Explore Muir Woods’ majestic redwoods and vibrant wildlife with a self-guided audio tour. Discover hidden gems along scenic routes.
Explore Muir Woods’ majestic redwoods and vibrant wildlife with a self-guided audio tour. Discover hidden gems along scenic routes.
- Panoramic Highway - Navigate the winding path of the Panoramic Hwy, offering stunning views and verdant hillsides.
- Mount Tamalpais State Park - Located near the boundary of Muir Woods National Monument, Mount Tamalpais State Park and the historic route of the Mount Tamalpais and Muir Woods Railway lie just beyond the forest’s edge. This…
- Panoramic Highway - Navigate the winding path of the Panoramic Hwy, offering stunning views and verdant hillsides.
- Mount Tamalpais State Park - Located near the boundary of Muir Woods National Monument, Mount Tamalpais State Park and the historic route of the Mount Tamalpais and Muir Woods Railway lie just beyond the forest’s edge. This charming train once transported visitors from Mill Valley to the awe-inspiring summit of Mount Tamalpais, reaching an elevation of 2,436 feet.
Purchase once and enjoy for a full year! Perfect for multiple visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
The tour spans over 7 miles, includes more than 31 audio stories, and takes approximately 1-2 hours to complete.
- Muir Woods National Monument - Proceed onto Muir Woods Rd. Your guide will share insights into the coastal redwoods’ ecology, explain why these trees flourish here, and describe the conservation efforts that saved them from logging. Keep an eye out for deer, birds, and other wildlife inhabiting this scenic road.
- Muir Woods Visitor Center - Look for the wooden archway marked with a sign for Muir Woods National Monument. Just to its right, you’ll discover the Muir Woods Visitor Center.

- 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!
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Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
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- 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!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
- Entry Tickets and Parking Reservations
- Entry Tickets and Parking Reservations
This is not a ticket for entry to Muir Woods.
Explore the majestic redwoods with a self-guided driving and walking tour of Muir Woods National Monument. The tour starts on the road leading to Muir Woods, offering stunning views of Mount Tamalpais and Redwood Canyon. Embark on a captivating trail through these ancient trees. Along the way, learn about the…
This is not a ticket for entry to Muir Woods.
Explore the majestic redwoods with a self-guided driving and walking tour of Muir Woods National Monument. The tour starts on the road leading to Muir Woods, offering stunning views of Mount Tamalpais and Redwood Canyon. Embark on a captivating trail through these ancient trees. Along the way, learn about the monument’s history, the legends of the Miwok people, and the mysteries of the forest’s flora. This gentle 2-mile hike is the perfect way to enjoy this remarkable park.
(NOTE: Remember to reserve parking in advance.)
After booking, check your email or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio directions and route from the specified starting point.
Purchase once and use for a full year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- 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
- Important Note: Road closure updates and entrance fees are available on the NPS website. Reservations are required for all vehicles and shuttle riders visiting Muir Woods, and since there is no cell reception or public WiFi at the park, all reservations must be made before arrival.
- Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
- For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
- Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car’s stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
- For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.
- Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.