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

Sat 28 Dec

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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)

carlag

Sep 2011

we rented the Gocar for the dork-factor, as we found out the segway tours were mostly 2 1/2 hours long (too long) and we wanted a good laugh. People do laugh at you and take your picture and it is really funny to drive around town in. We did the quick briefing and were sent out into traffic on a steep hill - scary. The brakes did not work well, which on San Francisco hills, is nerve wracking. I think my hands are just coming unclenched as there always seemed to be a very expensive car at the bottom of the hill. The GPS is not very helpful when you get lost. I could tell we were paying by the hour as it was almost impossible to get back to "home base." Finally, the GPS states emphatically that "I am not allowed on freeways or bridges," however, somehow, we ended up on the freeway and the Golden Gate Bridge. Ack!!!!! We were attempting to veer off to the Palace of Fine Arts and somehow ended up on the freeway which merged on to the bridge. No word of guidance from the GPS lady advising us how to get OFF or out of the situation. I thought we would die - cars were flying by, taking our picture. My sister thought this was the funnies thing she had ever seen and still loves to tell the story, and I am finding it mildly amusing now that I know how the story ends and that we survive, but going full-speed in a lawnmower on wheels with a top end of 30 on a full freeway was not safe. Once we got off (the toll booth operator had to stop traffic so we could get off), I just wanted to get back but again, no guidance and it took almost another hour. I felt unsafe in traffic locally as well. It was an adventure, but stick with the guided tour and pick a day that is not crazy-busy with traffic.

Shirley M

Aug 2011

This was a great way to see San Francisco. Definitely reccommend it. Only thing i do say to customers is that, the voucher clearly states that the CDW insurance is already included in the price, but at the office they seem to think that it isn't. We had to argue this point with them.. after they had lost our papers and contract at the end of the day. Call beforehand, as when we got to one pickup point we were then moved to another. They covered the taxi cost, but at the other location, they were hesitant until we pushed them for it. The price when you get there also doesn't include taxes (which on their system is written as Carbon Offset Fee??).

TomOfSnellville

Jul 2011

My son and I had a great time on our GoCar in San Francisco. It was a fun and unique way to see the city - probably lots of parts of the city that I would not have otherwise seen. I forgot to take my camera with me, but lots of folks on the street took pictures of us in our GoCar. Mike and Alex at GoCar Tours were very helpful to us. I highly recommend a GoCar tour to everyone.

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