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A person driving with a GPS device displaying a map and a message about a hidden highlight ahead. 1
A moss-covered fallen tree in a forest. 2
A forest with tall trees, sunlight filtering through, and a small stream. 3
A tall tree with a thick trunk and a canopy of green leaves. 4
A forested path with wooden railings. 5
By Gypsy Guide GPS LLC

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Free cancellation available
Price is P 1,247 per traveler* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Download GuideAlong's Muir Woods audio tour for an awe-inspiring walk towering redwood trees. Just 15 miles from San Francisco and next door to Mount Tamalpais State Park, Muir Woods National Monument protects one of the most pristine stands of redwood trees left on the planet.

    Expert narration shares the stories behind these magnificent trees as you drive the winding road to the woods, then walk the gentle, two-mile walking path to iconic spots in the forest like Founders Grove, Bohemian Grove, and Redwood Creek.

    Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t.

    Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location
    Travel at your own pace
    Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed
    Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use
    No time limits or expiry, and free updates

Activity location

  • Panoramic Highway
    • Panoramic Highway
    • Mill Valley, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 256 CA-1
    • 256 California 1
    • 94941, Mill Valley, California, United States

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Self Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour in Muir Woods in English

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • Opening hours: Wed 6:00-18:00
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
P 1,247.32 x 1 TravelerP 1,247.32
Total
Price is P 1,247.32

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
  • Inclusions
    Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
  • Inclusions
    Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
  • Inclusions
    Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
  • Inclusions
    GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 30+ Points
  • Inclusions
    Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
  • Inclusions
    Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
  • Inclusions
    Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
  • Exclusions
    Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations

Know before you book

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
    • Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
    • Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
    • Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
    • Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.
    • Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date.
    • Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.
    • Driving Tours: Group Savings: One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle, making it a cost-effective way to explore.
    • Works Offline: No internet or cell service is required once the audio tour is downloaded to your phone, so you can relax and tour offline.
    • Bring A Charger: Pack a USB/C car charger for charging and easy sound connectivity, and make sure your device is fully charged.
    • Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email.
    • The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.

Activity itinerary

Panoramic Highway

  • 10m
True to its name, Panoramic Highway winds through the slopes of Mount Tamalpais with forests, ridgelines, and scenic viewpoints appearing around nearly every bend. Follow this beautiful mountain road toward Muir Woods while watching the landscape shift between redwood forest, open hillsides, and distant coastal scenery.

Golden Gate Bridge

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
One of California’s most recognizable landmarks, the Golden Gate Bridge connects San Francisco with Marin County across the dramatic Golden Gate strait. Take in sweeping views of the bay, Pacific Ocean, and city skyline as you cross; pedestrians can walk the bridge for free, while vehicles traveling southbound pay a toll.

Mount Tamalpais (Pass by)

Rising high above Marin County, Mount Tamalpais offers forests, winding mountain roads, hiking trails, and spectacular views toward San Francisco Bay and the Pacific. Discover how the mountain became a popular recreation destination and once welcomed visitors aboard the famously twisting Mount Tamalpais Scenic Railway.

Muir Woods Road

  • 10m
This narrow, winding road descends through the hills toward the sheltered redwood canyon of Muir Woods. Enjoy the increasingly lush scenery as you approach the monument, but plan ahead if driving—parking at Muir Woods requires an advance reservation and spaces frequently sell out.

Redwood Canyon

  • 10m
Long before it became Muir Woods National Monument, this sheltered valley was known as Redwood Canyon and formed part of the homeland of the Coast Miwok people. Its cool, moist conditions protected stands of ancient coast redwoods, creating the extraordinary forest visitors still walk through today.

Muir Woods National Monument

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Walk beneath an extraordinary old-growth forest where coast redwoods rise hundreds of feet above the canyon floor. Protected as a national monument in 1908 and named for conservationist John Muir, this peaceful forest offers accessible walks, longer hiking trails, and an unforgettable chance to stand among some of the world’s tallest trees.

Muir Woods Visitor Center

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Begin your walk through the redwoods at the park’s main visitor center, located just inside the entrance. Stop for maps, trail information, ranger guidance, and books about the forest before setting out along the main trails beside Redwood Creek.

Muir Woods Trading Company

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Take a break beneath the redwoods at this café and retail stop inside Muir Woods. Browse souvenirs and locally themed gifts or grab food and refreshments before continuing along the forest trails deeper into the monument.

Founders Grove

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Step into a historic grove honoring some of the people who helped protect Muir Woods for future generations. Look for the tree and plaque dedicated to pioneering conservationist Gifford Pinchot in 1910, then continue beneath towering redwoods along the monument’s main walking route.

Cathedral Grove (Pass by)

One of the most peaceful sections of Muir Woods, Cathedral Grove contains some of the monument’s tallest and oldest redwoods and is designated as a quiet area. It also holds an important piece of world history: United Nations delegates gathered here in 1945 for a memorial ceremony honoring President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Redwood Creek (Pass by)

Flowing beneath the towering trees, Redwood Creek is the natural lifeline of the Muir Woods ecosystem. Follow trails beside its waters while learning how the creek supports redwoods, ferns, wildlife, and important native species including threatened steelhead trout and endangered coho salmon.

Dipsea Trail

  • 10m
One of Marin County’s best-known historic trails, the Dipsea stretches roughly seven miles between Mill Valley and Stinson Beach and passes through the Muir Woods area. Follow part of this challenging route through redwoods and grassy hills while discovering the trail that inspired the famous Dipsea Race in the early 1900s.

Bohemian Grove

  • 10m
This peaceful grove inside Muir Woods reveals redwoods marked by fire scars, unusual burls, and fallen logs supporting new forest life. Its name dates to 1892, when San Francisco’s Bohemian Club camped in this very part of Redwood Canyon before eventually establishing its better-known retreat farther north.

California State Route 128

  • 10m
Follow one of California’s legendary highways as it curves through Marin County’s hills and coastal landscape. This stretch of Highway 1 connects travelers with roads leading toward Mount Tamalpais, Muir Woods, Muir Beach, and other scenic destinations along the rugged Northern California coast.

Location

Activity location

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    Panoramic Highway
    • Panoramic Highway
    • Mill Valley, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    256 CA-1
    • 256 California 1
    • 94941, Mill Valley, California, United States

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