Muir Woods and Sausalito (Return by Bus or Ferry)
Overview
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Take time out from San Francisco on a half-day trip to Muir Woods National Park and Sausalito.
This enthralling half-day trip takes you across the Golden Gate Bridge to the Bay Area's most popular National Park Monument to experience the magnificent views of the Giant redwoods during a 90' stop (entrance fee included).
Visit the beautiful coastal town of Sausalito, a gorgeous Mediterranean-style village with quaint shops and waterfront restaurants. If you choose the option, take the ferry back to San Francisco!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Union Square
The tour departs at 07:40 AM, 10:40 AM, or 01:40 PM (depending on the selected option) from Union Square or Fisherman’s Wharf (depending on your departure time). For the bike tour, you will start from Bay City Bike Store at 2661 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133, where you'll receive your bike and begin your journey towards the bridge. Departing the heart of Union square, the coach makes its way to the Golden Gate Bridge. On your way to the Golden Gate Bridge, travelers will see: Union Square: Theatres, shopping, hotels.
Van Ness Avenue
Famous for being used as a firebreak by the US Army during the 1906 earthquake and fire.
What‘s Included
Admission ticket to Muir Woods National Monument ($15 value included)
Return Ferry to San Francisco from Sausalito (If option chosen)
60' Stop in Sausalito
90' stop guaranteed in Muir Woods (maximum time allowed by National Parks)
2/3hs Guided bike tour from San Francisco to Sausalito (If Bike Tour option chosen)
Transport by air-conditioned luxury coach with Certified professional Driver-Tour Guide
not included
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
10:40AM MW Tour + Return Ferry
Muir Woods, Giant Redwoods and Sausalito Half-Day Trip + Return by Ferry to San Francisco from Sausalito
Return Ferry
Starting points:
2805 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
478 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
1:40PM MW Tour + Return by Bus
Return by Bus
1:40PM MW Tour (Return by Bus): Muir Woods, Giant Redwoods and Sausalito Half-Day Trip. Return by Bus to San Francisco
Starting points:
2805 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
478 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
7:40AM MW Tour+Return by Bus
7:40AM MW Tour (Return by Bus): Muir Woods, Giant Redwoods and Sausalito Half-Day Trip. Return to San Francisco by Bus.
Starting points:
2805 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
478 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
10:40AM MW Tour+Return by Bus
Return By Bus
10:40AM MW Tour-Return By Bus: Muir Woods, Giant Redwoods and Sausalito Half-Day Trip. Return to San Francisco by Bus.
Starting points:
2805 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
478 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
San Francisco Adventure Bike
Duration: 8 hours
10AM Bike Tour + Return Ferry: San Francisco Adventure Bike: Ride Across the Golden Gate Bridge & Explore Muir Woods and Sausalito With Ferry Return
Starting point:
2661 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
7:40AM MW Tour + Return Ferry
Return Ferry
7:40 AM MW Tour + Return Ferry: Muir Woods, Giant Redwoods and Sausalito Half-Day Trip - This option includes Sausalito to San Francisco ferry ticket
Starting points:
2805 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
478 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Reviews
5,097 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good trip - ran like clockwork.
Andrew K,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Easy to book and pick-up fine. It’s a bit of a whistle stop tour. 15-20 minutes at Golden Gate viewpoint. (As we’d done the BigBusTours the day before and got off here, then walked across the bridge and carried onto the next stop (about three miles), we didn’t mind). Muir Woods, 90 minutes. Enough to get a feel and plenty of photos but not long enough to do any of the longer hikes. We opted for the ferry back from Sausalito, so had time for lunch before a trip back across the bay. Drops off right next to Pier 39. Only downside was a very bendy road to the woods themselves. My wife felt very queasy by the time we arrived.
Funny guide. Great way to...
Molly D,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Funny guide. Great way to see everything, especially if you have limited time on your trip. Would recommend!
Give it a go
Roam00543574383,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Don was excellent. He gave us a lot of recommendations. Plus he was giving us descriptions, history and lots of knowledge on everything. We are usually the late ones going in the bus and still waited for us. The red wood trees are awesome. I enjoyed everything.
Great Time in the Woods!
Kevin C,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Don was great, our driver. He knew the history of the places we passed along the way as well. Go and explore!
Great day for a solo traveler
Alia B,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Great way to see some great redwood trees especially as a solo traveler. I would recommend for anybody that wants a half a day out in nature
Super recommended walk to the park, good service at the pick up very friendly driver and when you reach the park full
FABIAN A,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent experience with nature, when you come to the park you see the beauty and trees and their history, you must embrace these specimens so that you feel the energy that is in them, it is a very good therapy
The person in charge ruined plans and didn't notify us at all
Nicole B,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Booked. Emailed with the guy. Went and driver tells us it's overbooked and we can't go. No one told us, even tho I emailed with the excursion person two hours prior. I call and he makes excuses like he's the only one working so he didn't know it was overbooked - a lie because the bus driver already knew from him. I said I even emailed with you and you didn't say we couldn't go, he lied and said he had not looked at bookings. All lies because the bus driver knew from him! No apology just an excuse he's the only poor soul working. How rough for him. Certainly not rough for us walking half a mile to pickup for the ONLY thing my kid wants to do and being rejected when we get there and have paid and have confirmation. Deplorable. I use visitor often but no more, they clearly cannot hire ethical people.
Great Tour with George!
beles2013,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, George, was amazing. With his fabulous hair, knowledge and professionalism, our family had memorable tour of the muir wood and Sausalito. Definitely recommend.
Just do it.
Voyager08993374431,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A seminal experience. Toon grown kids who we’ve taken on many trips in states and abroad and they both said one of top experiences they have ever had. Sausalito wonderful and beautiful also.
Saw everything we expected and more
Emilia S,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00You need rain coat and sturdy shoes. It may rain but the woods are marvelous and the town's shops and dining are great
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