Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour plus Bay Cruise
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Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour plus Bay Cruise
By Gray Line San Francisco
Check out several top San Francisco attractions on a half-day tour that combines visits to Muir Woods and Sausalito with a San Francisco Bay cruise. Drive across the Golden Gate Bridge, then walk among the ancient redwood trees at Muir Woods, without the hassle of parking at the popular destination. Stroll around the waterside town of Sausalito, and return to San Francisco to board your bay cruise.
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HK$884.13
from per adult
HK$884.13
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Ages 0-100, max of 40 per group
Duration: 6h
Start time: Check availability
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English
Highlights
- See California’s redwood forest, the Pacific Ocean, and the bay
- Get photo ops of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and more
- Visit Muir Woods and Sausalito, two top destinations near San Francisco
- Browse the art galleries, shops, and cafés in picturesque Sausalito
- Guided tour across the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods and Sausalito
- Transport by luxury air-conditioned coach and professional tour guide
- Admission to Muir Woods ($15 value)
- Bay cruise from Pier 39 (flexible ticket)
- 90' Stop guaranteed at Muir Woods (Maximum time allowed by National Parks for tour operators)
- 60' Free time in picturesque Sausalito
- Entry/Admission - Muir Woods National Monument
- Entry/Admission - Pier 39
What's not included- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel Pick up and Drop off
- Bus Transportation after the Bay Cruise part is not included
- Start your tour with pickup from 478 Post Street, just off Union Square, then travel by bus across the Golden Gate Bridge. Stop at Vista Point for great photo ops, then continue to Muir Woods where your bus drops you off. Have ample time to walk among towering old-growth coastal redwoods, some of the tallest and oldest trees in the world. After experiencing the natural wonders of Muir Woods, head to Sausalito, a town on the San Francisco Bay north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Have free time to walk on the waterfront, purchase a snack, or visit the art galleries and boutiques. Return by bus to San Francisco, then board your boat at Pier 39 for the bay cruise. Hear live narration on your cruise as you pass underneath the Golden Gate bridge (conditions permitting) and Alcatraz Island. Your tour ends with drop-off at Pier 39. Please note: the order of activities can change, depending on the Muir Woods departure time, which won’t be confirmed until about a week before each tour.
- Departure details
- 478 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA Gray Line Union Square Departure location Downtown. Meet us at 478 Post St. Encore Cafe is next door. The bus will board from directly across the street. Arrive by 7:25 AM to check-in Bus Departs at 7:40 AM
- 2805 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA Gray Line Fisherman’s Departure Location Meet us at 2805 Leavenworth St. Bay City Bike Rentals & Tours is across the street (blue canopy). The Bus will board just in front. Arrive by 7:45 AM to check-in Bus Departs at 8:00 AM
Return details- Pier 39, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA The Bay Cruise concludes at Pier 39. Guests will have time to enjoy Fisherman's Wharf after the Bay Cruise tour.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2660SFOMUI2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible. However, passengers in a wheelchair can be accommodated only if they can get on and off the bus on their own and if the wheelchair is foldable.
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- What you can expect during your visit
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Temperature checks for tour participants upon arrival
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
- Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Gear/equipment sanitised between use
- Face masks required for travellers in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Face masks provided for travellers
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
- Which attractions will I visit with Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour plus Bay Cruise?
- During this experience, places you will visit include:Discover and book Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour plus Bay Cruise on Tripadvisor
- How much is Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour plus Bay Cruise?
- Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour plus Bay Cruise price starts from HK$861.24. Discover and book Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour plus Bay Cruise on Tripadvisor
- What is the Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour plus Bay Cruise cancellation policy?
- Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour plus Bay Cruise cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour plus Bay Cruise on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour plus Bay Cruise?
- Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour plus Bay Cruise is hosted by Gray Line San Francisco. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Gray Line San Francisco on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour plus Bay Cruise on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2660SFOMUI2
Itinerary
- You’ll have 2 starting optionsSee departure details
- Pass byUnion SquareVan Ness AvenueCow HollowCrissy FieldGolden Gate BridgeMarin County
- 1Muir Woods National MonumentStop: 90 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 2Sausalito BoardwalkStop: 60 minutesSee details
- 3Pier 39Stop: 60 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- You'll end atPier 39Pier 39, San Francisco, CA 94133, USAThe Bay Cruise concludes at Pier 39. Guests will have time to enjoy Fisherman's Wharf after the Bay Cruise tour.See address & details
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00Muir Woods tour
Muir Woods is absolutely beautiful!! The driver is very knowledgeable of San Francisco neighborhoods leading to th…
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00Wine and scenery
Good tour with a friendly guide. Danny was a happy and informative guide and driver. We visited 3 wineries with a…
Melanie H
00Muir and Sausalito
A go to tour! Pick up is on time. Good information was given on the way to our destination. Please Note the unio…
JelenaR397
00The noise doesn't stop
Nothing as expected! The driver cannot shut up- literally- repeating over and over details each elementary pupil kn…
monaiao
00Amazing
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00Drink. Don't drive! Fully immerse yourself in the wine tasting experience.
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FloridaRsj
00Great Choice for a Wine Tour
The tour was exactly as I expected it to be. It was a good value in that we went to three wineries and got to ride …
madysoncherice
00Slightly underwhelming
Napa valley should be taken off of the title of the tour. We visited 1 winery on the OUTSKIRTS of Napa. Everything …
MARK H
00Roche Rocks
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00Sonoma/Napa Winery Tour
The Sonoma/Napa Wine Country tour was awesome. We started the tour stopping at Vista Point for an incredible view o…
shazzle9
00A must-do tour when visiting San Fran
Doug, our guide was very knowledgeable, giving lots of information that you just wouldn’t get doing the tour on you…
VHT1000
00Get a ride to Muir Woods!
We were disappointed with our tour guide. It seemed like he had experience and knowledge but he had a monotone sty…
Dee M
00Girls' Day Success
Great day trip with the girls. The meeting place was a little vague, but we found it. Comfortable coach-style bus t…
kentsI4161SD
00Good time
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Kebuh
00Worthwhile way to spend half a day in San Francisco
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venitareidy
Mattituck, NY12 contributions
Nov 2021
We had a very short trip to San Francisco. This was the perfect way to spend the day. We picked up the bus in Union Square which was super convenient. After picking up passengers at the wharf our bus was unfortunately completely packed. Hearing the tour guide over the AC was somewhat challenging at times but without the AC the bus was unbearable. The tour guide did a great job narrating. Muir Woods was super fun and the amount of time we had was good to get in the non-strenuous hikes. I loved being able to go to Sausalito. We had a great lunch and made a sunset ferry back to the wharf. I wish I had more time in Sausalito to explore but it was the perfect amount of time for a leisurely lunch and the views of the bridge at sunset were breathtaking. Totally recommend the option to take the ferry. Highly recommend this for people looking to explore a little bit outside of San Fran.
Written 3 December 2021
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Dear venitareidy
Thank you for sharing such a terrific review!
It is a pleasure to learn you had a wonderful time on our Muir Woods and Sausalito tour, I appreciate your kind comments on our guide´s performance.
I am thrilled to hear you could enjoy the amazing views from the ferry to San Francisco and can´t thank you enough for your recommendation to future travelers.
We cannot wait to see you again.
Best regards
Written 9 December 2021
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RD11
Mansfield Woodhouse, UK41 contributions
Oct 2022
The trip was great, just the right amount of time at Muir Woods and we enjoyed the ferry trip back to San Francisco. We liked the afternoon in Sausalito. The coach driver was great too, drove well, gave good information and clear information on timings etc.
Written 21 October 2022
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Amanda M
Dear Customer,
We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed Muir Woods and Sausalito and look forward to welcoming you again soon!
Written 24 October 2022
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Dee M
St. Petersburg, FL4 contributions
We booked this tour as it was one of our bucket list items! My husband and I were celebrating our one year wedding anniversary since we didn't have much of a honeymoon last year due to Covid. The redwoods are like nothing else. Our tour guide, Archie, has a wealth of knowledge of San Francisco, Sausalito, the redwoods, and so much more. Not only did he share history and background about San Francisco, he also shared fun facts and incorporated humor in his stories. He was personable and friendly and he drove that tour bus safely the entire time. He also kept us on schedule and gives ample time to visit each attraction so be mindful of the time and you'll enjoy the excursion to the fullest. Thank you, Archie, for keeping us safe and for sharing so much history of the city and for keeping the tour interesting and engaging. The Bay Cruise was also a real treat to end our day with. It's about an hour long and we took in sights of the Golden Gate Bridge, the city of San Francisco, Alcatraz, the sea lions and more. Definitely layer up for this short cruise because it can get chilly on the Bay.
Written 12 November 2021
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Dear DeeSapphire9
Thank you for sharing your experience!
It is a pleasure to learn you and your husband had such a fantastic time and were able to capture unforgettable memories to take home in Muir Woods and Sausalito tour. Congratulations on your anniversary! I am glad you choose to take the ferry back to San Francisco!
It is terrific to hear our guide Archie had a wonderful impact on your tour.
We hope to see you both in a near future!
Sincerely,
Written 18 November 2021
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Josee Race
San Jose, CA6 contributions
Dec 2021
We booked the Muir Woods and Sausalito tour with the ferry return on December 27th. It was a classic rainy day in the bay. We used Spot Hero to reserve nearby parking which was super helpful in keeping the logistics simple. The bus trip and tour guide were fine and we were able to tour Muir in the mist; beautiful spot, easy walking. It was pouring in Sausalito but the town is fantastic and should not be missed. The ferry ride back was peaceful. Overall a great day.
Written 19 January 2022
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Dear Josee R,
Thank you for sharing such a great review on our tour.
It is a pleasure to learn you had a wonderful time and enjoyed the amazing views Muir Woods and Sausalito tour has to offer. I am glad you choose to take the ferry back to San Francisco!
We hope to see you in a near future!
Sincerely,
Written 23 January 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
killian0728
Baltimore, MD1 contribution
Jun 2021
The bus driver was very knowledgeable. The redwoods at Muir woods are amazing. Sausalito is a very nice town. The boat ride is a ferry ride and not a sailing trip but you get a great view of the Golden gate bridge and Alcatraz. You can also pick up the boat at Fisherman's wharf but if the wharf is crowded, it might be nice having peace of mind by having tickets ahead of time.
Written 20 July 2021
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Dear killian0728,
Thank you for sharing your review on our tour.
It is a pleasure to learn you had a good time in Muir Woods and Sausalito, since they are sites worth discovering and our driver/guide share useful and interesting information about the sites.
I am glad you choose to return to the city by ferry since it certainly allowed you to witness a great view of the bay.
Thank you for choosing us to be part of your holidays!
Sincerely,
Manager at Gray Line of San Francisco
Written 23 July 2021
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LovesToGo_1
Greeneville, TN114 contributions
Nov 2021
I did this tour as a solo traveler. Online reservations were easy to make and the description of the tour was accurate. The tour director, Richmond, was prompt for check-in and answered all questions thoroughly. Archie, our driver and guide, gave us lots of information and stories about Muir Woods, Sausalito, and the areas we drove through. His music playlist enhanced the experience as we traveled. We had plenty of time in both Muir Woods and Sausalito.
Written 22 November 2021
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GrayLineSFO
Thanks for your five-star review. Archie is a super tour guide, and we're happy to have him on our team!
Let us know when you're ready to tour again!
Written 22 November 2021
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Sheri K
Aurora, CO21 contributions
Oct 2022
Archie was an outstanding driver and tour guide. He took those switchbacks up to and back from Muir Woods like a seasoned pro (those turns are tight!). He also shared a lot of interesting information as well as pointed out some excellent lunch choices while in Sausalito. Muir Woods is a breathtakingly beautiful, magical place - be sure to visit if you're in the area. I highly recommend this tour.
Written 15 October 2022
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Amanda M
Dear sherik411,
Wow, we were blown away by your positive words, we really appreciate the time you took to write such a detailed review!
Thanks for your kind words about Archie! Our team works hard to give you the best experience.
We hope to see you again soon.
Written 17 October 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
sergio A
West Covina, CA29 contributions
Great day trip to make the most of a weekend. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and it was great to see different sides of SF. Make sure to take snacks and some water, our trip started early and we were very hungry by the end of it. It was nice that our last stop had lots of restaurants.
Written 28 February 2021
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Dear
Thank you for your lovely comments on our tour as well as your helpful recommendation to future customers. Your comments on our guide's knowledge and great professionalism are much appreciated.
I hope you had a brilliant time on our tour and had the chance to take home with your beautiful pictures and memories.
We hope to welcoming you back soon with all your family and friends
Best regards
Manager at Gray Line of San Francisco
Written 18 March 2021
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ddlemk
Mesa, Arizona2 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
Muir Woods was awesome and the bus was very comfortable, but the driver Archie made the tour ! His driving was Excellent on the busy, winding mountain roads. His knowledge of the area and his personal history he added was interesting and easy to listen too. Very much a people person, you’ve got a great employee! Treat him well !
Written 18 July 2022
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Hello, ddlemk!
We are glad you had a great time in Muir Woods! I shared your review with Archie and you made his day! We work really hard to provide the best service we can and we are delighted when we have special customers like you.
Thanks again for sharing your experience with us and we hope to see you again soon!
Isabela Vieira,
Gray Line of San Francisco
Written 19 July 2022
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Kim N
1 contribution
I loved this tour. Very informative and just the right length. Our guide had a great speaking voice and was easy to understand. He had good suggestions for walking trails through the park that took the right amount of time.
Written 30 July 2022
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Hey Kim,
What a great thing to hear that our guide helped you get the most out of this amazing tour. We really appreciate that!
Hope to see you again soon :)
Isabela Vieira
Gray Line of San Francisco
Written 1 August 2022
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Gerald P
Denton, TX
Is Muir Woods a parking problem?
Rbcampbell1974
Stillwater, OK72 contributions
We took a bus tour there so parking wasn’t a problem
Does the bay cruise serve alcohol during the duration of the boat ride?
alonstron
Fairfield, CA
I don't know because the tour bus got back to the bay too later for us to take the cruise. Some people got off the tour bus after we came down from Muir Woods and took alternate transportation to make the cruise. We loss money on that aspect. Lesson learned. Ask more questions and check the times as you take the tour..
aidagrace
Waynesboro, PA97 contributions
Just to confirm, is there really a San Francisco hotel pick up and drop off for this tour as stated when we booked it thru viator (Marriot moments) or is it just false advertising?
Alexandra
Tampa, FL54 contributions
Yes. There is a tour and t has a boat option as well.
Joy M
Key West, FL15 contributions
We want to go tomorrow. What time does it start and can u call us now? 716 912 3551. Michele