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The 15 Best Sausalito Tours & Day Trips

64 tours  ·  from $15

Sausalito is twenty minutes over the bridge and a much better ferry ride back. These 15 cover the bike-and-ferry loop, the redwood pairings and the lunch stops on Bridgeway, priced, timed and clear about which direction you cross in.

Muir Woods and Sausalito (Return by Bus or Ferry) - Ninety minutes beneath the coastal redwoods
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Muir Woods and Sausalito (Return by Bus or Ferry)

1.Muir Woods and Sausalito (Return by Bus or Ferry)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,098 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $91Our pick

Visit Muir Woods for 90 minutes among ancient coastal redwoods, then spend an hour in Sausalito. Gray Line guides such as Don, George, Jerry, and Judith provide commentary, while selected options add a bike ride or ferry return. Expect a compact, well-paced outing with limited free time.

“Our tour guide Judith from Germany was fabulous! We loved the hike in Muir Woods, it was beautiful. Sausalito is a fun little village with lots of shops and dining. The bus ride over and back the Golden Gate Bridge had fantastic views and we stopped for photos too. We were going to ride bikes that portion got canceled. However, when we saw how strong the winds were on the bridge and the bikers having a difficult time we were glad we were on the bus! I would recommend electric bikes if you’re going to do that.”

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San Francisco: Muir Woods and Sausalito Half-Day Trip - Meeting at Hilton Union Square
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San Francisco: Muir Woods and Sausalito Half-Day Trip

2.Muir Woods and Sausalito Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,722 reviews · 5 hours · from $95

Start at San Francisco’s Hilton Union Square, cross the Golden Gate Bridge, and spend 90 minutes among Muir Woods’ giant redwoods before exploring Sausalito. An English-speaking guide such as Lawton, Mitch, or Sharon handles the driving and local stories, with an optional ferry return at extra cost.

“The tour was on time, early in the money. Lawton was out tour guide, very knowledgeable about the history of San Francisco and the bay area. He was nice, gave us all the instructions clearly, in good english, easy to follow. I recommended this tour. In the way back you can return using the ferry, but it is not included. Only 7 dollars.”

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Alcatraz Tour Plus Muir Woods and Sausalito Day Trip - Golden Gate Bridge views at North Vista Point
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Alcatraz Tour Plus Muir Woods and Sausalito Day Trip

3.Alcatraz Tour Plus Muir Woods and Sausalito Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,194 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $159

Start early with a narrated coach trip across the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods and Sausalito, then visit Alcatraz from Pier 33. You get a 45-minute cellhouse audio tour, free time in the redwoods, and a short Sausalito stop. The bus portion ends before Alcatraz.

“Really enjoyed Alcatraz. Recommend any to do this tour. Muir Woods was lovely if you are a nature lover. I rate the woods tour 6/10 with Alcatraz 9/10. We also went to the town Sausalito which was lovely but it was a fill in tour.”

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Alcatraz with Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour - Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge
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Alcatraz with Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour

4.Alcatraz with Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,131 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $159

See Alcatraz with its ferry and Cellhouse audio tour, walk among ancient redwoods at Muir Woods, and explore Sausalito. A Mercedes Sprinter van carries up to 14 people, with guides such as Ben, Anja, Dustin, and Katia providing local stories. Expect a full, tightly timed day with no transport after Alcatraz.

“We had a great experience. Our your guide was very informative and he tried his best to accommodate despite the federal park closures”

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Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz - One hour among the redwoods at Muir Woods
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Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz

5.Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,106 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $119Top rated

Travel by minibus with a local guide such as Patrick, Per, or Brendan through San Francisco, across the Golden Gate Bridge, into Muir Woods, and on to Sausalito. You get water, a snack, photo stops, and free time for lunch. An Alcatraz option is available when tickets remain.

“We booked this day trip while in SF because it covered a few of the top areas we wanted to see and having a guide always makes it so much better! Our guide Brendan was fabulous! Very knowledgeable and funny and provided some great recommendations for food and entertainment. We toured the SF area and made our way to Muir Woods which has been one of my “must do” activities for years. Perfect day to explore the easy loop and get some stunning photos. Lunch in Saulusito was quick but good. Try Spinnakers and ask to sit by the water. We made it to the docks to board to Alcatraz…”

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San Francisco: Alcatraz Tour with Muir Woods and Sausalito - Muir Woods, where the day slows down
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San Francisco: Alcatraz Tour with Muir Woods and Sausalito

6.Alcatraz Tour with Muir Woods and Sausalito

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,017 reviews · 7 hours · from $143

Spend seven hours with an English-speaking local guide and up to 13 other people. Choose Muir Woods first at 8:30 AM or Alcatraz first at 9:10 AM. Expect redwoods, Sausalito, a Golden Gate photo stop, ferry tickets, and Alcatraz’s excellent cellhouse audio tour.

“The tour was great. Robert, our tour guide, was very nice and talked about a lot of those interesting details which made the trip so much better.”

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San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and optional Alcatraz tour - Fort Point and the Golden Gate Bridge photo stops
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San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and optional Alcatraz tour

7.San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and optional Alcatraz tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 755 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $119

Start in Little Italy at 9 a.m. for a guided minibus tour through San Francisco, with photo stops at Fort Point and the Golden Gate Bridge, 90 minutes in Muir Woods, and time in Sausalito. The optional Alcatraz upgrade adds one of the city’s most memorable sights.

“Fantastic tour. Small group made it flexible to what we wanted. Patrick has a wealth of knowledge. Highly recommend and we will book again next time in SF.”

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San Francisco Golden Gate To Sausalito Bike Tour - Aquatic Park and Fort Mason
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San Francisco Golden Gate To Sausalito Bike Tour

8.San Francisco Golden Gate To Sausalito Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 751 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $75

Start at Fisherman’s Wharf with guides such as Ryan, Mia, Adam, or Ginger, then ride the waterfront, Crissy Field, and the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito. The guided ride lasts about three hours, but your bike is yours for the day. Choose a regular bike or upgrade to an e-bike, then return by ferry or pedal back.

“Trying to find the bike hire shop. The beautiful views. Great information along the way. Not been told there are 3 quite steep hills to go up!! With an ordinary bike. Definitely hire an assisted bike if you haven't used a bike in some time.”

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Muir Woods and Sausalito Small-Group Tour - Walking beneath the redwoods at Muir Woods
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Muir Woods and Sausalito Small-Group Tour

9.Muir Woods and Sausalito Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 693 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

Travel from downtown San Francisco in a Mercedes Sprinter van to Muir Woods and Sausalito. You get a Golden Gate Bridge photo stop, 1 hour 15 minutes among 1000-year-old redwoods, and an hour in Sausalito. Guides such as Ben, Dustin, Roman, and Robert add local stories and advice.

“Beautiful place to visit, so peaceful and tranquil a must do activity and an informative tour guide to boot.”

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Golden Gate Bridge Guided Bicycle or E-Bike Tour from San Francisco to Sausalito - The Palace of Fine Arts and Crissy Field
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Golden Gate Bridge Guided Bicycle or E-Bike Tour from San Francisco to Sausalito

10.Golden Gate Bridge Guided Bicycle or E-Bike Tour from San Francisco to Sausalito

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 679 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Start at Fisherman’s Wharf with guides such as Marcus, Orla, Bill, or Eli, then ride past Fort Mason, the Palace of Fine Arts, Crissy Field, and the Presidio. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge, finish in Sausalito, and keep the bike for 24 hours or return by ferry for $14.75.

“Great tour; Orla was an amazing guide that gave us lots of great history and tidbits about the city. Definitely recommend!”

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From San Francisco: Guided Tour to Muir Woods and Sausalito - The ride from Fisherman’s Wharf to the forest
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From San Francisco: Guided Tour to Muir Woods and Sausalito

11.Guided Tour to Muir Woods and Sausalito

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 599 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Ride from Fisherman’s Wharf across the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods, where you get up to 90 minutes among towering coastal redwoods. Continue to Sausalito, then return by minibus or add a ferry ticket. Guides such as James, Lester, Grady, and Patrick are known for lively local commentary.

“The tour is as described. Expect to be entertained throughout the whole trip. There is plenty of time to explore the park, but we only had about 40 minutes for Sausalito. There was an option to buy a ferry ticket from the guide and stay longer.”

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San Francisco: Muir Woods and Sausalito Small Group Tour - Entering Muir Woods after Mount Tamalpais
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San Francisco: Muir Woods and Sausalito Small-Group Tour

12.Muir Woods and Sausalito Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 562 reviews · 5 hours · from $99

Ride in a 14-passenger van from San Francisco over the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods and Sausalito. You get 80 minutes among the redwoods, a bridge photo stop, and an hour to explore town. Guides such as Buddy, Jerry, Randy, and Ulrich add local stories along the way.

“Our guide was very kind and friendly, sharing every detail about the places visited. Time spent on Sausalito was very short, an extra 30-45’ would be great! Thank you again for the wonderful experience!”

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Muir Woods and Sausalito Morning Tour Small-Group Half Day - The 10-minute Golden Gate Bridge photo stop
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Muir Woods and Sausalito Morning Tour Small-Group Half Day

13.Muir Woods and Sausalito Morning Tour Small-Group Half Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 556 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Start with a Golden Gate Bridge photo stop, then walk beneath towering redwoods at Muir Woods before spending an hour in Sausalito. This small-group tour uses a van for up to 14 people, includes hotel pickup and park admission, and lets you return by bus or stay for the ferry.

“Muir woods was spectacular and Sausalito was beautiful could’ve done with more time at Sausalito though.”

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San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito Cycling Tour - Starting at Fisherman’s Wharf and Fort Mason
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San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito Cycling Tour

14.Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito Cycling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 541 reviews · 3 hours · from $72Best value

Join guides such as Ryan, Ginger, or Adam for a three-hour ride from Fisherman’s Wharf to Sausalito. You’ll cycle past Crissy Field, cross the Golden Gate Bridge, stop for photos, and finish near cafés, galleries, and the ferry terminal. Choose a regular or electric bike.

“Ryan took us on the tour and he was wry knowledgeable and took us around all the unique sights you could see on a bike ...all round great tour !”

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San Francisco: Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour with Ferry Option - The Golden Gate Bridge photo stop
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San Francisco: Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour with Ferry Option

15.Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour with Ferry Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 515 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $91

Cross the Golden Gate Bridge by air-conditioned bus, walk beneath giant redwoods at Muir Woods, then explore Sausalito. Your English-speaking driver-guide may include photo stops and local history. Choose the ferry option for more time in Sausalito and a scenic ride back to San Francisco.

“It was a wonderful peaceful day. Very restful and of course the weather was magnificent. No wind and fog, just calm and sun. A very enjoyable trip for my visiting relative.”

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