Muir Woods & Sausalito Half-Day Tour (Return by Bus or Ferry from Sausalito)
4.5
Muir Woods & Sausalito Half-Day Tour (Return by Bus or Ferry from Sausalito)
By Gray Line San Francisco
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An independent trip to the beautiful Muir Woods National Monument requires advance reservations, and finding parking in Sausalito can be difficult. Easily visit both must-see locations on this guided tour from San Francisco, which includes skip-the-line access at Muir Woods and a hassle-free stop at the charming waterfront town. At each destination, enjoy free time away from your group, so you can explore at your own pace.
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Ages 0-99, max of 40 per group
Duration: 5h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Skip-the-line access at Muir Woods gives you more time to explore
- Avoid the hassle of parking in Sausalito, and explore at your own pace
- Use the onboard Wi-Fi to post pics of your adventure on social media
- Upgrade to ride the ferry back to San Francisco from Sausalito
- 4-hour tour of Muir Woods and Sausalito
- Transport by luxury air-conditioned coach & Professional Tour Guide
- Admission ticket to Muir Woods National Monument (15$ value included)
- 90' stop guaranteed in Muir Woods (maximum time allowed by National Parks)
- 60' Stop in Sausalito
- Return Ferry to San Francisco from Sausalito (if tour option is purchased)
- 4h Bike Rental in San Francisco (if tour option is purchased)
- Entry/Admission - Muir Woods National Monument
What's not included- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Start your Muir Woods National Monument and Sausalito tour with pickup from Union Square. Drive over the Golden Gate Bridge and catch sight of Alcatraz on the way to Muir Woods. Upon arrival, bypass the entrance lines and head inside to wander the forest grounds at your own speed. See California’s old-growth redwood trees, and take in the fresh air. Next, get back in your vehicle for the ride to the Sausalito waterfront. Again, you can explore at your own pace as you walk the waterfront. Pop into art galleries or snag a snack or a drink (at your own expense). Afterward, your tour ends with a ride back to San Francisco. If you’ve upgraded to take the ferry, enjoy a boat ride back to the city.
- Start:Multiple meeting point options.
- Option 1478 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USAUnion Square Departure Location • 478 Post Street S.F. (Union Square) Although there is no physical location, you'll find Encore Café situated right next door. Simply head across the street to meet our representative and board the bus. Check "Before you Go" section for exact departure times
- Option 22805 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USAGray Line Fisherman’s Wharf Departure Location • 2805 Leavenworth Street Although there is no physical location, you'll easily spot Pomegranate Café directly across the street. Simply wait there, and our representative will meet you. Check "Before you Go" section for exact departure times
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2660SFOMUI1- We offer options to return by Bus or Ferry from Sausalito. Each one has different prices, make sure you purchase the option you want. If you plan to stay longer than 60 minutes in Sausalito, we encourage customers to purchase any of our options that include "Ferry return from Sausalito"
- 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.
- 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: 2660SFOMUI1
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Tristen LaRue
Lake Havasu City, AZ11 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
Our bus tour to The Muir Woods and Sausalito was absolutely worth every penny. The woods were indescribably beautiful, pictures do not do them justice. Our bus driver was a SF native who knew not only facts about the history of the sites along the way and about the Muir Woods and Sausalito but also had personal stories to share. We opted for the ferry ticket back which was definitely worth it although you can opt to purchase the ferry ticket once you arrive in Sausalito. No need to pre-purchase.
Written 5 January 2020
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Dear TristenLaRue,
I appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.
We strive to provide the best possible service to all our visitors and I am delighted to learn you liked the tour so much. It is great to learn you decided to take the ferry back to San Francisco which allows you to spend more time in this charming village as well as enjoy the beautiful bay views.
We hope to welcome you back soon for another enjoyable experience.
Best regards,
Manager at Gray Line of San Francisco
Written 9 January 2020
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Kingmoon
67 contributions
Book this tour, stop looking for others and wasting your time, and just book it. You actually get four tours for your money if you go on the weekends and get Josh as your tour guide. He narrates the sights and Culture of the different neighborhoods you go through on the way to the Golden Gate
Bridge. Then you park on the other side of the bridge to take your touristy photo( you know you will, why not) then continue on to Muir Woods. Big perks of this tour is no parking fee, and entrance fee to park is part of your price, and the buses park close to the entrance. You get plenty of time in the park to enjoy it's truly amazing beautiful scenery. Just don't be late back to the bus or you'll get golf clapped. Sausalito was ok . And above all I must commend our guide Josh. Knowledgeable, funny, personable and a great driver . Everything you could hope for and more in a guide .
Bridge. Then you park on the other side of the bridge to take your touristy photo( you know you will, why not) then continue on to Muir Woods. Big perks of this tour is no parking fee, and entrance fee to park is part of your price, and the buses park close to the entrance. You get plenty of time in the park to enjoy it's truly amazing beautiful scenery. Just don't be late back to the bus or you'll get golf clapped. Sausalito was ok . And above all I must commend our guide Josh. Knowledgeable, funny, personable and a great driver . Everything you could hope for and more in a guide .
Written 9 March 2020
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Dear Kingmoon,
Many thanks for sharing such a superb review on our Muir Woods and Sausalito tour!
I am delightful to learn you had a marvellous experience on our tour and were able to explore and enjoy the magnificent scenery on board our tour.
Your wonderful comments on our driver/guide Josh are highly appreciated! He is an amazing professional!
We hope to see you in a near future!
Sincerely,
Manager at Gray Line of San Francisco
Written 12 March 2020
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Katie N
5 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
This tour was awesome! When I got to the Gray Line office it was an easy and fast check-in. There was a couple cafés/ coffee places next to it so after I checked in, I got a bite to eat and headed onto the bus. Once we started going, our driver drove us through the city a little bit before hopping onto the highway and he gave us so much information and facts about the neighborhoods we were going through, it was super interesting. We headed over the Golden Gate Bridge and stopped for ~10 minutes at a view point so we could take pictures. The drive from the starting point to Muir Woods was ~50 minutes and once we got to Muir Woods we had a bit over an hour and a half to walk around. I was nervous that it wouldn’t be enough time, but it for sure was! I was able to walk to all the bridges (there were 4), do some shopping in the gift shop and make it back on the bus in time before going to Sausalito. Once again our driver talked about the city and pointed out places with a story behind it. When we got to Sausalito he gave us recommendations of places to eat and see and I spent ~3 hours there. I chose the option to take the ferry back and I highly recommend it!! It gave me the freedom to spend as much/ little time as I wanted in Sausalito and I could take any ferry back to SF. I took the ferry right at sunset and the view of going into the city with Alcatraz and the Golden Gate right there was beautiful! (pictures are from going back on the ferry)
Written 4 January 2020
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Dear T3453WTkatien,
Thank you for your nice feedback.
I am delighted to learn you had such a wonderful experience on our Muir Woods and Sausalito tour. Your positive comments on our operation as well as on our driver-guide were a pleasure to read and I am delighted his knowledge and skills had such a wonderful impact on your overall journey.
We look forward to welcome you back again soon during your next trip to Northern California!
Best regards,
Manager at Gray Line of San Francisco
Written 9 January 2020
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Robert
Omaha, NE2 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
I’ve done many Muir Woods + Wine Country tours with Gray Line and was always satisfied. This outing, however, I felt like I did not get what I paid for.
I purchased 10 tickets for Muir Woods (2 hours) and Sausalito (30 minutes). Our family wanted plenty of time to explore the woods, snack shop, and the gift shop. We had two grandparents that needed to take time to walk.
What we received was a 20 minute stop at Golden Gate lookout (not on the itinerary). One hour in Muir Woods(half the time advertised) and one hour in Sausalito (twice as much time as advertised).
This was a major disappointment, especially since we spent $850+ taxes to see Muir Woods. If we wanted a half and half trip to Sausalito, we would have purchased that option from the company.
The tour guide was nice and did a great job narrating the trip and was very safe driving.
Overall, we felt cheated because we didn’t get to do what we paid to do.
I purchased 10 tickets for Muir Woods (2 hours) and Sausalito (30 minutes). Our family wanted plenty of time to explore the woods, snack shop, and the gift shop. We had two grandparents that needed to take time to walk.
What we received was a 20 minute stop at Golden Gate lookout (not on the itinerary). One hour in Muir Woods(half the time advertised) and one hour in Sausalito (twice as much time as advertised).
This was a major disappointment, especially since we spent $850+ taxes to see Muir Woods. If we wanted a half and half trip to Sausalito, we would have purchased that option from the company.
The tour guide was nice and did a great job narrating the trip and was very safe driving.
Overall, we felt cheated because we didn’t get to do what we paid to do.
Written 2 January 2020
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Dear Robert G,
I would like to thank you for sharing your opinion with the TripAdvisor community.
I deeply regret you felt the tour provided did not live up to your expectations. Rest assured your comments will be shared with the corresponding department in order to be able to offer a better tour, since we always endeavour to offer our customers the best possible experience.
I would like to thank you as well for the commentaries on the guide; since safety is one of our priorities we are so glad you mentioned it.
Best regards,
Manager at Gray Line of San Francisco
Written 15 January 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
kayakatnip
Bridgend, UK28 contributions
The good. The tour guide was hilarious and knowledgeable. Brief extra tour stop at Golden Gate Bridge was a wonderful addition. Muir Woods was beautiful and peaceful.
The bad. There’s nothing really in Sausalito. Just a marina and shops selling the same tourist rubbish you can get in San Fran.
Wouldn’t book with GrayLine again. They changed my tour from 11am to 8am without telling me. It’s only because I was treated this way by GrayLine previously in Las Vegas in 2017 that I knew to check with them multiple times and especially on the day before the tour. Really poor behaviour by a tour company. The person in the office said my tour was cancelled because only 3 others had booked. When I got the email from the main office later that day (to inform me of the change) the excuse was ‘Muir Woods aren’t issuing permits for 11am’. Hmmm. Translates to ‘we don’t want to apologise for messing up your day to save ourselves some money so let’s blame someone else and hope the client doesn’t find out’. The next day whilst I was in the office waiting for the tour bus; a couple arrived for their booked tour and were surprised to be told their tour was completely cancelled. Sad for them that they had no idea this is how GrayLine operate. Also when got to Muir Woods it was free but the cost of this experience includes entry ticket cost. I asked Muir Woods and they said MLK day is always free. A large tour company like GrayLine would know. I asked for a refund. Funny, not received a response.
The bad. There’s nothing really in Sausalito. Just a marina and shops selling the same tourist rubbish you can get in San Fran.
Wouldn’t book with GrayLine again. They changed my tour from 11am to 8am without telling me. It’s only because I was treated this way by GrayLine previously in Las Vegas in 2017 that I knew to check with them multiple times and especially on the day before the tour. Really poor behaviour by a tour company. The person in the office said my tour was cancelled because only 3 others had booked. When I got the email from the main office later that day (to inform me of the change) the excuse was ‘Muir Woods aren’t issuing permits for 11am’. Hmmm. Translates to ‘we don’t want to apologise for messing up your day to save ourselves some money so let’s blame someone else and hope the client doesn’t find out’. The next day whilst I was in the office waiting for the tour bus; a couple arrived for their booked tour and were surprised to be told their tour was completely cancelled. Sad for them that they had no idea this is how GrayLine operate. Also when got to Muir Woods it was free but the cost of this experience includes entry ticket cost. I asked Muir Woods and they said MLK day is always free. A large tour company like GrayLine would know. I asked for a refund. Funny, not received a response.
Written 21 January 2020
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Rich
Houston, TX1 contribution
This trip was really the same as hiring a taxi to drive to Muir Woods and Sausalito. Other than light commentary as we drove, we were just dropped off at both places and told when to return. This is OK but dont call it a tour. Also, the driver emphasized strongly the importance of returning to the bus on time as it would be an expensive cab ride. So all of us except for three people were back and ready at the appointed time. We waited over 15 minutes for the stragglers to return. That was irritating and rude to the rest of us. I fully agree with a few minutes leeway, but 15+ minutes is excessive.
Lastly, from Muir Woods to sausilito the AC on the bus was not working (no one’s fault but got pretty warm).
I chose the return by ferry option and the instructions given to us were incorrect. We were given incorrect ferry times which would have resulted in missing the ferry had i not arrived early (Driver said ferry was at 5 pm but it was 4:45 actually).
All in all i would research other options before booking this.
Lastly, from Muir Woods to sausilito the AC on the bus was not working (no one’s fault but got pretty warm).
I chose the return by ferry option and the instructions given to us were incorrect. We were given incorrect ferry times which would have resulted in missing the ferry had i not arrived early (Driver said ferry was at 5 pm but it was 4:45 actually).
All in all i would research other options before booking this.
Written 16 October 2021
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Hello Companion21915032981,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write your review and sharing your experience with other travelers.
Unfortunately for all the tour operators, we can't run any guided tours inside Muir Woods National Park, so the best of our options is to build the tour as it is offered. Please consider that in addition to the narrated tour we offer from San Francisco to Muir Woods, your ticket includes the entrance to the park (15$).
We are very sorry that you experienced the incident with other customers. I understand your point, but we would like to explain that there is no cell coverage around Muir Woods National Park, so leaving the customers behind would have put them in real trouble to escape from there.
We have taken notes of the Ferry schedule, so we make sure all the information we give is accurate.
Again, thanks for all your feedback. It helps out to improve our experiences and be a better company every day.
Andrew
Sales Manager
Gray Line San Francisco
Written 16 October 2021
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Kristine B
Clermont, FL8 contributions
Jun 2022
This unfortunately was a terrible experience. We were picked up and given our entrance ticket ($15/value) from Fisherman's Wharf area. Upon getting on the bus (which was packed) we advised that it was hot in the back (temp was 90 + out). We drove to Muir Woods with no AC on the bus and little air movement. To say everyone was miserable would be an understatement. We were so overheated that the first 20 minutes of the 90 we got there was spent in the bathroom running cold water to cool ourselves down. Masks are required here, which would have been helpful info. We didn't get to see near as much of the Muir Woods as we would have liked and when it was time to leave we asked the driver again about the AC he said there was nothing he could do (it worked some up front by him). You'd think they would've called for another bus. We left there for Sausalito which was nothing different than what you find on Pier 39 so we went to a bar for a cold drink. When we got off the bus there the driver told us if it's too hot we could pay 29 for a boat ferry over to San Fran instead. At this point, they should have covered that cost. The driver commentated during the drive. He was okay, rather monotone and what he shared most people likely already knew. Personally, I'd advise to skip this tour . Rent a car and drive there yourself. I hate giving bad reviews but I did try to reach the operator before posting this. They really should have exchanged the bus or offered some refund in my opinion.
Written 16 June 2022
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Hello Kristine
Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. We want you to feel comfortable sharing good or bad news with us. I'm so sorry that your visit to Muir Woods & Sausalito with us fell short of expectations.
We are sorry that you suffered from heat during the trip.
Our technical team checked the bus's air conditioning, and it works. It was a hotter day than usual (in San Francisco, there are a few sweltering days).
We wish our guests could spend more time in Muir Woods but this national park has a limit of 90 minutes so that as many people as possible can enjoy the impressive Coastal Redwood trees.
In addition to being a charming town, Sausalito offers stunning views of San Francisco.
We would like to mention as well that our tour includes the Muir Woods ticket ($15) in addition to a guided tour, the stops at Sausalito, and the Golen Gate Bridge, giving much more value than a single shuttle.
In any case, we are always looking to improve any of our experiences, and reviews like yours push our team in that direction.
Thanks
Ignacio
Gray Line San Francisco
Written 18 June 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Trail721088
1 contribution
Jun 2022 • Family
We booked this tour mainly so we would have a ride from San Francisco and a reservation at Muir Woods but it was so much better than we had expected. We boarded at Post Street and our guide, Joseph, gave a really interesting running commentary as we passed through each neighborhood on our way Marin. The bus also stopped briefly at the Marin Headlands so we could take photos of the Golden Gate Bridge. Muir Woods was phenomenal and the 90 minutes we were allotted was plenty of time to do the Cliffside loop trail the guide recommended followed by a trip to the gift shop & cafe. We opted for the Sausalito Ferry add-on, the bus dropped us at 2pm and the ferry left at 4:25, giving us plenty of time for a delicious lunch at Poggio (again, guide recommended) and then a beautiful ferry trip back into San Francisco. If you're on the fence, book it. We did a lot this trip and this tour was one of our favorites.
Written 8 June 2022
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Hi Trail721088
Muir Woods never disappoints, especially when Joseph is your guide! Thanks for your lovely comments.
Ignacio
Gray Line San Francisco
Written 11 June 2022
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Chelsea N
Blue Springs, MO14 contributions
This is a great way to visit the beautiful Muir Woods National Monument and see Sausalito. Our tour guide was very funny and gave us a bit of an overview as we drove out of SF. We stopped briefly to take photos of the Golden Gate Bridge after crossing it. The driver was very safe and excellent at navigating the very winding roads leading to Muir Woods. We spent an hour and a half at Muir Woods, which felt like plenty of time to go through the whole trail. The redwoods are gorgeous and a must-see. Sausalito has a seaside street with many restaurants and shops. The day we went it was pouring rain so didn’t get to explore as much as we’d have liked, but I’d highly recommend this half day trip. Bring a rain jacket, poncho, or umbrella just in case.
Written 15 April 2022
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Hello ChelsAndNate
Thank you for sharing your experience!
I am truly glad to learn you enjoyed your experience on board our Muir Woods and Sausalito tour.
I can´t thank you enough for recommending us to future travelers!
Ignacio
Gray Line San Francisco
Written 19 April 2022
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Anna C
McKinney, TX10 contributions
Mar 2020
I did a Muir Woods/Sausalito tour and really enjoyed the experience. The guide/bus driver was great, and even though we were on an extremely tight schedule, he waited for a few extra minutes for us to get back on the bus. Overall, I think the tour was a great introduction to those places, however, if you really want to enjoy them, you need to spend much more time there than what the tour allows (1.5 hrs at Muir Woods and 1 hr in Sausalito, the other 2 hrs are allotted to the road). We also made an 8 min stop on the other side of the Golden Gate Bridge to take pictures, so that was a nice addition to the tour.
Written 16 March 2020
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Dear ancavnar,
Thank you for posting your opinion on our tour.
It is fantastic to learn you found Muir Woods to be a wonderful site worth a half day tour during your visit to Northern California.
We do take our customers' opinion very seriously, since they are the best way to improve our services and offer an exceptional experience. Rest assured we will pass on your commentaries about the tour to our operations team to see whether there is room for improvement.
Sincerely,
Manager at Gray Line of San Francisco
Written 17 March 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
If we book to return to SF from Sausalito, if we wanted to get the ferry back instead, is it okay to change plan
Written 14 November 2023
Yes. Talk to your tour guide. People on our tour did just that.
Written 15 November 2023
Do you do a pick up from the cruise terminal?
Thanks
Written 17 August 2022
We were staying at Fisherman's Wharf so we chose that pickup spot. It's at the complete opposite end from the cruise terminals.
But still a pleasant enough walk. Or catch an electric tram, you might get one of the Melbourne ones.
Written 23 August 2022
The COVID-waiver which was dated from August 2021 states masks are required for travelers, etc. Is this still in effect??
I'm interested in biking back across the Golden Gate Bridge. What would be the best way to do that? Just rent a bike in Sausalito or is the 4 hour bike rental that's included would work?
Thanks
Written 21 July 2022
We were asked to wear a mask when we were in the bus. I don’t know any information about where to rent bikes. Sorry!
Written 21 July 2022
When will the bus arrive in Sausalito? We want to toke the ferry back to be in SF by 5.
Written 29 June 2022
Our ferry left about 4:20 and was at Fisherman's wharf before 5. We waited at least 90 min for it, it was not running every 1/2 hour, may depend on the day of the week.
Written 2 July 2022
Hi, we are going to be in town on June 11 and 12, which day is less crowded in June, Sat or Sun?
Written 10 April 2022
I've never been on a weekend so I can't answer your question directly. I have been there twice though and neither time did it feel over crowded.
Written 11 April 2022
Can anyone tell me the pickup times from the Fisherman's Wharf location? I can't find them. Thank you.
Written 6 March 2022
Laurel T
Olathe, Kansas
Where do we get picked up from. San Franciso? Or do we have to drive to Sausalito?
Written 5 March 2022
Two pick up spots. One in union square and one in fishermans wharf. The bus takes you to Sausalito. It will also take you back to either spot, or you can take the ferry to fishermans wharf. Easy public transport from there back to union square.
Written 6 March 2022
Hi. I want to know if is still required for all travelers to wear a mask inside the bus and practice social distancing for protection of all?
Written 11 December 2021
In July we had to wear masks on the bus. I believe they follow what airlines require.
Written 11 December 2021
About how many travelers do you have on the bus? I am hoping for distancing between travelers on bus.
Written 13 September 2021
When I went in June we had to be masked while on the bus and they had an empty row between each group. Muir woods is very Majestic and well worth trip. You are not on the bus very long.
Written 14 September 2021
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