Muir Woods

Combine three of the Bay Area's top attractions—Alcatraz Island, Muir Woods, and Sausalito—into one tour from San Francisco. Travel in a luxury small-group tour van across the Golden Gate Bridge, enjoying the scenery without the hassle of driving. Explore Muir Woods and Sausalito at your own pace. Choose between a day or night tour of Alcatraz. The night tour features a sunset cruise, cell door demonstrations, and expert talks. Both tours offer an award-winning audio guide in multiple languages, detailing the prison's dark history and escape attempts. The 8:30am option departs from 488 Post Street. Look for a black Mercedes sprinter van parked across the street. It will start with Muir Woods and Sausalito then go to Alcatraz. The 9:10am option departs from Pier 33. It will start with Alcatraz then go to Muir Woods and Sausalito. The 12:50pm option departs from Pier 33. It will start with Muir Woods and Sausalito then to Alcatraz at night.

Discover the best of San Francisco with an unforgettable experience that lets you fully enjoy your vacation while we take care of everything for you. This adventure combines the city’s top attractions, the tranquil beauty of Muir Woods, and the history of Alcatraz. Explore iconic neighborhoods like Chinatown, North Beach, and Fisherman’s Wharf, cross the Golden Gate Bridge, stroll among the towering redwoods of Muir Woods, and savor a lunch break in the charming bayside town of Sausalito. Let us handle the details so you can enjoy your vacation. This tour offers flexibility with two options: 1.) Choose a two-day adventure with Alcatraz on day one and a guided San Francisco, Muir Woods, and Sausalito tour on day two. 2.) Enjoy it all in one seamless day starting with a morning bus tour and finishing with an afternoon Alcatraz visit. With knowledgeable guides, small group comfort, and stories that bring the city to life, this is an experience you won’t want to miss!

This tour will visit Muir Woods and Sausalito. Note that this tour includes the Muir Woods entrance fee. We provide a boutique, personal experience with knowledgeable local guides in small groups. The 8:30am tour departs from 488 Post St. (look for a black Mercedes sprinter van parked across the street) and ends at Pier 33. The 12:50pm tour departs from Pier 33 and ends at Pier 33 or 488 Post St.

Make the most of your limited time with this must-do San Francisco Bay experience! Enjoy the serenity and beauty of Muir Woods National Monument, see the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, and explore the artsy bayside town of Sausalito, all in about 5 hours! Round out your trip with an optional ferry back across the bay to view the city skyline and a close-up view of Alcatraz Island. 

All of our tour guides are Bay Area Natives, which will help you understand what it’s like to grow up in SF and now live here as grown ups with our own families. You will enjoy an introduction to San Francisco on this 5 to 6 hour tour that includes a trip across the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods National Monument. You'll be driven around the city to see its diverse neighborhoods and geography, stopping several times for photo ops. At Muir Woods, admire the towering redwood trees, and visit the waterfront town of Sausalito for lunch (own expense). Works great for people coming from cruise ships. You cannot book the Alcatraz option under 4 days in advance.

Duration: 4 hours Location: Our shuttle to Muir Woods departs from Dylan's Tours Shop in 782 Columbus Ave. at 2:00pm We are the only company in San Francisco offering a round-trip, direct shuttle from San Francisco to Muir Woods! Enjoy stunning scenery and gorgeous walking trails upon arrival. • Spend 90 minutes walking around the majestic Muir Woods Redwood National Monument, home to some of the oldest living things in the world. • Cross the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge, declared "one of the 10 wonders of the modern world." • Our local guide will share history and recommendations along the route, while you sit back and relax during the ride. • NO ferry, NO taxi, NO Uber = No waiting around! Let Dylan’s take care of all of your transportation needs.

Discover the best of San Francisco and beyond on our most popular and top-rated tour, crafted to ensure you can fully relax and enjoy your vacation. With a friendly, local guide leading the way, you’ll explore the city’s iconic neighborhoods, hear fascinating stories, and stop for stunning photos. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods, where you’ll walk among some of the world’s tallest coastal redwoods. Afterward, savor a scenic lunch in the charming town of Sausalito, with time to explore quaint shops and take in breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay. We handle all the logistics, including securing your parking reservations for Muir Woods, so you don’t have to worry about a thing. Want even more? Add an Alcatraz experience to your day at check-out, and we’ll take care of those reservations, too! From start to finish, this tour delivers a seamless, stress-free way to experience the beauty, history, and culture of San Francisco and its surrounding gems.

Experience the awe and wonder of one of California's  oldest redwood groves as you stroll through dedicated paths of 1000-year-old redwood trees. With limited reserved parking on-site, traveling with Big Bus Tours to Muir Woods makes it an easy and stress-free experience to visit an area must-see.

This tour will take you to Muir Woods National Monument and Sausalito in a comfortable 14 passenger Mercedes sprinter van. We provide a boutique, personal experience with knowledgeable local guides in small groups.

This one day excursion gets you two iconic attractions combining Muir Woods visit visit to Golden Gate Bridge. Enjoy a hybrid of light driver narration and informative fort history! Relax with TV narration about Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Escapes! Muir Woods is a 70+ minute assigned time. After we will experience the Golden Gate Bridge with ample time to see the bridge. This excursion will end at start point. Some days events may have an assigned morning departure as early as 7:00am or late as 5pm. We reserve the right to choose vehicles for the day. We assign your time of departure! NOTE: On select dates: Guests will be returned by Sausalito Ferry to Pier 41 Fisherman's Wharf to end this event. We will notify guests and include tickets for this return. On some dates we may have guests take included ferry to start their adventure in Sausalito. Options for guests to upgrade to our Road Trip Experience with Driver James. This includes Sausalito time and brunch credit.

Combine a visit to Muir Woods and Sausalito with a fabulous cruise on San Francisco Bay. You'll cross the Golden Gate Bridge to the Bay area's most popular national monument, visit Sausalito – the prettiest village in California and sail next to Alcatraz and under the Golden Gate Bridge on a narrated one-hour cruise.

See Muir Woods and Wine Country in one great tour. Pass through the beautiful Marin Headlands on your way to Muir Woods National Monument where you will walk amongst some of the tallest trees in the world! In the afternoon, relax in both the Napa & Sonoma Valley Wine Country area, where you will enjoy local wine tastings at a variety of fine California wineries (tastings included). End the day with a drive across the Golden Gate Bridge before arriving back in San Francisco in time for dinner.

On the way out to Muir Woods, you will cross the iconic Golden Gate Bridge with breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz Island. Continue along the Pacific Coast Highway, providing stunning views of the coastal mountains before heading further to Muir Woods National Monument. With maps in hand, take a walk through the spectacular woods and take in all of its natural beauty. After exploring Muir Woods for about 1.5 hours at your leisure, we will head to charming Sausalito, a small Mediterranean-style seaside town in Marin County, home to some of the country's wealthiest citizens. If you wish to spend time in Sausalito, you can choose to hop off the tour and enjoy a ferry ride back to San Francisco with beautiful views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco skyline and Alcatraz Island (ferry tickets not included), or you can stay on board the tour and return back to San Francisco.

This relaxed-paced tour spends the most time, up to 1 ¾ hours, in Muir Woods exploring the enchanted grove of Coastal Sequoias. This is the only Muir Woods tour from San Francisco that includes a complimentary hotel pickup, a Golden Gate Bridge photo stop and over an hour in Sausalito to shop and lunch. You’ll also enjoy down-time in seaside community of Sausalito and the perfect Golden Gate Bridge selfie. Make it a perfect day and take the ferry back to San Francisco.

Join us for a narrated and scenic drive from San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge, explore the beauty of Giant Coastal Redwoods at Muir Woods, and appreciate the astonishing views from Sausalito's picturesque waterfront. On the way to the Woods, we usually make a short stop on the Northern side of the Golden Gate Bridge. We will spend one hour and twenty minutes in the Muir Woods and about one hour in Sausalito, where you can walk the Waterfront and enjoy the stunning views of the bay, bridges, and downtown SF. Visit local art galleries and souvenir stores, and have lunch in one of many seafood restaurants. Then we will take you back to your hotel. Should you decide to stay there longer, you can return to the city by Ferry.

Experience an epic adventure through San Francisco's iconic landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf and Chinatown, while your guide shares stories about the city's rich history and culture. Afterward, Prepare to be awestruck by the majestic Muir Woods National Monument. Stroll among towering redwoods for over an hour, discovering the beauty of Northern California. Next, we'll take you to the picturesque coastal town of Sausalito for a leisurely lunch break, while taking in views of the scenic San Francisco Bay. If you choose the option including Alcatraz, you will depart on a ferry to Alcatraz with plenty of time to explore the island, which was once home to Alcatraz Prison and offers incredible views of the city. This tour is perfect for families, couples, and solo travelers seeking an incredible day packed with adventure, history, and natural beauty. Don't miss out on this epic journey through the most-loved destinations in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Alcatraz Island remains one of San Francisco's greatest landmarks — and now you can experience its chilling allure for yourself. Packaged with the half day tour to the giant redwood trees at Muir Woods and charming Sausalito, this Alcatraz combo is a perfect day to see the famous National Monuments around San Francisco.

Combine inside Alcatraz with an assigned same day visit to Muir Woods with Golden Gate Bridge. Enjoy a hybrid of driver narration with bridge history and Alcatraz Escape presentations. This tour includes: Assigned By Us: Muir Wood Van departure time (70+ minute) Assigned By Us: Alcatraz Island Admission Time Slot (2.5+ hours) Golden Gate Bridge stop (10+ minutes) We will assign your between 7am-4pm in peak times. Guests will be returned to San Francisco by van or included ferry on select dates. VIP James Woods Road Trip Upgrade: Muir Woods Express plus bonus time in Sausalito with brunch credit. Guests will be returned to Wharf by van or ferry. Some dates will start by Sausalito Ferry then Muir Woods/ Golden Gate. Early Bird: Get there before the crowds do! Enjoy nature as it was intended to be! We are often the first tour group to arrive! Silence is golden! Enjoy the park and relish in the experience as we leave seeing the endless busses arrive to the park. You will thank us!

Just minutes from your cruise ship, you can disembark and join us on a variety of departure times for our Muir Woods Tour available at 8:30am and 1:30pm, where you will be quickly whisked away to redwood country here in Northern California. Venture north over the Golden Gate Bridge to an isolated canyon filled with ancient coastal redwood trees, also known as Muir Woods National Monument. Enjoy solitude and peace, through the cool, moist air, as you stroll through 1000-year-old trees towering 260 feet tall.

Cross the Golden Gate Bridge to a canyon filled with ancient coastal redwood trees, also known as Muir Woods National Monument. Stroll through Mother Nature's redwood alleys with majestic 1,000-year-old trees towering 260 feet tall. Take a scenic drive through the seaside town of Sausalito, famous for its sweeping views, timeless sophistication, local boutiques, and cafes. Then hop aboard a 30-minute ferry ride across San Francisco Bay to Alcatraz Island, a former prison now operated by the National Park Service. Known as “The Rock,” the prison was famous for housing inmates like Al “Scarface” Capone and the “Birdman” Robert Stroud. Listen to a 45-minute cell house audio tour available in 11 languages. Hear stories from inmates themselves, as well as other former residents of the island. Step inside a prison cell and get a feel for what life was like during that infamous era. Return to San Francisco at your own pace; ferry boats return every 30-40 minutes.