Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour with San Francisco Bay Cruise
by Gray Line San Francisco
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This six-hour bus and boat tour starts in Union Square, San Francisco, heading across the Golden Gate Bridge with a stop at the Golden Gate North Vista Point for photos of the bridge, Alcatraz Island, and the city skyline. The coach passes through notable neighborhoods including Van Ness Avenue, Cow Hollow, and Crissy Field, offering views of the bay and bridge along the way. After crossing into Marin County through the Robin Williams (Rainbow) Tunnel, the tour stops for a 90-minute visit to Muir Woods National Monument. Here, travelers walk among coastal redwoods and may see wildlife such as Stellar’s jays, ladybugs, horsetail ferns, and banana slugs. Admission to Muir Woods is included. Next, the group spends one hour in Sausalito, a Mediterranean-style village known for its shops, galleries, and waterfront restaurants. Visitors can explore the boardwalk on their own and may choose to return to San Francisco by ferry at their leisure (ferry cost not included). The bus portion ends at Pier 39 in Fisherman’s Wharf, where the narrated Bay Cruise departs. The one-hour cruise sails near Alcatraz Island without landing, travels under the Golden Gate Bridge, and offers views of the San Francisco skyline from the water. The tour includes air-conditioned bus transport to Muir Woods and Sausalito, the narrated drive, the Muir Woods admission, and the Bay Cruise ticket (valid for flexible boarding times). Gratuities, food, drinks, hotel pickup, and return bus transport after the cruise are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Union Square
The tour departs from Union Square, the central area of San Francisco known for its theaters, shopping options, and hotels. From here, the coach travels toward the Golden Gate Bridge.
Van Ness Avenue
The route passes Van Ness Avenue, notable for its role as a firebreak created by the US Army during the 1906 earthquake and subsequent fires.
Cow Hollow
The bus drives through Cow Hollow, an area made up of two upscale neighborhoods popular with young professionals. The district features fashion boutiques, Pilates studios, juice shops, beauty salons, and a range of restaurants from French bistros to American fusion cuisine.
Crissy Field
While driving above Crissy Field, the tour offers views of San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge from this open area that was once an airfield.
Golden Gate Bridge
After crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, there is a 10-minute stop at the Golden Gate North Vista Point. This viewpoint provides photo opportunities of the bridge, Alcatraz Island, and the San Francisco skyline.
10 min
Marin County
The journey continues into Marin County through the Robin Williams Tunnel, also called the Rainbow Tunnel. Upon exiting the tunnel, travelers get a view of Sausalito.
Muir Woods National Monument
The coach stops for 90 minutes at Muir Woods National Monument, located in the redwood latitudinal region. Visitors see coastal redwoods and may notice wildlife including Stellar’s jays, ladybugs, ancient horsetail ferns, and banana slugs.
90 min
Sausalito Boardwalk
The tour allows 60 minutes free time in Sausalito, a Mediterranean-style village with shops, art galleries, and waterfront restaurants. Travelers can extend their stay and return to San Francisco by ferry at their own expense. The ferry docks at Pier 41 near Fisherman’s Wharf.
60 min
Pier 39
The bus portion ends at Pier 39 in Fisherman’s Wharf. From here, guests board the Bay Cruise boat for a narrated one-hour cruise. The cruise passes near Alcatraz Island without landing and sails under the Golden Gate Bridge, showing various views of the bridge and city skyline.
60 min
Meeting point
Gray Line Fisherman’s Wharf Departure Location 2805 Leavenworth St. Arrive by 7:45 AM to check-in Bus Departs at 8:00 AM 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.
End point
The Bay Cruise concludes at Pier 39. Guests will have time to enjoy Fisherman's Wharf after the Bay Cruise tour.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour with San Francisco Bay Cruise
by Gray Line San Francisco
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$266Overview
This six-hour bus and boat tour starts in Union Square, San Francisco, heading across the Golden Gate Bridge with a stop at the Golden Gate North Vista Point for photos of the bridge, Alcatraz Island, and the city skyline. The coach passes through notable neighborhoods including Van Ness Avenue, Cow Hollow, and Crissy Field, offering views of the bay and bridge along the way. After crossing into Marin County through the Robin Williams (Rainbow) Tunnel, the tour stops for a 90-minute visit to Muir Woods National Monument. Here, travelers walk among coastal redwoods and may see wildlife such as Stellar’s jays, ladybugs, horsetail ferns, and banana slugs. Admission to Muir Woods is included. Next, the group spends one hour in Sausalito, a Mediterranean-style village known for its shops, galleries, and waterfront restaurants. Visitors can explore the boardwalk on their own and may choose to return to San Francisco by ferry at their leisure (ferry cost not included). The bus portion ends at Pier 39 in Fisherman’s Wharf, where the narrated Bay Cruise departs. The one-hour cruise sails near Alcatraz Island without landing, travels under the Golden Gate Bridge, and offers views of the San Francisco skyline from the water. The tour includes air-conditioned bus transport to Muir Woods and Sausalito, the narrated drive, the Muir Woods admission, and the Bay Cruise ticket (valid for flexible boarding times). Gratuities, food, drinks, hotel pickup, and return bus transport after the cruise are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Union Square
The tour departs from Union Square, the central area of San Francisco known for its theaters, shopping options, and hotels. From here, the coach travels toward the Golden Gate Bridge.
Van Ness Avenue
The route passes Van Ness Avenue, notable for its role as a firebreak created by the US Army during the 1906 earthquake and subsequent fires.
Cow Hollow
The bus drives through Cow Hollow, an area made up of two upscale neighborhoods popular with young professionals. The district features fashion boutiques, Pilates studios, juice shops, beauty salons, and a range of restaurants from French bistros to American fusion cuisine.
Crissy Field
While driving above Crissy Field, the tour offers views of San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge from this open area that was once an airfield.
Golden Gate Bridge
After crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, there is a 10-minute stop at the Golden Gate North Vista Point. This viewpoint provides photo opportunities of the bridge, Alcatraz Island, and the San Francisco skyline.
10 min
Marin County
The journey continues into Marin County through the Robin Williams Tunnel, also called the Rainbow Tunnel. Upon exiting the tunnel, travelers get a view of Sausalito.
Muir Woods National Monument
The coach stops for 90 minutes at Muir Woods National Monument, located in the redwood latitudinal region. Visitors see coastal redwoods and may notice wildlife including Stellar’s jays, ladybugs, ancient horsetail ferns, and banana slugs.
90 min
Sausalito Boardwalk
The tour allows 60 minutes free time in Sausalito, a Mediterranean-style village with shops, art galleries, and waterfront restaurants. Travelers can extend their stay and return to San Francisco by ferry at their own expense. The ferry docks at Pier 41 near Fisherman’s Wharf.
60 min
Pier 39
The bus portion ends at Pier 39 in Fisherman’s Wharf. From here, guests board the Bay Cruise boat for a narrated one-hour cruise. The cruise passes near Alcatraz Island without landing and sails under the Golden Gate Bridge, showing various views of the bridge and city skyline.
60 min
Meeting point
Gray Line Fisherman’s Wharf Departure Location 2805 Leavenworth St. Arrive by 7:45 AM to check-in Bus Departs at 8:00 AM 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.
End point
The Bay Cruise concludes at Pier 39. Guests will have time to enjoy Fisherman's Wharf after the Bay Cruise tour.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.