Muir Woods Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour
Description
This is not an admission ticket to Muir Woods. Hike among towering redwoods with this self-guided driving/walking tour of Muir Woods National Monument. This tour begins on the road to Muir Woods, featuring scenic views of Mount Tamalpais and Redwood Canyon. Then, hike a breathtaking trail through these ancient trees. Discover the origins of the national monument along the way, as well as legends of the Miwok and secrets of the forest foliage. This easy 2-mile hike is the best way to experience this incredible park. (NOTE: Be sure to make a parking reservation in advance.) After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, & enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
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A breathtaking old-growth redwood forest filled with towering ancient trees, peaceful walking trails, and lush natural beauty. Known for its quiet atmosphere, scenic creekside paths, and unforgettable towering redwoods, Muir Woods National Monument is a must-see destination for nature lovers and one of California’s most iconic forest experiences. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. The tour is over 7 miles long, with more than 31 audio stories, and takes about 1-2 hours to complete. This is not an admission ticket to Muir Woods. (NOTE: Be sure to make a parking reservation in advance.)
A peaceful redwood grove filled with towering ancient trees and a quiet, almost cathedral-like atmosphere. This scenic stop offers breathtaking forest views and a memorable moment among some of Muir Woods’ most iconic redwoods.
A beautiful grove surrounded by lush greenery, massive redwoods, and calm forest scenery. With its shaded trails and peaceful setting, Bohemian Grove is a lovely stop for photos and a quiet walk beneath the trees.
The main trail is an easy and scenic walk through the heart of Muir Woods, following Redwood Creek past towering old-growth redwoods. It’s one of the best ways to experience the park’s iconic forest beauty.
A scenic trail that offers a slightly higher view of the redwood forest and lush canyon below. With peaceful shade, fresh forest air, and beautiful tree-lined paths, Hillside Trail is a great choice for a quieter walk.
A lush forest trail that climbs through redwoods, ferns, and peaceful woodland scenery. With its quiet atmosphere and beautiful natural surroundings, Ben Johnson Trail is a memorable option for visitors looking for a more adventurous hike.
A famous and scenic trail known for its forest paths, hillside views, and connection to the coast. With its mix of redwoods, open scenery, and classic Marin hiking charm, Dipsea Trail is a rewarding stop for nature lovers.
A beautiful trail that climbs above the forest floor, offering scenic views through the redwood canopy. With peaceful woodland surroundings and a more elevated perspective, Canopy View Trail is a refreshing and memorable hike.
A quiet, lush trail surrounded by ferns, redwoods, and peaceful creekside scenery. With its soft forest atmosphere and fresh greenery, Fern Creek Trail feels like a hidden gem within the woods.
A peaceful coastal beach with soft sand, fresh ocean air, and scenic views of the Pacific. It’s a relaxing stop for photos, a short walk, and a refreshing break after exploring the redwoods.
A helpful starting point for exploring Muir Woods, with park information, maps, exhibits, and visitor services. It’s a great first stop to learn about the redwoods before heading into the forest.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Important Note: Road closure updates and entrance fees are available on the NPS website. Reservations are required for all vehicles and shuttle riders visiting Muir Woods, and since there is no cell reception or public WiFi at the park, all reservations must be made before arrival.
- Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
- Private tour: Explore in your own vehicle without crowded buses or large tour groups.
- At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
- Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
- Good value: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, not each person separately.
- More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
- Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
- Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
- Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
- Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
Reviews(19)
Thus us just an audio tour it doesn't get you in or do anything for you. Parking at Muir woods is $10. Just go directly to them and book you parking reservation.
John, my product is a self-guided audio tour for driving and walking. At the same time, Muir Woods parking fees, entrance fees, and required vehicle reservations are separate and clearly excluded from the listing. The audio tour provides GPS-guided directions, stories, and commentary so you can explore independently at your own pace. The tour is valid for a year so that you can try the audio guide. If you’ve left the location, I can provide a replacement tour or process a refund. I’m available daily from 9 to 6 EST to help.
I don’t like filling out firms like this. I cannot move forward w/out answering g all the questions. This is a waist of my time.
Susan, I’m sorry to hear the setup process felt frustrating. I’m not sure which forms or questions you were seeing, as my Muir Woods GPS Driving and Walking Audio Tour only requires you to follow the instructions sent after booking, download the app, and set up the tour before your visit. There should be no forms to fill out or extra questions to answer to use the audio tour. Please feel free to reach out to me directly — I’m available daily from 9 AM–6 PM EST and happy to walk you through the setup step by step.
First they do not tell you that you have to make a parking reservation with the park itself, then the Wireless internet do not work at park, there is not such a thing as self guided tour as we talk to park ranger at the entrance, Also the free parking area is like 3 Miles walking distance, So do not waste your time and money on this tour, Is misleading everybody to buy a experience that do not exist.
Carlos, parking reservations, entrance fees, and park access are managed separately by Muir Woods, and I mention in the listing that these must be arranged separately. My tour is a self-guided audio tour through the app, not an official park reservation or ranger-led tour. Once downloaded in advance with a strong internet connection, it should work offline inside the park. Please feel free to reach out if you need help — I’m available daily from 9 AM–6 PM EST.
The audio tour added so much to our visit to Muir Woods. The instructions made it clear that this purchase is an audio tour experience and not a parking pass, vehicle reservation, or park entrance ticket, so we came prepared (Some of them having an argument with a ranger) and had no confusion on arrival. We loved exploring at our own pace, stopping whenever we wanted for photos, and learning about the forest along the way. Highly recommended!
I’m so glad you enjoyed my Muir Woods GPS Driving and Walking Audio Tour. It’s wonderful to know the audio enhanced your visit and helped you explore the forest at your own pace while learning along the way. I also appreciate you noting that the tour instructions clearly state this is an audio tour experience, not a parking or vehicle reservation, or a park entrance ticket. If you’re exploring Northern California, check out my Self-Guided Driving & Walking Bundle Tour. It features amazing destinations such as Lake Tahoe, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Point Reyes, Redwood National Park, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and Napa & Sonoma.
The guide Iis enthusiastic and informative. It gets mixed up, but it’s easier to go back to where you are. I’m glad we got it.
Mary, I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed my Muir Woods GPS Driving and Walking Audio Tour and found the narration enthusiastic and informative. I’m sorry the tour got mixed up at times, but I’m happy to hear it was easy to get back on track and continue the experience. Since this is a GPS-based tour, returning to the correct route point usually helps everything line up smoothly again. If you’re exploring Northern California, check out my Self-Guided Driving & Walking Bundle Tour. It features amazing destinations such as Lake Tahoe, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Point Reyes, Redwood National Park, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and Napa & Sonoma.
The narration in this self-guided tour is a fun way to visit Muir Woods. It’s interesting and engaging. And the voice is very relaxing.
Tauna, I’m glad to hear my Muir Woods GPS Driving and Walking Audio Tour made your visit more engaging and enjoyable. It’s great that you found the narration interesting and the voice relaxing—that’s exactly the experience I aim to create. If you’re exploring Northern California, check out my Self-Guided Driving & Walking Bundle Tour. It features amazing destinations such as Lake Tahoe, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Point Reyes, Redwood National Park, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and Napa & Sonoma.
A great way to see Muir Woods! The narration was engaging and the GPS timing was spot on. We really appreciated the technical flexibility—even though CarPlay is not fully supported, we just played the audio through the car stereo and it worked perfectly. It felt like having a personal guide with us the whole time.
Charieh, I’m really glad you enjoyed my Muir Woods Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour and that the narration and GPS timing worked perfectly for your visit. It’s great to hear that playing the audio through your car stereo worked smoothly even without full CarPlay support. For anyone wondering, audio can easily be played through the car using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support will be live soon in an upcoming update. If you’re exploring Northern California, check out my Self-Guided Driving & Walking Bundle Tour. It features amazing destinations like Lake Tahoe, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Point Reyes, Redwood National Park, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and Napa & Sonoma.
We downloaded the app and we were able to connect to the tour while driving to Muir Woods. Once inside the park, we were not able to reconnect.
Lois, thank you for sharing your experience, and I’m sorry the connection inside the park caused trouble. Muir Woods can have very limited cell service once you’re inside the forest, which is why the tour is designed to be fully downloaded beforehand so it can run offline without needing a signal. It sounds like you were able to connect while driving there, which is great, but I’d love to understand what happened once you entered the park? I would like to know more, my team is available daily from 9 AM to 6 PM EST.
I purchased 2 tours because it said in the description that it was only for 4 people and I had 5, there was no need to do that because you are only purchasing the audio tour, I even asked if it was needed and was told to purchase 2 tours. It isn’t clearly advertised what you are getting and tickets to enter the park along with parking are not included, only the audio tour which CANNOT be used inside the park because it is illegal account to the park employees
Maria, I’m really sorry to hear about your experience with my Muir Woods Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour. I’d like to help clarify a few things and understand exactly what happened so I can make this right. The tour is an audio guide only, and it does not include park entry tickets or parking reservations—those are managed directly by Muir Woods and are mentioned in the listing so visitors can arrange them separately. Also, the tour is typically purchased per vehicle or group listening together, not necessarily per person, so I’m concerned to hear that you felt you needed to buy two. Regarding the audio inside the park, the tour is designed to work as you walk the trails with GPS-triggered narration, so I’d really like to understand what the park employees mentioned about it being illegal. Could you share a bit more about that conversation? Also, were you able to download and start the tour once you arrived, or was there a technical issue with the app as well? If you’re open to it, please reach out to me directly—I’d be happy to review what happened and discuss a replacement tour or refund if needed. Your feedback helps me improve the experience for future visitors.
Much to see in north bay ..nice parks ..monumental trees ..national parks ..wonder ..so much to see in sf ..
Denise, I’m glad you enjoyed my Muir Woods Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour. It truly is a stunning area with such rich natural history. If you’re planning more scenic road trips, check out my All-In-One California Self-Guided Driving & Walking Bundle Tour, which includes Big Sur, Yosemite, and more. Happy travels!
