The 5 Best Golden Gate Park Tours

1.3HR Golden Gate Bridge and Golden Gate Park GoCar Tour

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

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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2.Scenic Surrey Ride Through Golden Gate Park

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 23 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $35

You pedal a four-person surrey through Golden Gate Park for about an hour, following a handlebar-mounted route map. Stop at gardens, museums, Stow Lake, or the beach, then return to 8204 Music Concourse Drive. Helmets, locks, bags, and mobile tickets are included.

“I want a refund! The bike rentals wasn’t even there so why was the option to rent even available?!?!?”

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3.Golden Gate Park Bike or eBike Rental w/ map

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 20 reviews · from $22Best value

Pick up a bike, helmet, map, lock, and bike bag near Golden Gate Park, then pedal past museums, gardens, Stow Lake, and the Dutch Windmill. Choose 2 to 8 hours, or upgrade to an eBike for riders 16 and older and continue toward the Golden Gate Bridge.

“Unfriendly, annoyed staff. Helmets in poor condition (width adjustment and fastenings broken, straps twisted). Map of Golden Gate Park terrible, no details. The itinerary through the park is not available in the app. After we set off, another cyclist pointed out that both the saddle and the front wheel of my mother's bike (78 years old) were not properly closed and secured with the quick release. She could have lost the front wheel at any time while riding! It doesn't bear thinking about what could have happened. Irresponsible! When we wanted to return the bikes after the tour (at the agreed time and during regular opening hours), the shop was…”

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4.San Francisco Golden Gate Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

Join guide Ryan Curtis for a small-group, three-hour walk from Haight Street through Golden Gate Park to Ocean Beach. Expect gardens, lakes, memorials, wildlife, the de Young Museum viewpoint, and the Dutch Windmill, with bottled water included.

“Ryan, our guide, was terrific. He was full of information and passion for the park and life in San Francisco. We learned while enjoying his sense of humor. This tour was worth the money!”

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5.San Fancisco: Golden Gate Park Surrey Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 1 hour

You and your private group pedal a two or four-seat surrey through Golden Gate Park for one hour. Follow the designated route from the Music Concourse past gardens, museums, Kezar Stadium, and Stow Lake, with helmets, a map, locks, and roadside help included.

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