Golden Gate Bridge Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit the Golden Gate Bridge in 2026?

There is no fee for crossing the Golden Gate Bridge on foot or by bike (vehicles pay a toll to drive across the bridge, which varies by vehicle type and payment method). There are also plenty of affordable tours that can help you learn more about the bridge: bike tours start at US$75, cruises at US$40, and driving tours at US$85.

Q: What is the best time to visit the Golden Gate Bridge?

The Golden Gate Bridge is often shrouded in fog, especially in summer—to increase your chances of clear views, visit in the afternoon after the fog has likely burned off. Consider visiting on weekdays, late mornings, and early afternoons to avoid crowds. On clear days, sunrises and sunsets are unbeatable.

Q: What are the different tours you can take to the Golden Gate Bridge?

Many types of tours visit the Golden Gate Bridge. Walking and bike tours cross the bridge. Segway tours approach but can't cross. Bay cruises travel underneath. Hop-on hop-off bus tours pick up walkers from Vista Point. While wine country tours cross the bridge on the way to Sonoma and Napa.

Q: Do you have to pay to park at the Golden Gate Bridge?

Parking in the south side lot of the Golden Gate Bridge nearest the main visitor areas requires paying a parking fee via metered machines or a mobile phone app. In the north side lot, parking is free with a 4-hour limit. Parking anywhere near the bridge is extremely limited.

Q: Are there bathrooms at the Golden Gate Bridge?

Yes, there are public restrooms at Golden Gate Bridge. On the San Francisco side, there are restrooms near the Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center on the southeast side of the bridge. On the Marin County side, the restrooms are near the Lone Sailor statue at Vista Point.

Q: What are the best attractions in San Francisco other than the Golden Gate Bridge?

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Golden Gate Bridge. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in San Francisco:<ul><li><a href="/San-Francisco-attractions/Alcatraz/d651-a112" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Alcatraz</a></li><li><a href="/San-Francisco-attractions/Golden-Gate-Park/d651-a1065" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Golden Gate Park</a></li><li><a href="/San-Francisco-attractions/San-Francisco-Bay/d651-a8933" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">San Francisco Bay</a></li><li><a href="/San-Francisco-attractions/San-Francisco-Bay-Bridge/d651-a8921" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Bay Bridge</a></li><li><a href="/San-Francisco-attractions/Muir-Woods/d651-a88" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Muir Woods</a></li></ul>View Viator's guide to <a href="/San-Francisco/d651" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">all the best attractions in San Francisco</a>.

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San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise (60 Minutes)

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Bypass the line and head directly to the gate with your prebooked tickets for this San Francisco Bay sightseeing cruise. This sunset cruise takes you across the bay with outstanding views of the city skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco Bay Bridge, and Alcatraz Island. Relax while background music sets the tone. Watch the sunset or select a city lights cruise during winter months.

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San Francisco Bay Sunset & City Lights Cruise

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San Francisco Bridge-to-Bridge Cruise 90 Minutes

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Golden Gate Bridge Guided Bicycle or E-Bike Tour from San Francisco to Sausalito

Cycle along San Francisco’s waterfront—and enjoy some of the city's most scenic views—on this guided bike tour. Pass Fisherman’s Wharf and the historic Presidio, cross the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, and admire Alcatraz Island and the Pacific Ocean. After arriving in charming Sausalito, take your time exploring before catching the ferry (additional expense) back to San Francisco. With a one-day bike rental, you can continue your adventure at your own pace.

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Golden Gate Bridge Guided Bicycle or E-Bike Tour from San Francisco to Sausalito

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Alcatraz Prison Tour and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise

This is a unique tour package to visit both the Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge! For the Alcatraz tour, you will first take a short ferry ride from Pier 33 to the Alcatraz Island, where you can walk around the Island freely at your own pace and follow a 45-minutes award-winning audio tour in multiple languages of the Alcatraz Prison Cellhouse. You can hop on to any returning ferry when you are finish touring the Alcatraz Island. For the San Francisco Bay Cruise Tour, it will start near Pier 39 where just a short walk from Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing. During this 60-minute Bay Cruise Tour, you will tour around the Alcatraz Island and under the famous Golden Gate Bridge, where you will enjoy breathtaking views of San Francisco and its bay! Tips: You can do the Bay Cruise Tour before the Alcatraz Tour, or on a different date! There are multiple departures daily and your Bay Cruise voucher is valid for any date, any departure time.

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Alcatraz Prison Tour and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise

See San Francisco’s most famous waterfront landmarks from the water on a bay cruise that combines iconic views with onboard flexibility. Sail beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, pass Alcatraz Island, and take in panoramic views of the city skyline while listening to stories and insights through an app-based audio guide. With skip-the-line boarding and indoor and outdoor viewing areas, it’s an easy way to experience the bay from a different perspective.

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San Francisco Bay Cruise

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Muir Woods and Sausalito Small Group Tour

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Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz

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San Francisco Whale Watching Cruise from Fisherman's Wharf

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Inside Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise

Secure two top San Francisco activities with a single booking, combining an Alcatraz Island visit with a same-day Golden Gate Bridge boat cruise. If time is limited, coordinating the two experiences can be a challenge. This double ticket takes the hassle out of planning, featuring a self-guided audio tour of Alcatraz and a waterfront cruise with the chance to spot San Francisco Bay marine wildlife in a natural environment.

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Inside Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise

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Hop on a '70s-era VW bus and get to know the hippie past and hipster vibe that make up San Francisco today. Starting and ending at Fisherman's Wharf, this sightseeing tour takes you around the city, including Chinatown, North Beach, the Castro, the Mission, downtown and more. See the homes of The Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix, while listening to '60s classics. So settle into a neon-blue seat and dig your shoes into groovy shag carpet. Each bus accommodates up to just six people.

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San Francisco Love Tour

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San Francisco Golden Gate To Sausalito Bike Tour

On this San Francisco bike tour, cycle across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito and soak up stunning views of the San Francisco Bay. The guided tour takes you to the artsy town of Sausalito, where you have free time to explore. Return to the city at your leisure (either bike back or purchase a ferry ticket). This tour includes the use of a classic bike or electric bike for the full day.

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San Francisco Golden Gate To Sausalito Bike Tour

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Golden Gate Bridge Electric Bike Rentals w/ Optional Ferry Return

Biking across the Golden Gate Bridge is a classic San Francisco experience not to be missed, so reserve a full-day bike rental to explore the city's icon span and many other attractions at your own pace. A high-quality electric Cannondale bike is ideal for cruising up and down San Francisco's famous hills without breaking a sweat. Plus, an easy-to-follow illustrated map helps you cross the bridge and navigate to other landmarks.

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Golden Gate Bridge Electric Bike Rentals w/ Optional Ferry Return

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SF: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour with Optional Sunset Tour

Ride a double-decker sightseeing bus to San Francisco's most famous landmarks with a hop-on hop-off bus pass valid for 24 or 48 hours. Visit big-name attractions such as Pier 39, the Palace of Fine Arts, and Union Square. Explore at your own pace, hopping off at any of 17 stops. Add-on options include Aquarium by the Bay admission, a digital Chinatown walking tour, a panoramic sunset tour, and a half-day wine tour

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SF: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour with Optional Sunset Tour

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This 90-minute cruise set to music will take you from PIER 39 and passes by San Francisco icons, such as the famous California Sea Lions and the Golden Gate Bridge. As the sun sets on the San Francisco Bay and the lights come up in the city, you'll continue to take in the many sights while you go by Angel Island, Sausalito, Tiburon, and the world famous Alcatraz Island. There is no better seat on the Bay to see one of the most beautiful cities in the world turn on its lights. If the timing doesn't work, select from one of our other amazing cruise options available during the day! Don’t miss this breathtaking experience from the best seats on the Bay!

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San Francisco Sunset Cruise

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Getting from San Francisco to Muir Woods can be a real challenge without a car. Instead, enjoy a hassle-free way to travel with this round-trip shuttle service. Following morning or afternoon pickup at Fisherman’s Wharf, cross the Golden Gate Bridge and head to the woods, all while your driver shares insider facts and tips. Upon arrival (admission tickets own expense), enjoy free time to explore independently before returning to the city.

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San Francisco to Muir Woods Shuttle

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Official Inside Alcatraz Cruise With Free Audio and Night Option

Experience visiting an unforgettable experience that combines history, mystery and incredible views. It is a bucket list San Francisco experience.This tour guarantees admission to Alcatraz Island. Secure this experience because it often times sells out weeks in advance.You will also receive the free appetizer of the day at the iconic Mona Lisa Restaurant and Steps of Rome Trattoria with an entree purchase.

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Official Inside Alcatraz Cruise With Free Audio and Night Option

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San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise

Sail across San Francisco Bay at twilight to admire the skyline as it begins to light up for the night, and enjoy a perspective on the skyline that few other visitors get to see. With an experienced captain at the helm, you’ll glide past Alcatraz Island and cruise underneath the Golden Gate Bridge. As you go, you can also enjoy one complimentary beverage to accompany your sightseeing, or purchase additional drinks from the onboard bar.

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San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise

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California’s Muir Woods National Monument and its towering old-growth redwood trees sit just north of San Francisco. With this tour, save an estimated two hours searching for parking or waiting at the visitor center’s long lines, and explore the protected area at your own pace. This leaves enough time for your quick stop at the Golden Gate Bridge Vista Point, plus free time in Sausalito.

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Amazing Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour

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Take a journey around San Francisco's top sights in a retro way with this small-group tour by vintage Volkswagen bus, decorated with long eyelashes so you can't miss your tour vehicle. You'll pass by neighborhoods like Chinatown, Union Square, Pacific Heights, North Beach, Haight-Ashbury, the Marina, and Hayes Valley, plus see the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, Civic Center, and more.

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Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour

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1 day Hop-on Hop-off in San Francisco 20 stops 8 hours

Experience the perfect way to discover and explore the vibrant City by the Bay with a convenient hop-on hop-off bus tour. This flexible sightseeing option allows you to travel at your own pace, stopping at all of San Francisco’s must-see landmarks and attractions. The bus route covers all major points of interest, including the breathtaking Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown, Union Square, Lombard Street, and the historic cable car lines. With frequent stops at these popular destinations, you have the freedom to hop off wherever you want to explore further, take photos, shop, or enjoy local dining. When you’re ready, simply hop back on the next bus to continue your adventure. Each bus is equipped with informative commentary, sharing fascinating stories and history about San Francisco’s landmarks, neighborhoods, and culture—enhancing your sightseeing experience. The tour offers the convenience of a single ticket that grants you unlimited rides for a full day..

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1 day Hop-on Hop-off in San Francisco 20 stops 8 hours

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GoCar San Francisco Tour

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San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour

See the best of San Francisco in one day on this guided tour that includes all transportation and admission to Alcatraz. Visit multiple locations in the city, including Chinatown, Presidio, Fisherman's Wharf, and Haight-Ashbury, with plenty of stops for photo ops. Cross the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and enjoy a hike through the beautiful redwood trees in Muir Woods. If you've upgraded, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, where you can explore with an award-winning audio-guided tour of the former federal prison.

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San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour

9 hoursFree Cancellation

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Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour (Return by Bus or Ferry)

Visit two of the San Francisco Bay Area’s most popular destinations without the hassle of driving, parking, or securing reservations on your own. Travel across the Golden Gate Bridge to explore the towering redwoods of Muir Woods, then spend time in Sausalito, known for its waterfront views, art galleries, and laid-back charm. Return to San Francisco by coach or choose the flexibility of a ferry ride across the bay.

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What are people saying about Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco Bridge-to-Bridge Cruise 90 Minutes

Dulce_B, Jul 2026

It is a large and...

It is a large and comfortable boat, wheelchair, stroller, and kid friendly. Clean and great restrooms. Takes you under the Golden Gate Bridge and extremely close to to Alcatraz island. A must do!

San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise (60 Minutes)

Paul_H, May 2026

Quintessential Bay Cruise

We enjoyed a very pleasant cruise on the Bay. We traveled out to the Golden Gate Bridge, along with a cruise by Alcatraz, over the course of 1 hour. The boarding process was efficient, the staff were friendly, and the boat was clean and spacious.

San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise (60 Minutes)

Rob_O, Apr 2026

Fun trip

Great tour recording. The boat was clean and the staff friendly. The Golden Gate Bridge was worth the trip.

Alcatraz Prison Tour and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise

Dave_R, Jun 2026

Well worth doing

A bit confusing but that might be me this is run by 2 different tour operators one on pier 33 the other on 39 only a short walk between the 2 to be fair. Overall very good Alcatraz very much self guided and the Bay cruise commentary is very informative and you see a couple of sides of the golden gate bridge close up that are hard to see from land.

Muir Woods, Sausalito and Golden Gate Bridge

Jennifer_K, Apr 2026

Five stars!!

Marciano was an amazing and accommodating tour guide. We had a wonderful day. Of course, Muir Woods was spectacular. We also loved seeing sights around San Francisco on our way to the Golden Gate Bridge and having a delicious lunch in Sausalito. We were traveling with a young child and so needed to be flexible which was no problem at all. Marciano had amazing recommendations for the rest of our stay as well. Highly highly recommend!!

Golden Gate Bridge Guided Bicycle or E-Bike Tour from San Francisco to Sausalito

RandyJ_F, Jul 2026

Exceptional way to see the city and stay active in the outdoors!

The entire experience from check in to e-bike drop off was a delight. Orla was our guide and I was in a group of nine adults including myself. The Blazing Saddles Staff extremely attentive and professional. The e-bike was solid and it inspired me to invest in one! Orla was attentive, patient and provided terrific insight as we rode up to Sausalito CA. I decided to ride my e-bike back to home base after grabbing a drink and snack with everyone in Sausalito CA (about 40 ride back). ✨💪🧡

Scenic Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito Bike Tour

Matt_D, Apr 2026

Great way to see the city!

E-bike is virtually a must, as there are several uphill climbs on the tour and the extra boost comes in handy. If you book a tour, you essentially have the bike for 8-9 hours; with the tour ending in Sausalito, you have an option of taking a ferry back to San Francisco. But unless there's bad weather or an issue with the bike (i.e. flat tire), I HIGHLY recommend biking back across the Golden Gate Bridge, gives you time to see additional sights on your own.