San Francisco: Muir Woods, Wine Country & Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

2–9 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

Discover the best of San Francisco and Northern California with a 24-hour Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour plus a full-day trip to Muir Woods, Sausalito, and Napa or Sonoma Wine Country.

Explore San Francisco at your own pace aboard the open-top Big Bus tour, with convenient stops near the city’s top landmarks and prerecorded commentary along the way.

Then travel across the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods, where you’ll have 90 minutes to walk among towering ancient redwoods. Continue to charming Sausalito for 90 minutes of free time to shop, sightsee, or enjoy lunch.

Next, head into Napa or Sonoma Wine Country to visit two selected wineries. Enjoy tastings of 3–5 wines at each stop, learn about local winemaking from expert hosts, and experience an estate tour.

Return to San Francisco with a scenic drive across the Golden Gate Bridge.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: German, Korean, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Big Bus Tours - USA

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 24-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour of San Francisco with 18 stops
Included: No additional fees
Included: Open-top double decker bus with pre-recorded commentary
Included: Alcoholic beverages: 3-5 tastings per winery included
Included: Two winery tours in Napa or Sonoma Valley
Included: Entry to Muir Woods and free time to explore
Included: Driver guide with comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Cross the Golden Gate Bridge
Included: Stop in the seaside town of Sausalito

Not included

Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Hop-on Hop-off Tour - Red Route

Operating Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tour Duration: 2.5 hours to complete the full route without exiting Bus Frequency: Every 15 Minutes Download the free Big Bus app for city information and live bus tracking.

Stop 1

Stop 1 - Big Bus Tours Visitors Center
Stop 2

Stop 2 - Columbus/Ghirardelli Square (North Point between Jones and Columbus)
Stop 3

Stop 3 - North Beach / Chinatown
Stop 4

Stop 4 - Embarcadero Center - Clay St (between Battery & Front Streets)
Stop 5

Stop 5 - Ferry Building - 30 Steuart St (Between Steuart & Market Streets)
Stop 6

Stop 6 - 280 Geary St (opposite Macy's entrance, next to steps)
Stop 7

Stop 7 - Hilton Hotel - Mason Street, between O'Farrell and Ellis Streets (outside Hilton Hotel entrance)
Stop 8

Stop 8 - Civic Center - 350 McCallister Street (White Zone outside Earl Warren Building)
Stop 9

Stop 9 - Alamo Square - 944 Fell Street (next to Mosaic wall near corner with Pierce St)
Stop 10

Stop 10 - Haight Ashbury - 1816 Haight Street (opposite Cha Cha Cha restaurant)
Stop 11

Stop 11 - Golden Gate Park - (Monday-Saturday only) outside California Academy of Sciences
Stop 12

Sundays and Public Holidays - Bus stop on Lincoln Way at 9th Avenue
Stop 13

Stop 12 - North Vista Point / Golden Gate Bridge - North Vista Point (lookout parking area off highway)
Stop 14

Stop 13 - Palace of Fine Arts - 1105 Gorgas Avenue (Corner of Gorgas Ave and Richardson Ave)
Stop 15

Stop 14 - Lombard Street - 2101 Lombard Street (SW corner of Lombard and Fillmore Sts)
Stop 16

Stop 15 - Lombard Street - 1599 Lombard St (outside Buena Vista Motor Inn near corner with Gough St)
Stop 17

Stop 16 - Pier 35 / Cruise Terminal - 1454 The Embarcadero (outside Pier 35 cruise terminal entrance)
Stop 18

Stop 17 - Pier 39 - The Embarcadero, bus stop outside the entrance to Pier 39, Fisherman’s Wharf

Full Day Muir Woods and Wine Country Tour

Guests depart for full day tour from Big Bus Visitors Center with a driver guide.

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Meeting point and pickup

Using your ticket

Please arrive 30 minutes in advance to redeem your ticket. Tour duration is 9 hours.

Departure Location: Big Bus Tours Stop #1 (Big Bus Tours Visitors Center, 99 Jefferson St, Fisherman's Wharf)

TOUR CONFIRMATION REQUIRED - Please contact Big Bus to confirm your tour at least 24 hours in advance:

Phone - 415.716.1423

Email - [email protected]

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%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Full Day Muir Woods and Wine Country Tour is 9 hours, with tour in English only
Hop-on Hop-off Tour may be taken on a separate day.
Hop-on Hop-off access is valid for 24 hours and operates 10AM-6PM daily.
Hop-on Hop-off digital commentary available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, and Korean.
Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.