Redwoods, Golden Gate views and Sausalito in one excursion
5 hours
Muir Woods admission, narration
Explore California’s coastal redwoods and take in bay, coastline, and city views on a guided scenic outing from San Francisco. Enjoy time in the forest along with narrated drives through Marin County.
The Muir Woods Tours depart from the Big Bus Tours Visitor Center at 99 Jefferson Street in Fisherman’s Wharf San Francisco/ Big Bus Tours Stop 1. Please arrive 20 minutes before your booked departure time. The tour will take approximately 4.5 hours roundtrip.
You will get 1.5 inside of the Muir Woods National Monument to explore at your own leisure. On your way back to San Francisco you will experience a scenic drive through the beautiful town of Sausalito with breath-taking views back on to the San Francisco skyline.
Reservations are required for this tour.
Note: We do not pick up guests at their hotel so they must report to Big Bus Stop One to board.
This event may be canceled due to weather conditions. Advance notice will be provided when possible.
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After you book, you receive a confirmation page. The main office then processes your order and sends a follow-up email with your tickets and reservation confirmation number.
If the event is full or canceled, you will be notified and asked to choose another date or you can receive a refund.
Yes. Reservations are required.
Big Bus Stop One, 99 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
Walking into Muir Woods National Monument, you feel the temperature drop and the noise of the outside world fall away. Cathedral-like redwoods, some over a thousand years old, rise more than two hundred feet overhead, their rust-colored bark filtering the coastal light into soft, diffuse shafts. Redwood Creek runs alongside the main trail, its gentle current threading through sword ferns and sorrel. Muir Woods National Monument rewards a slow pace, inviting you to pause, look upward, and take in a forest that has stood largely unchanged for centuries.
James and Jonathan consistently stand out in reviews as exceptional guides who go well beyond basic tour duties. Travelers rave about James in particular for his deep knowledge of San Francisco history, from the Gold Rush to modern times, and his ability to share fascinating details that bring the city to life. Both guides handle logistics smoothly, from coordinating Alcatraz tickets to managing multiple stops efficiently. The company offers solid value through combination tours hitting Muir Woods, Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito, and Alcatraz, plus convenient shuttle service to 49ers games at Levi's Stadium. Communication shines as a major strength. Jonathan responds quickly to emails and has helped guests with last-minute booking changes, even texting bus location photos to ensure no one gets left behind. Tours typically use comfortable vans or charter buses, and groups appreciate arriving at Muir Woods early to beat the crowds. A couple of negative reviews mention confusion about package bookings and occasional unavailability at their hotel desk, but these seem to be outliers. The overwhelming majority of guests describe well-organized, personable experiences that pack impressive amounts into a single day without feeling rushed.
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