Muir Woods and Sausalito Morning Tour Small-Group Half Day
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San Francisco, USA
- 5 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore two of the Bay Area’s top destinations, Muir Woods and Sausalito, on a half-day tour from San Francisco. Drive across the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods National Monument, where you have time to walk among towering old-growth redwood trees. Next, head to Sausalito for a stroll along the picturesque waterfront. Opt to remain on your own in Sausalito or return on the bus.
- Be amazed by the ancient redwood trees in Muir Woods
- A great way to explore the Bay Area without having to drive
- Receive personalized attention on an intimate small-group tour
- Includes San Francisco hotel transfers and Muir Woods admission
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
Be one of the first to arrive at Muir Woods with this morning tour.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Entrance fee to Muir Woods unless you choose option for National Pass Holders
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle/minibus
- Golden Gate Bridge crossing
- Optional: Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.
Start time.8:00 am
Itinerary
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre (Pass By)
1
Golden Gate Bridge
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Muir Woods National Monument
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Sausalito Boardwalk
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4
Westin St. Francis (hotel)
35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- A maximum of 14 people per booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- A minimum of 3 people is required
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Really enjoyed our guide. He gave us so much good information!! We learned so much about the city, Muir Woods and Sausalito. Also made a stop to get some really cool pictures of the Golden Gate Bridge!
Con… van was a little cramped - the space between the rows was so small and it couldn’t be fixed.
We were picked up outside of our hotel, got to get a free tour of some city sites while on our drive over to Muir.
The woods were beautiful, it was raining out but still breath taking and amazing to see.
The roads to the woods are really winding- so take note if you get car sick easily.
Learned a lot, saw a lot, had a great time
Very disappointed with travel arrangements. I felt like a sardine in the van. Not a good arrangement for touring.
Guide good, however, audio system poor.
Peter was our tour guide, and he was incredibly insightful and full of information throughout the day. Starting early was such a gift — not only did we avoid crowds, but we also had time for bonus stops at the Palace of Fine Arts and the Golden Gate Bridge for photo opportunities.
The main highlights were, of course, Muir Woods and Sausalito. Peter’s pacing was excellent — we never felt rushed and had plenty of time to soak in the towering redwoods and later enjoy the charm of Sausalito. The Muir Beach Overlook was another unexpected gem, offering breathtaking coastal views.
Peter’s commentary added depth at every stop, blending history, culture, and local insights. His organization and relaxed approach made the morning feel seamless and enriching.
Bottom line: This tour was well‑planned, scenic, and memorable. Pete’s guidance made it outstanding, and the combination of nature, iconic landmarks, and Sausalito charm created a perfect start to my day.
Very fun trip. Our guide did a great job explaining the history and the sights along the way and gave us plenty of time to explore at each stop.
The tour guide was full of knowledge and a good driver. This was a great 1/2 day tour to see Muir Woods which is beautiful and super walkable. Sausalito was an unexpected cute town to walk through and grad a bit to eat.
Great experience with guide Doug. He provided knowledge of the Muir Woods park including information about the various trees then took us through Sausalito for another quick informative tour. He was very helpful with any questions and made the ride enjoyable.
Very knowledgeable guide, couldn't see much of the bridge or ocean due to the fog. Redwoods were awesome, the early arrival really does make all the difference. Be ready for your guide to mix in his political views which I dont remember paying for. Without the politics the trip would have gotten 5 stars.
Michael was an excellent driver and tour guide for our half-day Muir Woods trip! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience feel very relaxed and enjoyable. He shared lots of interesting information about the area and the redwoods, while also giving us plenty of time to explore at our own pace. I would definitely recommend Michael to anyone visiting Muir Woods — thank you for a wonderful trip!
Such a tour, local insider tips with a Great guide - Peter was great, funny and knowledgeable. And great with times.
Small comfortable bus.
Peter was brilliant for the whole trip and very knowledgeable, incredible experience in Muir Wood!!!
Wonderful half day tour hosted by Buddy! Buddy supplies a load of interesting stories, anecdotes, and jokes that kept our group happily engaged for over a half day visiting the redwoods at Muir Woods and Sausolito for a lunch stop with gift shopping. Muir Woods is awe inspiring and should be a 'must see' for anyone visiting San Francisco. Also Sausolito is a magical little tow with the best pasties and coffee we've ever experienced in our worldwide travels. Highly recommend this excellent tour! A++!!
As more and more of our forests are being destroyed to make room for houses, a trip to Muir Woods is a must. The visitor will get to see some truly great specimens of nature untouched by humans
Our tour guide, Jerry, was highly experienced and very good. He knew so many facts about SF, Muir Woods and Saucelito. It really added to our experience.
Great trip. Easy booking and excellent communication prior to pick up. We had a wonderful time. Guided tour was well done!
This is a fantastic tour to go on if you want a bit of walking through the woods. It’s just the right amount of time to wander the trail. Our driver/guide Jerry knows a lot about San Fransisco and the whole Bay Area. He’s fantastic and I highly recommend him.
Michael was an exceptional tour guide. He has vast knowledge of the history of the Bay Area, he kept the tour organized, and he made it much more enjoyable than if we'd done the same trip on our own. The van was comfortable and clean.
A super way to explore San Francisco and the surrounding area. Peter was the perfect guide- very knowledgable and considerate, starting us early to avoid the crowds really worked and we saw few extra sights along the way too. The walk through Muir Wood was peaceful and Sausalito was lovely tourist stop too with great views. Thank you Peter!
Muir Woods National Monument was a beautiful place to visit and we were allotted just the right amount of time to spend there. However the red van we were riding in was extremely uncomfortable and the sound system was very poor.
I really enjoyed this tour. The itinerary was well-organised, the transportation was comfortable, and the guide Peter provided a lot of interesting historical context. Overall, it was a fantastic, stress-free way to see the parts of San Francisco areas.
Excellent tour, Peter picked us up and we left early to beat the crowds. Worked beautifully. We were at Muir Woods while there were very few people and it made the experience very serene. He took us to another spot for pictures of Golden Gate that were unobscured by fog. Absolutely wonderful. Sausalito was very upscale touristy but that was to be expected. Great tour.
We loved Muir Woods and the time we spent there. Glad we went first thing in the morning as it definitely would be too crowded to go later. We were picked up at our hotel- by the time everyone got picked up from various hotels and we stopped at a vista point to see the Golden Gate Bridge it was after 9 am when we arrived. Would have liked to have arrived by 8:30 to beat the crowds. Sausalito was a fun little town - could have used a little more time there. I definitely recommend seeing both of these places. The tour guide was wonderful- very knowledgeable and fun to listen too. His mixed facts with stories and humor. However- the van ride there and back was awful. There were 14 of us crammed into a bus that should have only held 12. My adult daughter had to literally sit on my husband and my laps! Granted we are larger than a 150 lb person but so were several others. Since we were the second to last family picked we had to sit in the back and those seats were actually 1/2 wide seats. In the very least the driver should have rearranged the guests and had the smaller young girls sit in the back. (I am a 70 yr old woman). Or send another van and divide the group in half. It was soooo uncomfortable riding up to Muir Woods - getting out and back in and then doing it all over again at Sausalito. I sure wished we had booked with a company that used busses instead.
Our guide Michael was amazing! So full of knowledge with a great personality and a sense of humor. Best tour guide I’ve ever had!
We appreciated our tour guide (Peter) starting a little early to avoid the summer crowds. He was very knowledgeable and snuck in a few extra stops along the way. We loved seeing Muir Woods and lunch in Sausalito. Highly recommend A Taste of SF for this tour!
Great experience! The tour guide was excellent, very knowledgeable
The van was comfortable and the driving was very good. Red Muir Woods was beautiful and the town of Sausalito was very pretty
Jerry was a fantastic narrator! Fabulous time and very comfortable van. Beautiful views of Golden Gate Bridge. We stayed in Sausalito and took Ferry back.
Micheal was a great host and I appreciated that I could be picked up at my hotel. The drive wasn’t too long and Micheal had lots of details about the local history. The Muir Woods was amazing but a bit colder than I anticipated so I ended up having to buy a sweatshirt up at the gift shop. Bring a good jacket. The redwoods were absolutely breathtaking. Saulsalito was a gorgeous little harbor town. We only had an hour in Saulsalito so if I had to do it again I would forgo the tourist shops and sit down at a nice restaurant instead. I highly recommend this half day tour and would definitely do it again.
Great tour! Really enjoyed the drive to Muir Woods. Muir Woods was absolutely awesome. The tour gave just the right amount of time at this site. Really enjoyed Sausalito as well. Really appreciated being picked up at my hotel.
The scheduled trip did not start out well. The company failed to pick us up at the designated hotel. I called and was told they were on the way. After 15-20 minutes I called back and after some back and forth with the company and the actual tour guide/driver, we determined they were at the wrong pickup location. 35 minutes late, we were finally picked up. The tour van was packed, and my partner and I had to sit separately, which should not have happened as we were supposed to be the first pickup. All that being said, the trip to Muir Woods was great. What an awesome place to visit and walk through. Our guide was informative and gave a lot of interesting history. Overall we enjoyed ourselves but not a great beginning to the day or our trip to San Francisco.
This tour was wonderful. Michael our guide was very informative and funny. Muir Woods was incredible, if I could bottle the smells and sounds I would. I could so forest bath in these woods.
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