Just a short drive away from San Francisco Muir Woods offers the chance to see some of the oldest and tallest coastal redwoods in the world.
Visiting Muir Woods National Monument is a must for anyone visiting San Francisco.
Tours to Muir Woods often feature additional stops like Alcatraz, Sausalito or the nearby wine regions such as Napa Valley or Sonoma County, providing a fuller day of activities.
All tours typically offer round-trip transportation from San Francisco, with centrally located pickup points. The drive to Muir Woods takes about 30-45 minutes. Tours usually allocate about 1.5 to 2 hours for exploring Muir Woods, allowing enough time to walk the trails and see the redwoods.
1. Muir Woods & Sausalito Half-Day Tour (Return by Bus or Ferry from Sausalito)
⭐️ RATING: 4.5/5 Stars | ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 5 hours | ✅ Book it!
Experience the natural beauty of Muir Woods and the town of Sausalito on this half-day tour from San Francisco. The journey starts with a drive across the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods National Monument.
After visiting Muir Woods, the tour continues to Sausalito, a waterfront town with a vibrant atmosphere and great views of the San Francisco skyline. You can explore the shops, art galleries, and cafes along the waterfront. At the end of the tour, you can return to San Francisco by bus or take a ferry ride back to Pier 41, offering a different view of the Bay Area. If you want to spend more than an hour in Sausalito, definitely choose the ferry return option.
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2. Small-Group Tour: SF, Muir Woods, Sausalito w/ Optional Alcatraz
⭐️ RATING: 5/5 Stars | ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 9 hours | ✅ Book it!
This tour offers a thorough exploration of San Francisco area in a single day. It starts at Fisherman’s Wharf at 8 am, taking you through the city’s main neighborhoods. You’ll visit North Beach’s Little Italy, Chinatown, and Pacific Heights’ Billionaire’s Row, with stops for photos and stories from your local guide.
Mid-morning, you’ll arrive at Muir Woods for 75 minutes to explore the redwood trees. Afterward, enjoy lunch in Sausalito, where you can shop and explore the town.
If you opt for the Alcatraz experience, the tour includes a ferry ride to Alcatraz Island for the Official Alcatraz Tour. If you choose not to visit Alcatraz, you’ll be dropped off at your starting point, concluding a day of diverse sights.
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3. Muir Woods, Golden Gate Bridge + Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz
⭐️ RATING: 5/5 Stars | ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 5 hours | ✅ Book it!
Walk through Chinatown and North Beach and visit Haight Street. Admire the redwoods at Muir Woods National Monument, then stop in Sausalito to see the waterfront.
The excursion includes a round-trip transfer from Fisherman’s Wharf, a local guide, drinking water and snacks. Highlights of the tour include the Golden Gate Bridge, Fort Point, and the Palace of Fine Arts Theater and a visit to Muir Woods. If you choose the option with a ticket to Alcatraz, the entrance ticket to Alcatraz is included in the price.
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4. Small-Group Half Day Muir Woods and Sausalito Morning Tour (one company)
⭐️ RATING: 4.5/5 Stars | ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 4 hours | ✅ Book it!
Take a 4-hour morning tour from downtown San Francisco to two of the San Francisco Bay Area’s most popular destinations, Muir Woods and Sausalito. Drive through the Presidio to Muir Woods National Monument. Next, head to Sausalito for a stroll along the scenic waterfront, which is full of great cafes and restaurants. You can stay on your own in Sausalito or return by bus.
This tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a professional guide, and entrance to Muir Woods National Monument. During the tour, you will make a short stop on the north side of the Golden Gate Bridge Vista Point for photos.
You will have 2 stops of one hour each. At Muir Woods you will have a stop to explore a redwood forest. Afterwards, you will spend time in Sausalito, where you can explore the waterfront. Finally, you’ll return to San Francisco, with the option to stay longer in Sausalito and return on your own by ferry or continue your wine country tour south.
This tour is perfect for those who want to see these two great places without taking up a full day, leaving half a day free for sightseeing in San Francisco. The tour accommodates a maximum of 28 travelers.
You have an option to choose an afternoon tour.
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5. Muir Woods and Sausalito Small-Group Tour
⭐️ RATING: 4.5/5 Stars | ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 5 hours | ✅ Book it!
This small-group tour takes you from downtown San Francisco to Muir Woods and Sausalito in one day. The tour begins with a ride across the Golden Gate Bridge in a luxury air-conditioned Mercedes Sprinter van, allowing you to enjoy the scenery without having to worry about driving.
First stop – Muir Woods National Monument. Entrance fee is included and you will have approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes to explore the redwood forest at your own pace.
This is a small group tour with a maximum of 14 travelers.
Next, you’ll head to Sausalito, where you’ll have an hour of free time to explore. This coastal city has houseboats, art galleries. You can dine, shop or just enjoy the scenery.
If you want to return from Sausalito by ferry you’ll need to purchase a ferry ticket separtely.
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6. San Francisco Super Saver: Muir Woods & Wine Country w/ optional Gourmet Lunch
⭐️ RATING: 4.5/5 Stars | ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 10 hours | ✅ Book it!
You’ll start your day at Muir Woods National Monument, where you can walk among towering coast redwoods, some of which reach 250 feet tall. The tour starts early, allowing you to enjoy the forest before it gets busy.
Then cross the Golden Gate Bridge, stopping to photograph the San Francisco Bay. The tour then heads to the Napa and Sonoma Valleys where you will visit three wineries. Each visit includes tastings and tours that allow you to get a closer look at the winemaking process. You can upgrade to a gourmet lunch that includes artisan cheeses, soups and entrees paired with wines.
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7. Muir Woods and Sausalito Half Day Tour
⭐️ RATING: 4.5/5 Stars | ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 5 hours | ✅ Book it!
The journey begins with a pick-up from Hilton Union Square Hotel in downtown San Francisco. You’ll then travel across the Golden Gate Bridge, stopping to take some photos.
Your first stop is Muir Woods National Monument, where you’ll have 90 minutes to explore the redwood forest. Entrance fee is included and you can walk the trails, visit the cafe and visit the gift shop.
Next, you will visit Sausalito, a city on the bay, where you will have 45 minutes of free time. You can go for a walk, visit the local shops or enjoy the views of the waterfront. You can return to San Francisco by minibus or take a ferry ride across the bay with views of the San Francisco skyline, the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island.
Tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, guided tour with narration, and Muir Woods entrance fee. An additional ferry ticket from Sausalito to San Francisco is not included and can be purchased separately.
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8. Big Bus San Francisco: Guided Muir Woods Tour
⭐️ RATING: 4.5/5 Stars | ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 4 hours | ✅ Book it!
The tour begins with convenient round-trip bus transportation from San Francisco to Muir Woods National Monument.
At Muir Woods, the entrance fee is included, giving you 1.5 hours to explore the ancient redwoods on your own. The tour then stops in the picturesque seaside town of Sausalito for 45 minutes, where you can stroll and enjoy the local shops and scenery.
This tour includes a guided bus tour to and from Muir Woods, a self-guided exploration of Muir Woods, and a 45-minute stop in Sausalito. For your convenience, a shuttle service from the hotel is provided. Food and drinks are not included.
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9. 3 in 1 Tour: Muir Woods, Sausalito & Half Day Wine Country Visit
⭐️ RATING: 4.5/5 Stars | ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 9 hours | ✅ Book it!
This full-day tour begins with a drive over the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods National Monument, where you’ll explore ancient coastal redwoods for 90 minutes.
The tour will then take you to Sausalito where you will stop for lunch. This seaside village offers stunning views and cafes. Take panoramic shots of the San Francisco skyline from the Sausalito waterfront.
The final part of the tour goes north to California’s wine country. Visit two top wineries, enjoying 3-5 wine tastings at each. An expert wine guide will guide you through a tour of the estate, explaining the fermentation process, barrel aging and bottling. Tour includes all wine tasting fees, entrance to Muir Woods Park, and transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
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