the forest.
- Experience the peaceful surroundings of giant Redwood trees in Muir Woods
- Avoid the hassles of driving, parking and public transportation
- Visit Muir Woods, the Golden Gate Bridge and the town of Sausalito
- Convenient pickup from Union Square and Fisherman’s Wharf
What To Expect
San Francisco
This guided Muir Woods tour from San Francisco has a relaxed pace so you can fully experience this misty giant redwood forest. Pick up from convenient locations in Union Square and Fisherman’s Wharf.
The tour features a morning crossing of the foggy Golden Gate Bridge on your way to Muir Woods and a stop in the charming seaside town of Sausalito.
• Admission Ticket Free
Muir Woods National Monument
Nature Trails Under 250-Foot Coast Redwoods
After entering serene Muir Woods, you will walk on the nature trail through the towering Coast Redwoods protected by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1908, some over 250 feet tall.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
Cathedral Grove
Plants & Animals Living Under the Forest Canopy
Be on the lookout for northern spotted owls, deer, ladybugs and 13 species of ferns that have been there for more than 300 million years as you study the redwood canopy above you. Take a moment to enjoy the silence in Cathedral Grove.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sausalito
Sausalito’s Charming Crafts and Seaside Restaurants
From Muir Woods, your guide will head to Sausalito, a seaside community full of charm and unforgettable views of San Francisco. On its bustling streets, you’ll have time to browse and find a lunch table with a view.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Golden Gate Bridge
Return by Crossing Over the Golden Gate Bridge
After our excursion in Sausalito, we will make our return trip back to San Francisco but not before a stunning southbound jaunt across the Golden Gate Bridge.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Blue & Gold Fleet
Optional ferry return to San Francisco
• Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Park entrance fee to Muir Woods National Monument included.
For the rare event that commercial parking is not available at Muir Woods, we reserve the right to arrange an alternative destination for experiencing Giant Coastal Redwoods during your tour.
Your pickup time for this tour may change due to the new parking reservation system for Muir Woods. Please make sure to reconfirm pick-up time prior to your tour
Exact destinations & itinerary may differ due to weather, road conditions, and the guide’s discretion.
Time spent in Sausalito may vary. Purchase the ferry option to extend your stay in this quaint Coastal Village
Meals and drink are not included but available for purchase at Muir Woods Visitor’s Center and Sausalito.
Audio guides are available in French, Spanish, German, Italian, Mandarin Chinese, and Japanese. Specify language at time of booking under special requirements.
California law requires tour guests to bring a car safety seat for all children under 8 years and under 4′ 9″ (1.4 meters) in height. Any guest that does not provide their child’s safety seat at the time of the tour and does not inform the tour operator in advance may not be allowed to board the tour and will not be subject to refund.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 33 travelers
Include
Pickup at a convenient location in Union Square and Fisherman’s Wharf
Excursion to picturesque Sausalito and Muir Woods
Muir Woods Entrance fee
Exclude
Guide Gratuities
Lunch
Ferry from Sausalito to SF (if option not selected)
Max group – 15
