San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge Bike Tour to Sausalito

Ride the Golden Gate Bridge on an Electric Bike, Coast Into Sausalito

You ride an electric bike from Fisherman's Wharf across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito on flat, protected paths with a local guide for three hours. The tour includes the bike, helmet, and map. You skip the hills entirely and get to choose how you return: by bike, ferry, or bike drop service. No fitness level required, though the ride isn't recommended for people with serious heart conditions.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each7 stops

1. Fisherman's WharfEntry included30m
2. Fort Masonpassing by
3. Palace of Fine Arts10m
4. Crissy Fieldpassing by
5. Golden Gate Bridge20m
6. Sausalito Vista Point5m
7. Sausalito Boardwalk30m

San Francisco to Sausalito bike tour

• Depart from Fisherman's Wharf
• Ride citywide loop on electric bike
• Pass Fort Mason recreation center
• View Aquatic Park and waterfront
• Ride past yachts at Crissy Field
• Admire Palace of Fine Arts
• Ride along Golden Gate Promenade
• Listen to ocean sounds at Crissy Field
• Take coffee and restroom break
• Stop for photos before Golden Gate Bridge
• Bike across Golden Gate Bridge
• Take photos at Sausalito Vista Point
• Conclude tour in downtown Sausalito

The experience

The tour starts at 2661 Taylor Street near Fisherman's Wharf, one of the last working waterfronts left in America. Your guide meets you there with an electric bike: no pedal power required to climb anything, which changes the whole day. You get a helmet, lock, and a map, and then you're rolling flat paths that loop through a dozen neighborhoods without once fighting San Francisco's hills. The route takes you past Fort Mason, where military history sits next to street food vendors and art fairs, then down to Crissy Field where you can actually hear the ocean while you ride.

Around the two-hour mark, you reach the Golden Gate Bridge approach. The bridge itself is two miles across, and you ride it on the bike path with the city shrinking behind you and the Marin Headlands opening up ahead. The guide points out the International Orange color (not red, they'll tell you), and the way the topography shifts as you cross. Once you're over, it's mostly downhill into Sausalito, which is where the tour officially ends after three hours total. The boardwalk there has galleries, wine shops, restaurants, and places to sit and actually look at what you just rode through.

After you finish, you have options. You can ride the bike back to San Francisco at your own pace if you want the return trip to be your own thing. Or you can take the ferry back to the city: the ferry ticket costs extra and you buy it separately, but your bike comes with you. In busy season, there's also a bike drop service in Sausalito if you'd rather not ride back at all, though that's an additional fee. Either way, you're not stuck on a schedule once you hit town.

What’s included

• Your day includes electric bike rental, helmet, lock, and map.
• You get a three-hour guided tour with a local expert who shares insights on landmarks like Fort Mason, the Palace of Fine Arts, Crissy Field, and the Golden Gate Bridge itself.
• The route covers Fisherman's Wharf, Aquatic Park, the waterfront piers, and ends in Sausalito.
• A coffee or restroom break is built into the tour, and you choose your own return: ride back, take the ferry (ticket separate), or arrange a bike drop (extra fee).

Options for this experience

2 options

Shared tour by classic bikeGuide in English · 10:00Classic bike option: a shared bike tour across the Golden Gate Bridge, with a classic city bike and equipment rental for one day included.

Shared tour by electric bikeGuide in English · 10:00Electric bike option: a shared bike tour across the Golden Gate Bridge, with an electric bike and equipment rental for one day included.

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

Information

Lasts 1h–3h, runs every day at 10:00, from US$ 85 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 25 · max 9 per booking

Live guideEnglishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Bay City Bike Rentals & Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to cross the Golden Gate Bridge without renting a car or navigating transit, and prefer a guided route that avoids hills: the electric bikes and flat paths are what make the whole span doable in one morning.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I need to be fit to do this bike tour?

No. The bikes are electric, so you don't pedal uphill. The route stays on flat paths around the waterfront. It's suitable for all fitness levels, though it's not recommended if you have poor cardiovascular health.

How long is the Golden Gate Bridge bike tour?

The guided portion takes up to three hours. It covers about a dozen neighborhoods from Fisherman's Wharf to Sausalito, all on flat terrain.

What's included in the tour?

Electric bike rental, helmet, lock, map, and a three-hour guided tour with a local expert. The guide offers insights on San Francisco landmarks along the way.

Can I ride the bike back to San Francisco after Sausalito?

Yes. You can ride back at your own pace, or take the ferry back to the city (ferry ticket sold separately). In high season, you can also arrange a bike drop in Sausalito for an extra fee.

Is there a break during the tour?

Yes. There's a coffee or restroom break partway through, and a final stop for photos and restrooms before crossing the Golden Gate Bridge.

What do I need to bring?

A credit card with ID (one per party) is required on file for a security deposit. Public transportation is available nearby if you need it.

Are infant seats available?

Yes. Specialized infant seats are available if you're bringing a baby.

When will I get confirmation?

Confirmation arrives within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.