On this private tour of Muir Woods and Sausalito, your group will discover many of the hidden gems that can only be uncovered when touring with trained local guides. You will experience the area’s legendary giant redwoods, which are among the largest and most ancient trees in the world. You will enjoy a convenient hotel pickup and private transportation across the Golden Gate Bridge to the San Francisco area’s largest redwood forest. Spend an hour and a half on your Muir Woods private tour before your Sausalito tour. This charming little city is packed full of things to do, and beautiful buildings, so make sure you have plenty of camera film or memory, as you’re going to want to take a lot of snaps!

Highlights of the Muir Woods Private Guided Tour

• Convenient pickup anywhere in the Bay Area
• Experience the tallest trees in the world
• Shop and dine in seaside Sausalito
• Stop to photograph the Golden Gate Bridge
• Private group with dedicated guide

Private Muir Woods Tour Details

On this private tour, experience Muir Woods National Monument, the giant coastal redwood forest nearest to San Francisco, on your schedule. After boarding the tour vehicle at a Bay Area location chosen by your group, this fully guided tour includes a photo stop at the northern span of the Golden Gate Bridge so you can get the perfect photo.

After your private group arrives at Muir Woods, you’ll spend 90 minutes of free time exploring the national monument set aside by President Theodore Roosevelt and which hosts a monument honoring President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. You’ll find plenty of park rangers happy to answer your questions about these 250-foot-tall trees.

Although the redwoods are the stars of the show, if you lower your gaze you’ll find that Muir Woods is home to 13 species of ferns. Look for lady, maidenhair, and goldback species. Your private group can hang together and walk the park’s trails, our favorite follows shadowy Redwood Creek where the tallest trees are located. Be on the lookout for raccoons, deer, and the rare northern spotted owl.

When you finished with the private Muir Woods tour, we’ll re-board the vehicle and head off to the Sausalito Tour. This seaside community is overflowing with unforgettable charm and it also offers stunning views of San Francisco. There, you’ll have time to browse its charming shops or enjoy a quick meal at a waterfront table. At the end of the private Sausalito tour, before leaving, you can take selfies against the city skyline, then post them so your friends can share the experience with you.

Your private Muir Woods & Sausalito tour will conclude with a return across the Golden Gate Bridge and back to your San Francisco hotel.

Why choose us:

Your private group gets special treatment with a custom pickup and the support of an attentive guide that stays flexible as you explore Muir Woods, then Sausalito. Relax and go at your own pace. Private tours offer special savings for larger groups.

Things to know:

The maximum time allowed in Muir Woods is 90 minutes.  Muir Woods National Monument requires all visitors to have a prepaid parking permit. Our private tours team will take care of this task for you.

Sausalito & Muir Woods Private Tour Itinerary

Hour 1

• Start the tour at any San Francisco location
• See the views and attractions on San Francisco’s waterfront
• Enjoy a memorable trip across the Golden Gate Bridge
• Learn the fascinating history of Muir Woods

Hours 2 and 3

• Arrive at the Muir Woods and begin your redwoods experience
• Photograph and hike the nature trails for up to 90 minutes
• Board your tour vehicle and head to seaside Sausalito

Hours 4 and 5

• Explore, shop and dine in charming Sausalito
• Enjoy a ride back to your San Francisco hotel
• Alternatively, take a ferry ride back to the city (ticket not included)

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