Check out all the best ways of getting to Napa from San Francisco

There are numerous ways to get to from San Francisco to Napa Valley, depending on your budget and how much time you have. These are our picks!

The Napa Valley brings to mind images of rolling vineyards, sunny days, and beautiful scenery. If you’re a wine enthusiast, or even if you’re not, Napa is a must-see destination to visit in California Wine Country. So read on to learn how to get from San Francisco to Napa Valley!

In this guide you’ll find:

  1. Driving To Napa From San Francisco
  2. Local Transportation to Napa From San Francisco
  3. Local Transportation From SFO to Napa
  4. Chartered Napa Wine Tour Bus
  5. Limo From San Francisco to Napa
  6. Flying to Napa From San Francisco
  7. Guided San Francisco To Napa Valley Tour
  8. Small Group Wine Tour From San Francisco
  9. Napa Valley Shuttle Trolley
  10. Guided Tour Of Napa Valley
  11. Lyft And Uber In Napa
  12. Local Napa Valley Transportation

By the way, did you know that Dylan’s Tour of  California Wine Country From San Francisco  is rated as one of the best tours that goes to both Napa and Sonoma in a single day?

Highlights include:

  • See the best of Sonoma and Napa Valley in one day.
  • Learn from the knowledgeable winery staff about the unique processes and techniques.
  • Visit two boutique wineries.
  • Spend two hours for lunch in Sonoma Square.
  • Stop for photos of the picturesque Golden Gate Bridge.
  • Meet at the beautiful Fisherman’s Wharf before departure.
  • All tasting fees included in the price.
  • Enjoy coffee and pastries in Oxbow Public Market on your way through Napa.

And it’s not just a region that’s known for its wine, although the locals vineyards are world-renowned and thought to be some of the best in the world. The valley also offers a relaxing weekend away from the busyness of the Bay Area. Napa Valley is made up of 5 towns, the largest of which is Napa City. And believe us when we say that there’s plenty to love about downtown Napa, the place where most people stay on a trip to the valley.


Want to discover the wonder of California Wine Country for yourself? Grab your partner or friends and enjoy a day of incredible wine tastings and gorgeous scenery on Dylan’s Tour of California Wine Country From San Francisco . 


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The city boasts a striking promenade along the water, boutique shops, food trucks, a vibrant nightlife, and an impressive art scene, just to name a few attractions. We could go on, but let’s just say that there are numerous reasons to make a visit to Napa, and chances are you already know this if you clicked on a post about how to get there!

The good news is that Napa Valley is easy to access, especially if you’re based in the Bay Area. From San Francisco, Napa is a mere 50 miles (about an hour north), meaning there are a wealth of options for how to get to Wine Country, no matter your style, budget, or timeframe.

How to Get to Napa from San Francisco – the options

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Driving to Napa from San Francisco

Getting from San Francisco to Napa can be as easy as renting a car and driving for an hour north to get to the Valley. The best route to take to Napa depends on traffic and recent accidents, but usually I-80 E to CA-20 N is the most straightforward and quickest drive up to the Napa Wine Country. However, you can also take the US-101 N to CA-37 E to CA-121 N to CA-29 N as a backup. Just keep in mind that there are going to be tolls no matter which route you choose. On weekends, that hour or so of driving can easily turn into two or more with traffic. If you’re only going up for the day, leave as early as possible. Most wineries open around 10am.

Local Transportation to Napa from San Francisco

If you’re on a budget, or simply don’t want to drive because you plan to be wine tasting all day, you can take advantage of the local transportation to Napa from San Francisco. The Amtrak service to Napa leaves from Emeryville, which is easily reached by BART or Uber, and takes anywhere from 2-3.5 hours to get to Napa. The cost starts at around $20 for a round trip.

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Spend a day outside the bustle of the city exploring California’s wine country on a tour of the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. Enjoy wine tastings at boutique wineries while learning about the region and the processes used to craft wine!

Local Transportation from SFO to Napa

If you’re flying into San Francisco and you’re wanting to leave for Wine Country right away, there are a couple of options for local transportation from SFO to Napa. Take the red N-train heading toward Richmond directly from SFO. Next, you’ll take BART all the way to El Cerrito Del Norte Station. From here you can take VINE Redwood Park & Ride 29 Express bus that will take you to Soscol Gateway Transit Center, the main transit hub of Napa. In total, this trip will cost you $20 and should take around 2.5-3 hours. Just note that the VINE 29 bus doesn’t run on weekends, so this option is only possible during the week. Alternatively, you can take BART from SFO to MacArthur Station, and take an Uber from there to the Emeryville Amtrak station to use the bus and train services mentioned above.

Chartered Napa Wine Tour Bus

If you’re looking for an easy way to get to Napa from San Francisco, and you want to explore Wine Country at your leisure, a chartered Napa bus tour is a good option. Hiring out a San Francisco to Napa Valley Shuttle Bus is the perfect way to enjoy a day or weekend in Napa with a big group of friends, or for a bachelorette party. There are numerous options for hiring out a Napa wine bus that you can find with a quick Google search.

Limo from San Francisco to Napa

If you want to take it up a notch, you could instead opt for a limo from San Francisco to Napa. This is a great option for those who like to travel in style, with a large group of friends, or want a romantic and classy weekend away. Napa Shuttle Limousine offers various chartered limo services, as well as bus charters, and airport and dinner transfers to Napa from San Francisco.

Flying to Napa from San Francisco

This might least popular option because of the expense and closeness of Napa. Flying to Napa from San Francisco is also possible, though! If you’d rather fly to Napa and you have some extra cash to spend, you can take a quick chartered flight from San Francisco. The Napa Airport is not very well known. Mostly because they don’t have any commercial airline services that fly into it. However, you can browse chartering options here and get a quote from SFO to Napa County airport.

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Guided San Francisco to Napa Valley Tour

If you don’t want to deal with the headache of getting to Napa via public transit, renting a car and driving, or taking a limo or chartered flight, there are plenty of options for guided Napa tours from San Francisco.

Small Group Wine Tour from San Francisco

Want to see the two most popular wine regions in California – Napa and Sonoma – in one day? Get the best of both worlds by visiting both Napa and Sonoma with this tour that combines one Sonoma winery with one Napa winery, to bring you the best of both Valleys! This Wine Country Tour of Napa and Sonoma includes visits to two boutique wineries, with no extra tasting fees. As well as two hours to spend for lunch in Sonoma Square. Enjoy coffee and pastries in Napa’s Oxbow Public Market on your way! We meet before departure at the beautiful and entertaining Fisherman’s Wharf at Hyde & Beach. This way, you can enjoy the sights and activities before or after your tour!

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Discover the incredible wineries and beautiful rolling vineyards of Sonoma and Napa Valley. You’ll sample wines from carefully selected boutique wineries and discover the best of both wine regions in one enjoyable tour!

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Best Ways to Get Around Napa Once You’re There

The biggest question for those who are traveling from San Francisco to Napa Valley is how to get around the region. The wineries aren’t always close to each other. And when there’s wine tasting involved you don’t want to drive yourself. So, what are the options? Luckily, because it’s such a popular wine region in California, there are plenty of ways to get around. Even if you choose to pass on a guided tour from San Francisco!

Drink your way through Wine Country on a guided tour of Napa Valley

Napa Valley Shuttle/Trolley

The most popular option to easily visit is the Napa Winery Shuttle, also known as the Napa Trolley! The Napa Trolley is a motorized replica of the San Francisco cable car from the 1890s. So it’s not only an easy way to get to a few different wineries, you also get to travel in historic style. The trolley stops at 4 wineries. It even offers a French-inspired picnic lunch along the way. You can grab your tickets for the Napa Trolley here.

Guided Tour of Napa Valley

Would you rather leave all the planning and transport in the hands of someone else? A guided tour of Napa Valley is an ideal option!

Napa Valley Wineries Tour

If you’re looking for a perfect overview of some key wineries around the region, find it here. This small group tour (limited to 14 people) is a great one to sign up for! You’ll visit and sample wines from boutique wineries across Sonoma and Napa Valley— meaning you get to see and taste the best of both regions on one fantastic wine country tour! They’ll also include a visit to the bustling Oxbow Public Market at lunchtime. Wineries may include Robledo Family Winery, Nicholson Ranch, and Bouchaine Winery.

See availability and prices here.

Bikes and barrels on Napa Valley bike and wine tours

Half-Day Napa Valley Bike and Wine Tour

There’s nothing better than a little fresh air and exercise if you plan to be drinking all day. This half-day bike and wine tour around the Napa Valley allows you to take in the beauty of Wine Country at a slower pace. The 5-hour tour includes visits to two wineries and finishes in the early afternoon, so you have plenty of time to visit other attractions around Napa.

See availability and prices here.

Note: If you’d rather not go on a guided tour, there are bike rental shops all over Napa where you can rent your own bike and create your own itinerary. A couple favorites include Calistoga Bike Shop and Napa Valley Bike Tours, who both have daily bike rental options.

Lyft and Uber in Napa

Another great option if you want more flexibility is to simply take a Lyft or Uber in Napa. There are plenty of Lyft and Uber drivers in the region. And they are happy to pick you up and drop you off at the next winery on your itinerary! This can be your cheapest and most convenient option to visit different Napa wineries in a short amount of time. Especially if you’re traveling with 1-3 other people.

Local Napa Valley transportation

If you’re on more of a budget, you can take the local Napa Valley transportation to get around Napa City. But, you will be restricted mostly to the tasting rooms in and around the city that are near bus routes. The good news for those from the Bay Area is that you can use your Clipper Card. Otherwise, a one-way fare is $1.60. Using local transportation can be a good option to check out some of the non-wine related attractions around Napa. That being said, to get out into the country and the actual wineries, your best options are the above choices.


Planning a trip to Napa can be overwhelming with how big and popular the region is. But, we hope this guide gives you insight into the best ways to get to Napa from San Francisco! And also how to get around Napa once you’re in the region. We also wanted to show that Napa can be for everyone, no matter your budget. Yes, it’s known as the most expensive wine region to visit in California. But it is also possible to do it without breaking the bank!

Happy wine tasting and enjoy Napa for us!


Looking for a taste of nature and Wine Country? Dylan’s Wine Country Tour From San Francisco offers time wine tasting in scenic Sonoma County and Napa Valley, all in one day! For those short on time, this is a great option to see some of Northern California’s best wine offerings.


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This full day tour took... This full day tour took us all around SF to Muir Woods and Saulsalito. Trevor, a lifelong resident of SF, shared good knowledge about the history of the city with some fun personal experiences. He engaged all of the passengers in conversation and was truly interested in providing us the best experience possible. The time spent at each location was enough for me and he planned the route to save the best for last!
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Well organised, friendly, good value double up tour. We had a great day that was guided by Laura. She was very personable and pointed out so many places of interest. She added in lots of anecdotes. We were in a small open air van and we really enjoyed that aspect of the tour. Hop on hop off tours are too onerous for me as I have some mobility issues. We did stop and get out at the Golden Gate Bridge and the Palace of fine arts. Lovely short stops! The pick up arrangements were clear and we were let out at the ferry landing for the Alcatraz ferry. Not everyone did that part of the tour but we were glad we did. Once at Alcatraz you get an audio set and it’s great. An added bonus for me was that a little trolley was available for anyone with mobility issues to take me up to the top to start the cell tour. It’s a steep climb.
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Unmissable great value trip. An unmissable tour if you travel to San Francisco. Do this great tour early on your trip and it will tick off many must see places including Lombard Street.
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Great Tour! Fabulous tour. We'll worth the money. Jake was an EXCELLENT tour guide. He was helpful, knowledgeable and kept is on schedule. Would not hesitate to recommend this tour!
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Book with Dylan’s Tours! The tour around the city was great and Muir Woods is amazing!
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Fantastic Tour & Guide We had a wonderful experience with Laura as our tour guide. Very informative & shared a wealth of information. Having a small group tour is an excellent way to go as it provides a personal touch.
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Exactly what we wanted! An amazing trip! Exactly what we wanted and Patrick our tour guide was amazing. It’s a short city tour about an hour long, photo stop at Golden Gate Bridge and then onto Muir woods. Beautiful place and 90 minutes was just enough time to do just over an hour of walking (we went to bridge three and back) and then spent some time in the gift shop and cafe. There’s an option to get off in Sausalito on the way back if you want to explore more but we stayed on the shuttle and were taken back to our starting point. Patrick provided lots of great facts, jokes and music along the way. Would highly recommend Dylan’s Tours!
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Sit back and relax… Easiest way to see some of the more interesting attractions on limited time without the stress of having to manage on your own. Show up on time and get taken care of the rest of the day! I appreciated being able to sit back and enjoy the experience rather than worrying about navigation, schedule,driving,parking, etc.,. Would recommend the Alcatraz add-on.
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The tour was fantastic!... The tour was fantastic! Our guide, Patrick, did a wonderful job sharing stories and information about the area in an intertaining/amuzing way. We also appreciated him making accommodations so our group of 7 could all be together. I highly recommend this tour!
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Dylan was great loved the tour. Very friendly, communicative, a lot of great facts and info about San Francisco. A really nice tour.
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Evyenia_T
30 days ago
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Excellent way to see San Francisco I believe the tour guide I had for this tour was named Waymond - he was an excellent guide. I especially loved his knowledge of music and local musicians, and that he played songs in each neighbourhood from artists that either lived there or wrote music locally. I loved that it was a small group of only 5 of us too. 100% would recommend this tour to anybody visiting SF!
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joanne_k
31 days ago
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San Francisco day trip It was a beautiful day in San Francisco and this tour was a perfect way to see the different sections of town and then get a quiet walk thru Muir Wood. Loved it. Our tour guide was awesome.
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43 days ago
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great staff and they assisted me to rebook my trip to correct and itinerary. Amazing experience.
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Michael_L
43 days ago
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Muir Tour So much to see, you learn so much, our driver was amazing! He had a song list for all of the places he took us by, which was so fun! We had a little fun sing along for a minute. He was a wealth of knowledge and felt safe the entire time!
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Randall_C
51 days ago
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Worth every penny Our tour guide Per was great. Very funny and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed the city tour but the tour of Sausalito was basically a drive by.
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Melissa_G
58 days ago
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Absolutely amazing... Absolutely amazing experience. Jeffrey was great and very knowledgeable of San Francisco. He really made it fun.
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Nicola
60 days ago
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We had a very enjoyable and interesting day. Our guide, Per, was both knowledgeable and helpful, giving us lots of useful information about where to eat, shop etc. He also shared his extensive local knowledge with us and this was very interesting. Highly enjoyable day - would recommend without hesitation.
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Lorraine
67 days ago
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Jules was a great guide. He was informative and maintained a great attitude. I would recommend taking this tour. Thank you
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Manuela
79 days ago
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Ein toller Ausflug auf dem man sehr viel zu sehen bekam. Unser Guide Roger war super und machte einen hervorragenden Job
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Roland
88 days ago
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A bit of an odd structure to this tour, because it was summer we did the Alcatraz tour first, if you are interested in the prison you’ll enjoy the tour. So, you get sent a QR code which is your ticket to the island, and it is all self guided, so the tour was for 9.20, and then the next part of the tour starts at 2pm which is the city and muir woods trip. So you have to entertain yourself until 2pm basically, the trip to muir woods was nice, Jules was an enjoyable driver providing us with lots of interesting facts about the area. We stopped at the museum of fine are for a photo and then on the north side of the golden gate bridge for a photo, then to muir woods park for a walk around for 1.5 hours, and then another drive around the city before being dropped off. So there isn’t really a guided tour besides maybe the drive through the city, really what you are paying for is the transportation to these places and then you need to pay $15 to enter the park. Good trip, bit overpriced.
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94 days ago
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Roger was a Terrific host! Thank you for a memorable vacation, don't miss out on a fun ride with Rodger and get to know the town!
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Mythri
120 days ago
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Well planned tour that takes you around SF neighborhoods, Muir woods and Sausalito. Guide was knowledgeable. Recommended.
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Charlene
134 days ago
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Dylan provides a good overview of the most famous San Francisco neighborhoods. Recommended restaurants and places to go even told us about carnival which is going on this weekend. A great guide and he kept us on time!
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Ashley
232 days ago
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What an incredible experience! Dylan was our host for the day. The tour and conversation was great! Patrick and Dylan got my husband and I a reservation at the Barrel house on Valentine’s Day in Sausalito. Even after we ran 15 mins behind at Muir Woods ( no fault to our tour guide ) the restaurant was still holding our table because they “ they just knew we were coming” Thank you Dylan and Patrick for such a great day! You are our two favorite people in San Francisco!
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Darrell Campbell
237 days ago
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Today we did the Muir Woods tour with Dylan. Dylan was very friendly and knowledgeable! Would definitely book another tour with Dylan’s tours! Awesome tour!
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Dagme
239 days ago
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The post is inaccurate the host informed me over the phone that the tour is actually 4 hours and that they spend about 15 minutes at each of the locations aside from Muir Woods where you will spend an hour. I was told over the phone that I could cancel because the listing is inaccurate but they stopped replying after. You’re better off going to these locations on your own which is what I did. save your money.
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Rebecca Bowes
247 days ago
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We had a great tour to Muir Woods with Barry our tour guide. Really informative and enjoyable. A real highlight of our holiday xx
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Rajasree
295 days ago
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Loved the experience.
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Cheryl
295 days ago
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the trip to Muir woods was magical and our guide Jeffrey was fun and knowledgeable. I could have used another hour in the woods just to longer and savor the environment but didn't feel rushed - just left wanting more. I loved the photo stops along the way - easiet way to get a great bridge photo! lunch in Sausalito was fun too. great recommendations and good food.
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Mary
295 days ago
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One of the most beautiful parks that I've ever visited. It was on my bucket list of things to see and it did not dissappoint! Absolutely stunnning! Our tour guide was exceptional!
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Rose
299 days ago
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Great deal and value, our guide was knowledgeable of the city and always willing to take photos. Also he was very accommodating to drop us off at the location close to where we were going after the tour, as long as he was passing it. The only thing that was annoying was waiting for people who were late. It tells you to arrive 20-15 mins before the tour but we still had to wait for 2 people and then wait for people again on each stop, not the driver’s fault, just need to be more strict with time cus it’s not fair for many of us.
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Lynn Stewart
527 days ago
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It was a wonderful day touring San Francisco, muir woods, and Sausalito with our guide Kevin! He was full of interesting information delivered in a fun conversational way. It was a good mix of sightseeing and walking and we saw SO much. I highly recommend this tour company!!!
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Dawn Taylor-Hoad
710 days ago
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We had a great morning being driven around by Stuart...highly recommend 👌
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Allison Beckort
739 days ago
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Can’t say enough good things about this tour! It’s definitely worth your time and money!
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Kelly Holden Devine
851 days ago
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We took the tour today that included Muir Woods. Our tour guide, Joe M.,was phenomenal! He had lots of knowledge and tips for our stay. He was very comical, too! Plenty of time to enjoy each stop. We're so glad we took this tour!
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Brooke Myrick
889 days ago
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Has a great time touring San Francisco, the Muir Woods, and Alcatraz. Our tour guide, Sully, was very informative, funny, and helpful. He made the trip very enjoyable! I highly recommended Dylan’s Tours! Would definitely use them again and try one of the other tours available when we come back!!
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Jake Miceli
911 days ago
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Did a tour this weekend that went to Muir Woods, Alcatraz, stopped in Sausalito, and a couple other spots. Was very smooth from pick up to drop off. We landed in the city very early am and debated cancelling the tour but were glad we didn’t. Patrick kept the ride lively as well. Would recommend to anyone traveling to San Francisco.
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Paul Wright
923 days ago
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Amazing day out with Jake, had a lot of fun, great way to get a local perspective of an amazing city. Would highly recommend and would do again
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Karin LaVallee
943 days ago
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I went on a tour with Sully and cannot recommend it enough. Sully was extremely knowledgeable and funny. He had so much to tell us about San Francisco. We went to so many places and I feel like the tour covered just enough. The bus was clean and we were offered water and a snack upon the start of the tour. Muir Woods was my favorite part of the trip. I think anyone visiting should book one of the bus tours! You won’t regret it!

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