The 15 Best Bike Tours in San Francisco

1.San Francisco Golden Gate To Sausalito Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 751 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $75Our pick

Start at Fisherman’s Wharf with guides such as Ryan, Mia, Adam, or Ginger, then ride the waterfront, Crissy Field, and the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito. The guided ride lasts about three hours, but your bike is yours for the day. Choose a regular bike or upgrade to an e-bike, then return by ferry or pedal back.

“Trying to find the bike hire shop. The beautiful views. Great information along the way. Not been told there are 3 quite steep hills to go up!! With an ordinary bike. Definitely hire an assisted bike if you haven't used a bike in some time.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 679 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90Top rated

Start at Fisherman’s Wharf with guides such as Marcus, Orla, Bill, or Eli, then ride past Fort Mason, the Palace of Fine Arts, Crissy Field, and the Presidio. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge, finish in Sausalito, and keep the bike for 24 hours or return by ferry for $14.75.

“Great tour; Orla was an amazing guide that gave us lots of great history and tidbits about the city. Definitely recommend!”

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3.San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge Bike or Electric Bike Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 564 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $20

Pick up a comfort hybrid, mountain bike, tandem, kids’ bike, or electric bike at 2715 Hyde Street. After a fitting and safety briefing, follow the map through the Marina, Presidio, and across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito, Tiburon, or Mill Valley. Return the bike within 24 hours.

“An excellent day out with a very easily followed route.”

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4.Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito Cycling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 541 reviews · 3 hours · from $72

Join guides such as Ryan, Ginger, or Adam for a three-hour ride from Fisherman’s Wharf to Sausalito. You’ll cycle past Crissy Field, cross the Golden Gate Bridge, stop for photos, and finish near cafés, galleries, and the ferry terminal. Choose a regular or electric bike.

“Ryan took us on the tour and he was wry knowledgeable and took us around all the unique sights you could see on a bike ...all round great tour !”

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5.Electric Bike Rental w/ Map & Optional Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 425 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $37

Pick up an e-bike near Ghirardelli Square and explore San Francisco at your own pace. Ride to the Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito, Fisherman’s Wharf, Union Square, North Beach, the Castro, or Mission Dolores. Choose a 2-hour, 4-hour, or day pass, with an optional one-way ferry back from Sausalito.

“Recommend e bike otherwise it would have taken me all day haha”

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6.Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 307 reviews · 1 day · from $16

Pick up a quality regular or electric bike at Bay City Bike Rentals on Bay Street, then set your own route across the Golden Gate Bridge, along the waterfront, or through Golden Gate Park. Choose two hours or a full day, with a helmet, lock, map, and roadside assistance included.

“This activity was really fun. You get to ride a bike the entire day and explore as you'd like the city. I recommend getting there as early as possible so you have time to go everywhere you want. It's really fun and going across the bridge on a bike is a truly great experience. 100% recommended.”

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7.Ultimate Electric SF Bike Tour- food, icons & local hidden gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Join Nick, owner of Dandyhorse SF, for a 3.5-hour small-group e-bike ride from Haight-Ashbury through Golden Gate Park, the Presidio, Crissy Field, and across the Golden Gate Bridge. Expect local history, pastry from a famous bakery, colorful neighborhoods, and a maximum of nine riders.

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8.Golden Gate Bridge E-Bike Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 180 reviews · 1 day · from $38

Rent a high-quality pedal-assist e-bike for two hours or the day and set your own San Francisco route. Ride waterfront paths, cross the Golden Gate Bridge, and reach Sausalito if you wish. You get a helmet, lock, map, and roadside assistance, but ferry or taxi costs are extra.

“Great experience!Perfectly working bikes with great routes introduction from member of staff.Highly recommended if you adventurous and you wish to discover city on bike”

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9.Self-Guided Bike Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 161 reviews · 1 day · from $16

Pick up a fitted bike near Fisherman’s Wharf, get a helmet, lock, map, phone holder, and route advice, then ride independently past Fort Mason, the Palace of Fine Arts, and across the Golden Gate Bridge. Continue to Sausalito and Tiburon, returning by ferry at your own expense.

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10.Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 122 reviews · 1 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $20

Pick up a regular or electric bike at Fisherman’s Wharf and set your own San Francisco route. Ride the waterfront, Golden Gate Bridge, Presidio, Golden Gate Park, or Sausalito. Helmets, locks, maps, storage, and roadside help are included. Return by bike or ferry, with the ferry ticket purchased separately.

“Great bikes and helpful staff. I would recommend this bike hire. Riding the bikes over the Golden Gate Bridge was very enjoyable and family friendly. You could buy return ferry tickets from the hire shop which made boarding at Sausalito quicker.”

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11.Inside Alcatraz and Two Hour Bike Rental: Same Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 110 reviews · from $79

Visit Alcatraz by ferry from Pier 33, walk through the former prison with an official audio tour on your phone, then use your assigned classic bike rental from Fisherman’s Wharf. Your Alcatraz departure time is assigned, and you must match the bike slot to it.

“This was our most favourite day. The bike ride was long but amazing and Alcatraz was and experience not to be missed”

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12.Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 101 reviews · 3 hours · from $72

Ride from Blazing Saddles on Beach Street through the Marina, Presidio, and across the Golden Gate Bridge with an English-speaking guide such as Ronan, Mark, Orla, or Eli. Explore Sausalito by bike or on foot, then use the included rental or ferry option to shape the rest of your day.

“Eli was an excellent guide for my tour. He presented many beautiful sights and seeings, and hidden gems along the way to the Golden Gate Bridge, including everything from history, scenic views, to tips for the day. The extra special stops for additional sightseeing acted as the cherry on top. Absolutely fantastic.”

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13.San Francisco E-Bike Tour: City Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 92 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $115

Ride a guided electric bike route from Fisherman’s Wharf through North Beach, the Embarcadero, Mission District, Castro, Haight-Ashbury, and Alamo Square. Guides such as Adam and Ginger add local stories, while your full-day bike rental lets you continue exploring after the four-hour tour.

“Adam was not only the tour guide he was an ambassador of San Francisco. His passion brought the experience to a higher level. Highly recommend”

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14.2-Day Alcatraz Visit + Golden Gate Bridge Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 85 reviews · 1 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $145

Spend one day touring Alcatraz with a multilingual audio guide, then ride eight miles from Fisherman’s Wharf across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito with a local guide. Names praised in feedback include Steve, Adam, Eli, Judy, and Reza. Bikes remain available after the tour.

“Great bike adventure across Golden Gate Bridge and our guide was very indormative. The trip to Alcatraz was enjoyable. Loved hearing about the history.”

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15.Self-Guided Electric Bike Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 82 reviews · 1 day · from $38

Rent a modern electric bike for one day from Blazing Saddles, get a safety briefing, maps, phone holder, lock, and route advice, then ride from Fisherman’s Wharf across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito. Return by bike or buy a ferry ticket in the shop.

“Great activity especially for solo traveller - loved it!!! Highly recommend. Super helpful staff!!”

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