GoCar San Francisco Tour in San Francisco booking from $92.44

GoCar San Francisco Tour

Overview

It's the most exhilarating, entertaining and enlightening way to see San Francisco - the first-ever GPS-guided storytelling car! The clever talking car navigates for you and points out the sights that bring San Francisco to life. Experience what the press is buzzing about, what visitors rave about and what Time Magazine has nominated "as one of the coolest inventions of the year".

City: San Francisco

Sun 12 Jan

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What's Included

Map

Tank of gas

Rental of GPS touring car

Rider orientation

8.75% environmental fee for carbon offset, gasoline and tire recycling

Helmets

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
GoCars hold a maximum of 2 people. Prices are per GoCar - not per person.
Pickup location must be chosen at time of booking. This is the location where your GoCar will be reserved
Driver must be 21 years or older to rent and must provide a major credit card and valid driver’s license at the time of check-in. A driver’s license must be in the customer’s physical possession (no photocopy). For foreign customer’s, an international license is not necessary.
Passengers must be 4 years of age or older - and small children must safely fit into one of our DOT approved helmets. The GoCar is registered as a motorcycle - but a motorcycle license is not required to operate the vehicle.
All renters must be able to read, understand and sign a liability release and waiver form (standard participant agreement)
On the day of rental, a $500 security deposit will be held on the customer’s credit card. If a CDW or SLI insurance plan is selected, a $150 security deposit will be held. The security deposit is released when the GoCar is returned.
Foreign language options are available in French, Spanish, Italian and German
For the safety and comfort of passengers the maximum height is 6'4" (1.9m) and maximum combined weight of 500 lbs (226.8 kg) for two passengers
Can you stop along the way?
Yes, you set your own pace. The car always knows where you are and you can park anywhere you want (motorcycle parking or car parking) for as long as you want, and as soon as you start to drive again, the car will begin to talk!
Do you have to stay on the tour?
Absolutely not! If there is a San Francisco sight you wish to see but is not yet included on the tour, just use the map provided to navigate your own way through the city streets.
Vehicles:
Are controlled with a motorcycle-style handle, throttle, and hand brakes. The 3-wheeled cars seat two and have a lockable trunk for your things. Their small size makes parking a breeze, and in San Francisco - a major bonus!
How fast does the car go?
Up to 35-mph. Note that drivers in San Francisco do not typically drive fast, therefore an average speed of 30-mph or less can be expected while driving.
Can you cross the Golden Gate Bridge?
No, but the tour will navigate you to Fort Point. Here the bridge soars about 200-feet above your head. It is possible to gain pedestrian access to the bridge span from the car park at the bridge vantage point.
What is a CDW?
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) is an optional form of insurance similar to rental car insurance that limits your liability in case of accident. It is non-refundable. If you opt to purchase the CDW your deposit for rented a GoCar is only USD$150.00 instead of USD$400.00
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
All our vehicles and helmets are steam-cleaned between tours. High touch areas are wiped with disinfectant wipes, and helmets are treated overnight with UV light. Hand Sanitizer and Disinfectant Wipes are available to guests at any time during the check in process.

What To Expect

Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

The Palace of Fine Arts in the Marina District of San Francisco, California, is a monumental structure originally constructed for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition in order to exhibit works of art presented there. One of only a few surviving structures from the Exposition, it is still situated on its original site. In addition to hosting art exhibitions, it remains a popular attraction for tourists and locals.

Golden Gate Bridge

Certainly the most-photographed bridge in the world, the Golden Gate Bridge is synonymous with San Francisco. Drive up to the viewing area, or the foot of the bridge at Fort Point, to take pictures. You can take even better pictures at Baker Beach, a few minutes drive past the bridge!

Lombard Street

Nothing beats zooming down Lombard Street, San Francisco's "Crookedest Street" in your GoCar at the end of your tour. This is a great way to experience one of San Francisco's most iconic streets.

Fisherman's Wharf

Drive through San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf, passing the bustling Crab Shacks, Bakeries and Curio Shops on your way to Golden Gate Bridge. Don't forget to wave to the other visitors!

Ocean Beach

Look for sand dollars in the fog and take photos of Seal Rock as it juts out of the Pacific Ocean at Ocean Beach.

Presidio of San Francisco

Some of the most beautiful views of San Francisco Bay are in the Presidio, a decommissioned military base that boasts beautiful architecture, a War Memorial, the Disney Museum and even a bowling alley! This area is just a 15 minute drive from Fisherman's Wharf, but feels like another world!

Fort Point National Historic Site

At the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge, Fort Point is both an excellent photo spot for the bridge and a fascinating monument to Gold Rush -era San Francisco.

Crissy Field

Crissy Field is where San Franciscan's exercise and play. Wave to runners, soccer players and dog walkers as you zoom past beautiful views of the Bay on your way to the Golden Gate Bridge.

Golden Gate Park

A natural and cultural center, Golden Gate Park spans almost half the length of San Francisco, and is home to the Conservatory of Flowers, California Academy of Sciences, deYoung Museum, Japanese Tea Garden, Stow Lake and the Buffalo Paddock.

Legion of Honor

View the Rodin Sculpture "The Thinker" outside the beautiful Legion f Honor Museum.

Sutro Baths

Sutro Baths are all that remains of what was once a popular SF natatorium that was destroyed in a fire. A hauntingly beautiful spot to view the North Pacific Ocean.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (656)

gxmGxm

Nov 2014

My daughter (who lives in the City) and I took a 2-hour GoCar trip during a recent visit. I've done Segways, Duck Tours, Big Buses, etc. Nothing compares to the GoCar experience. San Francisco is a highly tourable City due to its compact size. Thus, in 2-3 hours, you can see a lot of what San Francisco has to offer. There are enough choices based upon your interests that you'll likely hit your choice for major tourist spots during the drive. We took the Golden Gate tour which gave us a number of opportunities for photo ops at beaches, overlooks, and notable attractions like Lombard Street and Coit Tower. Much of the fun comes from the car, a modified three-wheel motorcycle with a fiberglass body. You turn using handle bars, accelerate with the right hand throttle, and break with handbreaks like you would with a bike. Pretty much anyone can learn to drive this since there's no shifting. I felt comfortable in less than five minutes. The car is NOT for the big and/or tall due to its size. It's also a bumpy ride so it may not be suited to someone with back issues, etc. You have a choice of a 50cc or 150cc engine. Get the bigger engine despite the added cost. You'll need the extra power to go up hills. Also, I paid for the insurance and, while I didn't need it, the condition of the cars suggests a fair number of people have at least minor encounters with obstacles and fiberglass can crack easily. The GPS guided tour worked amazingly well (but ensure you have the right language before you get too far from your starting point). Nearly always we were given advance notice of turns, etc. And the general tour information was interesting and engaging. Be prepared, however, for some real street driving and hill climbs.

Saroj M

Nov 2014

We did not feel safe in the middle of busy traffic at San Francisco. My wife and I rented a GoCar for a tour of SanFrancisco. After a quick introductory video, we were at the wheels of a larger GoCar. The GPS was NOT very proactive in providing guidance among the tall buildings in San Francisco. In addition, given the construction areas around the city, the GPS directions were often confusing. In addition, given the size of the GoCars, one is consistently at the level of the exhaust from the cars and busses and the exhaust fumes from the other vehicles really is not a very pleasant experience at all. Finally, given the small size of the GoCars, we did not feel safe at all in driving it around the city. The busy traffic with lots of buses, trucks and cars in San Francisco, made us feel highly exposed and vulnerable in the little GoCar. We cut our trip short and returned the GoCar prematurely since it was not a pleasant experience at all for us.

WpgTraveller4444

Oct 2014

As first-timers in SF, before we did our GoCar tour, we really had no idea how much this city had to offer in the way of attractions. On a warm day, this tour is so much fun! If you're confident in driving the car around amongst traffic, it's a fun way to explore San Francisco, without the annoyances that come with touring in a big group. We were able to go at our own pace, stop where we want to, and spend more time at the attractions we were interested in. The GPS is really easy to follow and they give you hard copy map to help you if you get off track. The historical information provided by the GPS was also very interesting and gave as a great overview of the city and it's attractions. We did the longer route and did the detour up to Twin Peaks. We also had the faster model car. The ride itself took almost 3 hours and we didn't even stop at some of the attractions. You could easily spend a full day with this thing. The car itself is very easy to drive and maneuver. You just have to be aware of the fact that you're a lot smaller than the average vehicle in traffic and therefore not as visible to others. We certainly didn't have any problems. There are enough of these GoCars bombing around town every day that I'm sure the lcoals are pretty used to watching out for them. It was worth every penny and I cannot think of a better way to to learn about and explore San Fran!

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