Golden Gate Bridge Guided Bicycle or E-Bike Tour from San Francisco to Sausalito
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San Francisco, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Bikes and helmets are provided for your ease and safety
- Explore with a guide, and then have time left over for self-led touring
- Benefit from 24-hour bike rental in San Francisco
- Spend time in Sausalito, and take the scenic ferry (own expense)
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Use of bicycle
- All necessary equipment (helmet, lock, rear rack)
- Map and route suggestions
- Safety briefing and bike fitting session
- Route through Fisherman's Wharf, Presidio, and across Golden Gate Bridge
- Views of Alcatraz Island and Pacific Ocean
- Free time to explore Sausalito
- Optional ferry ticket (14.00 USD; payable to supplier at time of travel)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 721 Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
Meeting Point: 721 Beach street
End point
- 300 Turney St, Sausalito, CA 94965, USA
Tour ends in Sausalito; you may bike back to San Francisco or take the ferry back (ferries depart regularly from Sausalito and Tiburon), then return the bike at your leisure. You will also have the option to leave your bikes in Sausalito.
Itinerary
Your bike excursion begins at Fisherman’s Wharf, where you meet your guide and receive a brief safety orientation. Your bike is equipped with a helmet, bell and lock, as well as storage racks and a city map with route recommendations.
Take off on a flat path past the Palace of Fine Arts and Crissy Field. Your guide provides historical background for the sights and neighborhoods as you go, giving rich context to the scenery around you. Travel through the Presidio District, a park and former military base, before making your way to the Golden Gate Bridge.
Soak up the incredible scenery as you pedal across the city’s most prominent landmark. Enjoy the safety of a designated bike path as you look out on panoramic views of the Bay, Alcatraz Island and the sparkling Pacific Ocean on the opposite side of the bridge.
Conclude your tour with a downhill ride into the beloved town of Sausalito. Hop off your bike and explore the area at your own pace, grabbing lunch at a restaurant on the waterfront, perusing the boutiques and galleries or continuing your ride to Tiburon, another popular destination along the Bay.
Enjoy the option of biking back to San Francisco or taking the ferry from either Sausalito or Tiburon (additional expense). Your bike rental is valid for 24 hours to give you plenty of time to explore.
Take off on a flat path past the Palace of Fine Arts and Crissy Field. Your guide provides historical background for the sights and neighborhoods as you go, giving rich context to the scenery around you. Travel through the Presidio District, a park and former military base, before making your way to the Golden Gate Bridge.
Soak up the incredible scenery as you pedal across the city’s most prominent landmark. Enjoy the safety of a designated bike path as you look out on panoramic views of the Bay, Alcatraz Island and the sparkling Pacific Ocean on the opposite side of the bridge.
Conclude your tour with a downhill ride into the beloved town of Sausalito. Hop off your bike and explore the area at your own pace, grabbing lunch at a restaurant on the waterfront, perusing the boutiques and galleries or continuing your ride to Tiburon, another popular destination along the Bay.
Enjoy the option of biking back to San Francisco or taking the ferry from either Sausalito or Tiburon (additional expense). Your bike rental is valid for 24 hours to give you plenty of time to explore.
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Tour lasts between 2.5 and 3 hours; bike rental valid for 24 hours
- Please arrive 15 minutes early for bike fitting and orientation
- Please bring a credit card for security deposit
- Baby seats and trailers are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Sarah_S
Thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Marcus was really lovely. He was very informative and passionate about what he was telling us. Also, very funny. He ensured that everyone was happy with their bikes and that we could all hear him on the radios that were provided. We saw lots of local landmarks and biked approximately 10 miles to Sausilito. It was foggy all the way across the bridge but that didn't spoil the experience at all. It was thrilling. We had a lovely time and would highly recommend this tour.
Reviews
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RandyJ_F, Jul 2026
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). ✨💪🧡
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Randy, wow, sounds like you had a blast on your guided e-bike tour with Orla. Thank you!
Lee_M, Jun 2026
Marcus and Tolie were fantastic guides! Marcus was very knowledgeable, personable, and engaging. He was very friendly and gave us some great must go to spots in Sausalito and San Francisco. Tolie was so nice and patient with my daughter and me. We are from Chicago where hills are nonexistent, and my daughter was a novice to the steep hills, but he stayed with us in back of the group and gave her some pointers and even fixed her kickstand when she had left it partially up. I really appreciated the professionalism from the fitting of the bikes, tutorial on how to operate the e-bikes, to the plan and what to expect on bridge, to how to handle traffic. I felt well prepared and my daughter felt confident and safe. I would recommend this excursion because it is a really adventure and to listen to Marcus’s recommendations on the ferry. I would urge people to book an early time during on a weekday and to get Marcus and Tolie as guides, they really made the experience something we will not forget!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Lee, you're making us blush! So glad that you and your daughter enjoyed your guided tour with us. We are so lucky to have such amazing tour guides on our team.
Maria_W, Jun 2026
If you are looking for an unforgettable way to experience San Francisco, you absolutely have to book this e-bike ride. My 18-year-old son, hubby an I took the tour, and it was hands-down one of the highlights of our time here!
Bill was our guide, and he was fantastic! just a very nice, sweet guy who took us right along on a wonderful, personal ride. He made the entire experience seamless and incredibly fun from start to finish.
The highlight for my son was riding the e-bikes and driving across the Golden Gate Bridge. He absolutely loved it. The views were breathtaking, and the e-bikes made navigating the route effortless and exciting. It can sometimes be tough to find activities that fully engage teenagers, but this was a massive hit. He really, really liked it!
I am so thankful for this trip and the memories we made. Thank you, Bill, for being the best guide we could have asked for! I recommend this 100% to anyone visiting the city.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Wow, we love it. 5/5 an 100% recommendation! Thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed your tour with Bill.
Ron_P, Jun 2026
Orla was great. Very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. An overall fun experience and the e bike was great.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thanks for the great review. E-bikes definitely help with the SF hills. We're thrilled you had a good experience with Orla. Come back anytime!
Matthew_P, Jun 2026
Pretty fun, definitely go with electric bikes unless you're an experienced biker. There are some steeper uphill portions. It's very windy on the bridge, or it can be! It adds to the chill and can feel quite cold, even in middle of summer, layers are important. The electric bikes allow you to pedal as much or as little as you want.
My bike had very squeaky brakes though which was not great. I also wish we got more information from the tour guide overall, felt a little rushed at times. If you want info it might be better to go with an app/headphone/GPS experience I think. But the guide helps you navigate so there's no question where to go.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Matthew, I'm glad you enjoyed your tour with us. Although I'm sorry your brakes squeaked on the ride. We would have brought a new bike out to you, just remember next time! We do have single ear headphones that we often use for our guided tours, so thanks for the feedback on that! Come visit us again and we'll knock your socks off, I promise!
Richard_P, Jun 2026
Bill was our guide and a joy to take this trip with. Very knowledgeable and passionate about San Francisco
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Bill is the ultimate San Franciscologist and such a character! Having a tour guide who sings Tony Bennett while you pedal across the Golden Gate Bridge is truly a treat. Super rad guy!
YuJui_H, Jun 2026
It was a perfect trip with my 8-year-old. Incredible scenery, and the guide Marcus was so fun, provided us with many interesting stories, and took care of our every need. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
That sounds like a fun-packed day! The history of the area combined with beautiful summer weather makes for some awesome bike rides.
Theresa_P, May 2026
Once in a lifetime experience. Did this with our 22 yo son and 17 yo daughter. Beyond amazing experience … our guide was incredible. Saw places around San Fran we didn’t know existed. Electric bike for the win!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
The whole family riding across the Golden Gate Bridge on e-bikes. Sign me up, that sounds fun. Thanks for the review.
Andrea_W, May 2026
Our tour guide orla was amazing!! ………………………………………………….:::::::::::::::::::::::;::;::::::::::::::;:;::
Response from Host, Jun 2026
That's so good. Thank you. ....................................................................................................
NATALYA_K, May 2026
Absolute must in SF!!! Our guide Lane was energetic, mindful and helpful and kept us safe and focused. Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge was a surreal experience and highlight of our entire trip! Visiting Sausalito was great, too. We returned to the city by ferry which was also a delightful experience. Thank you!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Lane has a knack for keeping everyone engaged and safe, and we will be sure to pass your kind words along. Thanks again for leaving such a great review!
Praveen_T, May 2026
It was really good experience. Marcus was our tour guide and he was very knowledgeable about the city and helpful. Thanks guys
Response from Host, Jun 2026
That's awesome, thank you so much.
MaryBeth_P, May 2026
We were given time to learn the e-bike and get comfortable before taking off. Our guide was terrific and as the old lady of the group I felt she was especially watching out for me. The day we travelled (Friday) all of the foot traffic and bikers were all on the same side of the bridge going in both directions. I did not feel this was safe and I didn’t feel like I could take my time to take everything in. Too much to be watching for as well as controlling my bike. I just wanted off the bridge. That is no fault of the tour but I would definitely ask and pick a different day if you can. We crossed the bridge the next day in a tour to Muir Woods and noticed bikers on one side and walkers on the other. This would have been so much better. We were given recommendations for lunch in Sausalito. The company took our bikes back to the shop for us as we chose to stay and shop. We took the ferry back after 2 hrs of taking in the sights of Sausalito. Great group and great memories.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Marybeth, that is a great point. It can definitely be a little frustrating at times. During the week, the designated biking sides of the bridge switch throughout the day, mirroring commuter 'bike rush hours.' On the weekends, riders are restricted to the west side of the bridge. The main reason most people prefer crossing on the east side with the pedestrians is to catch those beautiful views of the city. We're thrilled you enjoyed the rest of the tour. Thanks for the review!
Jacque_L, May 2026
Eli was a FANTASTIC guide. Riding bikes across the Golden Gate Bridge felt like a once in a life time experience for us. We learned so many cool facts and recommend this excursion to everyone! Our bikes and batteries went strong for the entire 6 hours we had them.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thanks Jaque!!! We are constantly upgrading our fleet of electric bikes and are thrilled the e-bikes lasted all day. With the hills in San Francisco, that comes in quite handy! We passed along your kind words to Eli, he was stoked.
Shari_M, May 2026
Lane was a fantastic tour guide and the entire tour was perfect. We stopped numerous times for a little history and trivia and time for photos and bathroom break. Biking over the Golden Gate bridge was very exciting. The e-bikes were great and very easy to use. You could work as much or as little as you wanted. Big shout out to Lane for a great tour!!!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thanks for your great comments about your tour with Lane!
Karann_P, May 2026
Thoroughly enjoyed the tour! Marcus provided interesting facts and stories at stops and along the way. The itinerary was varied and interesting. The e-bike made cycling in hilly SF a breeze and safe!
Response from Host, May 2026
Hey Karann!!! Thanks for the awesome review. I really liked the part about the e-bike being safer for the city—it’s definitely nice to have that extra power when you need to get up and down the hills easily. We're so glad you had a great experience!
Tracy_W, Apr 2026
It was an awesome tour with our fabulous guide Orla. She took us to view some of the Star Wars characters that we had wanted see later on our trip so that was a wonderful add on.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thanks Tracy, we let Orla know that she got such a great review. She was thrilled.
Jean_l, Apr 2026
I was worried I’d be scared that high up on the bridge plus I’m not fond of driving on bridges (why did I sign up for this activity?🤪) but it was not scary or worrisome at all. So so thankful for that. We could get off to take pix and it was a wonderful experience. Eli was the BEST guide- so nice and informative and patient. Your company is very lucky to have him.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Fantastic advice. Although high, the golden gate bridge is very stable. Thanks for the great
review.
MikeleCeschia, Apr 2026
Great Tour!!! great bikes and equipment!!! Ely or Goerge our tour guide was the Best!!! had a great day with my family!!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Awesome!!!!
Ricki_S, Mar 2026
Great experience. Eli was an awesome tour guide. E-bikes are really easy to use even for someone that hadn’t ridden a bike in 20 years!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Ricki-you are a STUD!!! Thanks for the great review.
santamarty, Mar 2026
In addition to our guide Bill, Sausalito is an amazing place to see. Though it was up a hill you wouldn’t know it specifically because of the e bike.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
E-bike really is the way to tackle the hills in San Francisco. Thanks.
Alfredo_L, Mar 2026
Excellent San Francisco to Sausalito e-bike tour. Beautiful views, great equipment, and a smooth, well-organized experience.
Special thanks to Eli and Vitrano (apologies if I misspelled his name)—professional, personable, and fun. They made the ride feel easy, safe, and memorable.
One of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Epic review. We told the boys, they say "Thank You".
HectorArturo_R, Mar 2026
Great way to get some exercise done hile enjoying beautiful Golden Gate views! Eli was very approachable and made the tour entertaining, never left anyone behind, that was worth noting too. I'd say if you don't ride a bike and your cardio isn't the best, might be a good idea to go for the ebike, unless you are up for a cool challenge. I kept the bike and went all the way up to Tiburon and returned the bike until 6 pm after having a fantastic day. Would totally return with these guys again!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Sounds like an amazing Saturday. Thanks for the review.
Jackie_H, Feb 2026
Great tour, personalised as we were the only Group booked . Very accommodating. And ensured we had the best bikes available .
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Jackie, so glad you enjoyed your impromptu private guided tour! We always make sure our guests get the best bikes available.
Lorian_T, Feb 2026
This was so much fun! At first I wondered whether $115 was too much, but it was totally worth it. Our tour guide was so fun and sweet. He made sure we were knowledgeable about the areas we passed by. Even though I was 20 minutes late to arrival, they sent someone out to come and lead me to where the rest of the group was. The electric bikes were so helpful and so essential because the journey was long and required a lot of stamina. Some of the twists and turns we made may feel dangerous for anyone who is not very skilled at bike riding or in shape, so I wouldn’t recommend this to anyone who does not feel super confident in their athletic ability. But overall, I’m so glad I did it! If the weather wasn’t as clear I’m not sure if it would have been as beautiful as well. Try to go when it is very sunny!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Lorian, we are also so glad you did it!
Marie_H, Jan 2026
A local here: The tour was amazing. Riding an E-bike is fun: made the hills easy. I learned history, a new bike trail, new restaurants, etc. The ride across the Golden Gate bridge was such an adrenaline rush! Vedran, our tour guide was excellent: easy to talk with, knowledgeable, made sure all were safe, and he took great pics. I’ll go again with my own bike and w/ a e-bike.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Maria, wow, that's high praise from a local! Glad you enjoyed your guided tour with Vedran, and yes, come back anytime.
Deborah_Z, Jan 2026
Bill H was our guide. He was very knowledgeable and fantastic! So many stories and fun facts along the way! We saw so many beautiful places that we didn’t know existed. We felt completely safe the whole time. Riding over the bridge was breathtaking but very cold with the wind. This was money well spent! Ask for Bill as your guide for a great experience!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Deborah, so glad you enjoyed your guided tour with Bill. He loves sharing his passion for San Francisco with our visitors. Happy you found great value in your experience with us.
Raul_S, Dec 2025
Great way to get to know Embarcadero and fisherman worth. Really friendly staff and good route. Great experience crossing the golden gate bridge
dawn_w, Nov 2025
Fantastic Bike Trip with Marcus and Orla! The were great guides, gave us a tour around San fran before we went over the bridge. I was a bit worried about the height on the bridge, but Orla put me at ease. Picture perfect day
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Dawn, so glad you had a picture perfect day with Orla and Marcus!
Diane_F, Nov 2025
Marcus and Orla were so knowledgeable about the history of San Francisco.
We loved the bike ride, the electric bikes were very easy to use and comfortable.
We felt safe and relaxed the whole time , our guides were so helpful to us, offering to take ohotos and always allowing plenty of time to take photos.
I cannot recommend this trip enough, the highlight of our trip. Cycling over the Golden Gate Bridge was an experience of a lifetime.
Thank you to Marcus & Orla.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Diane, we really appreciate your great comments about Marcus and Orla's guided tour. We are lucky to have them on our amazing team.
Rachel_P, Oct 2025
Fun bike tour. It was just my 17-year-old son and I and the guide, Reid who was very nice. The bikes were a lot of fun! The only downside is that my son left our bag of Ghirardelli chocolates in the bag on the bike. So sad we ended up coming home without our souvenirs. We definitely recommend the tour, however.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Rachel, this sounds like a 5-star review! So glad you and your son enjoyed your fun, private guided tour with Reid. Come visit again anytime.
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