San Francisco Super Saver: Grand City Tour plus Muir Woods & Sausalito Day Trip

4.1 (291 reviews) San Francisco, USA
Duration9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 40 travelers

Overview

Treat yourself to a deluxe combination tour containing all of the best that San Francisco has to offer: City Tour, the giant redwoods of Muir Woods and cosmopolitan Sausalito! Featuring three of the major attractions in one tour, this excursion is a must for visitors to the San Francisco Bay Area.

What's included

  • Transport by luxury air-conditioned coach
  • Narrated Tour of San Francisco with 4 photo stops opportunities
  • Narrated tour to Muir Woods (90 min stop) and Sausalito (60 min stop) with driver guide
  • Admission to Muir Woods National Monument (15$ Admission included)
  • Food and drinks
  • not included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off not included

What to expect

  1. Pass 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
  2. Van Ness Avenue
    Pass by
    We make our way north on Van Ness Avenue. Famous for being used as a firebreak, by the US Army during the 1906 earthquake and fire.
  3. Cow Hollow
    Pass 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.
  4. Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
    15m
    Designed by Bernard Maybeck for the 1915 Worlds Fair.
    This 162-foot high open rotunda appears as a Greek-Roman inspired fictional ruin.
    Disembark bus and explore the structure and lagoon.
  5. Golden Gate Bridge
    15m
    The tour crosses the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.
    On a clear day, the Golden Gate Bridge offers a panoramic view of the bay and the San Francisco skyline.
  6. Presidio of San Francisco
    Pass by
    Former U.S. Army military fort,1500-acre park.
    Home to; Baker Beach, hiking, historic buildings house the Walt Disney Family Museum, eateries, homes, and businesses like Lucasfilm, with its Yoda Fountain.
  7. Lands End
    15m
    Beautiful coastal stop at Ocean Beach with rugged cliffs, cypress forest, and views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Pacific Ocean, Sutro Bath ruins, and the Cliff House.
  8. Golden Gate Park
    Pass by
    Entering Golden Gate Park from the west we pass by one of two Dutch Windmills. Journeying through the park the driver will point out all the points of interest; Bison Paddock, Japanese Tea Gardens, California Academy of Science, Conservatory of Flowers.
  9. Haight-Ashbury
    Pass by
    Travelers will see where the Hippie movement began during the Summer of Love. Unusual stores, unique dining and live entertainment.
  10. Twin Peaks
    15m
    Two identical peaks give this attraction its name. One of the highest peaks in the city, you will have breathtaking 360 degree views of the entire city
  11. The Castro
    Pass by
    Descending down towards Market Street, we enter the Castro District.
    All are welcome and safe in this LGBT community!
  12. Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market
    Pass by
    This major thoroughfare in San Francisco. We drive east from the Castro towards the Ferry Building and the downtown Financial District.
  13. Financial District
    Pass by
    Among the skyscrapers that dominate the skyline (Transamerica Pyramid, Salesforce Tower), there is a wealth of tech business and Fortune 500 companies.
  14. Chinatown
    Pass by
    Passing under the "Dragon Gates" of Chinatown, traveler's enter a bustling district of commerce bursting with color.
  15. North Beach
    Pass by
    Don't blink your eyes, the transition from Chinatown to North Beach is seamless. This quick transition brings us the sights and aromas of San Francisco's "Little Italy".
  16. San Francisco
    3h
    Tour the city from the Bay to the Ocean, with photo stops at key locations.
  17. Fisherman’s Wharf
    5m
    First drop-off location
    On the northern waterfront, is the cities most visited and busiest tourist areas. Souvenir shops, stalls selling crab and clam chowder in sourdough bread bowls, appear at every turn.
  18. 30m
    Drop off and switch buses for the Muir Woods & Sausalito portion of this tour.
    The departure of the Muir Woods & Sausalito Tours is at 1:40 PM from 478 Post Street (Union Square)
  19. Muir Woods National Monument
    4h · Admission ticket included
    After the San Francisco City Tour, make your day complete and travel across the Golden Gate Bridge and through the rugged coastal mountains of Marin County. Experience the magnificent views of the San Francisco Bay and valleys where the Coastal Miwok once lived. Our first stop is Muir Woods National Monument, where ancient groves of Giant Redwoods (Sequoia Sempervirens) tower over Redwood Creek. Our stop is the most time offered of any other tour company (90 minutes) and Muir Woods entrance fee included (15$ Value) in any of our Muir Woods modalities.

    Next, visit the beautiful coastal town of Sausalito, a gorgeous Mediterranean-style village with quaint shops, art galleries, and waterfront restaurants during a 60 minute stop.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Gray Line Fisherman’s Wharf Departure Location
2805 Leavenworth St.
Arrive by 8:45 AM to check-in
Bus Departs at 9:00 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.

Meeting point

Union Square Departure Location
478 Post St.
Arrive by 8:25 AM to check-in
Bus Departs at 8:40 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

Gray Line Fisherman’s Wharf Departure Location
2805 Leavenworth St.
Arrive by 8:45 AM to check-in
Bus Departs at 9:00 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

Union Square Departure Location
478 Post St.
Arrive by 8:25 AM to check-in
Bus Departs at 8:40 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.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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