Muir Woods Tour of California Coastal Redwoods (Entrance fee included)
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Muir Woods Tour of California Coastal Redwoods (Entrance fee included)
By Tower Tours - San Francisco Sightseeing Specialist
Avoid the hassle of making parking reservations—and the chaos of the parking lot at Muir Woods—on this tour that includes round-trip transportation from San Francisco. Leave the navigation to someone else as you relax on a comfortable ride to Muir Woods National Monument. Explore the old-growth redwood forest before driving through Sausalito on your way back to the big city.
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Ages 4-100, max of 30 per group
Duration:3h 30m
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Ticket type:Mobile
English
Highlights
- Explore California’s old-growth redwood trees during this Muir Woods tour
- Avoid the hassle of making parking reservations at Muir Woods
- Learn about the San Francisco Bay Area and Muir Woods from a guide
- Drive through the seaside city of Sausalito
- Easy-to-find meeting spot at Fisherman’s Wharf for your convenience
- Book in advance for a SFO Airport or other San Francisco pickup
- Entrance fee to Muir Woods ($15)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local guide
- Entry/Admission - Muir Woods National Monument
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- This Muir Woods tour picks up from Fisherman’s Wharf, unless you’ve made other arrangements for pickup from your hotel or the airport. Once you hop aboard your comfortable air-conditioned coach for the day, sit back and relax on your way over to the national monument. Take in views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the surrounding scenery. Your guide tells you all about the San Francisco Bay Area on your drive. At Muir Woods, get dropped off right out front of the entrance and avoid the chaos of parking. Your admission ticket is also included. Spend time admiring the 1,000-year-old redwood trees that are native to California. Afterward, on your return drive to San Francisco, pass through Sausalito for more views of the ocean.
- Departure details
- 288 Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA Corner of Beach St & Mason St (adjacent to Hotel Zephyr) @ Fisherman's Wharf
Return details- Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, CA, USA
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7116P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required. Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Up to 15 passengers per reservation accepted
- Tour itinerary subject to change due to weather conditions, traffic delays, and all other reasons beyond control (Exact sunset timing subject to change day-to-day)
- 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 30 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- A note from Muir Woods Tour of California Coastal Redwoods (Entrance fee included)
- Your health is our top priority. We have added new measures to keep all guests & our staff safe before, during & after your experience. These practices seek to reduce the risk associated with COVID19 & are guidelines provided by the CDC (Centers for Disease) & WHO (World Health Organization).
What you can expect during your visit- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Temperature checks for tour participants upon arrival
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks required for travellers in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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- Muir Woods Tour of California Coastal Redwoods (Entrance fee included) price starts from €86.70. Discover and book Muir Woods Tour of California Coastal Redwoods (Entrance fee included) on Tripadvisor
- What is the Muir Woods Tour of California Coastal Redwoods (Entrance fee included) cancellation policy?
- Muir Woods Tour of California Coastal Redwoods (Entrance fee included) 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 Tour of California Coastal Redwoods (Entrance fee included) on Tripadvisor
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- Muir Woods Tour of California Coastal Redwoods (Entrance fee included) is hosted by Tower Tours - San Francisco Sightseeing Specialist. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Tower Tours - San Francisco Sightseeing Specialist on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Muir Woods Tour of California Coastal Redwoods (Entrance fee included) 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: 7116P2
Itinerary
- You'll start at288 Beach St288 Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USACorner of Beach St & Mason St (adjacent to Hotel Zephyr) @ Fisherman's WharfSee address & details
- Pass byGolden Gate Bridge
- 1Muir Woods National MonumentStop: 90 minutes - Admission includedVenture 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. Experience the awe and wonder as you are treated through Northern California’s signature fog, while you wander in and out of the Mother Nature’s redwood alleyways. The canopy of coastal redwoods soaring above will stimulate all of your senses as you journey through a piece of ancient California history. You will never forget the crisp, fresh redwood fragrance that will surround you on your journey to the majestic Muir Woods National Monument. Entrance fee into Muir Woods included in the tour; Enjoy up to 1.5 hours in Muir Woods is included. (Departure times available at 9:00am, 11:00am, 2:00pm)Read morePass bySausalito BoardwalkFisherman's Wharf
- You'll end atFisherman's WharfFisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, CA, USASee address & details
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00Wonderful narrator-driver with outstanding knowledge and historical narration.
The driver was outstanding with his knowledge and history of the Bay Area. His narration of historical events and a…
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00Phenomenal Time!
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00Wining in Wine Country
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00Been to much better. Save your time.
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00Wonderful Experience
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00Great time- half a day was plenty.
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Abhishek N
31 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
If you don't have a car, this is your best option. Getting an Uber back from M Woods can be a big challenge.
The journey was smooth and Marco( our guide) was just too good. He was extremely informative and warm.
He stopped at some picturesque locations along the way for us to get some pictures and kept us thoroughly entertained with his stories of SFO, Muir Woods and Sausalito. I've learnt so much during this trip.
Carry a jacket as it is little cold inside the woods.The facilities has restrooms and drinking water.
The journey was smooth and Marco( our guide) was just too good. He was extremely informative and warm.
He stopped at some picturesque locations along the way for us to get some pictures and kept us thoroughly entertained with his stories of SFO, Muir Woods and Sausalito. I've learnt so much during this trip.
Carry a jacket as it is little cold inside the woods.The facilities has restrooms and drinking water.
Written 1 June 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Tourist294570
1 contribution
Jul 2021 • Family
Great guide and the tour! There is no parking in Muir Woods, so it’s a great option! We learned a lot about San Francisco, Muir Woods and Sausalito. In Muir Woods we had 1.5 hrs for a self guided walk. In Sausalito we had a brief stop and the guide let us choose if we wanted to stay longer and take a ferry back. So we took a ferry back, passed Alcatraz quite close, it was also fun. I’d recommend this tour!
Written 25 July 2021
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Patrice A
Redwood Falls, MN1 contribution
I enjoyed this tour. I only had one afternoon to see some of the sights of San Francisco and Muir Woods was at the top of my list. The pick up location near Fisherman's Wharf was very easy to find and the bus was comfortable. Our driver was very nice and had lots of fun facts about the neighborhoods we were driving through and some of the sights we were passing by. Gorgeous views on the way to Muir Woods. I thought the time spent actually at Muir Woods was plenty of time for me, I knew I only had a few hours to spare, so only having 90 minutes was perfectly fine for me. I felt I was able to see what I wanted in the one afternoon I had. Was worth the money in my opinion. Thumbs up!
Written 26 February 2020
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Jose Miguel F
Paracuellos de Jarama, Spain1 contribution
Jun 2022 • Family
We pay for children from 12 to 15 as adults but their entrance is free in the park (15$ each) and they try not to give their tickets. Short time in the park, we couldn't do all the trail. I recommend do this activity but not with Tower Tours
Written 22 June 2022
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John O’Neil
Leopold, Australia5 contributions
Our driver (Marko) did a fantastic job of providing a running commentary to/from the Muir Woods. Lots of extra information about great eating spots, walks, shopping and sightseeing opportunities were highlighted.
Photo opportunities of the GG Bridge were an extra highlight. And the woods speak for themselves - don’t miss them.
Photo opportunities of the GG Bridge were an extra highlight. And the woods speak for themselves - don’t miss them.
Written 13 February 2022
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Vacation114761
2 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
More or less on time hotel pick-up; on time tour departure from operator’s HQ; scenic drive but ...
a driver/guide was sub-par: while did have historical facts to share he was too hard to understand; way too chatty about his own personal anecdotes and took too long to make his point. Please retrain Mr. CW.
a driver/guide was sub-par: while did have historical facts to share he was too hard to understand; way too chatty about his own personal anecdotes and took too long to make his point. Please retrain Mr. CW.
Written 18 January 2020
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Madelyne M
13 contributions
Jun 2022 • Solo
A great park to tour and take in all the beauty that Muir Woods has to offer! We had a tour guide that gave interesting history as we headed out of the city to the park. You have the option to spend time after the park in Saucalito, a quaint Mediterranean-sequel town with lots of food, shopping, and great views of the bay. You can ferry back to SF and catch some fantastic views there too. I would recommend!
Written 24 June 2022
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Brittany W
9 contributions
This was a nice tour for the price. The guide was very informative. I would have liked a little more time at Muir Woods. We only got an hour and a half and we were also hoping to see more of Sausalito but since we had to start our hop on, hop off, we didn’t have time. We thought the tour included some time there but we would’ve had to get a ferry back to SF if we got off the bus in Sausalito. That was the only downside. The hop on/ off portion was really nice and super useful. Would recommend for anyone looking for easy transportation to sights across the city.
Written 4 April 2022
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lcdinnola
New Orleans, LA1 contribution
Muir Woods was wondering and does not reflect my rating. Tower Tours is just a ride to the park and adds no extra value. The tour was supposed to include time at Sausalito to explore. I had tp plead with the driver to stop and drop me off (because I had mad arrangements to meet someone there). Many of the other patrons raised their concerns that this was included in the tour. He told others they could get off but he was not staying (going directly back to SF).
Written 20 June 2021
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cnpritch
Washington DC, DC30 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
My wife and I wanted to have a little time away in the woods to clear our heads, revel in the natural wonder and savor our last full day in San Fran.
From the moment we got on the tour bus, the host would not be quiet for even a moment. His patter was mildly interesting at the start, but when it continued unabated for more than 15 minutes, it became distracting. We couldn't enjoy the splendor of the Golden Gate as he continue to "share" fact after fact and story after story. It was a ceaseless grind all the way to the exit for the windy roads leading to Muir Woods.
And it kept going. Despite the clear need for concentration on some very steep and winding roads, he talked. And talked, And talked. When he opened the door to the bus, my wife and I both darted for the entrance, just to get a moment...even a second...away from his voice. We calmed as we went through the woods together, but upon our return to the bus, he was there, waiting to talk more.
All the way back the winding roads, he talked. Down to the very last second as we pulled into Sausalito, he talked.
And all we could talk about over a late lunch? The endless drone of the driver.
Find another tour. Find someone who understands that vacation is an escape, not an opportunity to bend the collective ears of a captive audience.
From the moment we got on the tour bus, the host would not be quiet for even a moment. His patter was mildly interesting at the start, but when it continued unabated for more than 15 minutes, it became distracting. We couldn't enjoy the splendor of the Golden Gate as he continue to "share" fact after fact and story after story. It was a ceaseless grind all the way to the exit for the windy roads leading to Muir Woods.
And it kept going. Despite the clear need for concentration on some very steep and winding roads, he talked. And talked, And talked. When he opened the door to the bus, my wife and I both darted for the entrance, just to get a moment...even a second...away from his voice. We calmed as we went through the woods together, but upon our return to the bus, he was there, waiting to talk more.
All the way back the winding roads, he talked. Down to the very last second as we pulled into Sausalito, he talked.
And all we could talk about over a late lunch? The endless drone of the driver.
Find another tour. Find someone who understands that vacation is an escape, not an opportunity to bend the collective ears of a captive audience.
Written 19 November 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Dear cnpritch,
We apologize your tour guide's narration was too much to bear. Many of our guides have been in the industry for decades and are very enthused to share information to their captive audience. We will remind them to leave some quiet moments for your reflection, most especially on a tour such as Muir Woods. Thank you again for your feedback. We hope the remainder of your visit to San Francisco was enjoyable. Warm Regards, Janet R.
Written 1 June 2018
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Jules C
Ashbourne, UK
How long does it take to travel from pickup at Fisherman’s Wharf to the Woods? How long is the return journey? Thank you.
ChicagoTraveler26
Chicago, IL46 contributions
It was 45-50 minutes each way
philandlarysa
Weybridge, UK12 contributions
Does the tour always include a 5 minute it's stop to photo golden gate bridge? thanks
Carolee M
Rochester, MN12 contributions
The Muir Woods tour does not stop anywhere but goes directly to the woods. You can take a separate tour from Tower Tours that does the city of San Fran and stops at the Golden gate for about ten minutes for awesome pics. We did that tour and the bus stops at many attractions in the city for you to enjoy.
Can you accommodate mobility scooters?
Nick and Angel S
Milton Keynes, UK5,359 contributions
A number of the trails do have accessible sections for scooters and wheelchairs
I would like to book the 4:00 pm tour for 2 adults on July 31, 2019. When I check availability, the tour is there. However, there is no option for me to book it. Is this tour no longer available? Or if it is, how can I book it? Unfortunately we cannot make an earlier time due to our flight arrival.
Carolee M
Rochester, MN12 contributions
I would call them to ask why you're not able to book the reservation
Rabita J
Singapore, Singapore20 contributions
Hi,
I would love to join this tour on 20 April and wonder if there is a pick up session which coincides with the returning ferry from Angel Island. According to that tour schedule, the ferry is scheduled to dock around 3pm?
Pls advise
Cassandra J
California75 contributions
Hello, yes, this tour is available on April 20th. There are departures at 9:00am which will get back into San Francisco at 12:3pm at Fisherman's Wharf.
vegasgirl063
Little Rock, AR76 contributions
If you get dropped off in Sausalito, is there an additional charge to ferry back to San Francisco? Also, do you need to make a reservation for the ferry in advance?
matmat69
matmat6978 contributions
We booked a trip that included the ferry ticket, how ever others were given the choice to be dropped in Sausalito and buy a ticket there and then. There was loads of space on the ferry we took back to SF so based on that I don't think you would need to book in advance.
sarayka
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina68 contributions
Are there any stops along the Golden Gate Bridge for taking photos, like Battery Spencer point?
Quokka7
Perth, Australia313 contributions
I agree with hunnyjar. I was really lucky on my tour to Muir Woods. I visited Muir Woods in early September. As it was the first clear smoke free day that San Francisco had in months, our wonderful coach driver/tour leader drove up to the Marin Headland so that we could take photos of the Golden Gate Bridge from the western side. Our stop wasn’t part of the official itinerary. Our coach driver made the unofficial stop purely out of the goodness of his heart as he wanted his passengers to have an even more enjoyable tour/experience. On the recommendation of my hotel concierge, I went on the Tower Tours Muir Woods tour as you spend approximately 30mins longer at Muir Woods than when you visit the Woods with other tour companies. Tower Tours were excellent! I highly recommend them. Please refer to my review on TripAdvisor for a more comprehensive review of the tour. I hope that you have a wonderful time! Don’t forget to take a warm jacket as even on the sunniest day it can get pretty chilly at the Golden Gate Bridge.
richjules1
Kansas City, MO4 contributions
How much walking is required?
Reggie293
St. Petersburg, FL126 contributions
The first part of the path from the parking lot is a fairly level wooden boardwalk with trails that fan out and up dirt paths. You could walk about a half mile to The Cathedral Grove and see the huge redwoods and ground cover of ferns, etc. There are benches at turning points or bridges along the way and a big cafe - souvenir shop close to the parking lot. I understand you could walk uphill for miles to get a view of the ocean. I did not do that.
Cassie W
Hong Kong, China1 contribution
Pls advise if you can arrange pick up and drop off at a hotel in Sausalito (Garbles Inn)?
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