Muir Woods Self-Guided GPS Driving and Walking Audio Tour
Traveler rating
3.2/5
Based on 21 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Muir Woods Self-Guided GPS Driving and Walking Audio Tour worth booking?
Muir Woods Self-Guided GPS Driving and Walking Audio Tour is a 1-hour experience in San Francisco, United States, from $17 per person. It scores 46 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.2/5 rating across 21 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 46 / 100
- Rating
- 3.2/5 (21)
- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $17 per person
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.
What you get
About this experience
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.
What's included
Included
- Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.
- Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
- Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
- Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
- Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
Not included
- No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.
- Parking fees
What you'll see and do
Muir Woods National Monument
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.)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Dipsea Trail
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.
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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.
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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.
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Muir Beach
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.
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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.
20 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
San Francisco
Begin from 256 CA-1, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOREVER, so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 4 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Adventures with Action
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- IMPORTANT — READ BEFORE BOOKING: This is an audio tour only. It does NOT include a parking pass, shuttle ticket, or park entrance fee. Muir Woods requires every vehicle and shuttle rider to book a separate reservation in advance at NPS Website. There is no cell service or WiFi at the park, so this must be done before you arrive — not on-site.
- 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.
- 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.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 21 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
21 verified traveler reviews for Muir Woods Self-Guided GPS Driving and Walking Audio Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Tour of Muir woods
Up until my service was denide..? It was very informative...I was unable to listen to all 30 stories. Only about 6
Response from the operator: Hi Martha, thanks for letting me know! My tour is designed to work completely offline once it's fully downloaded to your phone, since cell service is very limited in and around Muir Woods. If the tour is fully downloaded and you're still having trouble playing the audio, please reach out to me or my team between 9 AM and 6 PM, and we’d be happy to help!
via Tripadvisor
Stay Away
It is horrible I bought your tickets followed all your directions but what you don’t outline is you have to go to another website to get a parking pass “not a reservation” you drive all the way out there believing you have done everything to be told by a person who cannot speak great English that you can’t park here because you didn’t use ace. Wasted money didn’t get in wasted trip because first time experience ever happened. Horrible instructions I can download the experience but can’t park horrible experience
Response from the operator: Hi Loren, I’m sorry the parking situation affected your visit. My Muir Woods experience is a self-guided audio tour only, and the listing notes that parking reservations and fees are not included and must be arranged separately. I’m glad you were able to download the tour, and I hope you can still use it on a future visit, since access doesn't expire. Happy exploring!
via Viator
Useless
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.
Response from the operator: 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.
via Viator
I don’t like filling out forms like this
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.
Response from the operator: 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.
via Viator
MISLEADING, TERRIBLE AND A WASTE OF TIME.
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.
Response from the operator: 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.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 7
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Adventures with Action, who run 42 experiences we rank across 28 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 61.2.
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Muir Woods Self-Guided GPS Driving and Walking Audio Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for San Francisco.
How much does Muir Woods Self-Guided GPS Driving and Walking Audio Tour cost?
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Prices start at $17 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in San Francisco usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Muir Woods Self-Guided GPS Driving and Walking Audio Tour take?
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Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in San Francisco is not rushed.
Is Muir Woods Self-Guided GPS Driving and Walking Audio Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 46 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.2/5 across 21 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in San Francisco, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Muir Woods Self-Guided GPS Driving and Walking Audio Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Muir Woods Self-Guided GPS Driving and Walking Audio Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Muir Woods Self-Guided GPS Driving and Walking Audio Tour?
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Around 7 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in San Francisco can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in San Francisco and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Muir Woods Self-Guided GPS Driving and Walking Audio Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central San Francisco within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in San Francisco?
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San Francisco packs Alcatraz, Muir Woods, Napa and the bay into day-trip range, which makes booking order matter more than anywhere else in the US. Alcatraz sells out weeks ahead, wine-country vans fill on weekends, and the best food walks in the Mission and Chinatown cap at a dozen people. Our ranking favours small groups and guides who live in the neighbourhood they walk. On Outty we rank every San Francisco experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz, Chinatown, North Beach, Little Italy: 7 Tastings & History. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit San Francisco?
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September and October, the city's real summer, once the fog season breaks. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in San Francisco?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Muir Woods Self-Guided GPS Driving and Walking Audio Tour?
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Included: Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour; Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help; Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included; Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips; and Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories. Not included: No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate; and Parking fees. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Muir Woods Self-Guided GPS Driving and Walking Audio Tour?
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Begin from 256 CA-1, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOREVER. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Muir Woods Self-Guided GPS Driving and Walking Audio Tour offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Muir Woods Self-Guided GPS Driving and Walking Audio Tour?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Muir Woods Self-Guided GPS Driving and Walking Audio Tour if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in San Francisco. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Muir Woods Self-Guided GPS Driving and Walking Audio Tour?
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Across 21 reviews averaging 3.2 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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