This 5-hour Muir Woods National Monument and Sausalito tour from San Francisco begins with a crossing of the Golden Gate Bridge on your way to one of the best redwood forests in California. Enjoy 1 ½ hours strolling Muir Woods trails and seeing the world’s tallest redwood trees. As a bonus, enjoy dining and shopping in the seaside town of Sausalito.
This guided tour slows down the pace so you can fully experience Muir Woods National Monument, one of the last remaining groves of giant coast redwood trees in California. Since it is the giant redwood forest nearest to San Francisco, you can fill your morning with other activities and do this tour in the afternoon.
What you can do in Muir Woods:
What you can do in Sausalito:
Why choose us:
Our Muir Woods guides will make sure you arrive in great spirits, never hassling with parking reservations or entry tickets. Unlike others, we have designed this tour to give you most time in Muir Woods and added a visit to the town of Sausalito.
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Your Muir Woods tour from San Francisco begins with a scenic trip across the 1.7-mile Golden Gate Bridge with views of the Pacific Ocean on you left and San Francisco Bay on your right. Along the way, your guide will tell you all about San Francisco’s giant redwoods and the fascinating story of how the government of President Theodore Roosevelt acquired the land, then set it aside for future generations to honor naturalist John Muir.
Grab a Muir Woods map as you enter the park. Then, enjoy 1 ½ hours of free time exploring on 6 miles (9.7 km) of Muir Woods trails. Depending on your pace, you will have time to follow the flat and easy walking Redwood Creek Trail up to either Bridge 2 or 3 and return via the Bohemian Grove trail.
Besides giant redwoods be on the lookout for northern spotted owl, deer, and other native creatures. Muir Woods is host to 13 species of ferns. Take the time to identify lady, maidenhair and goldback ferns as you lower your gaze from the redwood canopy above you.
When you’ve had your fill, we’ll reboard and make the short trip to Sausalito, a charming seaside community with unforgettable views of San Francisco. You’ll have time for food and browsing its California-themed shops. Share your experience with your friends by grabbing a selfie with the San Francisco skyline.
You have the option of extending your time in Sausalito by returning whenever you are ready to San Francisco via ferry boat. If not, just stay with the group and be dropped off at your hotel.
1:20PM to 2:00 PM
2:00PM to 3:30 PM
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
5:00 PM
Note: For the rare event that commercial parking is not available at Muir Woods, we reserve the right to arrange an alternative destination for experiencing Giant Coastal Redwoods.
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Not on its own. Muir Woods was established in 1908 as a national monument, not a national park. Today, the park is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. a patchwork of lands in the San Francisco Bay Area that IS a national park.
Most visitors go to Muir Woods to see the Coast Redwoods, the tallest trees in the world. On its six miles of boardwalks and trails through old-growth California redwoods, visitors can also find over 300 species of plants and animals, even endangered ones like the northern spotted owl.
Very close. Just 16 miles (25 km) from Union Square in San Francisco to Muir Woods National Monument. Plan on a 30-to-60-minute drive through city traffic. Public transportation on the Muir Woods Shuttle is available from Sausalito which can be reached on a Blue and Gold waterfront ferry.
Yes, the Muir Wood afternoon tour is available any day of the year.
The Muir Woods afternoon tour takes about 5 hours.
The Muir Woods National Monument entrance fee is included in your tour cost.
Yes, we cross the Golden Gate Bridge to get to Muir Woods.
The tour has live narration in English but we offer complimentary recorded audio guides in 6 languages: Spanish, French, German, Italian, Mandarin, and Japanese. If an audio guide is required, please specify your preferred language when booking.
Yes, the tour is guided with an English-speaking guide. The time that you spend in Muir Woods will be on your own without guided commentary. Park rangers are available for questions.
Muir Woods weather varies depending on the season.
SUMMER MONTHS (JUNE, JULY, AUGUST):
Average High temperature: 82°F / 28°C
Average Low temperature: 51°F / 10°C
WINTER MONTHS (DECEMBER, JANUARY, FEBRUARY):
Average High temperature: 55°F / 13°C
Average Low temperature: 39°F / 4°C
The San Francisco Bay Area has a mostly mild Mediterranean climate, but winters can bring chilly rainstorms and brilliant sunshine, often in the same day. We recommend that you wear layered clothing and a waterproof top layer to be prepared for unexpected temperatures. We do not recommend wearing shorts or sleeveless shirts in the winter. For footwear, we recommend comfortable walking shoes, such as regular tennis shoes, sneakers, or boots with rubber soles and treads. High heels, beach flip-flops, and other open-toed shoes are not recommended.
There are camping options in the Marin County area but camping is not allowed in Muir Woods park boundaries.
Here are some suggestions on what to bring to the park:
Spending money for meals, snacks, souvenirs etc
Camera
Bottle with at least 2 liters of water
Hat and sunscreen (during the summer months)
Sturdy umbrella (if the forecast calls for rain)
Binoculars for spotting wildlife and the tops of trees
Meals are not included. There is a small café at the visitors center but we recommend having a meal before you arrive so you don’t waste precious time standing in line to order food.
Yes. We request that you contact us in advance to confirm your pick up details. You can reach us by calling 1-866-231-3752 (toll free from the USA) or +1-415-357-0700 (internationally) during office hours.
We ask that you do not bring anything on tour larger than 22”x14”x9” (56cmx36cmx23cm).
Yes, items left in the vehicle are stored in a lost and found area for 30 days. If you left something on one of our tours, please give us a call at 1-866-231-3752 (toll free from the USA) or 1-415-357-0700.
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