Private Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour from San Francisco
Ride with your private group to Muir Woods and Sausalito with time to explore on your own
Duration
4 Hours
Ideal For
Up to 13 people
Includes
Private guided tour, Pickup/drop-off
Highlights
Get out of San Francisco for a privately guided half-day trip to Muir Woods National Monument, then stop in Sausalito for views back toward the city. You’ll hear guided commentary in transit and have free time to wander at each stop.
- Cross the Golden Gate Bridge on the drive north
- Learn about coastal redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens) en route
- Explore Muir Woods on your own for about 1.5 hours
- Spend about 1 hour in Sausalito to walk and take photos
- Ride in an air-conditioned passenger van for up to 13 people
- Pay the $15 per person Muir Woods entrance fee on arrival (children 15 and under free)
What's Included
- Private guided tour
- Transportation by passenger van (up to 13 seats, bench seating)
- Driver-guide commentary on the way in and out of Muir Woods
Things to know
The National Park Service does not allow tour guides to lead hikes within Muir Woods. Start and end times depend on Muir Woods parking reservation timing and availability.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund, less the $30 parking reservation fee charged by Muir Woods.
Product ID: 8SW35U
FAQs
Pay the Muir Woods entrance fee at the park entry gate. It costs $15 USD per person, and children 15 and under are free. You can pay with cash or a credit card.
No. The National Park Service does not allow tour guides to lead hikes within Muir Woods. You’ll explore on your own inside the park, and your guide will provide commentary on the drive in and out.
Yes. Your exact start and finish time depends on the timing and availability of Muir Woods parking reservations. Weather and traffic can also impact the tour duration.
Meeting details
Pick ups available within San Francisco City Limits and Southern Marin County, please provide specific address for pick up (We may ask that you travel to a nearby location with a dedicated passenger zone for pick up)
More about Muir Woods National Monument
Muir Woods National Monument sits just a short drive north of the Golden Gate Bridge, yet stepping onto its shaded boardwalks feels like crossing into another world entirely. This protected old-growth coastal redwood forest shelters trees that have stood for more than a thousand years, some soaring over 250 feet into the Pacific mist. Named for the pioneering naturalist John Muir, the monument was set aside in 1908 and remains one of the last ancient redwood groves in the Bay Area, a quiet cathedral of green where Redwood Creek winds beneath ferns, sorrel, and towering trunks the color of warm cinnamon.
On this private tour, your guide handles the logistics so you can focus on simply being present at Muir Woods National Monument. You will wander the well-maintained main loop along the canyon floor, looking up at sun rays filtering through the canopy and breathing in the cool, earthy scent of damp bark and moss. Your guide shares the natural and cultural history of the redwoods, from the Coast Miwok people who first knew this land to the conservationists who saved it from logging. Compared with the bustle of San Francisco just across the bridge, Muir Woods feels remarkably hushed, with little more than birdsong, the trickle of the creek, and the occasional rustle of a banana slug or black-tailed deer to break the silence.
This experience is ideal for nature lovers, photographers, families, and travelers who want a deeper connection to Northern California beyond the city skyline. Couples celebrating a special trip and first-time visitors who want the iconic Bay Area landscapes without navigating tricky parking reservations will especially appreciate the private, door-to-door format. Pair the visit with charming Sausalito on the way back, and Muir Woods National Monument becomes the serene heart of an unforgettable day spent among California's tallest, oldest, and most awe-inspiring living giants.
