Full-Day Escape: Muir Redwoods plus Napa & Sonoma Wineries Tour
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San Francisco, USA
- 9 hours (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover three of Northern California's top attractions in one day, without worrying about logistics, on this combo tour from San Francisco. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge, see the towering coastal redwoods at Muir Woods that reach up to 260 feet (80 meters) tall, then enjoy free time to explore the charming bayside town of Sausalito. Cap off the day with a visit to vineyards in Napa or Sonoma to sample a variety of wines, including sparkling wine.
- Save time and money by combining three top Bay area experiences
- Includes wine tastings at carefully curated wineries in Napa or Sonoma
- Leave the driving to someone else so you can fully enjoy wine tasting
- Skip the hassle of route planning and let your guide handle logistics
What's Included
- Entry to Muir Woods with 90-minutes free time
- Stop in the seaside town of Sausalito
- Winery tours and tastings at two locations in Napa or Sonoma
- Cross the Golden Gate Bridge
- Alcoholic Beverages3-5 tastings at each winery
- Driver guide
- Comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Big Bus Tours San Francisco99 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Departure Time: 9:00am (please arrive 30min in advance to redeem your ticket) Departure Location: Big Bus Tours Stop #1 (Big Bus Tours Visitors' Center, 99 Jefferson St, Fisherman's Wharf) Tour Duration: 9 hours
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.8:30 am
Itinerary
1
Big Bus Tours San Francisco
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Fisherman's Wharf
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Golden Gate Bridge (Pass By)
3
Muir Woods National Monument
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Sausalito
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Napa Valley (Pass By)
Sonoma Valley (Pass By)
Big Bus Tours San Francisco (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Guests should dress appropriately for cooler weather at the natural reserve
- Children are allowed on the tour; Ages 3+ must purchase ticket. Under 21+ not eligible for alcohol drinks.
- Includes professional guide in English only during bus tour
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 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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Featured review
It was a really fun and easy day and everyone involved was very welcoming. The redwoods are impressive and I definitely know more about the process of making champagne.
Reviews
4.6
based on 34 reviews
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Last minute cancellation. After getting a confirmation at 8:30am. I got a notification via Viator at 3:30pm that my tour was cancelled due to lack of participation. However a week prior I wanted to add two more people to this tour and it was not available. I can only conclude that they knew a week in advance that they would not be running this tour. I was offered a different tour via the notification on Viator. I asked for more information and got no response. I tried calling and left two messages before I finally got a call an hour later. At this point I had two options, take what they offered or nothing at all as it was too late to book an alternative. Turns out I was scheduled for two different tours. The morning tour took us to Muir Woods then left me in Sausalito where I was to wait on a different bus to pick us up for a winery tour. We were the only two people doing this and when the big bus arrived, the driver asked if we wanted to sit together, the bus was full and no one would move to accommodate us. He moved a cooler from a front row seat for us. Turns out that seat sat above an exhaust from the engine that blew extremely hot air on my legs. About 30 minutes later, when the bus was at a light, we asked for relief and he said there was nothing he could do. My nephew and I switched seats so he took the burning heat for next half hour to give me some relief. After the first stop, I told the driver I wouldn’t sit there again. Sitting elsewhere only forced someone else to take that spot, and we soon discovered the entire bus was uncomfortably hot, we didn’t have the burning exhaust directly on our legs but everyone on the bus complained of the heat. The driver said he was aware and sorry.
I would caution anyone from taking a tour with Tower, as they clearly waited to the last minute to notify me of cancellation, forcing me to accept there offer or have nothing, then putting us on a bus that they knew was uncomfortable.
Transportation vehicle was very nice, clean.
The tour was long enough with ample time to enjoy each of the wineries and the Redwoods!
Of course, what made the tour even better was the driver, Grady!!! So pleasant and knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi, Silvia!
Thank you so much for the fantastic review!
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the clean, comfortable vehicle and felt you had plenty of time to soak in the beauty of both the Redwoods and the wineries.
A special shoutout to Grady—he really is wonderful, and we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him! He will be thrilled to know that his knowledge and great personality helped make your tour so memorable.
We hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon!
Best regards, Mihaela@BigBusToursTeam
We booked this combo tour, but not enough other people did, so they canceled it. Issues like this come up, but it’s how a company handles it that make the difference. They put us on two 1/2 day tours, one for the redwoods and one for wine country. It worked out well. We even got to have lunch in Sausalito! Driver/guides were fun. Good tours.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi, Charles! Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for your understanding! While schedule changes are never ideal, we’re thrilled that our team was able to pivot quickly and arrange the two half-day tours for you. It’s great to hear that you enjoyed the redwoods, wine country, lunch in Sausalito, and our fun driver-guides! We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon. Best regards, Mihaela@BigBusToursTeam
Seeing the Redwoods was great but we only had half a hour there instead of one and half hours as advertised. There was only 4 people on the tour. The driver was a good driver but gave very little commentary and we found her difficult to understand. We visited 2 wineries in the Sonoma valley. One was great the other not so good atmosphere.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed seeing the Redwoods and that you found the driver to be safe and professional. However, we're sorry to learn that the experience did not fully meet your expectations.
We understand your disappointment regarding the amount of time spent at the Redwoods compared to what you were expecting, and we're sorry that the commentary during the tour was limited and sometimes difficult to understand.
BigBusTours@VladL
Slight whiplash from bus ride but our bus driver was amazing. 😜she was very knowledgeable and the tours were incredible.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Sorry for any discomfort with the ride, but we are glad to hear that our driver and the tour were so enjoyable! We appreciate that you gave our Woods and Wine Tour a chance, as we like to think that Russian River Valley deserves more attention. Thank you for joining us and safe travels!
The trip covered the promised three sites and delivered what was expected. The driver was excellent and told entertaining stories and facts about the route.
The time spent at Armstrong was slightly shorter than promised (1.15 vs 1.30) but we still got to enjoy this a lot.
It would have been helpful to receive a clearer itinerary before the trip started with the order of the stops.
The trip ended slightly later than we were told which was fine but it did seem as if the operators should have factored in a bit more time in general. There were no traffic or other issues along the way so it seems that how the operator calculates the timing is slightly too tight.
Probably better to factor in an extra hour in case people have made plans upon return.
Overall, the trip was definitely worth it. Armstrong Reserve is beautiful and the tastings were very nice with generous samples.
Good way to do both in one day.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi, Johanna!
We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience, found the driver entertaining and informative, and were able to make the most of both Armstrong Reserve and the tastings. It's wonderful to know that you found the trip worthwhile and appreciated the generous samples along the way.
We also appreciate your constructive feedback regarding the itinerary details and timing. Your comments about the time spent at the reserve and the overall schedule are very helpful, and we will ensure they are shared with the relevant team for consideration.
Thank you again for travelling with us, and we hope to welcome you on board again for another memorable adventure in the future!
Madalina@BigBusTours
“Had a fantastic tour to Armstrong Redwoods with Marcos from Towers Tours. Marcos was knowledgeable, friendly, and kept the day organized while still making it feel relaxed and enjoyable. The drive was smooth, the stops were well planned, and the redwoods were absolutely breathtaking. Marcos shared interesting local history and tips throughout the trip, which made the experience even better. Highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to explore the beauty of the redwoods without the stress of planning everything yourself!”
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for such a fantastic and detailed review! We’re delighted to hear you had such a great experience and that Marcos made the day so enjoyable with his knowledge, friendliness, and organization. It’s wonderful to know the journey felt smooth and relaxed, and that the beauty of the redwoods made such a strong impression.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and are so glad the tour allowed you to explore with ease and without the stress of planning. We hope to welcome you on board again for another memorable adventure!
Ciprian @ Big Bus Tours
Really enjoyed this tour. We visited three wineries and also had the chance to stop in Sonoma for lunch. Our guide, Steve, was very friendly and kind.
We had a great tour guide! He made the ride to wine country fun and played great music. He walked us in to our reserved wine tours and set us up at each location. We felt taken care of.
It was a really fun and easy day and everyone involved was very welcoming. The redwoods are impressive and I definitely know more about the process of making champagne.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our Woods and Wine Tour! Korbel does a great presentation. Thank you for joining us!
I made friends from around the world on this fun, little tour. We stopped at the Korbel Winery and tasted the most delicious California champagnes, which are not your typical grocery store variety. They also shared the rich history of the winery, dating back to the 1800s. We then hiked a little over 2 miles to see the oldest tree in the redwoods - the Colonel Anderson, which is over 1,400 years old - before visiting a delightful boutique winery, the Horse & Plow, for delicious Pinot Gris and charcuterie. It was simply lovely and I'd highly recommend it. No food is included, so grab some snacks to take along for the ride.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our Woods and Wine Tour! Thank you for the nice feedback on this unique tour. We hope to see you again!
I booked this tour for a sister’s trip. We had such an amazing time! Debi was the absolute best! She was knowledgeable, kind, and has such a great sense of humor.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hi Elaine!
Thank you for your thoughtful words and review! We are delighted to hear that you and your sister had such a wonderful time thanks to Debi and her knowledge, kindness, and sense of humor. We look forward to seeing you again in the future!
Alexandra I. @ Big Bus Tours
Debi is amazing... she makes you feel relaxed and is very knowledgeable about the sites and she points out other important things along the way. I travel mostly by myself and the didn't make me feel different which is nice. Be prepared to enjoy yourself and walk... I love to walk and walking among the redwoods was awesome.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hello Evelyn_K! We want to express our gratitude for your feedback. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed the tour, and we're thrilled that Debi contributed to your experience by helping you feel at ease and sharing her expertise with valuable insights about the attractions. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes, Vlad from Big Bus Tours.
We signed up for this tour because the price was reasonable to be able to experience wineries and the redwoods and it didn’t disappoint. We got very lucky and see the only two people on the tour. Our guide told us it’s a fairly new tour. Well worth the money. They only thing I would suggest is giving more time at Korbel so we could have done the tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hi Angie_D. We wish to thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that you've had an amazing experience with us. We hope to have you back soon. Best, Vlad from Big Bus Tours.
Great tour. Grady our guide was wonderful. Really enjoyed the Korbel tasting. Russian River Winery was nice.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you for the nice feedback and we are glad to hear that you enjoyed Grady's guidance! We think Russian River Valley is a hidden gem of an area - thanks for joining us!
Absolutely fantastic trip!! Between Marco and Jim we felt we learned a huge amount about the Bay area as well as Muir Woods and Napa/Sonoma. I'd absolutely recommend this trip!
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience with our guides Marco and Jim - we appreciate the recommendation!
Marco made a Golden Gate photo stop for us! He was so accommodating, asking if we needed more or less time on the stops. First bus to Muir Woods had to leave without two passengers after waiting 7 minutes for them beyond time. Entire day was easily wheelchair accessible, as promised. Loved our last ng day!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thanks for the shout-out to Marco and for the 5-star review!
Driver was very friendly and knowledgeable. Plus got us to our places safely!! Beautiful trip all around. We had a ton of fun and enjoyed all the scenery
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