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San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge Tours

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From $45
2-4 hours
San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge Tours

Experience the Golden Gate Bridge - engineering marvel and SF icon! Golden Gate tours explore this 1.7-mile suspension bridge spanning Golden Gate strait with International Orange color, Art Deco towers, and stunning views. Walk across (free!), bike to Sausalito, cruise underneath on bay tours, visit vista points (Battery Spencer best photos!), and learn bridge history. Tours include bike rentals with Sausalito ferry return, guided walks explaining engineering, historical photo exhibits, and Fort Point exploration (underneath bridge!). Learn about 1937 construction, why it's orange (visibility in fog!), suicide prevention efforts, and cultural significance. It's Golden Gate City icon!

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Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz
From $119
Free Cancellation🔥Likely to Sell Out

All of our tour guides are Bay Area Natives, which will help you understand what it’s like to grow up in SF and now live here as grown ups with our own families. You will enjoy an introduction to San Francisco on this 5 to 6 hour tour that includes Neighborhoods like Chinatown, North Beach, Pacific Heights and a trip across the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods National Monument. You'll be driven around the city to see its diverse neighborhoods and geography, stopping several times for photo ops. At Muir Woods, admire the towering redwood trees, and visit the waterfront town of Sausalito for lunch (own expense). Works great for people coming from cruise ships. You cannot book the Alcatraz option under 4 days in advance.

5.0(1,085)
5h 30m
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Inside Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise
From $129.99

Enjoy two Classic Same Day San Francisco experiences in one day — a visit inside Alcatraz Island and an additional same day sightseeing Golden Gate Bridge Boat Cruise. Guests are assigned an Alcatraz boat and on the SAME DAY a Golden Gate Bridge sightseeing boat. Guests will be allotted enough time to experience both attractions. Our tour is designed to be an easy package to experience two of the most popular attractions in one day. Relax as we pass along San Francisco’s breathtaking waterfront, passing under the Golden Gate and around Alcatraz! Learn the history of San Francisco Bay with open-air viewpoints and observe local marine life such as sea lions and more. Audio narration is provided. Guests will be assigned an Alcatraz time slot by us somewhere between 8:45am and 4pm. We will assign your time slots and guests do not pick their slot.

4.0(230)
3h
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Golden Gate Bridge Electric Bike Rentals w/ Optional Ferry Return
From $37
Free Cancellation

We provide all the necessary equipment for a safe and fun outing – helmets, bike bags, locks and an illustrated map all included! We only offer top of the line, well maintained bikes for anyone over the age of 13+. The optional ferry boat ticket is a one-way ticket from Sausalito to San Francisco on the Blue and Gold Ferry. Passengers are allowed to board the ferry with their bike. Unlimited Biking team members will let them know the updated schedule on their arrival, or guests can check for updated schedules on the Blue and Gold ferry website. This ferry ticket is valid for any ferry times.

3.8(53)
24h
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San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge Bike or Electric Bike Rental
From $40
Free Cancellation

Pedal around San Francisco on an independent bike tour — a fun, flexible, active way to sightsee. With this 24-hour bike rental from Fisherman’s Wharf, and visit San Francisco attractions of your choice including Golden Gate Park, the Presidio, Golden Gate Bridge and more. Our friendly staff will show you route directions and give you maps before departure, and en-route assistance is just a phone call away if you need help during your trip!

4.5(559)
24h
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San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rental
From $20
Free Cancellation

Start in Fisherman’s Wharf and choose a 2 hour or full-day bike rental to explore San Francisco freely. Follow the waterfront to the Golden Gate Bridge, ride to Sausalito, or visit neighborhoods like Haight-Ashbury, Presidio, Chinatown, and more. Return your bike in the city or take the ferry back from Sausalito (ticket not included).

4.2(122)
1h
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Golden Gate Bridge Guided Bicycle or E-Bike Tour from San Francisco to Sausalito
From $90
Free Cancellation

Pedal across the Golden Gate Bridge on this scenic San Francisco guided bike tour, a family-friendly adventure bringing you up close to the city’s most famous landmark! Choose a regular pedal bicycle or a pedal-assist electric bike, then follow your local guide from Fisherman’s Wharf through Fort Mason, the Marina and the Presidio, and enjoy incredible views of San Francisco Bay as you ride across the Golden Gate Bridge. The guided portion of your tour ends in Sausalito, but you can explore more on your own after that, then bike or take the ferry back to San Francisco to return the bike at your leisure. Your rental is good for a full 24 hours, so you can see all the San Francisco sights you wish!

4.8(673)
3h
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Alcatraz Prison Tour and Golden Gate Bridge Bay Cruise
💸Special Offer
$148From $133.2
Skip The Line

This is a unique tour package to visit both the Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge! For the Alcatraz tour, you will first take a short ferry ride from Pier 33 to the Alcatraz Island, where you can walk around the Island freely at your own pace and follow a 45-minutes award-winning audio tour in multiple languages of the Alcatraz Prison Cellhouse. You can hop on to any returning ferry when you are finish touring the Alcatraz Island. For the San Francisco Bay Cruise Tour, it will start near Pier 39 where just a short walk from Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing. During this 60-minute Bay Cruise Tour, you will tour around the Alcatraz Island and under the famous Golden Gate Bridge, where you will enjoy breathtaking views of San Francisco and its bay! Tips: You can do the Bay Cruise Tour before the Alcatraz Tour, or on a different date! There are multiple departures daily and your Bay Cruise voucher is valid for any date, any departure time.

4.5(33)
4h
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Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rentals with Optional Ferry Return
From $21.73
Free Cancellation

Fall in love with all that San Francisco has to offer as you bike around and explore the area at your own pace. Pick up your bike at a convenient location, right on Ghirardelli Square and spend time discovering all that this city has to offer. Choose an all day bike rental option that comes with helmets, baskets, locks and maps. Bike rentals regularly selling out weeks in advance during the peak season, so book ahead of time to avoid disappointment! The optional ferry boat ticket is a one-way ticket from Sausalito to San Francisco on the Blue and Gold Ferry. Passengers are allowed to board the ferry with their bike. Unlimited Biking team members will let them know the updated schedule on their arrival, or guests can check for updated schedules on the Blue and Gold ferry website. This ferry ticket is valid for any ferry times.

4.4(61)
24h
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Muir Woods Express with Golden Gate Bridge Visit
From $65

This one day excursion gets you two iconic attractions combining Muir Woods visit visit to Golden Gate Bridge. Enjoy a hybrid of light driver narration and informative fort history! Relax with TV narration about Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Escapes! Muir Woods is a 70+ minute assigned time. After we will experience the Golden Gate Bridge with ample time to see the bridge. This excursion will end at start point. Some days events may have an assigned morning departure as early as 7:00am or late as 5pm. We reserve the right to choose vehicles for the day. We assign your time of departure! NOTE: On select dates: Guests will be returned by Sausalito Ferry to Pier 41 Fisherman's Wharf to end this event. We will notify guests and include tickets for this return. On some dates we may have guests take included ferry to start their adventure in Sausalito. Options for guests to upgrade to our Road Trip Experience with Driver James. This includes Sausalito time and brunch credit.

4.9(34)
4h
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Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito Bike Rental
From $21.73
Free Cancellation

Fall in love with all that San Francisco has to offer as you bike around and explore the area at your own pace. Pick up your bike at a convenient location, right on Ghirardelli Square and spend time discovering all that this city has to offer. Choose hourly or all day bike rental option that comes with helmets, baskets, locks and maps. Bike rentals regularly selling out weeks in advance during the peak season, so book ahead of time to avoid disappointment!

4.4(7)
2h
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Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito Self-Guided Bike Tour
From $40
Free Cancellation

Discover the best thing to do in San Francisco – an independent bike tour that lets you explore the city at your own pace! Visit iconic sites like Fisherman’s Wharf, Haight-Ashbury, the Golden Gate Bridge, Lombard Street, and Chinatown, all while enjoying the freedom to create your own itinerary. Whether you choose a regular bike or an electric bike, your full-day rental gives you the flexibility to see more of San Francisco without the hassle. It’s the perfect way to experience the city's unique charm and landmarks in a fun and easy way!

3.8(59)
10h
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Self-Guided Golden Gate Bridge Bike or Walking App Tour
From $5

Unlimited Biking's tour app is the best way to see the Golden Gate Bridge and surrounding area on a bike ride or stroll. We have provided information for each stop along the route. This map is color coded, so you can choose your own adventure! The app includes: -The primary tour route where each stop is a notable location along the route to the Golden Gate Bridge with a brief history (written and audio)! -Locations from television and movies. See where iconic scenes with some of the biggest stars were filmed -Stops notable for their beauty and photo appeal. Take a snapshot in this location and share with us on social media! -Top recommendations for food in and near the bridge. -Public restroom locations The app is available for Android and iPhone users. Downloading the app is free and by purchasing through Viator, you will receive a code to waive the in-app purchase. If you have more than one explorer with you, purchase for ONE customer and all will be able to use that code.

3h
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2HR Golden Gate Bridge and Lombard Loop GoCar Tour
From $169
Free Cancellation👤Private Tour

Experience San Francisco in the Original GPS-Guided Talking Car Tour Discover the most exhilarating and immersive way to explore San Francisco with the first-ever GPS-guided storytelling car. This innovative talking car navigates for you, taking you to famous San Francisco attractions and hidden spots where bus tours can’t go. It tells the city's stories as you drive, offering a fun, self-guided San Francisco tour like no other. Featured by Time Magazine as one of the “Coolest Inventions of the Year,” this unforgettable adventure is a must-do for visitors looking for unique things to do in San Francisco.

4.7(80)
2h
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Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rental with Sausalito Ferry Return
💸Special Offer
$64.36From $57.92
Free Cancellation

Measuring 48 square miles, San Francisco is famous for its scenic beauty, cultural attractions, diverse communities, and world-class cuisine. Dotted with landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, Fisherman’s Wharf, Alcatraz, Chinatown, Union Square, North Beach, the Castro District and Mission Dolores, the City’s streets have intriguing neighborhoods to explore at every turn. Unlimited Biking will arm you with everything you need for your adventure. The ferry boat ticket is a one-way ticket from Sausalito to San Francisco on the Blue and Gold Ferry. Passengers are allowed to board the ferry with their bike. Unlimited Biking team members will let them know the updated schedule on their arrival, or guests can check for updated schedules on the Blue and Gold ferry website. This ferry ticket is valid for any ferry times.

4.5(2)
10h
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Golden Gate Bridge Self Guided Walking Tour
From $20
Free Cancellation👤Private Tour

Discover the magic of San Francisco with our Golden Gate Bridge Guided Walk Tour! Embark on an exhilarating journey across one of the world’s most iconic landmarks, where breathtaking vistas of the sparkling bay and the city skyline await at every step. Our expert guide will share captivating tales and fascinating historical insights about the bridge's engineering marvel and colorful past. Feel the invigorating sea breeze and capture stunning panoramic photos that will last a lifetime. Whether you're a history buff, photography enthusiast, or adventure seeker, this unforgettable tour promises to be the highlight of your San Francisco experience! Join us for a walk you’ll never forget! Don't worry about other people, this tour is completely tailored to you with the app! With our app, you can pause the tour, and check out the locations as long as you want! You can skip a stop you don't like, and you have all the best information about each stop at your fingertips.

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Why Choose Golden Gate Bridge Tours in San Francisco?

Engineering Marvel

1.7-mile suspension bridge - was world's longest in 1937!

Iconic SF Symbol

Most photographed bridge globally - quintessential San Francisco!

Stunning Views

Bay, Marin Headlands, Alcatraz, SF skyline - spectacular!

International Orange

Unique color chosen for fog visibility - instantly recognizable!

Types of Golden Gate Bridge Tours in San Francisco

Bike to Sausalito

Most popular - bike across bridge, ferry back.

3-4 hoursBike rentalFerry returnSausalitoMost popular

Guided Walking Tour

Walk bridge with guide explaining history/engineering.

2 hoursWalkingExpert guideHistoryEducational

Bay Cruise

Boat cruise passing under bridge and around Alcatraz.

90 minutesBoat cruiseUnder bridgeBay viewsScenic

Photography Tour

Visit best viewpoints with pro photographer.

3 hoursMultiple viewpointsPhoto tipsGolden hourInstagram

What to Expect on Your San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge Tours

Duration

Walk across: 30-45 min. Bike to Sausalito: 3-4 hours. Bay cruise: 90 min.

Bridge Walk

FREE to walk - sidewalk has pedestrian/bike separation. Views amazing!

Bike Across

Downhill to Sausalito (charming town!), ferry back with bike - perfect!

Vista Points

Battery Spencer (Marin side), Fort Point (underneath), Baker Beach - best photos!

Fog

Bridge often fogged - part of mystique! Summer fog common, winter clearer.

Engineering

Learn about 1937 construction, Art Deco design, ongoing maintenance.

Expert Tips for the Best Experience

1

Battery Spencer (Marin Headlands) best classic bridge photo - worth drive/Uber!

2

Bike across MUCH better than walking - downhill to Sausalito, ferry back ($13).

3

Blazing Saddles bike rental most popular - book online for discount.

4

East sidewalk (Bay side) open to pedestrians weekdays - best views!

5

Windy and cold on bridge - bring jacket even if SF sunny!

6

September-October clearest weather with least fog.

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Fort Point underneath bridge free to visit - Civil War era fort.

8

Sunrise/sunset best light but fog often rolls in afternoon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Can you walk across Golden Gate Bridge?

A: Yes! Completely FREE. East sidewalk open to pedestrians (1.7 miles each way, 30-45 min). West side bikes only. Windy and cold - bring jacket! Views spectacular. Most walk halfway and return. Full walk to Marin: Need transport back.

Q:Is it better to walk or bike?

A: BIKE! More fun, faster, downhill to Sausalito, ferry back included. Walking fine but no easy return from Marin side. Bike tours ($50-70) include bike, ferry, helmet. Best way to experience bridge - locals agree!

Q:Where are best Golden Gate photos?

A: Battery Spencer (Marin Headlands) - classic postcard view! Fort Point (underneath). Baker Beach. Crissy Field. Each offers different perspective. Battery Spencer requires car/Uber but worth it for iconic shot. All FREE vantage points!

Q:Why is Golden Gate Bridge orange?

A: International Orange chosen for visibility in fog! Not golden despite name (Golden Gate refers to strait). Navy wanted black/yellow stripes (yikes!). Architect chose orange - perfect contrast with blue bay and visibility. Iconic color now!

Q:Is the bridge always foggy?

A: Summer (June-Aug): Fog common, especially afternoon! "May Gray, June Gloom." September-October: Clearest months. Winter: Mixed but often clear mornings. Fog part of SF charm - creates mystique. Check webcams before visiting for conditions!

Q:How much do bridge tours cost?

A: Walking: FREE! Bike rentals: $35-50 (includes ferry). Guided bike tours: $50-70. Bay cruises: $35-45. Vista point access: FREE. Very affordable - bike tour best value for complete experience!

Q:Can you drive across?

A: Yes! Southbound (entering SF) tolls $9.75 (FasTrak or license plate bill). Northbound: FREE. However, walking/biking more memorable! Viewpoints require driving/Uber. Most visitors: Bike across, Uber to Battery Spencer for photos.

Q:When is the best time to visit?

A: September-October: Clearest weather, least fog, warm! Early morning year-round usually clear before afternoon fog. Avoid summer afternoons (foggy!). Sunset gorgeous when clear. Check weather - it varies daily. Come prepared for wind always!

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Why Visit San Francisco?

Iconic Golden Gate Bridge and bay views

Historic Alcatraz Island and prison tours

Charming cable cars and historic transportation

Diverse neighborhoods and authentic cuisine

World-class museums and cultural institutions

Perfect blend of history and innovation

Best Time to Visit

Weather

San Francisco enjoys a Mediterranean climate with cool, foggy summers and mild winters. Average temperatures range from 50°F (10°C) in winter to 70°F (21°C) in summer.

Best Months

September to November offers the best weather with warm temperatures, clear skies, and perfect conditions for sightseeing.

Peak Season

June to August brings peak tourist season with foggy weather, larger crowds, and higher prices.

Off Season

December to May offers lower prices and fewer crowds, though with cooler weather and occasional rain.

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Excellent public transportation with cable cars, buses, and BART. Walking is perfect for exploring neighborhoods, and ride-sharing services are widely available.

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