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Muir Woods & Sausalito Morning Tour with Park Admission

Starting From From $99.00 per person Current Project Expedition rate
4 Hours 4.74 / 5 10 reviews Easy activity level Single Day Group Tour Operated by Extranomical Tours
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The Experience

What your day looks like

This guided tour has a relaxed pace so you can take the time to fully experience Muir Woods National Monument, the giant redwood forest nearest to San Francisco. The tour features a morning crossing of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge on your way to the Muir Wood National Monument and a bonus stop at mid-day in the charming seaside town of Sausalito. After arriving at serene Muir Woods, you will enjoy up to 90 minutes of free time exploring this natural treasure set aside by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1908 as a national monument. There are a good number of park rangers on the Muir Woods trails, they are always happy to answer your questions. There are many trails to choose from, all with towering California Redwoods, some over 250 feet tall. Our favorite trail meanders along the shadowy Redwood Creek where the tallest trees are located. Be on the lookout for the northern spotted owl, deer, and other native creatures to the area. Although the stars of the show are the redwoods, Muir Woods is host to 13 species of ferns, a plant that has been on earth for more than 300 million years. Take the time to identify lady, maidenhair and goldback ferns as you lower your gaze from the redwood canopy above you. Then, your guide will gather the group and head to Sausalito, a seaside community full of charm and unforgettable views of San Francisco. You’ll have time to browse the charming shops and perhaps have some lunch. Take pictures against the city skyline across the bay, then post them to your social media timeline so your friends can share the experience with you. After our excursion in Sausalito, we will make our return trip back to San Francisco but not before a satisfying southbound jaunt across the Golden Gate Bridge as the sun nears the Pacific Ocean horizon. If you select the option to return by ferry, we will have the ticket waiting for you. The Blue and Gold ferry will cruise past Angel Island and Alcatraz as you marvel at the Golden Gate Bridge and snap shareable panoramic memories of the San Francisco skyline. Why Choose Us Instead of hassling with parking reservations and navigating San Francisco’s busy streets, our tour guides will entertain you all the way to the park. To make it special, we have designed this tour to give you maximum time in Muir Woods and included a visit to delightful Sausalito.

At a Glance

The experience, in brief

  • Stand and admire coast redwood trees, the tallest living things on the planet
  • Follow Muir Woods trails to Cathedral or the Bohemian grove of redwoods
  • Pick up some unique redwood souvenirs at the visitor center
  • From the Sausalito shoreline and take awesome pictures of San Francisco’s skyline
  • Enjoy browsing in Sausalito’s art studios and craft shops
  • Have lunch with an San Francisco Bay view in Sausalito (not included)
Detailed Itinerary

The journey, in full

07:40 AM to 08:00 AM Hotel Pickup and Incredible bay views crossing over the Golden Gate Bridge Journey through picturesque Marin County to Muir Woods 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM Hike the Muir Woods trails and bridges Photograph giant Coastal Redwoods in Cathedral and Bohemian Groves Take a moment for some old-growth “forest bathing” 11:40 AM to 12:40 PM Arrive in the charming seaside town of Sausalito Take time to explore, shop and have lunch 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM Return to San Francisco with the tour vehicle and conclude the tour at your pickup location

Your Itinerary

Your day, step by step

Day 1

San Francisco

Sightseeing at Muir Woods National Monument.

Continued

San Francisco

Boating at Golden Gate Bridge.

Continued

Sausalito

Sightseeing.

Before You Go

What to know before booking

Included

Muir Woods park entrance fee Up to 1.5 hours in Muir Woods Time to eat and explore seaside Sausalito Expert guided narration (English) Foreign language audios in six languages Pickup at two major San Francisco hotels

Not Included

Meals Ferry ticket Guide gratuity

What to Bring

Solid shoes Snack Bottle water Camera Money for lunch Sunscreen if necessary

Meeting & Pickup

Pick up from Pier, either Fisherman's Wharf or Union Square location. Exact pick up details and time will be provided by the provider.

Languages Offered

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Planning Notes

Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic

Traveler Impressions

What travelers are saying

2026-04-18 5.00 / 5

Wonderful experience

2026-01-01 5.00 / 5

Tour was nice and Ben was ????????

2025-05-30 4.00 / 5

Great tour! I’m glad I started early—there were very few tourists at that point in the park, which made the experience even better. The driver was very professional, though at times he spoke a bit too much during the ride, making it harder to simply relax and enjoy the journey. That said, everything went smoothly, and I felt the tour offered good value overall. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who, like me, prefers not to deal with car rentals or parking. Thank you for organizing this experience!

2024-11-18 5.00 / 5

The tour guides were very helpful and very knowledgeable and very friendly. Highly recommend.

2023-03-31 5.00 / 5

We were given ole Ty of time at the Bridge, for the hike through Muir, and I. Sausalito to soak around. It was a lovely day.

2022-06-08 5.00 / 5

Excellent Tour - our tour guide was phenomenal. I would recommend this tour to anyone.

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