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Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour Plus Bay Cruise
San Francisco, USA
- 6 hours
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Visit charming Sausalito, cruise across San Francisco Bay and stare up in wonder at the redwood trees of Muir Woods on this combo tour from San Francisco—the perfect day out in the Bay Area. Experience the Golden Gate Bridge from both above and below as you drive across it and glide under it, and learn about some of California’s oldest and tallest natural wonders, the coastal redwoods. In Sausalito, you can stroll along the waterfront or shop in the galleries and boutiques.
- Combined excursion to Muir Woods and Sausalito with one-hour Golden Gate Bay Cruise
- Exploring the giant redwood sequoia trees at Muir Woods
- Shopping and browsing in Sausalito, California's prettiest town
- Drive across the Golden Gate Bridge
- One-hour narrated Golden Gate Bay cruise
- Cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge and by Alcatraz Island
- Comfortable indoor and outdoor seating
- Free wireless on board tour vehicle
What's Included
- Narrated tour to Muir Woods and Sausalito with professional driver guide
- Comfortable air-conditioned buses
- Admission to Muir Woods ($15 value)
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel Pick up and Drop off
Meeting and Pickup
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End point
- Pier 39, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
The Bay Cruise concludes at Pier 39. Guests will have time to enjoy Fisherman's Wharf after the Bay Cruise tour.
What To Expect
Muir Woods National Monument and the village of Sausalito are two of the most popular things to do north of San Francisco. This convenient tour from the city makes it easy to check off both from your list, plus take a San Francisco Bay cruise for even more photo ops.
Your morning starts with a drive across the Golden Gate Bridge, where you’ll stop to take in views from Vista Point on your way to Muir Woods. Enjoy ample time to walk along paths through the forest of old-growth coastal redwoods, known for being some of the oldest and tallest trees in the world.
Then head to Sausalito, a picturesque small town nestled between the Marin Headlands and San Francisco Bay on the north side of the Golden Gate Bridge. Take a walk on the waterfront, grab a snack (own expense) or check out the art galleries and shops. Once back in San Francisco, board your Bay Cruise departing from Pier 39.
Your narrated cruise takes you underneath the bridge (weather permitting) and past Alcatraz Island. Enjoy views of the city skyline and the local sea lions, and then end your tour with a drop-off at Pier 39.
Please note: the order of activities can change, depending on the Muir Woods departure time, which won’t be confirmed until about a week before each tour.
Your morning starts with a drive across the Golden Gate Bridge, where you’ll stop to take in views from Vista Point on your way to Muir Woods. Enjoy ample time to walk along paths through the forest of old-growth coastal redwoods, known for being some of the oldest and tallest trees in the world.
Then head to Sausalito, a picturesque small town nestled between the Marin Headlands and San Francisco Bay on the north side of the Golden Gate Bridge. Take a walk on the waterfront, grab a snack (own expense) or check out the art galleries and shops. Once back in San Francisco, board your Bay Cruise departing from Pier 39.
Your narrated cruise takes you underneath the bridge (weather permitting) and past Alcatraz Island. Enjoy views of the city skyline and the local sea lions, and then end your tour with a drop-off at Pier 39.
Please note: the order of activities can change, depending on the Muir Woods departure time, which won’t be confirmed until about a week before each tour.
Union Square (Pass By)
Van Ness Avenue (Pass By)
Cow Hollow (Pass By)
Crissy Field (Pass By)
Golden Gate Bridge (Pass By)
Marin County (Pass By)
Muir Woods National Monument
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Sausalito Boardwalk
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Pier 39
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible. However, passengers in a wheelchair can be accommodated only if they can get on and off the bus on their own and if the wheelchair is foldable.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
Cancellation Policy
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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Amy_S
We had a very nice tour guide Archie. He did a great job giving us the history and highlights of all the areas we visited. Our pick up location was easy to find (Union Square area). The only thing we were disappointed about is that our bay tour that we were going to take at 2:00 had just changed the day of the tour to the next time of 5:00 (the hours Changed because the schools were back in Session). Other than the time change it was definitely the best way to see Muir Woods. Sit back and relax
Reviews
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493 reviews
Alana_S, Apr 2024
Super convenient way to see the bridge, Muir Woods and Sausalito. Our driver was very impressive navigating the large bus through the windy roads while providing interesting commentary. Bay tour was nice, but the guide was a recording. Probably would have enjoyed a more interactive in-person guide, similar to the bus portion. Overall, really enjoyed.
Vanessa_R, Mar 2024
It was a very nice and organized tour. I would recommend it. The Muir Woods were beautiful and the bay cruise was amazing.
Tina_D, Feb 2024
It was great! Joseph was an excellent tour guide and driver and he gave us fun facts as we left San Fran and made our way to Muir Woods! We even stopped at the Golden Gate Bridge, which I did not expect and was pleasantly surprised by! The stop allowed us to snap pics and to use the restrooms. As we drove into Muir Woods Joseph told us about the trees and wildlife. Muir Woods was phenomenal! It was showering but it just made it atmospheric! There were various paths and the main ones has wood boardwalks. I throughly enjoyed my 90 mins at Muir Woods. Sausalito was great too! Joseph gave us recommendations on various food places and we went to the Mexican restaurant. It was a great time and I was very glad we booked a tour. I highly recommend!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Hi Tina_D
We appreciate your kind words and will pass them on to Joseph. He is one of your best guides, so I´m glad you enjoyed his performance and the whole tour.
Hope to see you soon for another great experience,
Dean_O, Nov 2023
Amazing to see the Giant Redwood trees. Can't believe how big they are!
Sausalito beautiful place to visit.
Bay cruise was fabulous to see the Golden gate bridge and Alcatraz.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Hello Dean_O,
It sounds like you had a fantastic day of sightseeing with us. The Giant Redwood trees in Muir Woods are truly awe-inspiring, and Sausalito's charm is hard to resist. The bay cruise offers a unique perspective of iconic landmarks. We look forward to seeing you back for more tours in the future.
JAMIL_K, Nov 2023
I am a tall person and the bus/van used for this tour was ridiculously cramped and uncomfortable, not to mention dirty. As a general rule, being packed into a small space like sardines makes for a physically unpleasant and potentially unsafe experience. If Grayline cannot offer a comfortable mode of transport, they should not be selling tours. Furthermore, the time allotted to explore Muir Woods and Sausalito was insufficient. We didn't realize that most of the tour was "on our own" and unguided. Very disappointing experience.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Hi JAMIL_K,
We apologize for the discomfort you experienced on the tour due to the conditions of the bus. Your feedback is valuable, and we will ensure it is forwarded to the tour operator for review and improvement. We understand that the limited time for exploring Muir Woods and Sausalito might have been disappointing. Your comments will help us make necessary adjustments to enhance the overall tour experience. If you have any further concerns or if there's anything else we can assist you with, please feel free to let us know. Your satisfaction is important to us.
RonaldA_B, Oct 2023
Muir Woods is remarkable though the tour is not. Advertised as a tour lasting 3 hours in Muir Woods (we were there 2). We were supposed to be in Saulsilito for two hours and we were there for 1 1/2 hours. The driver gave directions once, if asked to repeat he became irritated and never gave the info. The pickup instructions and location didn’t coincide with texts/emails and the location was difficult to identify. Finally I thought I had purchased a package that I could take the ferry back to Saulsilito at my leisure not take an hour cruise departing from Pier 39, did this yesterday. Again confusing description on product.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Hello RonaldA_B,
We appreciate your feedback about your Muir Woods tour experience and apologize for any discrepancies and confusion you encountered. We'll certainly review and improve the communication regarding tour duration, pickup instructions, and the description of the ferry option. We aim to provide a better and more transparent experience for our guests in the future. Thank you for sharing your comments, and we hope you'll consider giving us another chance to serve you better on your next visit to San Francisco.
john_w, Oct 2023
The driver was entertaining and very well versed. Also very good driver.
We had a great time in the woods.
We were too hungry to make the Bus back from Sausalito but we enjoyed ourselves immensely.
Thank you.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Hello john_w,
Thank you for your kind words. We're pleased to hear that your driver was entertaining, knowledgeable, and a good driver. It's great that you had a wonderful time in Muir Woods. While you missed the bus back from Sausalito, we're glad to know you still enjoyed yourselves immensely. We look forward to hosting you again for more memorable experiences in the future.
Paula_M, Sep 2023
We had a wonderful relaxing experience with our tour guide who made the trip that much better! Perfect amount of time in Muir Woods!
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Hello Paula_M,
We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful and relaxing experience with your tour guide and that the amount of time in Muir Woods was perfect for you. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback, and we hope to see you back on another tour soon.
Ryan_G, Aug 2023
The Muir Woods were absolutely stunning and breathe taken! Loved the e ancient feel of the trees and the forest! The Sausalito tour was beautiful in itself and had great food and tourist shops! I’m from the east coast and I will most definitely be coming back to California with my friends next time and do this tour all over again! Thank you for the beautiful experience!
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Hi Ryan_G,
Wow, thank you for your 5-star review! We're thrilled that you had such a wonderful time exploring the breathtaking Muir Woods and enjoying the charm of Sausalito during your tour. Your enthusiasm and appreciation for the ancient trees and the overall experience are truly heartwarming. We can't wait to welcome you and your friends back to California for another memorable tour. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback and for choosing Gray Line!
sophia_c, May 2023
Tour was amazing nice coach bus. Driver was excellent, friendly, informative and professional. Muir woods was Serene a magnificent experience, Sausalito was a nice experience as well. Our driver recommended a restaurant and it was a good choice, Bay cruise was lovely as well, seeing the GGB from dry land earlier that morning and then on water the afternoon, was excellent. It was a great option to be able to have the flexibility of doing the bay cruise whenever u like (good to use up to 2 weeks after initial) Just a bit cold for us Floridians :) but it was a great tour overall.
Response from Host, May 2023
Hello sophia_c,
We're excited to hear that you had an amazing tour experience! It's fantastic that you enjoyed the comfortable bus and had an excellent driver who was friendly, informative, and professional. We're glad that Muir Woods provided a serene and magnificent experience, and that you had a nice time in Sausalito as well. We're glad you appreciated the flexibility of being able to do the bay cruise at your convenience. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback, and we hope to see you back on another tour in the future!
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