The 10 Best Cultural Tours in Marin County, Marin County

A 21-mile self-guided audio driving tour from Point Reyes National Seashore to the town of Tomales. Just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco, fifth-generation sheep rancher Bill Jensen guides recalcitrant lambs through a foot bath. A few miles down the road, Bob Giacomini checks out his high-tech milking barn. Bill and Bob are part of a rich agricultural community of dairy farmers, cattle and sheep ranchers and oyster growers in West Marin County. How was this rural paradise, so close to a major metropolitan area, saved from development? A lot of the credit goes to two women who came up with a unique idea...

Inclusions: Lifetime access to 'Cow Heaven: Saving the Family Farm' Tour, VoiceMap Application, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusions: Smartphone, Transportation, Food/Drink, Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

his Tour will take you across the Golden Gate Bridge, walk among old growth coast redwoods of the famous Muir Woods National Monument Park. You will discover some of the most beautiful house boats in the world, where a hippie community took residence in the 70's and admire the beautiful seaside Mediterranean style City of Sausalito. The transportation will be in a luxury brand new Porsche Macan with only 4 passenger total and your guide. You will have a particular attention from your tour guide during all your trip.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Muir Woods entrance fee $15/ea, Gratuities 20% industry standard

Enjoy this self-guided audio tour on your drive to the Point Reyes Lighthouse! This is the story of the magnificent Point Reyes National Seashore and its odd relationship with the dairy and beef ranches. “Cows in a park?” you might ask? Well, yes. They were here long before the park was formed and are a vital part of present-day Point Reyes. The tour takes you from Point Reyes National Seashore headquarters to the lighthouse through beautiful natural and pastoral landscapes. Please Note: If you want to visit the lighthouse itself at the end of the drive, please note that it is closed on certain days of the week. Also, due to its popularity in the winter months, traffic to the lighthouse is sometimes diverted to Drake’s Beach on the weekends where you can hop a shuttle over to the lighthouse. In either case, this tour will take you to the end of your drive. You can check with the rangers or online about the lighthouse schedule.

Inclusions: Lifetime access to this tour in English, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata , VoiceMap App for Android and iOS

Exclusions: Food and drink, Smartphone and headphones, Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route, Transportation

Enjoy an introduction to San Francisco on this 6-hour tour that includes a trip across San Francisco Bay to Muir Woods National Monument. You'll be driven around the city to see its diverse neighborhoods and geography, stopping several times for photo ops. At Muir Woods, admire the towering redwood trees, and visit the waterfront town of Sausalito for lunch (own expense).

Inclusions: Bottled water, Local guide

Exclusions: Lunch in Sausalito, Muir Woods entrance fee ($15), Gratuities

This Tour will take you across the Golden Gate Bridge, walk among old growth coast redwoods of the famous Muir Woods National Monument Park. You will discover some of the most beautiful house boats in the world, where a hippie community took residence in the 70's and admire the beautiful seaside Mediterranean style City of Sausalito. Optional ferry back from Sausalito for a beautiful 30min ride. Tickets available in the Van for the same price $13. The transportation will be in a luxury brand new Mercedes Sprinter Van with only 11 passenger total. You will have a particular attention from your tour guide during all your trip.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Tour across the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods and Sausalito, Entry fee to Muir Woods National Monument $15, Free time in Muir Woods and Sausalito 1 hour and 15 min

Exclusions: Gratuity 20% is the standard recommended for guides/chauffeurs, Food and Beverage, Ferry Ticket available for $13 ask your guide

Inside Alcatraz with Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour This Tour will take you across the Golden Gate Bridge, walk among old growth coast redwoods of the famous Muir Woods National Monument Park. You will discover some of the most beautiful house boats in the world, where a hippie community took residence in the 70's and admire the beautiful seaside Mediterranean style City of Sausalito. After that you will have an extraordinary experience with an audio tour INSIDE the most famous prison, Alcatraz. The transportation will be in a luxury brand new Mercedes Sprinter Van with only 11 passenger total. You will have a particular attention from your tour guide during all your trip.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Alcatraz admission ticket with Cellhouse Audio Tour and ferry ride, Free time on Alcatraz Island, Alcatraz Tickets ($41.00 USD value)

Exclusions: Gratuity 20% is the standard recommended for guides/chauffeurs, Food and Beverage, Entry fee to Muir Woods National Monument $15

This Tour will take you across the Golden Gate Bridge and stop at the north Vista Point for pictures, walk during 1h30min among old growth coast redwoods of the famous Muir Woods National Monument Park (entree fee $15 not included for and free for 15 and under. As well free up to 4 people if you have the National Park pass). Then we will stop for an hour and admire the beautiful seaside Mediterranean style City of Sausalito you you. The transportation will be in a luxury brand New Mercedes Sprinter Van with only 11 passenger total. The toll and parking fees is included. You will have a particular attention from your tour guide during all your trip.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Tour across the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods and Sausalito, Free time in Muir Woods and Sausalito

Exclusions: Gratuity 20% is the standard recommended for guides/chauffeurs, Entry fee to Muir Woods National Monument ($15 and free under 15 years old), Ferry Ticket if not selected, Food and Beverage

Receive VIP treatment and get chauffeured from your hotel door to San Francisco North Bay's historic Muir Woods, Mt. Tamalpais, Point Bonita Lighthouse, Tiburon Island, Sausalito and many more iconic destinations.  When you have your own executive car and driver in San Francisco, there's absolutely no better way to jam-pack your day full of fun with family and friends while visiting the Bay Area.  On this tour, you can expect: Concierge service to help you pick your scenic destinations Exceptional service from our chauffeurs Luxury sedan & SUV transport

Inclusions: Pre-travel consultation to plan and customize your group's itinerary and tour experience, 1 bottle of red or white wine , Optional group photograph service on the northern end of the Golden Gate Bridge, Pickup and drop-off from hotels/residences within a 15-mile radius of San Francisco, Fuel surcharge, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Guide, Gratuities (standard 20% gratuity charged on total gross amount after trip completion), Airport pickup

This is the classic version of the Sausalito Wooden Boat Tour* which is based on the Sausalito Wooden Boat Tour guide book.  Local author and artist, Victoria Colella brings you into this sequestered world.  Beginning with the Historic Houseboats then a stroll down the Gantry Crane Trail in the World War II Shipyards, exploring local art studios, Wooden Boat Center and into  working waterfront.  Here is where the floating homes are created and big boats are hauled out for repair.  Victoria offers refreshments in the old boat lettering shack in the heart of Sausalito's working waterfront at the end of the tour.  Tour takes about 3 to 3-1/2 hours.  There is free parking, places to rest along the way and 3 restroom stops. *Turn off those cell phones for a minute.  This is strictly analog and reading, dancing and reciting poetry may be required!

Inclusions: Snacks and limited refreshments, Local guide, Free Parking, Transportation back to your car after the tour, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

This is a self guided audio tour of San Anselmo, a unique town nestled in the heart of Marin County. Originally called Junction due to the meeting of several railroad lines, the town slowly grew from a few ranch houses and farms to the vibrant community we see today. You'll learn about some of our early residents, and about the influences the railroad and the San Francisco earthquake had on the growth and development of our town. By the end, we hope you will have a better appreciation of why our residents truly treasure living in this community.

Inclusions: Lifetime access to this tour in English, VoiceMap App for Android and iOS, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusions: Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route, Smartphone and headphones, Transportation, Food/Drink