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The 15 Best Sausalito Tours & Trips

77 tours  ·  from $15 a head

Sausalito is the ferry stop, the bike destination and the lunch on most Marin days. These 15 get you there by bridge, boat or bicycle, and say how long you actually get on the waterfront.

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: 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

2.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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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

3.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

4.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

5.Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz

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

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

6.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

7.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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San Francisco Golden Gate To Sausalito Bike Tour - Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge
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San Francisco Golden Gate To Sausalito Bike Tour

8.San Francisco Golden Gate To Sausalito Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 751 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $75

Ride from Fisherman’s Wharf past Aquatic Park, the Palace of Fine Arts, and Crissy Field, then cross the Golden Gate Bridge with a local guide. Spend free time in Sausalito, and choose an e-bike upgrade if you want help on the hills. Your bike, helmet, lock, and map are included for the day; the ferry back costs extra.

“Brilliant experience that met all our expectations and more Our guide Mia was really knowledgeable and made the tour very special”

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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

9.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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Golden Gate Bridge Guided Bicycle or E-Bike Tour from San Francisco to Sausalito - Fort Point and the bridge crossing
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Golden Gate Bridge Guided Bicycle or E-Bike Tour from San Francisco to Sausalito

10.Golden Gate Bridge Guided Bicycle or E-Bike Tour from San Francisco to Sausalito

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 679 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Start at Fisherman’s Wharf for a guided ride past the Palace of Fine Arts, Crissy Field and the Presidio, then cross the Golden Gate Bridge and roll downhill to Sausalito. Guides such as Orla, Marcus and Bill have led tours with plenty of local history and photo stops. Choose a regular bike or e-bike, explore Sausalito, then ferry back for an extra fee or keep riding.

“We went for our anniversary adventure in San Francisco. One of the highlights is to have a bike tour with Blazing Saddle Bike Tours. Marcus and Toyla were exceptional tour guides. They were informative, accommodating and kind. They allowed us to see the beauty of San Francisco and Sausalito . During the tour they made us feel safe at all times. Thank you Marcus and Toyla for making our memories worth every minute of it.”

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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

11.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

12.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

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

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

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: Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito Cycling Tour - Fort Mason, the Marina, and the Palace of Fine Arts
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San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito Cycling Tour

14.Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito Cycling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 541 reviews · 3 hours · from $72Best value

Ride from Fisherman’s Wharf to Sausalito on a guided bike tour past Crissy Field, the Palace of Fine Arts, and the Golden Gate Bridge. Choose a regular or electric bike, hear city stories from guides such as Ryan, Adam, or Ginger, then explore Sausalito before arranging your own return.

“Fantastic! Even made a last minute change to accommodate Star Wars fans!”

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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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