10 Muir Woods Tours from San Francisco That Earn the Road Trip

1.Muir Woods and Sausalito (Return by Bus or Ferry)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,098 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $91Our pick

Spend 5 to 8 hours visiting Muir Woods and Sausalito from San Francisco by air-conditioned coach. You get 90 minutes among coastal redwoods, a Golden Gate Bridge viewpoint, and one hour in Sausalito. Guides such as Don, Jerry, George, and Judith add local stories. Choose a bus or ferry return, or upgrade to a bike ride.

“We were supposed to have a tour going to Muir Woods and Sausalito. We were SUPPOSED to have 90 minutes in Muir Woods and 60 minutes in Sausalito. Not until after we were in the bus and driving away were we told we would be taking a 2 hour drive (one way) to spend 60 minutes in Armstrong Park. (Muir Woods is about a 50 minute drive). Nobody was told this until we were already underway. Everyone thought we would be eating around 1:30 in Sausalito. Nobody had food and there was no food or water at Armstrong park. We were all very hungry. We arrived in Sausalito and had…”

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2.San Francisco Super Saver: Muir Woods & Wine Country w/ optional Gourmet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,352 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $179

Leave San Francisco early for Muir Woods, then visit three Napa or Sonoma wineries with tastings included. Guides such as Mark, Dustin, Ben, and Alberto add local history and humor. You can eat independently at Sonoma Plaza or upgrade to a three-course wine-pairing lunch. Hotel pickup, WiFi, and Golden Gate photo stops are included.

“Our driver/guide was full of knowledge and very funny! Lots of belly laughs! I certainly left there full of fascinating facts!”

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3.Muir Woods and Sausalito Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,722 reviews · 5 hours · from $95

Travel by mini-bus from Hilton Union Square to Muir Woods and Sausalito with an English-speaking guide. You get 90 minutes among the redwoods, a Golden Gate Bridge photo stop, a narrated drive through Sausalito, and 45 minutes to explore on foot. Morning departures offer quieter woods.

“Kika was fantastic with allowing us plenty of time at each stop. She provided us with relevant information about the sight seeing spots.”

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4.One Day in San Francisco: Alcatraz, Muir Woods, and SF City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,445 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $129Top rated

Start in North Beach with a local guide such as Patrick, Roger, Per, or Barry, then tour San Francisco, cross the Golden Gate Bridge, walk among the redwoods at Muir Woods, and stop in Sausalito for lunch. The day ends at Pier 33 for the Alcatraz ferry and official cellhouse audio tour.

“Our guide Per did a very professional, enthusiastic and informative tour of his adopted city in CA. His knowledge, and true love of the city really came thru. I am now a big fan of San Francisco!”

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5.Muir Woods, Napa & Sonoma Valley Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,205 reviews · 11 hours · from $166

Spend 11 hours with a live English-speaking guide such as Alberto, Ben, Dustin, or Randall, traveling from San Francisco to Muir Woods and wine country. Walk among towering redwoods, taste wines at three distinct wineries, enjoy free time in Sonoma Plaza, and finish with a Golden Gate Bridge photo stop. Lunch is optional.

“Definitely recommend! Full professionalism from organisational perspective, great day spent in Muir Park and wine tasting in 3 different wineries. Plus guide Ben, who was making sure throughout the day that we all have smiling faces all the time!”

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6.Alcatraz Tour with Muir Woods and Sausalito

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,017 reviews · 7 hours · from $143

See San Francisco’s top contrasts in one seven-hour outing: ancient redwoods, a Golden Gate Bridge photo stop, seaside Sausalito, and Alcatraz Island. A live English-speaking guide such as Roman, Dustin, Anja, or Robert handles the driving and local context, while Alcatraz includes the excellent Cellhouse audio tour. Choose the order that suits your day.

“Great tour. Missed out on Muir Woods due to it being closed because of the government shut down. Our guide Judith was fabulous.”

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7.Muir Woods and Sausalito Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 562 reviews · 5 hours · from $99

Travel from San Francisco in a 14-passenger van with guides such as Buddy, Jerry, Randy, Peter, and Ulrich. Stop at the Golden Gate Bridge, walk among towering redwoods in Muir Woods for about 80 minutes, then spend an hour in Sausalito. Hotel pickup, water, and the $15 park entry fee are included.

“Peter was great, funny, friendly and kept the tour on schedule, really enjoyed it. Pick up at hotel was perfect and took the ferry back. Thanks for the great and fun time!”

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8.Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour with Ferry Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 515 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $91

Travel by air-conditioned bus from San Francisco to Muir Woods, where you get 90 minutes among giant redwoods, then spend time in Sausalito. Your guide shares local history and stops for Golden Gate views. Choose a ferry return for a scenic ride back, or select the bike option for a guided ride and ferry journey.

“Tony the tour guide was amazing nd informative. I would highly reccomend.”

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9.From San Francisco: Guided Muir Woods Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 504 reviews · 270 minutes - 1 day · from $84Best value

Ride from San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge with an entertaining guide such as James, Patrick, or Grady. You get 90 minutes among Muir Woods’ giant redwoods, then a short stop in Sausalito. The tour includes park admission and city sightseeing extras, but lunch and the ferry back from Sausalito cost extra.

“A great trip to Muir woods. Our guide, Grady, was very knowledgeable and drove us safely to the area. The trees are amazing and well worth seeing. Everything ran to time and we had a good hour in Sausalito to explore the town before heading back to San Francisco.”

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10.From San Francisco: Guided Muir Woods Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 400 reviews · 270 minutes - 1 day · from $84

Ride from Fisherman’s Wharf across the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods, with 1.5 hours among towering coastal redwoods. Your English-speaking driver-guide, such as Patrick, James, or Grady, adds city stories and local tips. Then spend 45 minutes in Sausalito, with an optional ferry return and sightseeing-bus extras included.

“Patrick made our day with all his knowledge he’s a made a box of frogs but he definitely made our day and stop at the bridge as well Spot on tour !!! 😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿😎”

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