Muir Woods and Sausalito Morning Tour Small-Group Half Day
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San Francisco, USA
- 4 hours 30 minutes (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
- Optional: Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.
Operating hours.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 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Sausalito Boardwalk
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4
Westin St. Francis (hotel)
30 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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Reviews
4.6
based on 598 reviews
Rebecca_E, Jun 2026
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.
Leilani_S, Jun 2026
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.
Jennifer_W, Jun 2026
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.
bharris6, Jun 2026
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.
Jason_C, May 2026
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.
Katharina_G, May 2026
Muir Woods is absolutely beautiful. Walking among the redwoods early in the morning was magical. I highly recommend taking one of the early morning tours to Muir Woods. If you want to experience the woods in relative quiet and really take in the atmosphere without constant chatter, going early makes a big difference.
The tour itself was very well organized. Our guide made a stop at the Golden Gate Bridge and kept the group engaged throughout the drive with stories and commentary. He had a good sense for the group dynamic and managed to keep everyone entertained. Since we had extra time, he also added an additional stop at the Palace of Fine Arts, which was a nice bonus.
On the way back, we stopped in Sausalito and had the option to either return with the tour or take the ferry back ourselves, which I’d also recommend if the weather is nice.
Overall, it was a great experience and a very enjoyable way to see Muir Woods and the surrounding area.
Stephanie_S, May 2026
Informative tour guide mostly about his tip, dont forget his tip, did you see his tip sign and telling us we should tip him. We couldn't take it any more and opted to get off and take the ferry which added to our overall cost.
Shelia_P, May 2026
We loved this excursion. Jerry our guide was the best and very informative. Would highly recommend it
Corey_a, May 2026
Excellent experience! Peter was an awesome tour guide! Great way to see the woods plus extras! Definitely do the early excursion and beat the crowd!
Phillip_B, May 2026
Whilst the tour itself self was really good. Pick up time said 8am. Door man rang them twice as it was 8.45 by time picked up and still 3 more hotel pick ups after us. Wasted an hour doing hotel pick ups and therefore only got a very short time at muir woods. Felt too rushed.
The van is also really crammed, small seats and was very uncomfortable for the long journey.
Whilst the tour was good. Sadly the tour bus let it down and pick up times need to be more realistic.
Bret_M, May 2026
Buddy was very interactive. He engaged the passengers and was very knowledgeable about the area. He was timely.
Lyle_B, May 2026
Great tour guide “Peter” was very informative and gave us a couple extra bonus stops. Dress in layers if going in the morning.
MaryBeth_G, May 2026
The tour guide was good and offered history of the area during the drives. Two things to note though. I feel that the sign in the van suggesting a 20% tip is customary is inappropriate. Standard tip is for food servers who have a lower minimum wage. Other personal services should be based on the service provided not as a % of the cost and you should be compensating your employees and contractors fairly. Also, this tour provider picked everyone up at their hotel doors which added a lot of travel time to the half day tour. We stayed in Oakland and drove in, so there was some confusion about pickup location. I would suggest the tour provider standardize the pickup locations to minimize the travel time.
Jacqueline_R, May 2026
Beautiful walking tour!! Had an incredible journey!! Micheal made it a beautiful trip watching the shore in Sausalito and the lookout for the Golden Gate!! So glad I went solo!!
Lance_R, May 2026
Giving it a 4 only due to the limited time you have at Muir looking at the Redwoods. We were there to see the amazing trees and take pictures and the 1 1/2 hour is just not enough time. Tour guide was great, and van was easy to see out of. We would have loved to spend the hour at Muir instead of in Sausalito. Being picked up right near our hotel was a bonus as well.
Sarah_J, May 2026
Great guide and convenient pick up and drop off. Learned a lot, but wasn’t lectured. Appreciated the balance.
Barbara_F, Apr 2026
It was beautiful and peaceful. A nice quiet day between busy sightseeing days
Tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly.
Ian_M, Apr 2026
Amazing views. Take a coat the forest is cold!
The bus collected on time from the hotel and Michael was very knowledgeable about San Fran, and The Woods.
Emily_T, Apr 2026
The tour was great. Learned a good amount of history just wish had a bit longer in Muir Woods. Had just under an hour after map. Took ferry back from Sosilito which was a great way to get to the Pier. I recommend this tour just know you'll want to plan another time to go back if you want to hike more than 2 miles.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Emily, thank you for your feedback. We are so much happy you enjoyed the tour with our company. I just wanted to add that we don't stay longer in the Muir Woods park, because it's not allowed by law to be there longer than 1h20-1h30 min for the tour buses
Thank you!
Kimberly_W, Apr 2026
It was a wonderful experience. The tour guide was engaging and funny. The tour bus, however, was about 30 minutes late in arrival.
Kelli_J, Apr 2026
This tour was great! The tour guide, Peter, did an amazing job. He was very knowledgeable, personable and funny. We started early with a direct hotel pickup and had some extra stops. All the sites were great. Don’t hesitate to book this!
Sherrill_D, Apr 2026
It was very informative
Plan your time to get the most out of the experience
Make sure to follow the trails as listed
Janet_B, Apr 2026
Wonderful experience. Informative guide.
Beautiful woods. Nice drive. Winding roads Dress in layers. Have fun and explore.
fruma, Apr 2026
Very interesting tour, Michael is very knowledgeable tour guide, gave a lot of information about the Muir Woods and Sausalito.
Highly recommend
Jay_H, Apr 2026
Wonderful visit to Muir Woods. Our tour guide Michael was friendly, helpful and informative. Highly recommend.
Christine_F, Apr 2026
Buddy was great. Knew his stuff and was a great tour guide. We use again and definitely recommend to anyone interested
ddkyoung, Apr 2026
We were picked up at hotel which was awesome. Driver very nice and informative. We had a enjoyable day even though it rained.
SARAH_G, Apr 2026
Excursion was smooth and well timed. Muir Woods was beautiful. Our guide offered great facts and details. We did the half day tour which was just right for us. I recommend this experience as a great way to see an area outside of SF.
Natanja_S, Mar 2026
Absolutely amazing experience! Ulich was a good, knowledgeable guide and we loved the day. Absolutely recommend!
Taylor_F, Mar 2026
This was a great way to experience several beautiful areas of San Francisco/Sausalito. Our guide, Peter, gave the perfect amount of information while also giving us time to explore. The hotel pickup was an extra perk!
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