San Francisco: Muir Woods & Sausalito with Motorcoach Pickup

Walking Through Redwoods That Predate the Gold Rush

You ride a luxury motorcoach from San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods, where you walk among 1000-year-old redwoods for 1.5 hours on your own. A 45-minute stop in Sausalito follows, then the return to the city. If you add the combo, you unlock a Chinatown walking tour and 24-hour hop-on hop-off access to use whenever you want. Roundtrip transport and entry are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Muir Woods and Sausalito

• Stroll through Muir Woods forest
• Stop for 45 minutes in Sausalito

The experience

You're stepping onto a path that narrows between trunks wider than a car, and the light changes. It gets softer, greener, older. That's Muir Woods, and the trees around you have been standing since before Columbus. The motorcoach picks you up from San Francisco and handles the drive north across the Golden Gate Bridge, which means you don't navigate the parking lot that fills up by mid-morning or hunt for a spot on a crowded weekend. The bus drops you at the entrance, and you walk in on your own pace for about an hour and a half, moving through the redwood groves on dedicated trails that wind between the oldest living things on earth.

After the forest, the route swings down to Sausalito for 45 minutes: enough time to walk the waterfront, grab coffee, or sit on a bench facing the bay and San Francisco across the water. It's not a rushed stop. It's a real break in the day. The motorcoach waits, and then you head back to the city. If you book the combo option, you also get a 1-hour self-guided Chinatown walking tour that departs from Stop #2 in North Beach, plus 24-hour access to the hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour, so you can use those on the same day or split them across two days depending on how your schedule works.

The forest stays cool year-round: locals will tell you to bring a jacket even if it's warm in the city. Strollers and prams work fine on the main paths if you're traveling with small children, and the whole day is suitable for most fitness levels because you set your own pace through the woods. The motorcoach is the thing that changes the day: no parking stress, no timing yourself against closing hours, no route-finding on unfamiliar roads.

What’s included

Roundtrip luxury motorcoach transport from San Francisco to Muir Woods, 1.5-hour visit to the redwood forest with self-guided walking on dedicated paths, 45-minute stop in Sausalito, entry to Muir Woods National Park, and (if combo selected) a 1-hour self-guided Chinatown walking tour plus 24-hour hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour access with digital commentary in multiple languages.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guided tour of Muir WoodsGuide in English · 08:30 and 13:30Guided Muir Woods: Discover the beauty of one of California's oldest redwood groves on our new Muir Woods Tour

Muir Woods and 24-hour hop-on tourGuide in English · 08:30 and 13:30Bundle and save 15%! Guided Muir Woods Tour: Explore the splendor of one of California's oldest redwood groves on our new Muir Woods Tour. 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour: Get on and off at 16 handy stops around the city, with digital audio commentary available while you ride. 1-Hour Chinatown Guided Tour: The Chinatown walking tour leaves daily at 1 PM from Stop #2 North Beach/Chinatown

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

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, in groups of up to 15 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30 and 13:30

GroupUp to 15

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 to4h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Under 3: 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Big Bus Tours - USA

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the oldest redwoods without arranging parking or driving yourself: the motorcoach removes the logistics and gets you to the forest ready to walk.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years). Children under 3 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.

How long is the whole tour?

The day is roughly 5–6 hours from pickup to return, depending on traffic. The Muir Woods visit itself is 1.5 hours, and Sausalito is 45 minutes.

Is parking included?

No, the motorcoach handles transport. You don't need to arrange or pay for parking. The driver takes you directly to Muir Woods and back to San Francisco.

Can I do the Chinatown tour on a different day?

Yes. The Muir Woods tour and the Chinatown walking tour can be taken on separate days if you book the combo option.

What if I'm traveling with a stroller?

Strollers and prams work on the main paths at Muir Woods. Infants can ride in a stroller or sit on an adult's lap on the motorcoach.

Do I need to be fit to do this?

The tour is suitable for most fitness levels because you walk at your own pace through the forest. The paths are dedicated and well-maintained.

Is the motorcoach comfortable?

It's a luxury motorcoach with roundtrip service from San Francisco. Exact amenities depend on the operator, but it's designed for sightseeing comfort.

What's the weather like at Muir Woods?

It's cool year-round. Bring a jacket even if San Francisco is warm. The forest canopy keeps temperatures lower and the air damp.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour and motorcoach.