The 15 Best Golden Gate Bridge Tours

1.Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,106 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $119Our pick

Travel by minibus with a local guide such as Patrick, Per, or Brendan through San Francisco, across the Golden Gate Bridge, into Muir Woods, and on to Sausalito. You get water, a snack, photo stops, and free time for lunch. An Alcatraz option is available when tickets remain.

“We booked this day trip while in SF because it covered a few of the top areas we wanted to see and having a guide always makes it so much better! Our guide Brendan was fabulous! Very knowledgeable and funny and provided some great recommendations for food and entertainment. We toured the SF area and made our way to Muir Woods which has been one of my “must do” activities for years. Perfect day to explore the easy loop and get some stunning photos. Lunch in Saulusito was quick but good. Try Spinnakers and ask to sit by the water. We made it to the docks to board to Alcatraz…”

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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 $90

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.Golden Gate Bridge Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 499 reviews · 1h 30m · from $65

Board Adventure Cat at Pier 39 for a 90-minute round-trip sail with Alcatraz, the San Francisco skyline, and the Golden Gate Bridge in view. You can sit in a protected area, feel the spray from the trampoline nets, help steer with the captain, and buy snacks or drinks on board.

“Such a fun activity and a different vantage point to the typical site seeing in San Francisco. Views from the water were beautiful! Such a relaxing way to spend the day! Definitely recommend this activity.”

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6.Golden Gate Bridge and Lombard GoCar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 355 reviews · 2 hours

Drive a two-person GoCar from Fisherman’s Wharf through the Marina, Presidio, Crissy Field, and past the Golden Gate Bridge. GPS narration shares local stories in several languages, while stops at the bridge and Palace of Fine Arts give you time for photos. Bring layers and allow little extra time for stops.

“It was a different experience but it was a lot of fun!! Would definitely do it again!!”

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7.Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rental

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

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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8.Alcatraz Muir Woods Express with Golden Gate Bridge Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · from $99

Combine Alcatraz, Muir Woods, and a Golden Gate Bridge photo stop in one San Francisco day. Your Alcatraz ferry and Cell Block audio tour are included, while Muir Woods entry costs extra. Guides such as James add city history and van videos, with schedules assigned by the operator.

“Was a great experience although the clips shown in the tour bus were always just running for a couple minutes before being shut off again. There was some interesting stuff that would have been cool to listen to the end. Maybe intended for longer traffic jams ;-) All in all great experience”

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9.Inside Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 230 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $129

You’ll visit Alcatraz by official ferry, follow the cell house audio tour on your phone, then walk from Pier 33 to Fisherman’s Wharf for a separate Golden Gate Bay cruise. Your Alcatraz time is assigned for you, and both activities take place the same day.

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10.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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11.Alcatraz Visit and Golden Gate Bridge Express

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 173 reviews · from $93

Visit Alcatraz with its ferry and 45-minute cellhouse audio tour, then ride a comfort van from Fisherman’s Wharf to the Golden Gate Bridge for photos. Driver James is often assigned and adds city history along the way, but the operator chooses your times and tour order.

“Driver James was awesome! Golden Gare Bridge was awesome! Alcatraz was cancelled, no power. Wasn't your fault, however we weren't able to rebook tickets on another day because we booked them through you. Had to pay again if we wanted to go. AND, your emRead more”

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12.Golden Gate Bridge Seaplane Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 128 reviews · 30 min · from $299

Take a 30-minute Alaska Bush Seaplane from Sausalito over the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Alcatraz, Angel Island, Tiburon, and Sausalito. Meet at the seaplane base in Mill Valley or add a Fisherman’s Wharf shuttle. Every GetYourGuide booking includes a guaranteed window seat.

“We had a great flight and our 9 year old daughter was allowed to sit in the front as a copilot. Thank You!”

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13.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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14.3HR Golden Gate Bridge and Golden Gate Park GoCar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

You drive a GPS-guided, three-wheeled GoCar from Fisherman’s Wharf through Golden Gate Park, the Presidio, Ocean Beach, Lombard Street, and Fort Point. A rider orientation, helmets, map, and gas are included. You set the pace, stop for photos, and return to the same location.

“Such a good way to check out some of the main attractions. Navigating thru the city was very easy. Highly recommend”

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15.Golden Gate Bridge and Bay Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 109 reviews · from $50

Board Blue and Gold Fleet at Pier 39 for a 90-minute English-language sunset cruise. You’ll pass the sea lions, Alcatraz, Angel Island, Sausalito, Tiburon, and the Golden Gate Bridge as San Francisco’s lights come on. There is no hotel pickup, and warm clothing is essential.

“We were surprised by how well the boat trip allowed lots of time from every angle to get pics. It was fabulous and just about the right time too. Would recommend dressing up warm though. San Francisco isn’t warm in summer particularly when on the water”

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