The Original City Loop Electric Bicycle Tour

Overview

Explore areas off limits to tour buses on this truly authentic experience. This bike ride takes you through the best neighborhoods in San Francisco. Explore 11 different locations, countless photo stops and the beautiful Golden Gate Bridge, all with a local guide!

Our E-bikes are an absolute pleasure to ride and the best part of all is that there is no pedaling required. You will easily navigate San Francisco’s infamous hills with ease.

This San Francisco tour is our most popular bike option because you get to see our beautiful City by the Bay in a way that you can't on a traditional tour bus. This is also the premier way to ensure you cover all your “must do’s” while you’re in town, including an extended stop at the Golden Gate Bridge, a ride through Fisherman's Wharf and the historic Presidio.

City: San Francisco

Tue 25 Feb

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Starting at $99.00

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Tue 25 Feb

Starting at $99.00

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What's Included

Bottled water

Use of helmet

Local Guide

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 16 years
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Dylan's Tours agrees to ensure our staff is healthy, to rigorously clean/sanitize all areas and to practice social distancing when possible to ensure you have a safe and healthy experience.

What To Expect

North Beach

Voted as one of the USA’s “ten great neighborhoods”, North Beach is best known as the home of Little Italy. From delicious restaurants to authentic sidewalk cafes and bakeries, you will feel the charm of San Francisco as soon as you arrive.

Fisherman's Wharf

One of San Francisco’s most popular destinations – from old shipyards, to Boudin’s Bakery and the smell of fresh clam chowder, Fisherman’s Wharf has it all.

Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

Inspired by Roman and Greek architecture, the Palace of Fine Arts was originally constructed to celebrate San Francisco’s recovery from the 1906 earthquake. Surrounded by a peaceful garden, it is great for photos.

Presidio of San Francisco

Former military base, now a beautiful park that includes Crissy Field, Fort Point, Lucasfilm’s (George Lucas) headquarters and the Walt Disney Museum.

Fort Point National Historic Site

Located just beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, Fort Point gives you a front row seat to the San Francisco Bay. This former military fortification was used during both the Civil War and World War II.

Golden Gate Bridge

Declared “one of the 10 wonders of the modern world,” the Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most recognized symbols of San Francisco. Simply stunning!

Chinatown

The largest Chinatown in the United States! Ride through the most visited neighborhood in San Francisco

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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 (92)

kathleenl183

May 2018

What I loved about this tour was that we had a small group - there were only 6 of us, including our tour guide. I did bring a jacket to wear on the tour because the instructions prior to the tour said it gets chilly. I thought I had adequate apparel on, but I was offered a Dylan's sweater to wear over my other jacket before departure and I was SO glad they gave it to me, because I definitely needed more than what I had on. They also give you bottled water as well. The electric bikes themselves were great and easy to operate. I wish I had one at home! The route we took was great and took me through areas of the city I would not have seen otherwise during my visit. Our tour guide was great - very laid back and patient with us, and he also gave us great information about the city along the way. For lunch, we stopped in an area that had a lot of food options, so we were all able to choose where we wanted to go and that was great as well. The highlight for me was seeing the Golden Gate Bridge and having the opportunity to partially walk the bridge. I was so glad there was extra time built into the tour for this. The only downside to this tour - and it is no reflection of Dylan's at all - is that the drivers around the city are awful and rude. I always thought SF was a bike-friendly city, but this tour changed my mind. We were yelled at/cussed at on at least 3 occasions towards the end of our tour by drivers who were seemingly in a rush and didn't have patience to wait on us to cross intersections. Honestly I never expected people in SF to be super-nice (coming from Texas where everyone is really friendly), but I also didn't expect to get cussed out by strangers. Guess they don't like tourists! I'd highly recommend Dylan's tours if you enjoy bike tours and want to get an overview of the city. Just watch out for vehicles - they're really aggressive in this city.

Response from Host

Jun 2018

Hey Kathleen, thanks for taking the time to leave us some feedback -- we always appreciate the honesty. You're not alone -- most travelers don't anticipated just how cold it can get zipping around town on the electric bikes. Glad you appreciated the extra time to walk onto the Golden Gate Bridge to capture some photos! If you have your heart set on an e-bike, you should check out the offerings from Pedego -- that who we use. Keeping our tour groups small is a priority for offering an intimate experience around SF, but also to easily navigate through the streets. It's usually transplants to the city driving around -- the SF natives are the friendly ones on the bikes and buses ;) Even though we can't control other people on the road, safe is always our top concern and hope that your guide kept you feeling safe, despite some bad apples on the roads.

Heidi R

May 2018

I took the Original City Loop tour--a six-hour electric bike tour--and all I can say is that it was an exceptional way to see the city! Our tour guide was excellent, the electric bikes were a total blast and a very comfortable way to see the city, and the route allowed us to hit many of San Francisco's most famous views, landmarks, and neighborhoods. I definitely recommend this tour and I wish I had more time in SF so I could take advantage of some of the other tours offered by this outfit. Enjoy!

Response from Host

May 2018

Thanks for sharing your experience Heidi! We have way too much fun of the e-bikes -- so glad you did too 🚲💨 If you're ever back in SF, please don't hesitate to shoot us an email so we can hook you up with a little discount ;)

Donna J

May 2018

I did not feel safe on the trip. I have built 3 electric bikes, so I am familiar with how they work. First noted were that the bikes were not well maintained. We experienced a flat tire, loud squeaky brakes, and loose chains that derailed. There were no rear view mirrors; very necessary when in heavy traffic and changing lanes without much notice. Our guide came within inches of rear-ending a car that stopped suddenly in front of him. He didn't see the car because he was turned around talking to the riders. Having been on many bike tours, there have always been head sets for communication by the guide. Without head sets he could not communicate with us without stopping everyone. He could not warn of unexpected obstacles, etc.

Response from Host

May 2018

Hi Donna, Thank you for your honest feedback and reviewing your experience - I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the route and the weather. Safety is always of the utmost importance to our guides and our bike staff, and I'm sorry this wasn't the case on the day of your tour. I have strongly re-iterated to our guides that speaking is best when the group is at a set stop, as we have found that head sets actually make things more distracting (and dangerous) for our riders. These are new bikes (squeaky brakes), but it sounds like the group was a bit unlucky with the chains and tires. Again, I'm sorry you didn't have an outstanding experience, as this is what we aim for each and every time. I do very much appreciate your honesty as it helps to improve our guest experience for future rides. Sincerely, Dylan