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Muir Woods & Sausalito Half-Day Tour (Return by Bus or Ferry from Sausalito)

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Muir Woods & Sausalito Half-Day Tour (Return by Bus or Ferry from Sausalito)
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Muir Woods & Sausalito Half-Day Tour (Return by Bus or Ferry from Sausalito)
Across the Golden Gate Bridge, the North Bay is home to Muir Woods National Monument where visitors walk along some of the oldest and tallest trees.
Just a few miles outside of San Francisco, Muir Woods National Monument is a protected nature reserve where visitors walk along paved trails to see the giant trees.
Locals and travelers enjoy strolling through the Viña del Mar Park of Sausalito, a charming town in Marin County, north of San Francisco.
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Overview

Wander through an ancient coastal redwood forest and explore the artistic bayside enclave of Sausalito on this half-day tour from San Francisco. Travel across the Golden Gate Bridge to visit Muir Woods, home to some of the oldest and tallest trees on Earth. Then, soak up stellar views of the San Francisco skyline and browse art galleries along the Sausalito waterfront. At the end of your tour choose between getting dropped off at Union Square in San Francisco or taking the Sausalito ferry back to San Francisco.
  • Half-day tour of Muir Woods and Sausalito from San Francisco
  • Explore the giant redwood sequoia trees at Muir Woods
  • Shop and browse in Sausalito, California's prettiest town
  • Drive across the Golden Gate Bridge

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

This tour includes Muir Woods entry and stays a little longer than other tours.
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4-hour tour of Muir Woods and Sausalito
Transport by luxury air-conditioned coach & Professional Tour Guide
Admission ticket to Muir Woods National Monument (15$ value included)
90' stop guaranteed in Muir Woods (maximum time allowed by National Parks)
60' Stop in Sausalito
Return Ferry to San Francisco from Sausalito (if tour option is purchased)
4h Bike Rental in San Francisco (if tour option is purchased)
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Departure Point

478 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA

/ Gray Line Union Square Departure Location downtown / Check "Before you Go" section for exact departure times if you chose to depart from this location

Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Departure Point

2800 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

/ Gray Line Fisherman’s Wharf Departure Location (meet us at the corner of Leavenworth St. & Jefferson St.) / Check "Before you Go" section for exact departure times if you chose to depart from this location

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
Muir Woods National Monument is a must-see destination on any visit to the San Francisco Bay Area. Just a short drive across the Golden Gate Bridge, the protected nature reserve is home to one of the world’s last remaining coastal redwood forests. 

Choose from a morning or afternoon departure. Stop at a vista point for a fantastic perspective of the Golden Gate and Alcatraz, and wind through the rolling emerald hills of the Marin Headlands to arrive at Muir Woods. Stroll along forest paths surrounded by the giant redwood trees, some of which stretch as high as 250 feet (76 meters) and date back nearly 800 years. 

After Muir Woods, take a short drive to the artistic bayside village of Sausalito. Capture wonderful photos of the San Francisco skyline during a stroll along the waterfront, pop into one of the many art galleries and grab a cappuccino or ice cream at a local café (own expense).

Your tour concludes with drop-off at Union Square in San Francisco or choose the option of taking the ferry back to San Francisco from Sausalito.
Itinerary
Pass By:  
Union Square
Departing the heart of Union square, the coach makes its way to the Golden Gate Bridge. On your way to the Golden Gate Bridge, travelers will see: Union Square: Theatres, shopping, hotels
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Van Ness Avenue
Famous for being used as a firebreak, by the US Army during the 1906 earthquake and fire.
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Cow Hollow
Two affluent neighborhoods, attracting young professionals. Chic fashion boutiques, Pilates studios, juice shops, beauty salons. Many fine dining restaurants ranging from French Bistros to American Fusion Cuisine.
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Crissy Field
Driving above Crissy Field it gives a great vantage of the San Francisco Bay, and the Golden Gate Bridge.
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Pass By:  
Golden Gate Bridge
Crossing the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. On a clear day, the Golden Gate Bridge offers a panoramic view of the bay and the San Francisco skyline.
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Marin County
Entering Robin Williams tunnel as we exit travelers get a view of Sausalito.
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Stop At:  
Muir Woods National Monument
Muir Woods lies in the middle of the redwood's latitudinal region. The incredible diversity of flora and fauna can be daunting at times. Redwoods, Stellar’s jay, ladybugs, ancient horsetail ferns, and the banana slug are all a part of the hiking experience. We offer the maximum time allowed at Muir Woods for any tour operator (90'). We would love to offer more time at this beautiful National Park, but every tour operator has a limited parking time at the Park to allow access to all visitors.
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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At:  
Sausalito
A gorgeous Mediterranean-style village with quaint shops, art galleries, and waterfront restaurants. We will stop for 60 minutes. If you plan to extend your stay in Sausalito for more than one hour, we recommend booking the tour option "return by Ferry" so you can decide when to come back to San Francisco at your own pace. The Ferry docks at Pier 41, in the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf. If you book any of the Return by Bus options, you will be driven back to San Francisco and dropped off at the same locations you've been picked up: 478 Post. St or 2800 Leavenworth.
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Duration: 1 hour 
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Fisherman's Wharf
First Drop-off location On the northern waterfront, is the cities most visited and busiest tourist areas. Souvenir shops, stalls selling crab and clam chowder in sourdough bread bowls, appear at every turn.
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Duration: 5 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Union Square
Union Square Second drop- off location
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Duration: 5 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • We offer options to return by Bus or Ferry from Sausalito. Each one has different prices, make sure you purchase the option you want. If you plan to stay longer than 60 minutes in Sausalito, we encourage customers to purchase any of our options that include "Ferry return from Sausalito"
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Gray Line San Francisco
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Muir Woods & Sausalito Half-Day Tour (Return by Bus or Ferry from Sausalito)?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
See all safety measures taken by Muir Woods & Sausalito Half-Day Tour (Return by Bus or Ferry from Sausalito).
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Muir Woods & Sausalito Half-Day Tour (Return by Bus or Ferry from Sausalito)?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Muir Woods & Sausalito Half-Day Tour (Return by Bus or Ferry from Sausalito).
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Muir Woods & Sausalito Half-Day Tour (Return by Bus or Ferry from Sausalito)?
A:The policies on social distancing are:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
See all safety measures taken by Muir Woods & Sausalito Half-Day Tour (Return by Bus or Ferry from Sausalito).
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Muir Woods & Sausalito Half-Day Tour (Return by Bus or Ferry from Sausalito)?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by Muir Woods & Sausalito Half-Day Tour (Return by Bus or Ferry from Sausalito).

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Traveler Tips

  • "Parking at Muir Woods is so limited (and requires a timed permit) that the tour bus is the best way to go." See review
  • "Parking at Muir is poor so this one combined with the ferry return is a nice half day ending up at Fisherman’s Wharf." See review
  • "Just be prepared that the road to get there is really curvy, so if you get carsick, be sure to take motion sickness tablets before going." See review

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Fun Trip
Laura_D
, Nov 2021
I enjoyed seeing Muir Woods & Sausalito. Thought the tour was interesting and our bus driver was very informative. The ferry ride back from Sausalito was a good option. My only suggestion is to check the ferry schedule when you get off the tour bus, they do change.
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star-5
Our trip was excellent...
stephen_r
, Nov 2021
Our trip was excellent thanks to our driver & tour guide. Joe was extremely knowledgeable & a safe & courteous driver. Highly recommend Joe !
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icon Response from Host , Nov 2021
Thank you so much for taking the time to write your review and for leaving us such great feedback. Joe is thrilled to read your review, and it means a lot to him! We hope to see you back at Gray Line San Francisco Tour in the future! Andrea Customer Relations Manager Gray Line San Francisco
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Microphone ?
cristina_A
, Nov 2021
Need a working microphone. Often times, people in the back can’t hear the guide. Otherwise, very knowledgeable and nice.
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icon Response from Host , Nov 2021
Hello Cristina, thanks for your feedback. We fixed the issue right after we received your comment. We're happy that our guide was nice and knowledgeable. Please come back soon to any of our other tours. Andrew Sales Manager Gray Line San Francisco
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Thank you, Mr. Johnson!
Donetta_W
, Nov 2021
Our tour guide and driver, Mr. Johnson, made the experience more memorable by sharing his knowledge of the San Francisco area and providing pearls of wisdom. He is well skilled in handling the bus, especially during narrow and winding roadways. Muir Woods is a well visited area, but you can still have tranquility. Sausalito was a seaside area for window shopping, a quick snack, and looking across the Bay to San Francisco or the multiple million dollar homes.
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star-5
Fabulous Day
Karen_T
, Nov 2021
Our tour guide was awesome. He was knowledgeable and I learned a lot about the area. The woods themselves were astonishing. We returned from Sausalito via ferry so we spent a few hours in Sausalito. We ate lunch at the Spinnaker which is highly recommended... I loved the food. Overall the day was fantastic!!
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icon Response from Host , Nov 2021
Sounds you had a great day! We're delighted to hear how much you liked our tour guide. Please give us a call once you're ready to tour again! Andrew Sales Manager Gray Line San Francisco
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star-5
Excellent
Neelu_W
, Nov 2021
The tour guide & the driver were both amazing!! The tour was well planned and provided us great insights. thank you!
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star-5
Muir Woods was amazing! The bus tour was a great way to relax and enjoy the scenery.
Yvette_Z
, Nov 2021
Muir Woods was beautiful. The bus tour was relaxing and informative. We didn’t have to worry about renting a car, making park reservations, and figuring out directions. It was stress free and gave us a chance to enjoy the scenery to and from the park.
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star-5
Great tour
Leanne_S
, Nov 2021
Great half day trip. We went November 22, 2021. Woods were beautiful and a nice break from the city. Took the ferry back. Good views from the upper deck. Driver was great and provided narration throughout the trip.
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icon Response from Host , Nov 2021
We appreciate your great feedback, Leanne. I always suggest doing the Muir Woods and Ferry combination when visiting the Bay area, as it allows you to cover many sights in just a half-day. I hope to see you again soon at any of our other tours. Xavier General Manager Gray Line San Francisco
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A Walk in a Monument
Carol_T
, Nov 2021
Great experience and wonderful scenery. Our guide was very helpful and entertaining. It was refreshing to walk in amongst the majestic redwoods and of course enjoy the Golden Gate bridge.
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icon Response from Host , Nov 2021
It was a pleasure having you on our tour Carol! Muir Woods is a place that is hard to forget once you experience it. It's magical. Check all the other tours we offer; there are some other magical places we would love to show you! Cheers! Andrea Customer Relations Manager Gray Line San Francisco
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star-5
Amazing Golden Gate, Muir Woods and Sausalito experience!
Yahaira_G
, Nov 2021
Gravy was our tour guide and he was simply amazing! He told facts and stories about the places we stopped by. He made a 15min stop by the Golden Gate Bridge which was super great! 90min in Muir Woods. He told us exactly to what point we can take it to that would give us enough time to walk back and visit the gift shop. Sausalito was beautiful. Mostly restaurants and gift shops and great views. Overall we were in the tour for maybe 5 hours total including dropoff. Would recommend this tour for everyone. Definitely worth it!
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