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Escape the city for a half-day among the towering coastal redwoods of Muir Woods. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge, enjoy free time to explore the forest at your own pace, and visit charming Sausalito

◆ California ◆ San Francisco County ◆ Marin Headlands ◆ Sausalito ◆ Southwestern USA ◆ United States ◆ Muir Woods National Monument ◆ San Francisco ◆ Marin County, California ◆ Golden Gate Bridge ◆ Golden Gate National Recreation Area ◆ West Coast of the United States ◆ North America ◆

Description

San Francisco: Muir Woods & Sausalito Half-Day Tour

Trade the streets of San Francisco for towering redwoods, scenic Bay Area views, and the waterfront charm of Sausalito on this half-day excursion to Muir Woods National Monument. Depart San Francisco and travel north across the Golden Gate Bridge, one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. Take in views along the way as you leave the city behind and head into Marin County. Arrive at Muir Woods National Monument, home to a protected old-growth forest of coastal redwoods—the tallest type of tree in the world. With your admission included, enjoy approximately 1.5 hours of free time to explore at your own pace. Follow peaceful trails beneath the immense redwood canopy, walk beside Redwood Creek, and choose a route that suits the time and pace you prefer. Muir Woods offers several walks of varying lengths, including shorter loops through the main redwood grove. After your time among the redwoods, continue to picturesque Sausalito. Enjoy approximately 45 minutes to discover this waterfront community, known for its hillside setting and views across San Francisco Bay. Browse the waterfront, take photos, or simply enjoy some free time before rejoining your coach. Then sit back and relax on the return journey to San Francisco, completing an easy half-day escape that combines three Bay Area essentials: the Golden Gate Bridge, Muir Woods, and Sausalito. Guests may choose to stay in Sausalito and return on their own to San Francisco via ferry or remain on the bus and return to a designated drop-off point within San Francisco.

What's included

4.5-hour Muir Woods and Sausalito tour
Round-trip coach transportation from San Francisco
Live guide during coach transfers
Muir Woods National Monument admission
Approximately 1.5 hours of self-guided time in Muir Woods
Golden Gate Bridge crossing
Approximately 45-minute visit to Sausalito

Exclusions

Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Guided walking tour inside Muir Woods

Highlights

Walk beneath towering old-growth coastal redwoods in Muir Woods
Enjoy 1.5 hours of free time to explore the forest trails at your own pace
Cross the iconic Golden Gate Bridge on your journey from San Francisco
Explore the waterfront town of Sausalito during a 45-minute visit
Relax with round-trip coach transportation and Muir Woods admission included

Additional Information

Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring layers, as temperatures in Muir Woods can differ from San Francisco. Your time inside Muir Woods is self-guided, so you can choose a walk that suits your preferred pace. Pets are not permitted in Muir Woods, with the exception of qualifying service animals.
Tour duration and itinerary timing are approximate and may vary with traffic and local conditions.
Please note that you have the option to end your tour in Sausalito and not return to San Francisco with Big Bus. You will be responsible for your own return in that case and ferry options for return are available in downtown Sausalito.
Hop-on hop-off tour commentary available in: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Korean
Hop-on Hop-off Tour and motorcoach to Muir Woods are different vehicles.