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

4.9(796)San Francisco1 hour
VIATOR4.9(191)TRIPADVISOR4.9(605)

Description

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.

Tour 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

Itinerary

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.

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.

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.

10 min

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!).

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.

15 min

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.

15 min

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!

Admission not included90 min

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.

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 min

Originally built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exhibition, this urban temple has become a San Francisco treasure, beloved by residents and visitors alike.

Pass by

7 hr option only Full Day Tour

Pass by

7 hr option only Full Day Tour

Pass by

7 hr option only Full Day Tour

Pass by

7 hr option only Full Day Tour

10 min

Photo Stop 7 hr option only Full Day Tour

10 min

Photo Stop 7 hr option only Full Day Tour

10 min

Photo Stop 7 hr option only Full Day Tour

Highlights

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

What's included

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
Not included
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.

Traveller Ratings

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Important 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.

Reviews(796)

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annmariem849
August 3, 2026
Great trip!

Jules was an excellent guide. He was friendly, kind and so knowledgeable. Muir Woods was a highlight of my trip. I highly recommend this tour.

Operator response

Jules has a great way of making guests feel comfortable while sharing so much local knowledge. We’re glad Muir Woods was such a highlight of your trip. Thank you for recommending Dylan’s Tours!

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Pamela C
August 2, 2026
My sister is 80 and I am 74. Our guide Jules was so helpful and made our trip so pleasant.

We got to see everything!! The van was comfortable and clean.

Operator response

Hi Pamela! Jules really knows how to make guests feel comfortable and cared for, and we’re glad he made the day so enjoyable for both of you. It’s great to hear you were able to see so much and had a comfortable ride. Thanks for spending the day with Dylan’s Tours!

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Rosat2k
July 30, 2026
An excellent way to get a taste of San Francisco

We had an excellent tour. Per was an exceptionally good guide!

Operator response

Per is nothing short of exceptional, and we’re glad you had such an excellent tour with him. Thank you for spending the day with Dylan’s Tours!

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648yadirag
July 28, 2026
Half day tour

Per was an excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable and provided a bit of history of the city throughout the tour. Muir Woods was beautiful, the stops were great photo opportunities and the drive was very scenic. Great value!

Operator response

The beauty of San Francisco and the local stories are what make our tours unique. Muir Woods is always a highlight, and we’re glad Per helped make the day so enjoyable. Thank you for spending the day with Dylan’s Tours!

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mdr9
July 28, 2026
Great Half Day Tour

Really enjoyed this tour and we had a great guide. The guide made it really fun without being to cheesy. The city tour was good and the I thought the time table between tour and Muir Woods was great. We enjoyed the Half day tour and thought it was great. Highly suggest.

Operator response

Never cheesy, but always informative and fun! Thank you for recognizing the effort we put into creating that experience for our guests. We hope you enjoyed San Francisco, and thank you for joining Dylan’s Tours!

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G7537PGconnier
July 27, 2026
Great Experience

Jewels was a great and friendly guide. He took us around all the main attractions in San Francisco and had a vast amount of knowledge of the area.

Operator response

Jules truly is a gem! Thank you for joining Dylan’s Tours. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him.

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bestndwest
July 27, 2026
Fun tour

As first time San Francisco visitors, this tour was a perfect overview of the area. Our driver/guide was informative and gave helpful tips at each stop. The lunch stop in Sausalito was a nice touch and Muir Woods was full of natural beauty. I highly recommend taking this tour.

Operator response

Our Full-Day Famous Tour with Muir Woods is a longtime favorite, and even returning guests often request it again. We appreciate you sharing the day with Dylan's Tours and hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in San Francisco.

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72400
July 24, 2026
Great experience, great discovery of the many gems of this wonderful city.

Exceeded expectations, covered a lot of San Francisco, our guide Patrick was terrific. Kept us entertained with music stories, guess the artist with knowledgeable details of many areas of San Francisco.

Operator response

We hope you enjoyed the chocolates too, and we’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. Thanks for spending the day with us at Dylan's Tours.

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jerushac2026
July 19, 2026
San fran in a day

It was a great day, guide Barry was a san fran native who loved his job and had was very informative and personable, We saw and learned alot about the city and the national park eas beautiful. The time we were there was perfect. Wish we were in saulatio fir about 30 more minutes, lunch was rushed. Would recommend the full day tour however.

Operator response

Our goal is always to give guests a true local perspective, and we’re very proud of the city we call home. Thank you for appreciating San Francisco the way we do and for spending the day with Dylan’s Tours! We’ll be sure Barry reads your kind words.

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Linda_R
July 19, 2026
Great place

Muir’s Woods is so unique. So much easier to visit on a tour. Traveling with Dylan’s made it so much easier.

Operator response

Hello Linda! We’re glad the tour made visiting Muir Woods easy and enjoyable. It truly is a special place, and we’re happy we could help you experience it. Thanks for joining Dylan's Tours!

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