This guided afternoon tour slows down the pace so you can fully experience Muir Woods, the giant redwood forest nearest to San Francisco. Board your tour in San Francisco and cross the 1.7-mile Golden Gate Bridge on your way to the historical monument.

After arriving at serene Muir Woods, you’ll spend free time exploring this natural treasure set aside by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1908 as a national monument. Today, you’ll find plenty of park rangers who are happy to answer your questions.

There are many trails to choose from, all with views of 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, we’ll reboard your tour vehicle and head off to Sausalito, a seaside community full of charm and unforgettable views of San Francisco. You’ll have time for lunch and browsing some of the charming shops. 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.

As you go to Sausalito after visiting the Muir Woods National Monument you can either purchase a ferry bay cruise ticket to go back to San Francisco, or you can just stay with the group to be dropped off at your hotel. If you take the ferry back, you'll get to enjoy the stunning San Francisco waterfront. Spend time to explore the quaint seaside town of Sausalito and maybe have dinner there before you make your way back to San Francisco. Please check ferry departure times to make sure you catch the last departure back to the city.

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TOUR ITINERARY

1:20PM to 2:00 PM

• Make memories crossing over the Golden Gate Bridge
• Journey through picturesque Marin County to Muir Woods

2:00PM to 3:15 PM

• Stroll the boardwalks and creek bridges under the Coastal Redwoods
• Take time to reflect on ancient flora and fauna

3:45 PM to 5:00 PM

• Arrive in the charming seaside town of Sausalito
• Take time to explore, shop and have lunch

5:00 PM

• Option 1: Extend your time in Sausalito and take one of the Blue and Gold ferry boats that depart approximately every hour to San Francisco’s Pier 41 or the Ferry Building
• Come back to San Frncisco with the tour bus and conclude the tour at your pickup location

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 during your half a day in San Francisco trip.