San Francisco Excursion: Guided Tour to Muir Woods and Sausalito
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San Francisco, USA
- 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Spare yourself the headache of car rental and navigation with round-trip bus transit from San Francisco to Muir Woods. Listen to live commentary during the drive, then explore the park on your own. Next, stop by the scenic seaside town of Sausalito, and stroll independently. Afterwards, relax during your return journey through the Marin Headlands. Upgrade to add on a hop-on hop-off bus tour and enjoy a self-guided Chinatown walking tour.
- Choose a morning or afternoon departure time to suit your schedule
- Relax with hassle-free round-trip transportation from San Francisco
- Admission to Muir Woods National Monument included for ease
- Hop-on hop-off bus and Chinatown tour can be enjoyed on a different day
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
Skip parking challenges at Muir Woods with convenient transfers, plus explore Sausalito.
What's Included
- Roundtrip guided tour from San Francisco aboard luxury motorcoach
- 1.5-hour visit at Muir Woods National Park
- Free time to explore the seaside town of Sausalito
- 24-hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour (if option selected)
- Digital commentary aboard hop-on hop-off tour in multiple languages
- 1-hour self-guided Chinatown Walking Tour (with Hop-on Hop-off Tour combo)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Big Bus Tours San Francisco99 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Big Bus office
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Muir Woods National Monument
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Sausalito
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Bring a jacket as Muir Woods is chilly year round
- Please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
- Muir Woods Tour and Hop-on Hop-off Tour may be taken on separate days
- Chinatown tour departs from Stop #2 North Beach/Chinatown
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q:Does the Big Bus Muir Woods Tour include a Hop-On-Hop-Off bus ticket?
A:The Big Bus Muir Woods Tour does not include the Hop-On-Hop-Off bus ticket. It is a convenient way to see Muir woods without the hassle of driving to and parking in the national forest.
Mar 2021
The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Laurie_P
Patrick (our driver and tour guide) was fantastic! He was funny, personable and very knowledgeable. He went out of his way at the end of the tour as well. Djono in the Big Bus office was great as well. Can’t recommend this experience enough if you want to sit back and relax on the drive to Muir Woods!
Reviews
4.6
based on 293 reviews
Alec_L, Jun 2026
It was a fun experience with Patrick our guide. He’s knowledgeable about the tour and funny with jokes at the same time. If he could tone down the jokes a bit and not step over our personal boundary more than once, then he’ll make an excellent tour guide.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Alec,
Thank you for your review!
We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Muir Woods and Sausalito and that Patrick's knowledge and sense of humour helped make the experience memorable.
We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding the balance of humour and guest interactions. We'll be sure to share your comments with the local team, as feedback like yours helps us continue to improve.
Thank you for travelling with us, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
Madalina@BigBusTours
RoseLynn_d, Jun 2026
Thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm glad I went in the morning since I enjoy mornings. Though I am from San Francisco, it was my first time to Muir Woids. So peaceful and beautiful. Our guide, Grady did a great job especially with the history. I even learned more about the city I was born and raised in.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed the experience and found Muir Woods peaceful and beautiful. It’s great to hear Grady’s storytelling and knowledge made it even more memorable, especially discovering more about your own city. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Raul@BigBusTours
Kelli_C, Jun 2026
The Muir Woods were so beautiful to see in person! The air was so fresh. It was a neat picture place! The gift store was neat as well. I got a replica carved tree made out of red wood for memorabilia. Our tour guide Lester was great and very knowledgeable! Just a warning though if you are scared of heights, please know that the drive to the Muir Woods is a very winding road and it looks over a cliff.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hello Kelli! Thank you for sharing your experience; we’re delighted you enjoyed the beauty of Muir Woods and the fresh atmosphere. It’s great to hear that Lester made the tour even more enjoyable with his knowledge, and we appreciate your helpful tip for future guests regarding the scenic drive. We hope to welcome you again for another memorable adventure. Adrian @BigBusTours
Karen_H, May 2026
It was an amazing venture into nature. Our guide was energetic and fun. The reservation was very simple to complete.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Karen! Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience and found the reservation process easy. We look forward to welcoming you again! Adrian @BigBusTours
Elissa_B, May 2026
Excellent driver and narration by Patrick. I was very glad that I didn’t have to drive it and could enjoy the scenery.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your feedback! We’re delighted to hear that Patrick provided excellent narration and that you could relax and fully enjoy the scenery. It’s great to know the experience made your journey even more enjoyable!
Florin @ BigBusTours
Alisa_C, May 2026
There isn’t enough time in Muir Woods to do the entire route. You will see many Redwoods but it’s a little rushed. Personally, I didn’t think the stop in Sausalito was worth it. Our driver was very talkative. He will provide a blow by blow description of traffic movement.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We appreciate your honest feedback about the timing at Muir Woods and understand how it can feel a little rushed when trying to take in such a special place. It’s nice to hear you still enjoyed seeing the Redwoods, even within a limited timeframe. We also appreciate your thoughts on the Sausalito stop, as different guests enjoy different parts of the journey. It’s great to know your driver was engaging and communicative throughout the trip, and we’re glad you found value in the commentary. Your feedback helps us continue refining the experience for future guests.
Ciprian @ Big Bus Tours
Zill_P, Apr 2026
It’s absolutely refreshing! The smell of the Muir Woods will always be memorable! sausalito is such a cute little place! i highly recommend it! :)
Response from Host, Apr 2026
The redwoods certainly do have a distinct forest scent like no other. We thank you for your recommendation and hope to see you again with Big Bus Tours!
Javier_H, Apr 2026
Everything was great, tour guide, location, vehicle, only thing I could critique is I wish it was longer!
barb_P, Apr 2026
Patrick was a great guide and Muir Woods and Sausalito were beautiful and wonderful! I would recommend it to all!
Trisha_H, Apr 2026
The tour was a great way to visit Muir Woods. There was ample time to see everything we wanted to see. The guide was knowledgeable and shared interesting information.
Laurie_P, Apr 2026
Patrick (our driver and tour guide) was fantastic! He was funny, personable and very knowledgeable. He went out of his way at the end of the tour as well. Djono in the Big Bus office was great as well. Can’t recommend this experience enough if you want to sit back and relax on the drive to Muir Woods!
susan_j, Mar 2026
A very pleasant trip. Our guide was excellent. He explained so much about the places we passed on the way there and back. He drove with great care and was absolutely charming. There was enough time to do the circular walk along the creek to bridge 4 in Muir Woods and have a coffee by the sea in Saucelito.
Cheryl_A, Mar 2026
A lovely day out at Muir Woods. Our driver Lester was knowledgeable and pointed out all the places of interest along the route. Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hello Cheryl. Thank you for your review. We are delighted to know that you had a wonderful day at Muir Woods and that our bus driver Lester was knowledgeable. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Ana from Big Bus Tours.
Alan_C, Mar 2026
Patrick was a very knowledgable, friendly man. Kept us laughing all the way. He included everyone on the tour, with his facts and insights.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Alan_C,
Thank you for your feedback! We are happy to know that our colleague provided you a great tour! We aim to ensure you receive the highest quality service, which is why we offer our team ongoing training. We would love for you to join us again sometime! Best wishes. Cristian T, Big Bus Tours
Dale_C, Mar 2026
Excellent. Our guide, Grady, was wonderful: the right amount of history, personal recollections and humerous observations. He's a real gem.
Sarah_S, Mar 2026
perfect amount of time to see it all, the woods were beautiful and the town was sweet, we loved it very much
nogaliyo, Feb 2026
Had a great trip. Our driver and guide, James, was amazing. He made the trip. I would’ve liked to spend another hour in Sausalito but it was a great half day trip
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your kind words, nogaliyo! We're happy to hear that you have enjoyed traveling with us and that James was able to provide you with such an amazing experience. We're looking forward to seeing you again soon! Eugen, Big Bus Tours
Melanie_D, Jan 2026
Muir Woods was beautiful and peaceful. Glad we were able to go and Grady was very knowledgeable on the drive.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hello Melanie! Thanks a lot for your review. We're delighted to learn that the Muir Woods tour was lovely. Can't wait to see you again soon! Warm regards, Ana from Big Bus Tours.
CYNTHIA_P, Jan 2026
Grady, our driver & guide for our afternoon Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour has been giving these tours for a long while now. His extensive experience showed in the numerous stories of past actuailies he was able to put up beside how things are today. He seemed to know the questions that came to mind as we moved along and was answering them before I needed to ask! Anecdotes and facts were paired with confident driving and a friendly, affable and easy-going way. My husband & I truly enjoyed our half day on the paths of the magestic Muir Woods and the charming ambience of Sausalito in the early evening!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hi CYNTHIA_P, thank you for the amazing review. We are thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience during the Muir Woods and Sausalito tour with our driver and guide Grady. We'll pass your kind words to him. We are looking forward to have you on board again one day soon! Best, Denisa from Big Bus Tours
Bruce_M, Jan 2026
Grady gave a wonderful tour. Really enjoyed the redwoods. Sausolito was enjoyable. Glad we did the tour.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hi Bruce_M,
Thank you for your feedback! We are pleased to know that our staff provided you a great experience! We make sure that our staff gets constant training to make sure you have the best time! We would be grateful to see you again in the future! Best wishes. Cristian T, Big Bus Tours
Mayra_V, Dec 2025
Everything was perfect! James the driver was adorable! Very knowledgeable and Muir Woods amazing! Sausalito was very charming
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hi Mayra_V,
We really appreciate your feedback! We are pleased to know that James provided you a memorable experience! We make sure that our staff gets constant training to make sure you have the best time! We hope to see you again in the future! Best wishes. Cristian T, Big Bus Tours
monica_m, Oct 2025
Lester was our tour guide… he had lots of fun facts and a humor as well. The drive was smooth despite the curves.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi monica_m. We wish to thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Lester made it even better. We hope to have you back soon. Best, Vlad from Big Bus Tours.
JAMES_V, Oct 2025
Viator advertised a tour that was not available. We booked a tour to Muir Woods. We found out the morning of the tour that Muir woods was actually closed due to the government shutdown. The tour company did a great job providing a different itinerary. Where my disappointment is with Viator, they sold a tour that they should have been aware was not available. They sold a tour that was not available and never bother to notify the customer. We were quite disappointed not getting to visit Muir Woods. Had we known it was not available me never would have booked the tour. This is shutdown has been in effect for many weeks, this cannot be the first time the tour was booked. Viator is suppose to be a nationwide company and should be on top of things like this and should not be offering the tour. This tour is still being offered on their website. It makes me hesitant about choosing Viator for other trips that we have planned.
lfiala, Oct 2025
Armstrong Woods was very impressive! We had booked Muir Woods but due to government cuts we could not go here but our tour company substituted it for Armstrong Woods.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed Armstrong Redwoods. Thank you for your flexibility and giving our alternative tour a chance!
Jodi_M, Oct 2025
I thought it just went straight to Muir Woods. But, he gave a very nice tour of the city. The price included the Golden Gate Bridge, which added more to my trip than expected. Through the whole drive he took us by amazing scenery and let us know where great photo ops were available. Muir Woods is so breathtaking, beautiful, peaceful, too many adjectives to describe. I took the small trail so I could just absorb everything in this magical place. We then went to Sausalito The No Name Bar was friendly.. Although it’s not included, I chose to take the ferry back for $14. The views from taking the bridge over are amazing, but it was really worth it to see the bay from a different view.
I definitely recommend this 1/2 day trip! It’s a great deal and well worth it!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hello Jodi_M, we truly appreciate your candid feedback and are thrilled to know that you enjoyed your time on the Tour to Muir Woods and Sausalito, taking in the stunning views. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back in the future!- Best wishes, Mara from Big Bus Tours
Kaitlin_L, Sep 2025
We absolutely loved this tour! Such a good way to see Muir Woods without worrying about renting a car, etc. Our guide was very informative and it was a highlight of our trip for sure
Traci_G, Sep 2025
I didn’t expect to get so many other sites to see on the way! Was so nice! It was a relaxing ride to Muir Woods and words can’t describe the beauty! Then going to the town of Salselada(sorry if I mispelled) was awesome. We stopped in to have a quick glass on wine and cheese board and then ended the trip taking the ferry back where we got a generous pour for wine!
Michael_H, Sep 2025
Booked day of on the train heading to San Francisco. Wanted to go to Muir Woods & SO glad we booked. Enjoyable learning experience!👍
Grady was a great driver & story teller; full of information.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hello Michael, we appreciate your wonderful feedback and are pleased to hear that our driver Grady is an excellent storyteller and provided you with plenty of information. We're delighted that you enjoyed the Muir Woods and Sausalito tour, and we eagerly anticipate having you on board again soon. Thank you, Alice w/Big Bus Tours
William_R, Sep 2025
Great experience for a good price, would highly recommend! The driver was great and very informative.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hello William, we truly appreciate your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience, found the price reasonable, and that our driver provided you with valuable information. Thank you for recommending us! We can't wait to have you on board again soon. Thank you, Alice w/Big Bus Tours
Jon_W, Sep 2025
We showed up a half hour early to the tour. The Big Bus company was disorganized, we were notified that the bus was going to be 15 min late after the scheduled 1:30 departure. The main guy was hustling and offered water to everyone while we waited. While he seemed to be trying after checking everyone in, he should have known that 6 people were not going to be able to get on the bus because they oversold the tour. Waiting another 20 min to not get on the bus. Unfortunately, we were part of the final 6 people. No real apologies offered, a huge waste of time, and still waiting on a refund over a day later… not impressed in the slightest.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hi Jon_W,
Thank you for taking your time to write your feedback! We are very sorry for the mix up, as we understand this was a frustrating situation. In such cases, please do not hesitate to contact us via our live chat, so we can offer you a solution. Our dedicated team is available 24/7 for you! We hope to see you on one of our buses in the future! Best wishes. Cristian T, Big Bus Tours
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