San Francisco: Muir Woods & Sausalito with Golden Gate Bridge

Stand Among 260-Foot Redwoods Without Paying Twice

You ride across the Golden Gate Bridge in a guided mini-bus, spend 1.5 hours hiking among ancient redwoods at Muir Woods with entrance already covered, then drive through the town of Sausalito before finishing at Fisherman's Wharf with free time for lunch. The tour operates in all weather and suits most fitness levels, with wheelchair accessibility available if you notify the operator at booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each4 stops

1. Golden Gate Bridgepassing by
2. Muir WoodsEntry included1h 30m
3. Sausalito Boardwalkpassing by
4. Fisherman's Wharfpassing by

Muir Woods and Sausalito tour

• Drive over Golden Gate Bridge
• Walk among ancient redwoods in Muir Woods
• Drive through Sausalito seaside town
• Tour ends at Fisherman's Wharf

The experience

Why does standing in a forest of 1000-year-old trees feel different than looking at a photo of one? Maybe it's the scale (260 feet of wood and branch blocking out the sky), or the air itself, cool and thick with redwood scent. The tour leaves San Francisco heading north over the Golden Gate Bridge, and within an hour you're in Muir Woods, an isolated canyon where the noise of the city dissolves into the sound of your own footsteps on the trail. The entrance fee is already paid, so you don't have to fumble at a booth or worry about sold-out slots. You get up to 1.5 hours to walk at your own pace through the canopy, and that's the whole point: solitude in a place that feels untouched.

The drive itself matters. Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge with a guide pointing out the bay, the Marin Headlands, the way the fog rolls in. It's not the same as driving it yourself. You're in a comfortable mini-bus, not navigating traffic or hunting for parking. Once you're in Muir Woods, the trail is easy enough for most fitness levels, and the trees do the work of making you feel small. The moist air, the ferns at ground level, the way light filters through the canopy. These are the details that stick with you weeks later.

After Muir Woods, the tour winds through Sausalito, a seaside town across the bay with waterfront cafes and local shops. It's a shift from the forest (bright, social, Mediterranean in feel), and it breaks up the day. The itinerary ends at Fisherman's Wharf, where you have leisure time to eat or browse. If you want to return to San Francisco by ferry instead of by car, that's an optional add-on. Otherwise the tour brings you back by road. Departures run at 9am, 11am, and 2pm, so you can pick the slot that fits your schedule.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel or central pickup, a guided drive across the Golden Gate Bridge in a comfortable mini-bus, entrance fee to Muir Woods National Monument, up to 1.5 hours to hike the redwood trails at your own pace, a scenic drive through Sausalito, and leisure time at Fisherman's Wharf for lunch and shopping. A professional guide accompanies the group throughout.

Options for this experience

3 options

Muir Woods OnlyGuide in English · 08:30 and 13:30Guided Muir Woods Tour: Cross the Golden Gate Bridge heading north to reach an isolated canyon of ancient coastal redwood trees at Muir Woods National

Muir Woods and Sausalito FerryGuide in English · Available from 1 Mar 2027Guided Muir Woods Tour: Head north across the Golden Gate Bridge into a secluded canyon of ancient coastal redwood trees at Muir Woods Park. Sausalito Ferry: Take the relaxing, scenic ferry back to San Francisco for calm bay views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the city skyline.

Muir Woods and Big Bus TourGuide in English · 08:30 and 13:30Save 15% when you bundle! Guided Muir Woods Tour: a 4.5-hour outing to Muir Woods Park with free time to hike and a stop in Sausalito. 24-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour: Discover San Francisco with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off sightseeing ticket, digital commentary and 17 stops. 1-hour Chinatown Tour: a self-guided walking tour of Chinatown that starts at Stop #3 North Beach/Chinatown.

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Information

Lasts 4h 30m, runs every day at 08:30 and 13:30, from US$ 84.15 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30 and 13:30Another time? ›

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.1 with pickup ›

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Tower Tours - San Francisco's Sightseeing Specialist

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Muir Woods without arranging your own transport or paying a separate entrance fee: the fixed itinerary and included ticket remove two decisions from your day, leaving you free to focus on the walk itself.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Is the Muir Woods entrance fee really included?

Yes. The tour price includes the entrance ticket to Muir Woods National Monument, so there are no additional fees at the gate.

How much time do you spend in Muir Woods?

Up to 1.5 hours. You hike at your own pace on the trails. The guide does not lead a group walk.

What time does the tour start?

Departures are available at 9am, 11am, and 2pm.

Do you need to be fit to do this tour?

The trails at Muir Woods are easy and suitable for all fitness levels. Wheelchair access is available with advance notice.

Is lunch included?

No. At Fisherman's Wharf you have leisure time to eat at one of the seafood restaurants there, but meals are not included in the tour price.

Can you take the ferry back to San Francisco instead of the bus?

Yes, an optional ferry ticket from Sausalito back to San Francisco is available as an add-on.

What if the weather is bad?

The tour operates in all weather. Dress appropriately for cool, moist conditions and possible fog.

Can you do just the Muir Woods part without Sausalito and Fisherman's Wharf?

The Muir Woods tour and the hop-on hop-off tour can be taken on separate days, but the standard itinerary includes all three stops.