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San Francisco: Muir Woods & Wine Country with 3 Tastings★ 4.61 (3,428) · 11h
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San Francisco to Muir Woods: Redwood Shuttle & Golden Gate Bridge★ 4.93 (208) · 4h
Top rated
San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge, Muir Woods & Sausalito Day Tour★ 4.94 (1,420) · 6h
The 12 best-value of 18 options, side by side
✓ 2026-09-28Real price per person across the 18 options: US$ 79–US$ 189 (median US$ 109). With an extra fee to pay on site: 3 of 18. With 100+ reviews: 14 of 18.
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Up to 2 hours (1)
San Francisco: Muir Woods & Hop-on Hop-off Bus with 15% SavingsYou hike through old-growth redwoods in Muir Woods, then spend 24 hours hopping on and off a double-decker bus at 16 San Francisco stops, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Palace of Fine Arts, and Golden Gate Park. The package includes a guided roundtrip to the forest, digital audio narration on the bus, and an optional Chinatown walking tour. Hotel shuttle service is available with advance notice, and you can split the two parts across separate days if you prefer.Is it for me?Choose this if you want both the redwoods and the city without arranging separate bookings — the 15% discount applies because you're combining two experiences, and the 24-hour bus pass means you're not rushed between stops.
2 to 5 hours (8)
Muir Woods & Sausalito: Small-Group Tour with Bridge ViewsYou’ll cross the Golden Gate Bridge in a comfy van, walk quietly beneath ancient redwoods in Muir Woods, and have time to explore Sausalito’s waterfront at your own pace. With entry fees included and a local guide sharing stories along the way, expect real moments of wonder—and maybe even a new favorite spot for lunch.
San Francisco, Muir Woods & Sausalito Day Trip with AlcatrazYou’ll feel San Francisco wake up as you roll through North Beach and Chinatown, then breathe deep beneath ancient redwoods in Muir Woods before relaxing over lunch by Sausalito’s waterfront. With stories from your local guide and time to explore at your own pace, this day trip lets you soak up city energy and coastal calm — all without worrying about logistics or parking headaches.
San Francisco: Muir Woods & Sausalito Morning Tour Small GroupYou get picked up from your hotel and driven across the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods, where you walk among the tallest trees in the world with a guide who explains how the forest actually works. After that, you're taken to Sausalito's waterfront for an hour to walk and rest. The whole thing takes four to five hours, includes park entry and transport, and keeps groups under fifteen people so it doesn't feel crowded.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see the Golden Gate Bridge, walk among giant redwoods, and end at a bay-view waterfront without arranging three separate trips—the fixed itinerary and included transport handle all of that, and the small group size means you're not following a crowd.
San Francisco: Muir Woods & Sausalito with Golden Gate BridgeYou 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.Is it for me?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.
San Francisco: Muir Woods & Sausalito with Motorcoach PickupYou 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.Is it for me?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.
Muir Woods & Sausalito Half Day Tour: Redwood Groves 90 minsYou spend 90 minutes walking among ancient redwoods in Muir Woods, then 45 minutes exploring Sausalito's waterfront and shops. The tour includes hotel pickup, Golden Gate Bridge views, and entry to the national monument. Morning departures mean fewer crowds; afternoon options let you sleep in. Total time is roughly 4 to 5 hours, and you can either return by coach or stay in Sausalito and make your own way back.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see the redwoods and Sausalito without renting a car or spending the whole day on logistics — the fixed schedule and included pickup mean you just show up at your hotel and the rest is arranged.
Muir Woods & Sausalito Day Trip: Redwoods, Boardwalk & Bridge ViewsYou’ll cross San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge with a small group, wander beneath ancient redwoods in Muir Woods at your own pace, then explore Sausalito’s colorful boardwalk for lunch or art galleries before heading back—all with an easy pickup and plenty of free time to just be present in each place.
Muir Woods, Sausalito & Tiburon: Private Day Trip from San FranciscoYou get picked up from your hotel, driven across the Golden Gate to walk among 300-foot redwoods at Muir Woods, then choose your pace through Sausalito's waterfront cafes and Tiburon's quieter village streets. The guide is yours alone, the group stays under six, and you're back before evening. Book this if you want the main Bay Area sights without arranging three separate trips or waiting for a tour bus to fill up.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Bay Area highlights in one morning or afternoon without arranging transport, timing yourself between three towns, or sitting on a tour bus — the private guide and flexible schedule are what make all three stops fit into a single trip.
Half day and longer (6)
San Francisco: Golden Gate, Muir Woods & Sausalito with Optional AlcatrazYou'll ride through San Francisco's neighborhoods, cross the Golden Gate Bridge, walk among the redwoods of Muir Woods, and drive through Sausalito, all with a local guide in a small group. Alcatraz ferry tickets and audio tour can be added and slot into the morning or afternoon — your exact schedule confirms the day before. The whole day runs about nine hours from a 9am start.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want San Francisco's main sights in one day without arranging your own transport or timing — the minibus and guide handle both, which is what makes four stops fit into nine hours.
San Francisco: Alcatraz, Muir Woods & Sausalito Day TourYou travel in a small van across the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods, where you walk among 1000-year-old redwoods at your own pace, then explore Sausalito's boardwalk and galleries. A ferry takes you to Alcatraz Island with an award-winning audio guide covering the prison's history and famous inmates. You choose your departure time and whether you want a day or sunset night tour, and you stay on the island as long as you want before catching the last ferry back.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see three major Bay Area attractions in one day without renting a car or coordinating separate tickets and ferries—the van handles the driving and the route, the audio guide handles the history, and you control the pace at each stop.
San Francisco: Alcatraz, Muir Woods & Sausalito Day TripYou ride a narrated coach from downtown San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods, where you walk among 1,000-year-old redwoods for 90 minutes. After an hour in the village of Sausalito, you head to Pier 33 for the ferry to Alcatraz Island, where you take a self-guided audio tour of the former federal penitentiary and spend as long as you want exploring. Entry to Muir Woods and the official Alcatraz admission with ferry are both included; you just need to pick up your Alcatraz ticket at the pier when you arrive.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see three of the Bay Area's main landmarks in a single day without renting a car or coordinating separate tickets and ferries — the coach handles the driving and the entry fees are bundled in, which is what makes the pace work.
San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge, Muir Woods & Sausalito Day TripYou ride a luxury coach through San Francisco's major neighborhoods and landmarks—Union Square to Fisherman's Wharf—with four photo stops and narrated commentary. Then you switch buses and head across the Golden Gate Bridge to spend 90 minutes walking among the giant redwoods of Muir Woods (entry included), followed by an hour in Sausalito's waterfront shops and restaurants. The whole day runs from morning departure at Union Square through late afternoon return.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to see San Francisco's main neighborhoods, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the redwoods of Muir Woods in a single day without arranging separate transportation, park tickets, or timing—the fixed schedule and included coach handle all three.
San Francisco: Muir Woods & Napa Wine Tasting Day TripYou cross the Golden Gate Bridge, spend over an hour walking among old-growth redwoods at Muir Woods, stop for lunch in Sonoma, and taste wines at three different wineries in Napa and Sonoma valleys. Transport, guide, and all tastings are included, and you're back in San Francisco by evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the redwoods and taste wine country in a single day without driving or navigating between stops yourself — the fixed itinerary and included tastings mean you focus on the experience instead of logistics.
Alcatraz, Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour with Pickup & FerryYou’ll cross San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge with local stories from your guide, walk beneath ancient redwoods in Muir Woods, enjoy Sausalito’s waterfront art scene and seafood lunch options, then take a ferry to Alcatraz Island with an audio guide included. Expect moments of calm awe—and maybe even some laughter—along the way.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 16 of the 18 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
San Francisco: Muir Woods & Wine Country with 3 Tastings is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.61 out of 5 across 3,428 reviews.
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