10 Muir Woods Tours from San Francisco to Build a Day Around

1.Muir Woods and Sausalito (Return by Bus or Ferry)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,098 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $91Our pick

Travel from San Francisco to Muir Woods and Sausalito with a professional driver-guide, 90 minutes among coastal redwoods, and an hour in Sausalito. Choose a morning or afternoon departure, return by bus or ferry, or upgrade to a guided bike ride across the Golden Gate Bridge. Guides such as Don, Jerry, George, and Judith have earned praise for their stories and local insight.

“Although we were anticipating going to the Armstrong Reserve, Muir Woods was open for the first time in 20 days. We definitely lucked out. We had a wonderful trip. Don was our tour guide, and he grew up in the area and was very knowledgeable about it. He had many stories to share, so there was never a dull moment. Muir Woods was so still and peaceful. We were fortunate in that there weren’t many people there. Definitely bring a light jacket because it is very cool in the trees. Sausalito was a pretty town with several restaurants to choose from, but with only an hour, we didn’t have time…”

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2.San Francisco Super Saver: Muir Woods & Wine Country w/ optional Gourmet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,352 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $179

Start with a one-hour walk beneath ancient coastal redwoods, then visit three wineries in Napa and Sonoma for guided tastings. You’ll cross the Golden Gate Bridge twice, stop at Sonoma Plaza for lunch, and may upgrade to a three-course food and wine pairing. Guides such as Mark, Dustin, Ben, and Alberto are known for local history and easy humor.

“Ben was a great tour guide - both informative and entertaining throughout the day. The tour was well-paced, with stops thoughtfully spaced to give us a great overview of the area. Each winery visit was timed just right, allowing the resident guide to share interesting insights about the vineyard/winery while guiding us through tastings and a brief tour. The visit to Muir Woods was especially memorable, with ample time to soak in the peaceful, awe-inspiring beauty of the forest. I highly recommend this tour.”

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3.Muir Woods and Sausalito Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,722 reviews · 5 hours · from $95

Leave central San Francisco for ancient coastal redwoods and a free-time stop in Sausalito. Your English-speaking guide handles the driving and shares local stories, while you get 90 minutes in Muir Woods, a Golden Gate Bridge photo stop, and about 45 minutes to explore Sausalito.

“If there’s a tour you must do in San Francisco, it’s this one. Our guide, Tehan (sorry if misspelled) was super informative even if she had done this a short time. The woods are so amazing and the stop at Sausalito was nice. Do it in the morning.”

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4.One Day in San Francisco: Alcatraz, Muir Woods, and SF City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,445 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $129Top rated

Start in North Beach for a guided San Francisco drive, with stops at Pacific Heights, Fort Point, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Palace of Fine Arts. Walk among giant redwoods at Muir Woods, pause for lunch in Sausalito, then visit Alcatraz by ferry and audio tour. Guides such as Patrick, Roger, Per, Barry, and Jeffrey are known for lively local stories.

“Our tour guide was knowledgeable and not to mention have a great sense of humor. He made the tour fun! He also gave sis a few bonus stop, knows his ways around.would recommend❤️”

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5.Muir Woods, Napa & Sonoma Valley Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,205 reviews · 11 hours · from $166

Spend 11 hours traveling from San Francisco to Muir Woods and California wine country. Walk among coast redwoods, taste wines at Mayo Family Winery, Ru Vango, and Jacuzzi Family Vineyards, then enjoy lunch in Sonoma Plaza. Guides such as Alberto, Ben, Dustin, and Randall are known for adding useful local detail and humor.

“This trip was beyond incredible and Brian was the warmest, funniest and most informative guide we could have asked for. We covered so much ground, learned a great deal and got to experience a combination of excellent wine, the spectacular Muir Woods and made some other sightseeing pit stops. Overall it was highly productive and the bus tunes added to the vibes. :)))) Will 100% explore other tours with this company in the future. Special thanks for Brian for being so cool.”

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6.Alcatraz Tour with Muir Woods and Sausalito

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,017 reviews · 7 hours · from $143

Spend seven hours with a local English-speaking guide in a group of up to 14. Visit Alcatraz with its award-winning Cellhouse audio tour, walk among ancient redwoods in Muir Woods, stop in Sausalito, and pause for Golden Gate Bridge photos. Choose Muir Woods first at 8:30 AM or Alcatraz first at 9:10 AM.

“Great tour. Missed out on Muir Woods due to it being closed because of the government shut down. Our guide Judith was fabulous.”

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7.Muir Woods and Sausalito Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 562 reviews · 5 hours · from $99

Ride in a 14-passenger van from central San Francisco to the Golden Gate Bridge, Muir Woods, and Sausalito. Your English-speaking guide handles the driving and shares local stories, while you get about 80 minutes among the redwoods and one hour to explore Sausalito. Guides such as Buddy, Jerry, Randy, and Peter are known for lively commentary and helpful tips.

“Lovely locations and well managed by guide Jerry with his passion for the locations”

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8.Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour with Ferry Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 515 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $91

Ride an air-conditioned bus across the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods for a 90-minute redwood walk, then spend time in Sausalito. Your local guide handles the driving and shares Bay Area stories. Choose the ferry option for a scenic return, or add the guided bike option for a longer ride between San Francisco and Sausalito.

“All well organised and on time. The wood is an eye opener.”

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9.Guided Muir Woods Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 504 reviews · 270 minutes - 1 day · from $84Best value

Ride from San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge with an English-speaking guide such as James, Patrick, or Grady, then spend 90 minutes among ancient redwoods. Continue to Sausalito for 45 minutes, with the option to return by ferry at your own cost. A comfortable way to visit without driving or arranging park entry.

“Our guide was fantastic. He was very know knowledgeable and funny. I was fortunate to get the trip to Muir Woods despite the shutdown. Great trip.”

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10.Guided Muir Woods Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 400 reviews · 270 minutes - 1 day · from $84

Ride from Fisherman’s Wharf to Muir Woods with an English-speaking guide, 90 minutes among old-growth redwoods, and a 45-minute Sausalito stop. Guides such as Patrick, James, Marco, and Grady are known for lively local commentary. The package also includes Big Bus sightseeing extras that can be used on separate days.

“this is a good combination, going to muirwoods seeing redwoods and surrounding by giant trees also enjoying seaside at sausalito. the guide Marco is very friendly and knows everything about here, it’s a pleasant trip with him!”

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