Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour Plus Bay Cruise

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Bay Cruise — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

The redwood trees the Muir Woods are known to tower over visitors, the tallest at 258 feet, and are hundreds of years old. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Combine a visit to Muir Woods and Sausalito with a fabulous cruise on San Francisco Bay. You'll cross the Golden Gate Bridge to the Bay area's most popular national monument, visit Sausalito - the prettiest village in California and sail next to Alcatraz and under the Golden Gate Bridge on a narrated one-hour cruise.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 40 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Gray Line San Francisco

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–11 years) · Adults (12–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 90' Stop guaranteed at Muir Woods (Maximum time allowed by National Parks for tour operators)
Included: Narrated tour to Muir Woods and Sausalito with professional driver guide
Included: Bay cruise from Pier 39 (flexible ticket)
Included: Admission to Muir Woods ($15 value)
Included: Comfortable air-conditioned buses
Included: 60' Free time in picturesque Sausalito

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Hotel Pick up and Drop off
Not included: Bus Transportation after the Bay Cruise part is not included

Itinerary

Union Square

Passing by

Departing the heart of Union square, the coach makes its way to the Golden Gate Bridge.

On your way to the Golden Gate Bridge, travelers will see:

Union Square: Theatres, shopping, hotels
Van Ness Avenue

Passing by

Famous for being used as a firebreak, by the US Army during the 1906 earthquake and fire.
Cow Hollow

Passing by

Two affluent neighborhoods, attracting young professionals. Chic fashion boutiques, Pilates studios, juice shops, beauty salons. Many fine dining restaurants ranging from French Bistros to American Fusion Cuisine.
Crissy Field

Passing by

Driving above Crissy Field it gives a great vantage of the San Francisco Bay, and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Golden Gate Bridge

10 min

After crossing the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, you'll have the opportunity to stop for photos at the Golden Gate North Vista Point. This viewpoint offers breathtaking views of the Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and the stunning San Francisco skyline
Marin County

Passing by

Entering Robin Williams tunnel also known as the Rainbow Tunnel. Once we exit the tunnel, travelers get a view of Sausalito.
Muir Woods National Monument

1 h 30 min Admission included

Muir Woods lies in the middle of the redwood's latitudinal region.

Incredible diversity of flora and fauna can be daunting at times, redwoods, Stellar’s jay, ladybugs, ancient horsetail ferns, and the banana slug.
Sausalito Boardwalk

one hour

A gorgeous Mediterranean-style village with quaint shops, art galleries, and waterfront restaurants.

Extend your stay in Sausalito and return by ferry to San Francisco at your leisure. Ferry cost is not included unless selected during booking. The Ferry docks at Pier 41, in the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf.
Pier 39

one hour Admission included

The bus transportation portion of the tour will end at Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf and your Bay Cruise Adventure will begin. Once you disembark the bus the driver will direct you to The Bay Cruise Adventure landing where you can board the boat (Departure times are seasonal).

“Bay Cruise Adventure”, will bring you close to the infamous prison island (Please note this tour does NOT land on Alcatraz Island or include the prison interior), on it's way to the Golden gate Bridge seeing it from all angles as well as the beautiful city skyline.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.
Union Square Departure Location

478 Post St.

Arrive by 7:25 AM to check-in

Bus Departs at 7:40 AM

Although there is no physical location, you'll find Encore Café situated right next door. For boarding the bus, simply head across the street to meet our representative and board the bus.

End point

The Bay Cruise concludes at Pier 39. Guests will have time to enjoy Fisherman's Wharf after the Bay Cruise tour.

Using your ticket

This combo tour consists of two separate products: Muir Woods & Sausalito tour (approximately 5hours) in the morning and the Bay Cruise in the afternoon (approximately 1 hour). The Bay Cruise tickets are flexible and they can be used at any available departure time, please check the Blue & Gold Fleet website for the schedule.

Pier 39 is the last stop and ends the bus transport portion of the tour. After the Bay Cruise, customers will need to make their own way back to their desired destinations.

We offer 2 departure locations for your pick-up. Please arrive at the one closest to your hotel/stay:

478 Post Street S.F. (Union Square Area - Downtown San Francisco)

Although there is no physical location, you'll find Encore Café situated right next door. For boarding the bus, simply head across the street to meet our representative and board the bus.

Arrive by 7:25 AM to check-in
Bus Departs at 7:40 AM

2805 Leavenworth St (Fisherman's Wharf Area)

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.

Arrive by 7:45 AM to check-in
Bus Departs at 8:00 AM

There will be a Gray Line San Francisco representative to assist with boarding the bus and check-in.

You can reach us at [email protected] or (415) 353-5310 between 07:00 to 18:00. Please bring your paper or electronic voucher with you on the day of your tour to be redeemed upon check-in.

This tour is wheelchair accessible. However, passengers in a wheelchair can be accommodated only if they can get on and off the bus on their own and if the wheelchair is foldable. Contact [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance if you would like to arrange this.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible. However, passengers in a wheelchair can be accommodated only if they can get on and off the bus on their own and if the wheelchair is foldable.