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Muir Woods Self-Guided Walking and Driving Audio Tour

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Overview

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, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, entering your unique password, and accessing your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

What's Included

  • Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
  • Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
  • Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

256 CA-1, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA

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After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.

End point

Muir Woods Visitor Center, 1 Muir Woods Rd, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA

Start Time

Opening Hours

  • 12/9/2024 - 4/10/2026

    Monday - Sunday | 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

What To Expect

Mount Tamalpais State Park

We’re near the edge of Muir Woods National Monument. Just beyond the forest’s boundary behind us and to our right lies Mount Tamalpais State Park and the old path of the Mount Tamalpais and Muir Woods Railway. This whimsical train once whisked visitors from Mill Valley to the breathtaking heights of Mount Tamalpais, ascending to an elevation of 2,436 feet.Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Panoramic Highway

follow the twists and turns of the Panoramic Hwy, a route that treats you to dramatic overlooks and lush hillsides.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Muir Woods National Monument

Continue onto Muir Woods Rd. Listen as your guide illuminates the ecology of the coastal redwoods, explains why these trees thrive here, and details how conservation efforts protected them from logging. Watch for deer, birds, and other creatures that call this habitat home along this winding road.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Muir Woods Visitor Center

Look for the wooden archway with a sign for Muir Woods National Monument. Directly to the right of it, you’ll find the Muir Woods Visitor Center.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
  • Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?

A: If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar. If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year. Read more Apr 2025

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-259648P69

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Cancellation Policy

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT).

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