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

Ride from Fisherman’s Wharf past Aquatic Park, the Palace of Fine Arts, and Crissy Field, then cross the Golden Gate Bridge with a local guide. Spend free time in Sausalito, and choose an e-bike upgrade if you want help on the hills. Your bike, helmet, lock, and map are included for the day; the ferry back costs extra.

“Brilliant experience that met all our expectations and more Our guide Mia was really knowledgeable and made the tour very special”

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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 for a guided ride past the Palace of Fine Arts, Crissy Field and the Presidio, then cross the Golden Gate Bridge and roll downhill to Sausalito. Guides such as Orla, Marcus and Bill have led tours with plenty of local history and photo stops. Choose a regular bike or e-bike, explore Sausalito, then ferry back for an extra fee or keep riding.

“We went for our anniversary adventure in San Francisco. One of the highlights is to have a bike tour with Blazing Saddle Bike Tours. Marcus and Toyla were exceptional tour guides. They were informative, accommodating and kind. They allowed us to see the beauty of San Francisco and Sausalito . During the tour they made us feel safe at all times. Thank you Marcus and Toyla for making our memories worth every minute of it.”

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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 hybrid, mountain, tandem, kids’ or electric bike near Fisherman’s Wharf for up to 24 hours. After a bike fitting and safety briefing, use the supplied map to ride past Fort Mason, the Presidio and Fort Point, then cross the Golden Gate Bridge toward Sausalito. Go at your own pace; a guide and ferry fare are not included.

“Great experience start to finish. The staff were friendly and efficient. We rode across the GGB and took the ferry back to SF. It was a great way to see Sausalito and SF.”

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4.Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito Cycling Tour

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

Ride from Fisherman’s Wharf to Sausalito on a guided bike tour past Crissy Field, the Palace of Fine Arts, and the Golden Gate Bridge. Choose a regular or electric bike, hear city stories from guides such as Ryan, Adam, or Ginger, then explore Sausalito before arranging your own return.

“Fantastic! Even made a last minute change to accommodate Star Wars fans!”

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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, helmet, lock, and bag at Unlimited Biking near Ghirardelli Square. Choose a two-hour, four-hour, or day pass, then ride at your own pace to sights such as Fisherman’s Wharf, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Sausalito. There’s no guide; an optional one-way ferry returns you from Sausalito to Fisherman’s Wharf.

“Staff was very friendly and helpful. Taught me how to use the e-bike, installed a tumbler-holder for me, even helped me install a camera mount on my helmet for epic footage of my bike ride along the Golden Gate bridge. Highly recommended!”

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6.Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rental

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

Pick up a regular or electric bike at Bay City Bike Rentals and Tours, 501 Bay St, then follow a map toward the waterfront, Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito, or Golden Gate Park. Choose a two-hour or full-day rental. A helmet, lock, map, and roadside assistance are included; ferry tickets and seasonal Sausalito bike drop-off cost extra.

“Great experience all except for the ferry back. Boat was full and didn’t get on. Had to wait for an extra one that was laid on and that dropped us a further mile away from the expected point”

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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 tour from Haight-Ashbury. Ride the Golden Gate Bridge and explore the Presidio, Crissy Field, Golden Gate Park, and the Painted Ladies. Your bike, helmet, and a pastry from a local bakery are included.

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8.Golden Gate Bridge E-Bike Rental

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

Take a self-guided ride on a high-quality pedal-assist e-bike, with a helmet, lock, map, and roadside assistance included. Choose two hours for a shorter outing or a full day to explore at a slower pace. You can ride toward the Golden Gate Bridge and waterfront, then decide how far to go. Riders must be at least 13.

“Thank you for the 5 stars! We're so glad you had an amazing experience!”

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9.Self-Guided Bike Rental

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

Pick up an all-day bike rental near Fisherman’s Wharf, get a safety briefing, a fitted bike and route advice, then set your own pace toward the Golden Gate Bridge. Ride on to Sausalito or Tiburon, with ferry tickets available to buy in the shop. Jeremy is named for attentive, helpful service.

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10.Sonoma Valley Pedal Assist Bike Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $179

Start at 9:30 a.m. in Sonoma for a five-to-six-hour guided ride on a pedal-assist or standard bike. You’ll travel quiet backroads, visit two wineries chosen for the group, eat a fresh picnic lunch, and stop at Vella Cheese Company for a factory tour and cheese tasting. Guides such as James, Mike, Bruce, Lisa, and Brad have led outings.

“Great wineries Bikes were in good condition I usually struggle with high bikes because of my height. And they had a perfect bike”

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11.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 make your own San Francisco route. Ride city neighborhoods, waterfront paths, or across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito. Helmets, locks, maps, storage bags, and roadside assistance are included. Choose a two-hour or full-day rental; ferry fare and the electric-bike upgrade cost extra.

“Hiring the bikes was super easy and everything was explained really well at the start. It was a great day cycling over the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito for lunch and then we took the ferry back in the evening. Brilliant way to spend the day with the freedom to go wherever you like!”

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12.Sonoma Valley Bike and Wine Ebike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · from $179

Set off from downtown Sonoma at 9:30 am for a six-hour guided e-bike outing through wine country. Ride between a changing selection of wineries, stop for a picnic lunch, and visit Vella Cheese Factory for a tour and tasting except on Sundays. Wine-tasting fees cost extra. Guides have included Mike, Emily, James, and Lisa.

“It was an amazing day with Mike on the bikes. We made some good friends and drank wine for a good time. Beautiful wineries and the bike tour was perfect. Mike was knowledgeable and informative. The foods and wines exceeded our expectations . Tina & Ted”

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

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

Start at Pier 33 for a ferry to Alcatraz, where a self-guided audio tour leads you through the former prison and around the island. The package also includes a one-day classic bike rental from Fisherman’s Wharf, with a helmet, lock, and riding directions. Your Alcatraz departure time is assigned, not chosen.

“Great day out at Alkatraz and lovely bike ride down to the Golden Gate bridge afterwards. Instructions were easy to follow and biles were in great condition.”

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14.Best E-Bike Rental! Wine country fun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $105

Start in Santa Rosa with a pedal-assisted e-bike, helmet, lock, and self-guided route app. Follow the Santa Rosa Creek, Joe Rodota, and West County trails toward Graton and Forestville, with suggested food and winery stops along the way. Staff member Colin has explained the bikes to customers considering a purchase, but this ride is self-guided, not a guided tour.

“We enjoyed cycling through the beautiful trail along the creek and seeing the vineyards up close! A perfect experience! Excited to do it again with more friends!”

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15.Full-Day Napa Winery E-Bike Tour (with Picnic Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $214

Start in Yountville at 9:30 am for a guided e-bike ride to two Napa wineries, with tasting appointments, vineyard-side riding, and a Bouchon Bakery picnic lunch. Your guide fits your bike and helmet, shares local wine and history, and can arrange van pickup for wine purchases. Tastings cost extra, and you must be comfortable riding beside traffic.

“Our group had a fabulous time on our E-bike Napa Tour! It was fun to ride the pedal assist bikes to a couple of wineries and enjoy our tastings with a personalized touch. Our lunch from Bouchon was delicious! Our guide stopped along the way at various points to share wine making and local history. A great way to tour Napa!!”

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