Roary_and_Friends
Aug 2022
We used our Go City Explorer pass here for the 1hr tour. It was so much fun, I wanted to stay out longer.
First note, if you have the Go City Explorer Pass you need to call in to GoCar to reserve a time. They should send you a waiver via email, but they recorded my name wrong so I never got the email. I had to sign the waiver when I arrived and that takes a few minutes.
Second note, this is like any other vehicle rental so they offer their insurance options. Best to double check whether youāre already covered to save you some money.
The first thing they do is review your tour options. We booked the 1hr tour which is advertised as going through Chinatown, but was told we could go near the Golden Gate bridge instead, which we did. Then they go through a very quick orientation/safety video. I bit too quick for me, so I was a bit nervous but you learn to ride very quickly.
On the website, there is mention of a tablet for an extra fee, but our GoCar had one already equipped. The GPS for the most part is very helpful, although it would be nice if you could have the option to program a single route so you donāt get confused by the other available routes. That being said, when given the choice to go to Lombard street, i took it which added time and cost but it was worth it.
Routes are laid out very well so you always go through controlled intersections with lights or 4-way stops. You never need to make more dangerous left hand turns onto a busy street. And locals look to respect the GoCars as any other vehicle.
Driving these are a lot of fun. We booked 1hr and probably ended up using them for 1.5 hours. Couldāve easy spent more time on them. Fun way to tour SF.