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Muir Woods Tours: The 15 Best Redwood Days from the City

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The redwoods are forty minutes over the bridge and the parking is by reservation, which is why most visitors come by coach. These 15 compare time in the grove, the Sausalito stop and what each one costs.

Muir Woods and Sausalito (Return by Bus or Ferry) - One hour in Sausalito
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Muir Woods and Sausalito (Return by Bus or Ferry)

1.Muir Woods and Sausalito (Return by Bus or Ferry)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,098 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $91Our pick

From Union Square or Fisherman’s Wharf, ride across the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods for 90 minutes among coastal redwoods, then spend an hour in Sausalito. Choose a bus or ferry return, or a guided bike ride to Sausalito before the woods. Guides such as Don and George have shared local stories along the way.

“It was really great, accurate timing by the operator but I didn’t like we waited for a person like 15min and at the end they didn’t showed up, (waste of time). Besides that incident, everything went as planned and amazing. I would definitely recommend. Pd. They ask for like a 20%tip at the end, watch out with that one.”

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San Francisco Super Saver: Muir Woods & Wine Country w/ optional Gourmet Lunch - Muir Woods: one quiet hour among the redwoods
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San Francisco Super Saver: Muir Woods & Wine Country w/ optional Gourmet Lunch

2.San Francisco Super Saver: Muir Woods & Wine Country w/ optional Gourmet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,352 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $179

Leave San Francisco by coach for an early walk among Muir Woods’ coastal redwoods, then visit three Napa and Sonoma wineries for guided tastings. The day includes Golden Gate Bridge views, a stop at Sonoma Plaza, and an optional three-course lunch paired with California wines. Guides such as Mark, Dustin, Ben, Kith, and Alberto have been praised for local stories and an easygoing manner, though you cannot request a specific guide.

“Dustin was awesome! He was so knowledgeable and made the tour a lot of fun! I liked that we went to lesser known wineries and were able to try wines not available in stores.”

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San Francisco: Muir Woods and Sausalito Half-Day Trip - Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge with a guide
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San Francisco: Muir Woods and Sausalito Half-Day Trip

3.Muir Woods and Sausalito Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,722 reviews · 5 hours · from $95

Ride from central San Francisco over the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods, where you’ll have 90 minutes to explore, then take a narrated drive through Sausalito and 45 minutes to wander. Morning departures can mean quieter paths. A professional guide handles the transport and adds local context; you can return by minibus or choose a ferry at your own expense.

“It was a great trip! Our guide Anny was very nice, polite and kind. And Muir Woods… omg! It was unbelievably great! A must see! Highly recommended.”

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One Day in San Francisco: Alcatraz, Muir Woods, and SF City Tour - Pacific Heights and the city’s changing face
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One Day in San Francisco: Alcatraz, Muir Woods, and SF City Tour

4.One Day in San Francisco: Alcatraz, Muir Woods, and SF City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,445 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $129Top rated

Ride with a local guide through North Beach, Chinatown, Pacific Heights and other San Francisco highlights, then cross the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods and Sausalito. The day ends at Pier 33 for the Alcatraz ferry and prison audio tour. Groups are capped at 24; check whether your $129 booking includes the Alcatraz ticket.

“This is a really comprehensive city tour with lots of great information & recommendations. Lunch in Sausalito at the Barrel House was phenomenal”

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San Francisco: Muir Woods, Napa & Sonoma Valley Wine Tour - Three wineries, with different characters
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San Francisco: Muir Woods, Napa & Sonoma Valley Wine Tour

5.Muir Woods, Napa & Sonoma Valley Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,205 reviews · 11 hours · from $166

Spend a full day beyond San Francisco with hotel pickup, a guide, and stops at Muir Woods, Mayo Family Winery, Ru Vango, Jacuzzi Family Vineyards, Sonoma Plaza, and the Golden Gate Bridge. Expect three tastings, scenic drives, and a choice between buying lunch or booking a three-course meal with wine pairings.

“Great tour! Randall was wonderful — he shared fascinating information about Muir Woods and Wine Country and gave us outstanding restaurant recommendations.”

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Alcatraz Tour Plus Muir Woods and Sausalito Day Trip - Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge and heading north
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Alcatraz Tour Plus Muir Woods and Sausalito Day Trip

6.Alcatraz Tour Plus Muir Woods and Sausalito Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,194 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $159

Take a narrated coach trip across the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods and Sausalito, then explore Alcatraz with its included ferry and cellhouse audio tour. Expect 90 minutes among the redwoods, an hour in Sausalito, and about two hours on Alcatraz. The group is capped at 35, but the schedule can split across two days.

“Muir Woods were amazing and we could easily have spent more than the 1 1/2 hours. Sausalito was charming. The ferry to Alcatraz was fast and we spent 2 hours on the Island and found it very interesting. A great day-trip👍🏻”

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Alcatraz with Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour - The Marin County drive to Muir Woods
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Alcatraz with Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour

7.Alcatraz with Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,131 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $159

Travel in a luxury Mercedes Sprinter van with a group of 14 or fewer, stopping at the Golden Gate Bridge, Muir Woods, and Sausalito before taking the ferry to Alcatraz. You get Alcatraz admission and its Cellhouse audio tour, but pay the Muir Woods entrance fee separately. Guides have included Ben, Anja, Katia, and Dustin.

“Lots of walking but spread out over the day. Alcatraz is doable if walking is difficult as there is a tram up to tge cellblock tour. Muir Woods is a nice stroll at your own pace and you can go as far or near as you are comfortable with doing. Sausalito has plenty of nice pubs and restaurants. Good day all around. The only drawback were the hords of flies for the Alcatraz tour even starting at Pier 33. They should mostly be gone by next month (October) once the Cormorants move off the island and migrate south.”

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Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz - Fort Point and the Golden Gate Bridge
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Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz

8.Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,106 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend about six hours exploring San Francisco and the nearby coast with a local guide, stops at the Golden Gate Bridge and Muir Woods, and free time in Sausalito. Water and a snack are included; Muir Woods admission and lunch are extra. Choose the Alcatraz option at booking if you want to visit the island.

“great tour with all the best scenes of san francisco .. tour guide per was great… loved all the stops muir woods nice and lunch in sausalito was nice”

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San Francisco: Alcatraz Tour with Muir Woods and Sausalito - Muir Woods: time among the redwoods
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San Francisco: Alcatraz Tour with Muir Woods and Sausalito

9.Alcatraz Tour with Muir Woods and Sausalito

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,017 reviews · 7 hours · from $143

Ride in a small-group Mercedes Sprinter to Muir Woods and Sausalito, then take the ferry to Alcatraz, or do the island first. The seven-hour tour includes Alcatraz entry and its Cellhouse audio guide, plus a Golden Gate Bridge photo stop. Guides such as Roman, Dustin and Robert lead the road portion; Muir Woods admission costs extra.

“Fantastic day and our guide was wonderful. Full of knowledge and very helpful, looked after the group and even threw in some humour. Really enjoyed the day and as a solo traveller it was nice to be part of a group and meet new people.”

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San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and optional Alcatraz tour - Fort Point and the Golden Gate Bridge
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San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and optional Alcatraz tour

10.San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and optional Alcatraz tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 755 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $119

Meet your guide in Little Italy at 9:00 am for a narrated minibus tour through San Francisco, across the Golden Gate Bridge and into Muir Woods. You’ll have time among the redwoods and a planned Sausalito stop, though the length of that stop can vary. Add Alcatraz if you want to extend the day. Muir Woods admission and the Sausalito ferry cost extra.

“Sully was a terrific guide! We saw the typical San Francisco landmarks but learned so many new facts and appreciated his perspective. Highly recommend this tour!”

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Muir Woods and Sausalito Small-Group Tour - One hour in Sausalito
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Muir Woods and Sausalito Small-Group Tour

11.Muir Woods and Sausalito Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 693 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

Leave San Francisco’s winding roads and parking to a small-group driver, then walk among Muir Woods’ old redwoods and browse Sausalito at your own pace. The five-hour trip includes a Golden Gate Bridge photo stop, park admission and an air-conditioned Mercedes Sprinter van. Guides such as Ben, Dustin and Roman have led recent outings.

“As the original trip was not possible due to circumstances beyond the tour operators control we were offered a substitute. The substitute was great, but not the experience we wanted but pleased to have the substitute. The trip itself was excellent with a great guide,”

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From San Francisco: Guided Tour to Muir Woods and Sausalito - Sausalito: a brief stop or a longer afternoon
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From San Francisco: Guided Tour to Muir Woods and Sausalito

12.Guided Tour to Muir Woods and Sausalito

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 599 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Ride from Fisherman’s Wharf in an air-conditioned mini-bus across the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods, where you get up to 90 minutes to walk beneath coastal redwoods. The tour also passes through Sausalito. Add a ferry ride back to San Francisco or a Big Bus city-tour package. Guides have included Lester, James, Grady and Patrick, though assignments vary.

“Really enjoyable experience only made better by our driver James, who had lots of great stories to tell on the way there.”

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San Francisco: Muir Woods and Sausalito Small Group Tour - Sausalito: waterfront stroll and houseboats
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San Francisco: Muir Woods and Sausalito Small-Group Tour

13.Muir Woods and Sausalito Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 562 reviews · 5 hours · from $99

Ride in a 14-passenger van from San Francisco to the Golden Gate Bridge, Muir Woods, and Sausalito. You get about 80 minutes among the redwoods and an hour in town. Guides vary, with Buddy, Jerry, Randy, and Ulrich among those who have led tours. Return to your hotel or arrange your own ferry ride back.

“It was great…. Jerry was very knowledgeable and accommodating!”

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Muir Woods and Sausalito Morning Tour Small-Group Half Day - Walking beneath Muir Woods’ coastal redwoods
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Muir Woods and Sausalito Morning Tour Small-Group Half Day

14.Muir Woods and Sausalito Morning Tour Small-Group Half Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 556 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84Best value

Ride from San Francisco in a small group of up to 14, stop for Golden Gate Bridge photos, then spend about 75 minutes among Muir Woods’ coastal redwoods and an hour in Sausalito. Hotel pickup and Muir Woods admission are included. You can return by van or stay longer in Sausalito and make your own ferry arrangements.

“We didn't visit Muir woods due to government shutdown but our driver took us to another area which was good. We then visited Muir beach before heading off to the lovely Sausalito.”

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San Francisco: Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour with Ferry Option - Walking beneath Muir Woods’ giant redwoods
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San Francisco: Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour with Ferry Option

15.Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour with Ferry Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 515 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $91

Cross the Golden Gate Bridge by air-conditioned bus, spend 90 minutes among Muir Woods’ giant redwoods, then get an hour in Sausalito. A local guide handles the drive and shares Bay Area stories. Choose a return ferry for more time on the waterfront, or check the separate bike-tour option before booking.

“All well organised and on time. The wood is an eye opener.”

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