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San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge and Muir Woods Tour 6 hr

TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10

ExcellentTop 3% in San Francisco

1,684 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • San Francisco
  • 6 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore San Francisco with a local guide, cross the Golden Gate Bridge, walk among Muir Woods’ redwoods, and visit Sausalito.

About this tour

See San Francisco’s varied neighborhoods, cross the Golden Gate Bridge, and stand beneath the towering redwoods of Muir Woods on a day trip led by a Bay Area native. This San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge and Muir Woods tour offers a local perspective on the city and its surroundings.

Ride through neighborhoods including Chinatown, North Beach, and Pacific Heights, with several stops for photos along the way. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods National Monument, where you can admire the redwoods, then continue to the waterfront town of Sausalito, with time to buy lunch at your own expense. Bottled water and a snack are provided. The tour lasts about 5 to 6 hours and can work well for cruise ship visitors.

You can add Alcatraz admission by choosing the ticket option, subject to limited availability. The Alcatraz option must be booked at least 4 days in advance, and visitors 18 and older need ID. Choose this San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge and Muir Woods tour for a guided introduction to the city, its landmark bridge, and its coastal redwood forest.

Highlights

  • Cross the Golden Gate Bridge for scenic photo stops
  • Walk among the towering redwoods of Muir Woods
  • Explore San Francisco neighborhoods with a Bay Area native guide
  • Visit Sausalito and enjoy time for lunch at your own expense
  • Add an Alcatraz visit when the ticket option is available

What's included

Included

  • Local guide
  • Bottled water and snack
  • Alcatraz admission ticket with the Alcatraz ticket option

Not included

  • Lunch in Sausalito
  • Optional gratuities
  • Muir Woods entrance fee: $15
  • Alcatraz admission if you do not select the Alcatraz ticket option

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Important information

  • Meet at the corner of Beach and Hyde streets, where the cable car turns around; look for a white minibus marked SF Excursions
  • Alcatraz admission requires selecting the Alcatraz option; tickets are limited and may sell out
  • The Alcatraz option cannot be booked less than 4 days in advance
  • Guests 18 and older need ID to visit Alcatraz; guests 17 and younger do not need ID
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  • Infants must sit on an adult's lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation is available nearby

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts about 5 to 6 hours.

Is Alcatraz admission included?

Alcatraz admission is included only when you select the Alcatraz ticket option. Tickets are limited, and the option cannot be booked less than 4 days in advance.

What should I bring to visit Alcatraz?

Guests 18 and older need to bring ID. Guests 17 and younger do not need ID.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet at the corner of Beach and Hyde streets, where the cable car turns around. Look for a white minibus marked SF Excursions.

Is lunch included?

No. Lunch in Sausalito is at your own expense.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.94 on Viator and 4.86 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

How the score works and rating distribution in San Francisco
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 9.1. Top 3% in San Francisco means it ranks in the top 3% of tours in San Francisco by this score.

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