San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge Bike Tour & Sausalito

Pedal Across the Golden Gate Bridge & Down to Sausalito on Your Own Schedule

You pick up a bike at Fisherman's Wharf and spend the day exploring San Francisco however you want: crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, rolling through Haight-Ashbury, descending Lombard Street, or heading to Sausalito. The rental includes helmet, lock, map, and roadside help. Choose between a standard bike or an electric one that handles hills. Return the bike to the shop at day's end, or take the ferry back from Sausalito instead.

Step-by-step itinerary

Self-guided bike tour in San Francisco

• Pick up bike at Fisherman’s Wharf
• Choose standard or electric bike
• Cycle to Haight-Ashbury
• Visit Golden Gate Park
• Ride across Golden Gate Bridge
• Explore Sausalito town
• Return by bike or optional ferry

The experience

You roll out from Fisherman's Wharf with a helmet, lock, and map clipped to your handlebars, and the whole city spreads in front of you. The self-guided bike tour of San Francisco doesn't tell you where to go or when to turn around. You pick the route, the pace, the stops. Some people head straight for the Golden Gate Bridge and cross into Sausalito before lunch. Others spend the morning winding through Haight-Ashbury, then cut down Lombard Street's famous crooked blocks, then decide whether they have time for Chinatown or the Presidio. A full day means you're not choosing between landmarks. You're choosing the order.

The bike itself matters here. A standard bike works fine if you know the city or don't mind climbing: San Francisco's hills are real. An electric bike flattens that problem and lets you cover more ground without your legs deciding the route for you. The e-bike battery runs about 20 to 25 miles depending on how much you use the motor, which is enough to get you across the bridge, through a neighborhood or two, and down to Sausalito's waterfront if that's where you want to end up. You get a handlebar bag for your phone and snacks, a bungee cord for the rack, and roadside assistance if something goes wrong with the bike.

The return is yours to manage. Ride back to the shop whenever you're done, or skip the ride back and take the ferry from Sausalito: the ferry ticket costs extra, but you avoid the return pedal. During busy season, there's also a drop-off option in Sausalito itself for an additional fee, so you can leave the bike there and not think about it. You need to be at least 13 to rent an e-bike, and the company recommends layers because the weather can shift fast, especially near the water. Bring water and sunscreen. You'll be outside all day.

What’s included

• Helmet, lock, and map.
• high-quality bike rental (standard or electric) for the full day.
• handlebar bag and bike rack with bungee cord.
• en route roadside assistance.
• optional ferry return from Sausalito (ferry ticket separate).
• optional Sausalito bike drop-off service during high season (additional fee).

Options for this experience

2 options

Option 1No fixed time

Option 2No fixed time

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Under 13: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Meet us at our main shop in Fisherman's Wharf to collect your bike rental. We will give you the best directions to go to the Golden Gate Bridge.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Bay City Bike Rentals & Tours

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to see San Francisco's main landmarks (the bridge, the neighborhoods, the views) without booking a guided group or figuring out transit between stops. The self-guided format means you move at your own speed and stop when something catches your eye, and the full-day rental gives you enough time to cover real distance instead of just one or two sites.

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Top questions

Can I ride the bike to Sausalito and take the ferry back?

Yes. The ferry ticket is not included in the rental price, but you can leave the bike at the Sausalito drop-off location during high season (additional fee) and return by ferry.

How far can an electric bike go on a full-day rental?

An e-bike battery lasts approximately 20 to 25 miles depending on how much you use the motor assist.

What's included in the bike rental?

Helmet, lock, map, handlebar bag, bike rack with bungee cord, and roadside assistance throughout the day.

Do I need to follow a set route?

No. This is a self-guided tour, so you create your own itinerary and explore at your own pace.

What's the age requirement?

You must be at least 13 years old to rent an electric bike. Standard bikes have no age restriction listed.

What should I bring?

Comfortable shoes and clothes, water, sunscreen, and layers: weather changes quickly in San Francisco, especially near the water.

Is there assistance if my bike breaks down?

Yes, en route roadside assistance is included with your rental.

Can I reschedule if the weather is bad?

Yes, rescheduling is available in the event of inclement weather.