Muir Woods Tour

San Francisco, California

Muir Woods Tour

San Francisco, California

Duration: 5 hours

Overview

Ready for an exciting Muir Woods tour? Let an expert tour guide lead you through the enchanting realm of towering coastal redwood trees, immersing you in the serene embrace of nature. Wander the lush forest trails, discovering captivating wildlife among the ancient sequoia trees, and let the magic of Muir Woods unfold around you.

🌲 Wander along scenic trails with audio narration, marveling at coastal redwood trees over 250 feet tall

🐿️ Keep a keen eye out for captivating wildlife that call Muir Woods home

🛍️ Enjoy free time in Sausalito, known for its idyllic charm

🌉 Be mesmerized by the iconic Golden Gate Bridge as you return to San Francisco

Availability

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Daily 7:30am

Full description

Tour Sample Itinerary:

8:15 AM to 8:45 AM - Hotel Pickup, Head to Muir Woods
- Experience incredible bay views while crossing over the Golden Gate Bridge.
- Journey through picturesque Marin County en route to Muir Woods.
9:00 AM to 10:45 AM - Free Time in the Redwood Forest
- Hike the Muir Woods Redwood Creek trail, accompanied by narration in your native language.
- Capture stunning photographs of giant Coast Redwoods in Cathedral and Bohemian Groves.
11:15 AM to 12:30 PM - Browse and Dine in Sausalito
- Arrive in the charming seaside town of Sausalito.
- Enjoy free time to explore, shop, and have lunch.
- Optional Return: Take the Blue and Gold ferry to San Francisco.
12:30 PM to 1:00 PM - Scenic Return to San Francisco
- Return to San Francisco with the tour vehicle.
- Conclude the tour at your pickup location.

Practical information

Any restrictions to participate?

Age: All age groups are welcome.
Physical limitations: Need to be able to walk two miles on a mostly paved and flat walkway

Who can you accommodate for?

Children: All participants must pay to participate, children included. Children under the age of 8 must have an appropriate child seat for the tour.
Languages: The live tour to Muir Woods is fully guided in English. For foreign language speakers, recorded audio guides are offered in: Spanish, French, German, Italian, Mandarin, and Japanese. Please specify your preferred language when booking. Guided tours are not permitted inside the park.
Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

Duration: 5 hours
What’s included:
- Guided day tour through Muir Woods, Sausalito, and over the Golden Gate Bridge
- Hotel pickup from two San Francisco locations
- Admission fee to Muir Woods National Monument
- Reserved parking for your vehicle at Muir Woods
- Meals are NOT included
Who will be present: You will have a guide with you at all times; also, other guests may be joining (up to around 16 people).
Spectators: No spectators are allowed, everyone must have a ticket/reservations.
Photo/ video: You may take your own photos.
Specific rules to follow: Picnics are not allowed in the park. There is a small café just inside the entry gate but it is best to have a meal before the tour so you don’t spend precious time standing in line for food.

How to prepare?

Weather dependency: Rain or shine, the experience will be running.
Arrival: Plan to arrive at the pickup point a few minutes in advance.
Parking: Reserved parking for your vehicle at Muir Woods is included.
What to wear: Muir Woods can be chilly in the morning and is nearly always shaded by the forest canopy. It’s best to dress in layers and wear comfortable walking shoes or sandals. High heels or flip-flops are not recommended. Bring along a waterproof top layer in case of rain.
What to bring: A camera or phone, water bottle, hat, sunscreen, umbrella (if the forecast calls for rain), and cash or a credit card for snacks and souvenirs
Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: We will stop for bathroom breaks.

Returns, exchanges and cancellation

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 30 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 72 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 72 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.