Muir Woods Tours from San Francisco
The old-growth coast redwoods of Muir Woods National Monument stand 35 to 45 minutes north of San Francisco by road. Most trips cross the Golden Gate Bridge and stop in Sausalito.
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Muir Woods tour from San Francisco: what to expect
On most Muir Woods tours the Golden Gate Bridge is part of the route, and the redwood walk pairs with a stop in Sausalito, the waterfront town across the bay. We have 33 Muir Woods tours on this page that start in the city. More than 1,528 reviews back the redwood tours listed here, and they average 4.5 out of 5.
The redwoods of Muir Woods are 800 to 1,200 years old. Our Muir Woods selection runs from 4.5 to 7 hours; 5 hours is the most common length.
Types of Muir Woods tour from San Francisco
Alcatraz, the redwoods and Sausalito
An Alcatraz combination adds the island's former prison to the Muir Woods day. Over 7 hours, one tour includes the entry ticket to the Alcatraz prison with an audio tour, more than an hour of free time in Muir Woods National Monument and an hour to explore Sausalito. It holds 4.5 out of 5.
Coach half day to the forest and the waterfront
A standard guided tour is a guided outing from the city to Muir Woods. "Approximately 1.5 hours of self-guided time in Muir Woods", one of the trips we describe notes; over 4.5 hours, Sausalito gets about 45 minutes as well. Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5.
Muir Woods can also be reached on a guided shuttle. One of the trips we describe is a 5-hour shuttle to and from the forest with a local guide; it brings bottled water and stops for photos of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Palace of Fine Arts.
City viewpoints, redwoods and lunch in Sausalito
A city-and-forest tour combines San Francisco sights with the Muir Woods redwoods. A 6-hour version makes 6 photo stops across 11 locations, spends a full hour walking in Muir Woods and breaks for lunch in Sausalito, with a local guide and restaurant tips. Its score stands at 4.9 out of 5.
Small group with a guided Sausalito walk
Small-group tours to Muir Woods run as shared outings. One of the trips we describe lasts 5 hours, with free time in Muir Woods, a guided walk around Sausalito and a guide on the history and engineering of the bridge. Reviewers give it 4.5 out of 5.
Redwoods and a Golden Gate Bay cruise
A boat combination pairs Muir Woods with a cruise. One 5-hour tour travels by mini-bus, spends 1.5 hours in Muir Woods National Monument and sails under the Golden Gate Bridge on a 1-hour cruise with an audioguide in 16 languages. It is rated 4.6 out of 5.
Comparing Muir Woods tours from San Francisco
| Type of tour | ★ | Duration | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcatraz prison plus forest and Sausalito | 4.5 | ~7h | Alcatraz entry + Audio tour + 1 hour in Sausalito |
| Coach half day, self-guided forest time | 4.5 | ~4.5h | About 1.5h in Muir Woods + About 45 min in Sausalito |
| City photo stops, forest and Sausalito | 4.9 | ~6h | Local guide + Bottled water + Restaurant tips |
| Small group, guided Sausalito walk | 4.5 | ~5h | Free time in Muir Woods + Guided Sausalito walk + Optional entry |
| Mini-bus to the forest, bay cruise | 4.6 | ~5h | 1-hour bay cruise + Cruise audioguide + Hop-on hop-off (optional) |
Sausalito, Alcatraz, a bay cruise and the city's viewpoints all appear next to the forest on the Muir Woods tours we compare. Of the tours shown here, "San Francisco: Muir Woods and Seaside Sausalito Tour" leads on reviews with more than 770, rated 4.5 out of 5.
Table data is indicative and comes from the GuruWalk catalogue. Each activity's current details, including availability, are the ones shown on its listing when you book.
Tips before your Muir Woods tour from San Francisco
Parking and shuttle reservations
Muir Woods National Monument requires advance parking and shuttle reservations for independent visitors; that is why many visitors go with a tour.
Golden Gate Bridge photo stops
Several of the Muir Woods tours we feature cross the Golden Gate Bridge with a chance for photos. On the Alcatraz day the photo opportunity comes during the ride across.
Muir Woods tours from San Francisco: frequently asked questions
Is the Muir Woods entrance fee included on a tour from San Francisco?
Whether the park entrance fee is included varies between Muir Woods tours. The 4.5-hour coach tour includes admission with its round-trip transport. On the small-group day, entry is an option chosen at checkout. The guided shuttle leaves the fee out.
How long do you spend among the redwoods on a Muir Woods tour from San Francisco?
Half-day tours give about 1.5 hours in the forest. On the tours we describe, time in Muir Woods goes from about an hour to 1.5 hours.
Until when can I cancel a Muir Woods tour from San Francisco in 2026?
Free cancellation runs up to 24 hours before departure on the Muir Woods tours in our selection.
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