San Francisco Golden Gate To Sausalito Bike Tour
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San Francisco, USA
- 1 to 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Follow a guide on a leisurely bike ride over the Golden Gate Bridge
- Bicycle a mostly flat route along the San Francisco waterfront
- This tour includes full-day bike and equipment rental
- Upgrade for an electric bike for an easier ride
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
Combine a SF to Sausalito bike tour with all-day rental and optional e-bike upgrade.
What's Included
- 3-hour guided bike tour with a local expert offering insights on SF landmarks.
- High-quality bike rental for the day
- Helmet, lock, and map
- Food and drinks (available for purchase along the way or in Sausalito)
- Gratuities for the guide (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Ferry tickets from Sausalito (Folks may return to San Francisco by riding back)
- Taxi ride back to San Francisco
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 2661 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Departure Point: Tour departs from our Fisherman's Wharf Tour Center at 2661 Taylor Street. All guests must arrive at least 45 minutes before tour departure time.
End point
- Sausalito, CA 94965, USA
After the bike tour concludes in Sausalito, riders can utilize our Sausalito drop-off (additional cost), take their bike with them back on the ferry to San Francisco (additional cost), or ride back. Bikes due back by closing at 2661 Taylor Street (Fisherman's Wharf Tour Center).
Itinerary
Your Golden Gate Bridge bike tour starts at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco, where you’ll meet your guide. Then take off along a mostly flat route that follows the waterfront of San Francisco Bay.
Pedal past sights like Aquatic Park Cove, part of San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park, and enjoy views of Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge. Then continue past Fort Mason Center, a National Historic Landmark; Marina Green, where beautiful homes face the water; the Palace of Fine Arts, built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition; and Crissy Field, part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
When you arrive at Fort Point, at the base of the Golden Gate Bridge, take advantage of a great photo op of the iconic red towers before crossing the bridge’s 1.7-mile (2.7-km) span, which ends at Vista Point, another panoramic viewpoint for photos of the bay and city skyline. Complete the last stretch of your bike tour into Sausalito, a small, upscale town known for its picturesque waterfront scenery.
From Sausalito, you will be on your own to continue exploring however you wish. Continue biking around the area, using your provided map to perhaps conquer the hills of the Marin Headlands or see more of San Francisco, such as the Presidio or Ocean Beach; refuel with food and drinks at one of Sausalito’s many restaurants (own expense); and return to the city at your leisure, either by biking back across the bridge or taking the ferry from Sausalito with your bike (ferry tickets are at your own expense).
Your bike tour includes full-day bike rental, so you can use your bike independently before and/or after your guided tour. Select a departure time for your tour when booking.
Pedal past sights like Aquatic Park Cove, part of San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park, and enjoy views of Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge. Then continue past Fort Mason Center, a National Historic Landmark; Marina Green, where beautiful homes face the water; the Palace of Fine Arts, built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition; and Crissy Field, part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
When you arrive at Fort Point, at the base of the Golden Gate Bridge, take advantage of a great photo op of the iconic red towers before crossing the bridge’s 1.7-mile (2.7-km) span, which ends at Vista Point, another panoramic viewpoint for photos of the bay and city skyline. Complete the last stretch of your bike tour into Sausalito, a small, upscale town known for its picturesque waterfront scenery.
From Sausalito, you will be on your own to continue exploring however you wish. Continue biking around the area, using your provided map to perhaps conquer the hills of the Marin Headlands or see more of San Francisco, such as the Presidio or Ocean Beach; refuel with food and drinks at one of Sausalito’s many restaurants (own expense); and return to the city at your leisure, either by biking back across the bridge or taking the ferry from Sausalito with your bike (ferry tickets are at your own expense).
Your bike tour includes full-day bike rental, so you can use your bike independently before and/or after your guided tour. Select a departure time for your tour when booking.
1
Fisherman's Wharf
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Fort Mason Center (Pass By)
2
Aquatic Park
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Golden Gate Promenade (Pass By)
3
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Crissy Field (Pass By)
The Wave Organ (Pass By)
4
Warming Hut at the Presidio
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center (Pass By)
5
Golden Gate Bridge
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Vista Point
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Sausalito Boardwalk
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Confirmation for this tour will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Credit card with ID (one per party) is required to be on file for a security deposit
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (2)
Q:Are tandem bikes available?
A:Yes! Please specify in the "Special Requirements" box at checkout if you would like a tandem bike.
May 2023
The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Divya_S
A great biking experience with an experienced instructor. You ride all the way from Fisherman's Wharf, over the Golden Gate Bridge and into a quaint little island that looks straight out of a storybook. The sights you see along the way give you a full picture of the city's past and present. We were led by Ryan, a really wonderful guide, very polite, kind and helpful. He was also very knowledgeable about the city's history.
Definitely recommend the biking tour.
Reviews
4.5
based on 769 reviews
Jeff_P, Apr 2026
Overall a good experience. Route was amazing and felt comfortable the entire time. Guide lacked knowledge of facts and history so that part was limited.
Heather_G, Apr 2026
The trip started a little rocky with our guide calling after 10 ( trip started at 10) to say they would be at the shop in 20 minutes. Marcus showed up for his 11:00 city tour trip and saved the day. I was able to go on his tour instead- and I'm so glad the first trip didn't pan out!! Marcus knew a lot of San Francisco history, and had a great book on the ride to share even more! If I were to do it all again I wouldn't hesitate to book the city tour with Marcus- worth the 4 hours if you want to bike through all parts of the city. I had plenty of time to bike to Crissy park, onto the Golden Gate bridge, into Sausalito with a quick bite to eat and back to the shop before time to turn in the bike. Thank you Marcus for showing me around the amazing San Francisco!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this, Heather!
I’m really sorry about the rocky start to your day, that’s not the experience we want for our guests. I truly appreciate your patience and flexibility. I’m so glad Marcus was able to jump in and turn things around for you!
He’ll love hearing your kind words, he’s incredibly passionate about sharing San Francisco’s history and making the ride engaging from start to finish. It’s great to hear you were still able to make the most of your time and explore so much of the city.
We’d love to have you back anytime, thanks again for riding with us!
Meg_H, Apr 2026
I have always found that bike tours on the first day in a new city help provide a sense of orientation and allows for planning the remainder of your stay. The bike ride over the Golden Gate Bridge into Sausalito was memorable. The ferry ride back was a relaxing end to a busy day.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for sharing this thoughtful review! We love hearing that the tour helped you get oriented in San Francisco, that’s exactly the kind of experience we hope to create. Hope to see you again soon!
Riding across the Golden Gate Bridge and finishing with a peaceful ferry ride back to the city really is a special combo, and we’re glad it made your day memorable. We appreciate you choosing us and hope to see you again on your next visit!
Matthew_S, Apr 2026
We took the tour with my wife and daughter and had a great time. Biking allowed for a quick and pleasant view of many sites, and the trip across the bridge was a fun and unique experience. Our guide Adam was very knowledgeable and flexible with what we wanted to see and do. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for sharing this, sounds like a perfect family day out. We’re so glad you all enjoyed exploring the city by bike and making that memorable ride across the bridge.
Adam will be happy to hear your kind words, he really enjoys tailoring each tour to his guests. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to ride with your family again in the future.
Wendy_M, Mar 2026
FANTASTIC!! What an experience!! Tour guide Ginger was great and led us on an amazing tour to the bridge, on the bridge and over the bridge!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for the amazing review! We love that energy!
Ginger will be so happy to hear this. She brings such great enthusiasm to every ride, and we’re thrilled you had such an unforgettable experience crossing the Golden Gate Bridge.
Hope we get to ride with you again someday!
Ann_B, Mar 2026
Adam was an amazing tour guide - shared great info about local lore and made it fun! I’d recommend this tour to anyone visiting San Fran!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for the great review!
Adam will be happy to hear you enjoyed the stories and had fun along the way. That mix of local lore and a great ride is exactly what we aim for.
We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again next time you’re in San Francisco!
perezfamilyicloud, Mar 2026
Outstanding ! Shumit was an amazing teacher/tour guide. Even the locals in our group learned tons and saw new things !
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much! We love hearing that the tour was fun and memorable.
Shumit will be thrilled to hear your kind words. It’s always a great sign when even locals discover something new along the way!
We really appreciate you riding with us and hope to see you again soon!
Divya_S, Mar 2026
A great biking experience with an experienced instructor. You ride all the way from Fisherman's Wharf, over the Golden Gate Bridge and into a quaint little island that looks straight out of a storybook. The sights you see along the way give you a full picture of the city's past and present. We were led by Ryan, a really wonderful guide, very polite, kind and helpful. He was also very knowledgeable about the city's history.
Definitely recommend the biking tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for the thoughtful review!
We’re really glad you enjoyed the full experience from Fisherman’s Wharf to Sausalito. It’s such a special ride, and we love hearing that it gave you a deeper sense of the city along the way.
Ryan will be so happy to hear your kind words. He truly cares about making each tour informative, comfortable, and fun.
We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to ride with you again someday!
Bibi_E, Mar 2026
It made us feel so adventurous riding along the coastline and then crossing the Golden Gate Bridge. My 9 year old grandson had a blast going downhill towards Sausalito. Even though there are two uphills to ride, they are doable and fairly short, you won’t need an E-bike in case you are wondering.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for sharing this!
We’re really glad you and your grandson had such an adventurous and memorable ride along the coast and across the Golden Gate Bridge. That downhill into Sausalito is always a favorite moment!
We also appreciate you noting the ride itself, that’s helpful for future guests. We’re so happy you joined us and hope to see you again on another ride someday!
Kirby_F, Mar 2026
This was a great way to see San Francisco and Sausalito! It was my first time visiting and I learned so much. Jack was a fantastic tour guide!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Kirby,
Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled Jack made your visit memorable and enjoyable.
We’d love to welcome you back for another adventure!
Sidna_U, Jan 2026
We were in San Francisco for four days and this was our favorite day! Our tour guide was fantastic! The views were amazing! And the ride over the Golden Gate Bridge was something I’ll never forget!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for joining the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito tour! We’re thrilled this was a highlight of your trip and we agreed that the view from the bridge never gets old. We hope to see you back for another adventure soon!
Paul_K, Nov 2025
Jody did a very nice job - great way to see San Fran and Sausalito. We took the ferry back which was a nice option so we didn't have to bike the same path home. Also, we were able to keep the e-bikes until 6:30pm so we do our own tour when the formal one ended.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour with Jody and found the ferry return and extended e-bike time convenient. It’s great to hear you were able to make the most of your day exploring. We appreciate you choosing us and hope to welcome you again!
Kristin_B, Oct 2025
Ryan was amazing! He was friendly, energetic and knowledgeable. Don’t worry about hills, the e-bikes make them easy!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your review! We’re delighted to hear you had a great experience with Ryan. We appreciate you joining the tour and hope to welcome you back soon.
gxgf5c4gjn, Oct 2025
Excellent way to see the waterfront. Highly recommend e-bikes for all athletic ability and age. Jack was wonderful.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
We’re so glad you enjoyed the waterfront and found the e-bikes accessible for everyone. Jack will be happy to hear your kind words!
Thanks for the recommendation, hope to see you again soon!
Bailey_H, Oct 2025
Adam was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and friendly. The views were amazing and path wasn’t too strenuous, even on a regular bicycle.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
We’re delighted to hear you had such a positive experience with Adam and enjoyed the scenic route. It’s great to know the ride was comfortable for you.
Thanks for sharing your feedback, we hope to see you again soon!
Mary_M, Oct 2025
We had an excellent time on this bike tour with Adam as our guide. He was very informative and led the tour well. I definitely recommend getting an electric bike for the steep SF hills.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for choosing us for your San Francisco adventure! It’s wonderful to hear that Adam made the tour enjoyable and that the electric bikes helped you tackle the terrain with ease. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
lynn_l, Sept 2025
Excellent views from start to finish, cycling the couple of hills added to the challenge and seeing a hump back whale as we cycled over the bridge was a bonus ….. Alex gave us the great history at all the best photo stops…. Ending with a fab lunch stop in Sausalito
Excellent trip
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the stunning views, the challenge of the hills, and even spotted a humpback whale—that’s truly special. Alex is thrilled to know you appreciated the history and photo stops along the way. Ending with lunch in Sausalito is definitely a great way to wrap up the adventure. We hope to see you again on another ride soon!
Spencer_H, Sept 2025
Great experience over all definitely would recommend this to family and friends or even possibly do it again when it’s time to take another trip
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the tour and appreciate your recommendation. We’d love to welcome you and your family or friends back anytime for another great ride!
Sally_W, Aug 2025
Amazing experience from start to finish. Ryan - our guide - was great: chilled, informative and fun. We loved our ride and how Ryan stopped at various points to check in and tell us interesting facts about where we were. He was so helpful in planning our onward trip to Tiburon after our trip finished in Sausalito. Would highly recommend.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thanks so much for the kind words! We’re a small team, so it really means a lot to hear you had such a great experience. Ryan’s awesome at what he does, and we’re lucky to have him, glad he could make the ride fun and helpful all the way through, including your trip to Tiburon. We’d love to welcome you back anytime you’re in San Francisco!
Evan_M, Aug 2025
Ryan our guide was great! Of course we picked the coldest, foggiest day to ride over the bridge but it was a good experience overall! The e-bikes were great.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thanks for the great review! We’re glad Ryan made the tour enjoyable, even on the chilly, foggy day. Happy to hear the e-bikes worked well for you. Hope to see you again for a sunnier ride!
Grigoris_G, Aug 2025
It was an amazing experience! Mia and Alex made the ride so nice and friendly, guiding us during the whole ride! Totally recommend it!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thanks for the fantastic review! We’re glad Mia and Alex helped make your ride such a great experience. Appreciate the recommendation, hope to have you back for another tour soon!
Bhargav_A, Aug 2025
Had an amazing bike tour of the Golden Gate Bridge! Ginger was a fantastic guide, fun, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience smooth and memorable. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so happy Ginger made your Golden Gate Bridge tour both fun and memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for another great experience soon!
neal_m, Jul 2025
Brilliant experience that met all our expectations and more
Our guide Mia was really knowledgeable and made the tour very special
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're glad Mia made your tour extra special with her knowledge and guidance. We appreciate you choosing us and hope to see you again soon!
Geraint_H, Jul 2025
Ryan was a very good host. We stopped in lots of places and he gave excellent information on each spot. The pace was great. Would thoroughly recommend.
Tanya_P, Jul 2025
Ryan was an amazing and personable tour guide. Such great information about the city’s history along the way. Definitely recommend!!
Marcus_C, Jul 2025
It was a great experience with a knowledgeable tour guide.
We enjoyed some fabulous food at our final destination.
Well done Ryan!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for the great feedback! We're so happy to hear you had a great experience and enjoyed the delicious food at the end. Big shoutout to Ryan — we'll be sure to pass along your kind words!
Debra_P, Jul 2025
A must-do San Francisco experience! We had never ridden e-bikes before and this was a perfect introduction, but also fine for experienced riders. Our guide Ryan was excellent, request him if you can. He offered thoughtful commentary, was attentive to our safety, was engaging, and is an all around kind and interesting person. Views on the bridge are breathtaking, and we made just the right amount of photo op stops. A highlight of our trip.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for the amazing review! We're so happy to hear this was a highlight of your trip and that your first e-bike experience was a great one. Ryan will be thrilled to know he made such a positive impression. We hope to see you again for another unforgettable ride in San Francisco!
Regina_t, Jul 2025
From start to finish this experience was spectacular. Efficient, clean, friendly, and knowledgeable. We had a guided tour that was safe and enjoyable. Mia was our guide, who provided us many places to stop for beautiful pictures, along with wonderful historical facts about the locations. We would do this again in a heartbeat. Our family consists of two adults and two teens. We rented the E bikes, highly recommend them to make the tour more enjoyable.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear your experience was smooth and memorable from start to finish. Mia will be delighted to know she made your tour special with great photo stops and fun facts. We’re glad the e-bikes worked well for the whole family—hope to welcome you all back again soon for another ride!
Traxy_K, Jun 2025
Adam was our tour guide and he was amazing! He is literally a walking Encyclopedia-he knew so much about the city and made us feel safe. We had a family member who was petrified of bridges and he helped her along and made her feel comfortable and safe and for that we were so grateful. Highly recommended this tour!!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful review! We’re glad Adam’s knowledge and care made the tour special, especially helping your family member feel comfortable. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back soon!
rphanser, Jun 2025
Excellent tour. Jack and Ginger were wonderful guides. I recommend using the e-bike if you have any doubt about your comfort with the hills. Very glad I took this tour.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and found the e-bike helpful for the hills. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back for another great experience soon!
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