Day trip

San Francisco: Muir Woods, Sausalito and SF Bay Cruise

4.6 / 5

72 reviews

Activity provider: Gray Line San Francisco
Day trip

San Francisco: Muir Woods, Sausalito and SF Bay Cruise

Activity provider: Gray Line San Francisco
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From US$ 119 per person

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Escape the bustle of San Francisco on a half­-day trip to Muir Woods & Sausalito. Journey across the Golden Gate Bridge to the Bay Area's most popular national monument, see the prettiest village in California and end the day with a 1-hour Bay Cruise.

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Duration 6 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
There are 2 pickup locations, please choose the one that is closest to you. Location 1 is at 478 Post Street, next door to the Encore Cafe. The bus will board from directly across the street. Please arrive by 7:25 AM; the bus will depart at 7:40 AM. Location 2 is at 2805 Leavenworth Street, in the Fisherman's Wharf area. Bay City Bike Rentals & Tours is across the street (blue canopy). The Bus will board just in front. Please arrive by 7:45 AM; the bus will depart at 8:00 AM.

Experience

Highlights
  • See giant Redwood trees towering above you
  • Enjoy a 90-minute stop at Muir Woods, the longest of any tour company
  • Explore the quaint town of Sausalito
  • Relax on a one hour cruise of San Francisco Bay
Full description

Embark on an exciting half-day trip to the beautiful Muir Woods National Monument, and the charming town of Sausalito. Hear informative commentary as you go, and complete your trip with a cruise on the Bay.

Hop aboard your air-conditioned vehicle equipped with wi-fi and a restroom. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and motor through the “Rainbow Tunnels” on Hwy. 101, Marin’s unique topography comes into view. Tidal flats along the bay segue into gentle undulating hills as they rise to meet Mt. Tamalpais, Marin’s 2,600-foot landmark. As your tour ascends Mt. Tam, breathtaking views abound at every turn. Descending into the valley toward Muir Woods, you will see a landscape that hasn’t changed since its original inhabitants, the Coast Miwok Indians lived here centuries ago. Spend 90 minutes in Muir Woods, the most time offered on any sightseeing tour program. Stroll along the Nature Trail along picturesque Redwood Creek, and through Cathedral and Bohemian Groves, filled with 500 to 800-year-old redwoods. Be sure to stop at the Visitors Center and Gift Shop.

The next stop on your tour is beautiful Sausalito, a Mediterranean-like community with elegant hillside homes facing the bay and a unique colony of floating homes moored along the waterfront. You will have time to stroll Downtown Sausalito, a National Historic Landmark District offering many fine shops, galleries, and restaurants. Your return to San Francisco by motorcoach will be via the Golden Gate Bridge and through San Francisco’s Marina District. The final portion of your tour is a 1-hour cruise of the San Francisco Bay where you will sail by the famous Alcatraz Island and under the Golden Gate Bridge.

Includes
  • Transportation by luxury air-conditioned coach
  • Wi-fi on board the coach
  • Restroom on board the coach
  • Narrated tour to Muir Woods and Sausalito
  • Admission to Muir Woods with free time to explore
  • Free time in picturesque Sausalito
  • Bay cruise from Pier 39
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off
  • Bus transportation after the Bay Cruise

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Know before you go

  • In an effort to conserve Muir Woods and the Giant Redwood trees for future generations, the National Parks Services has recently restricted access to the park to only a limited number of parking slots. Unfortunately, it is not possible to secure the same departure time every day. Please read the redemption instructions carefully
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 72 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4.5/5
  • Organization
    4/5

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It was amazing to see the redwoods in Muir Woods and visit Sausolito. Our driver, Joe, was very knowledgeable and gave us good information before we departed from the bus. He kept the tour on time and dropped everyone off where they needed to be. We had also booked a harbor cruise so he took us right to the harbor. I highly recommend this tour!

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March 30, 2023

Start with a fun little tour around some of San Fran and head over the GGB to the woods. Nice little hike and then back on the bus for Sausalito. The little fish and chips place was good! Then back to Pier 39. DOES NOT END WHERE YIU START. The driver was helpful at telling us how to get back to the car!

March 30, 2023

Muir Woods is an amazing place that’s not far from San Francisco, but seems like another world. The guide and driver were awesome and Sausalito is nice. We also had a harbor cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz. Well worth the time and money.

March 30, 2023

Product ID: 6659