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    See the towering Giant Redwoods of Muir Woods National Monument

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    Sausalito, California is an artsy bayside town

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    Stroll through the serene beauty of Muir Woods National Monument

Muir Woods & Sausalito Half-Day Tour

Special “Last Minute” rates posted for select departures!
This tour includes:

  • Golden Gate Bridge Viewpoints
  • Muir Woods Giant Redwoods
  • Beautiful bay views from Sausalito
  • Add an optional ferry ride across the bay!
 

Retail price: $70 adult/$40 child*

Web price: $65 adult/$35 child*

Internet savings: $5

*Rates increase 4/1 – please check “book now” pricing for exact rate for your desired date.
Child rates are 0-11.

Add Sausalito-to-SF ferry tickets for only $11 additional (see below).

 

Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour

Departs 7:15am, 8:30am, 11am, & 1:30pm daily

$65 adult & $35 child

Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour PLUS FERRY

Departs 7:15am, 8:30am, 11am, and 1:30pm daily

$76 adult & $46 child

*Rates increase 4/1 – please check “book now” pricing for exact rate for your desired date. Some departures may be moved to a larger vehicle or a preferred partner operator to best suit our guests’ needs.
PLEASE READ: Our terms/conditions and cancellation policy

On our Muir Woods and Sausalito tour, you’ll wander through the ancient groves of coastal redwoods in Muir Woods National Monument and walk along the quaint sidewalks of Downtown Sausalito. Muir Woods is an example of an old-growth redwood forest located only about 30 minutes from downtown San Francisco. You will have an hour and a half to roam through this ‘living museum’ where you can get a glimpse of the towering trees that used to dominate the west coast from Santa Barbara to Washington.
Sausalito, CAAfter exploring Muir Woods you will get a 15-20 minute narrated tour through the beautiful seaside Mediterranean-style town of Sausalito and a chance to explore (approx 45 minutes total) before returning to the city across the Golden Gate Bridge. To complete your San Francisco Bay experience, perhaps you’d like to hop off the vehicle in this lovely town and add on a picturesque ferry ride (must be booked in advance) back to San Francisco!
Ferry return is subject to availability at the time of booking. Some tours may be moved to a preferred partner operator or larger vehicle to best accommodate our guests.

Muir Woods & Sausalito Half-Day Tour

Tours: Daily, 8:30am 11am & 1:30pm
Departs: Meet at the Marriott Union Square for pickup
Duration: 1/2 day (~4 hours)
Transport: biofueled mini-coach (generally 13 pax)
Activities: Photography, Wildlife & Nature
Includes: Complimentary pickup/dropoff from Marriott Union Square
Full-time professional, knowledgeable guide
Muir Woods entrance fee
45 min free time to explore Sausalito (+ more with ferry option!)
Transportation to/from Muir Woods & Sausalito by minicoach
Not included: Meals (stops will be made to purchase food)
Sausalito-to-SF ferry ticket (unless booked as inclusion)
Guide gratuity (optional)

Sample Itinerary

~8:30am: Pick up from Marriott Union Square Hotel (480 Sutter St)
8:45am –  9:30am: The day begins with a drive across the Golden Gate Bridge, which offers sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz Island, and the skyline of San Francisco. We wind our way through the coastal mountains of the Marin Headlands, along the base of Mt. Tamalpais (the highest point in the North Bay region) on our way to Muir Woods National Monument where you will have 1-1 1/2 hrs to walk around.
9:45am – 11:15am: Arrive at Muir Woods National Monument. The coastal redwood is the tallest tree species in the world. These trees only thrive in Northern California and Oregon, due to the thick fog that blankets the west coast in the summer months. In 1908, Senator William Kent and his wife donated their land to the state and President Theodore Roosevelt designated it as a federally protected area. Muir Woods is the only surviving stand of old-growth forest in the Bay Area. Wandering amongst these towering giants, the sights, sounds and smells of this living museum are sure to reconnect you with a natural world that was almost lost forever.
11:45am – 12:30pm: From Muir Woods it’s a short drive to Sausalito, a picturesque town that starts with hilltop mansions and spills down to boutique shops and cafes along the waterfront. The pier offers a panoramic view of the San Francisco skyline, the Bay Bridge, and Angel Island. Take it all in with a 15 minute in-coach narrated tour and about 30 minutes to explore* on foot! Then, loop around for the return trip to San Francisco.
*You can also choose to hop off the coach and linger at one of the sidewalk cafes, shop for one-of-a-kind souvenirs, or sample freshly caught seafood before taking the ferry back to the city (choose the PLUS FERRY option at check-out). Ferry is subject to availability.
1:00pm: Arrive back to the Marriott, where you can get lunch, shop, and explore the Union Square area.

**Sample Itineraries: Please note that due to conditions outside of our control (special events, traffic), it is sometimes necessary to alter your itinerary to best suit the needs of the group. While we guarantee that we’ll do our best to provide you with all of the highlights within this itinerary (conditions permitting), we do not guarantee them in this specific order. Depending on our passenger numbers and guest needs, your tour may be moved to a larger vehicle, or operated by a preferred partner company. In this case, there may be slight differences to the itinerary and times listed above. We will communicate exact details to you in your confirmation. **

Take the ferry back to San Francisco* and spend more time exploring Sausalito at your own pace!

Sausalito is located to the north of the Golden Gate Bridge and began as a hub for car, ferry and rail traffic to reach the city. After World War II, its focus on industry shifted and it is now a wealthy and artistic residential and tourist area. Here you will see houseboats, multi-million dollar homes along the cliffs, and many small boutique shops.
You can add the ferry tickets to your tour, and the driver will drop you off before heading back to the city. Simply choose the PLUS FERRY tour option during the check-out process, and the tickets will be provided to you on the tour.
Taking the ferry back from Sausalito will afford you amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island, Alcatraz Island, and the San Francisco city skyline from the north. Don’t forget your jacket, though – it can get chilly out on the bay! You’ll disembark the ferry in the Fisherman’s Wharf/Embarcadero area where you can easily hail a cab or take the cablecar back to your SF hotel.
*Tickets are an additional $11 for all ages and are not included in the base tour price. Ferry return is subject to availability.

Entertaining and Informative (Muir Woods & Sausalito)

Entertaining and Informative


Our tour took us by bus to Muir Woods & then dropped us off in Sausalito where we caught a ferry back to the City. Our tour guide, John, was both entertaining and informative, which made the trip enjoyable. We were allowed to spend 90 minutes at Muir Woods…enough to wet our appetites to go back in the future… Catching the ferry back to Pier 39 was easy and the ride a treat. I recommend the bus over and ferry back to anyone going to Muir Woods & Sausalito.

- Charles R, Indiana
traveled September 2013
Muir Woods & Sausalito Half-Day Tour

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Entertaining and Informative Our tour took us by bus to Muir Woods & then dropped us off in Sausalito where we caught a ferry back to the City. Our tour guide, John, was both entertaining and informative, which made the trip enjoyable. We were allowed to spend 90 minutes at Muir Woods…enough to wet our appetites to go back in the future… Catching the ferry back to Pier 39 was easy and the ride a treat. I recommend the bus over and ferry back to anyone going to Muir Woods & Sausalito. - Charles R, Indiana traveled September 2013 Muir Woods & Sausalito Half-Day Tour
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