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Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour

Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour (Ferry & Bike Options Available)

CA $102
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour (Ferry & Bike Options Available)
Golden Gate Bay Cruise Service: sail around Alcatraz!

Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)

CA $56
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
Alcatraz Inside and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Boat Cruise

Alcatraz Inside and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Boat Cruise

CA $178
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Alcatraz Inside and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Boat Cruise
entering the Muir Woods through a wooden path in San Francisco

Muir Woods Redwoods Tour and Sausalito (Ticket fee included)

CA $120
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Muir Woods Redwoods Tour and Sausalito (Ticket fee included)
Muir Redwoods Guided Tour from San Francisco

Muir Redwoods Tour from San Francisco

CA $108
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Muir Redwoods Tour from San Francisco
Muir Woods and Sausalito 1/2 Day Tour

Muir Woods and Sausalito 1/2 Day Tour (Small Group)

CA $141
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Muir Woods and Sausalito 1/2 Day Tour (Small Group)
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

CA $198
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
2-Hour Sunset Sail on the San Francisco Bay

2-Hour Sunset Sail on the San Francisco Bay

CA $184
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
2-Hour Sunset Sail on the San Francisco Bay
Combo image of City sightseeing and Muir Woods National Monument entrance

Hop-on, Hop-off City Tour & Muir Woods Excursion

CA $199
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Hop-on, Hop-off City Tour & Muir Woods Excursion
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Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour (Ferry & Bike Options Available)

Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour (Ferry & Bike Options Available)

Activity duration is 5 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 437 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $112 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Early Bird San Francisco GoCar Tour

Early Bird San Francisco GoCar Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours
9.2 out of 10 with 9 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $237 per traveller*
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Adventure & outdoor

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Catch and Cook Crabbing Experience in San Francisco

Catch and Cook Crabbing Experience in San Francisco

Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $211 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Wine Country Shuttle from San Francisco

Wine Country Shuttle from San Francisco

Activity duration is 9 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $167 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Catch and Cook Crabbing Experience in San Francisco

Catch and Cook Crabbing Experience in San Francisco

Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $211 per adult
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A church with a bell tower and a palm tree.

Mission San Rafael Arcangel

9.0/10 (73 reviews)
Find out about the history of San Rafael when you spend time at Mission San Rafael Arcangel. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the biking trails.
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