San Francisco City Tour, Muir Woods & Sausalito: Half or Full Day

4.9 (830 reviews) San Francisco, USA
Duration4h - 7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers

Overview

Discover the best of San Francisco with Dylan’s Tours’ signature small-group experience, combining iconic city sightseeing with a visit to Muir Woods National Monument. This flexible tour offers two options, allowing guests to choose between a half-day or a more immersive full-day experience.

Travel in a comfortable, climate controlled minibus with a professional local guide as you explore San Francisco’s most famous neighborhoods, scenic viewpoints, and landmarks. Enjoy engaging narration covering city history, culture, and film locations, along with photo stops at iconic sites such as the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts.

Cross the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods, where guests have up to 90 minutes to walk among towering coastal redwoods.

If you choose the full-day option, you get to enjoy approx. 1 hr. in Sausalito, a charming waterfront town known for its views, shops, and relaxed coastal atmosphere. In addition, you get an extensive coverage of San Francisco.

Options

Full Day City, Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour

Duration: 7 hours: -Spend around 90 min walking in Muir Woods
-Includes a one hour stop in Sausalito for lunch or shopping

Mini Bus
-A more in depth city tour : Including Nob Hill, City Hall, Mission District, Castro District, Dolores Park, Twin Peaks, Painted Ladies, Haight-Ashbury,

Half Day - City & Muir Woods

Explore San Francisco: walk amongst the Redwoods and drive through Sausalito
Duration: 4 hours: Spend around 90 minutes walking around Muir Woods Park.
Mini Bus

What's included

  • Multiple photo stops at must see destinations around San Francisco
  • Option to select a full day, 7-hour tour featuring approximately 21 key sights
  • Option to select a half-day, four-hour tour featuring approximately 14 key sights
  • Live commentary on board where you will learn the history and culture of the Bay Area
  • Small-group experience in a comfortable minibus with Air Conditioning and amazing views
  • Optional: Gratuities
  • Muir Woods Entrance Fee (Free entrance for National Parks Pass holders and children 15 and under)
  • We do not include the fee to Muir Woods to ensure you do not have to pay any markups.

What to expect

  1. North Beach
    Pass by
    North Beach is San Francisco’s lively Italian neighborhood, known for its historic cafes, vibrant nightlife, Beat Generation roots, and close proximity to Coit Tower and the waterfront.
  2. Chinatown
    Pass by
    Boasting the largest Chinatown in the United States, this 24-block mecca is bustling with energy, amazing food, and unique and colorful shops that give this area its charm.
  3. Fisherman's Wharf
    Pass by
    One of San Francisco’s most popular destinations – from beautiful old shipyards, to Boudin’s Bakery and the smell of fresh clam chowder, Fisherman’s Wharf has it all.
  4. Pacific Heights
    10m
    Offering one of the most scenic outlooks in all of Northern California, Pacific Heights is home to Billionaire’s Row, featuring the estates of politicians, tech titans and other San Francisco celebrities (including the 'Mrs. Doubtfire' house!).
  5. Presidio of San Francisco
    Pass by
    Former military base, now a beautiful park that includes Crissy Field, Fort Point, Lucasfilm’s (George Lucas) headquarters and the Walt Disney Museum.
  6. Fort Point National Historic Site
    15m
    Located just beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, Fort Point gives you a front row seat to the Bay and is a great photo stop. This former military fortification was used during WWII.
  7. Golden Gate Bridge
    15m
    Declared “one of the 10 wonders of the modern world,” the Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most recognized symbols of San Francisco. Simply stunning!
  8. Muir Woods National Monument
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Muir Woods National Monument is home to some of the oldest and most beautiful trees in the world. Many of our guests consider this stop to be the highlight of their trip.
  9. Sausalito
    Pass by
    Located just across the Golden Gate Bridge, this artistic enclave has the setting and beauty of a European Mediterranean town.
    4hr option includes a drive through
    7hr option includes a one hr lunch stop
  10. Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
    10m
    Originally built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exhibition, this urban temple has become a San Francisco treasure, beloved by residents and visitors alike.
  11. Nob Hill
    Pass by
    7 hr option only Full Day Tour
  12. Mission District
    Pass by
    7 hr option only Full Day Tour
  13. The Castro
    Pass by
    7 hr option only Full Day Tour
  14. Pass by
    7 hr option only Full Day Tour
  15. Painted Ladies
    10m
    Photo Stop 7 hr option only Full Day Tour
  16. Mission Dolores Park
    10m
    Photo Stop 7 hr option only Full Day Tour
  17. Twin Peaks
    10m
    Photo Stop 7 hr option only Full Day Tour

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Begin your adventure at the famous Fisherman's Wharf Sign located at 2820 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133. After a quick and easy check-in, you’ll hop on the bus and explore the city’s most iconic neighborhoods!

End point

Begin your adventure at the famous Fisherman's Wharf Sign located at 2820 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133. After a quick and easy check-in, you’ll hop on the bus and explore the city’s most iconic neighborhoods!

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated
  • Please contact us directly in regards to hotel pick-ups.

Cancellation policy

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

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