Walking & Biking Tours in San Francisco

Explore the streets of San Francisco on two wheels. This easy guided bike tour takes you to many of the city's most notable neighborhoods and attractions. Pedal past the Transamerica Pyramid and through bustling North Beach; peruse the Mission and Castro districts and the Haight-Asbury, home of 1960s hippie counterculture; and visit popular sites such as Fisherman's Wharf and AT&T Park. Your guide will provide information and history on local landmarks en route, and there's also a stop for lunch (added cost). At the end of the tour there's even time to do your own exploring.

Dive deep into one of San Francisco's most historical neighborhoods on this Chinatown walking tour. From paper lanterns to medicinal herbs to a fortune cookie factory, you'll explore both popular and lesser-known gems in this bustling district with an in-the-know guide. See sights including a Buddhist temple, and upgrade, if you wish, to include a 10-course lunch of dim sum for an even more memorable experience.

On this San Francisco bike tour, you'll cycle across the Golden Gate Bridge from the city to the waterfront town of Sausalito. With a guide, ride from Fisherman's Wharf to Marina Green and Crissy Field, and stop at Fort Point and Vista Point for photo ops of the bridge and San Francisco Bay. The 3-hour guided tour ends in Sausalito, where you are free to bike more on your own and return to the city at your leisure (either bike back or purchase a ferry ticket). This tour includes use of the bike for the full day.

Enjoy two of San Francisco's top activities in one day on this 6-hour combo experience that includes biking across the Golden Gate Bridge and transportation to Muir Woods National Monument (entrance fee not included). When you reach Sausalito at the end of your bike ride, just hop on a shuttle for the ride to the redwood trees of Muir Woods.

Explore San Francisco and Sausalito on your own with a self-guided bike tour that includes an optional return ferry ticket (not included). Pick up your bike at Fisherman's Wharf, located near a well-maintained bike path that leads to the Golden Gate Bridge. Your bike rental comes with a map that shows you the best bike routes and popular stops such as Fort Mason, Palace of Fine Arts, Fort Point, the Bridge Pavilion, and Vista Point. You will be able to purchase the ferry tickets so you don't have to wait in line in Sausalito, which you can use or not use at your discretion.

There's no doubt about it: San Francisco is a gorgeous city, and this small-group walking tour highlights some of its most spectacular scenery. Beginning at the Golden Gate Bridge, where you'll take in sweeping views of San Francisco Bay and the city's dramatic skyline, you'll embark on a 4- to 5-mile (6.5- to 8-km) walking tour of SF's western edge. This slow-paced hike follows the Pacific coastline, meandering through Baker Beach and past the mansions of Sea Cliff as you make your way toward the Sutro Baths at Land's End. Limited to 12 participants for a more personalized experience.

Go on an urban safari in search of a famous flock of wild parrots that make their home in San Francisco's Telegraph Hill neighborhood. This 3-hour walking tour with a knowledgeable guide looks for these legendary birds, which have won the hearts of their human neighbors, and inspired a book, documentary film and many news stories. Learn about city landmarks that you pass along the way, delving into local history and lore. This only-in-San-Francisco experience provides a fun and fascinating afternoon in the city by the bay.

Tour San Francisco and tackle the hills with the help of an electric bike on a full-day tour with a guide. Zip through several of the city's most interesting neighborhoods on a 20-mile (32-km) spin through districts such as Hayes Valley, Presidio, Haight-Ashbury, Castro, and the Mission. You'll have time for stops at Golden Gate Park, the Pacific Ocean, and the Golden Gate Bridge, and refuel with lunch (own expense) at one of the city's great local restaurants.

Uncover the scandalous, high-society history of San Francisco's most illustrious hill on a 2-hour walking tour of Nob Hill. Hear the stories behind the grand hotels and stately mansions built by the city's powerful 19th-century business tycoons and politicians, and learn how the advent of the cable car and the disastrous 1906 earthquake shaped one of the city's most affluent neighborhoods.

San Francisco is famous for its skyline views, rich cultural landscape, and iconic architecture. While the city's steep streets and thick traffic can make foot and car travel difficult, this guided electric bike tour allows you to cruise up hills with the assistance of a battery-powered bicycle, avoid traffic, and see some of the city's best-known neighborhoods, parks, and attractions up close.

Explore two of San Francisco's most distinctive neighborhoods side-by-side on a 2-hour walking tour of Chinatown and Union Square. Learn the fascinating history behind the oldest Chinatown in the United States, and be immersed in the city's contrasting cultures as you stroll alongside cable cars through Union Square's chic hotels, architectural landmarks, and luxury boutiques.

Cycle through San Francisco and across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge on this 3-hour guided bike tour. Led by a local guide, you'll ride along the waterfront, passing Fisherman's Wharf and the historic Presidio. Then admire the city skyline from the Golden Gate Bridge, with views of Alcatraz and the long stretch of the Pacific on the opposite side. Your tour will conclude in Sausalito or Tiburon, where you can explore before taking the ferry back to San Francisco. Your bike rental is valid for 24 hours to continue sightseeing on your own.

See the highlights of San Francisco at your own pace with a convenient bike rental. Choose a hybrid or electric bike, and use the included GPS-audio bike tour to pedal your ideal route. Ride past Coit Tower, and the Palace of Fine Arts on your way to the Golden Gate Bridge. Bike over the bridge, downhill to Sausalito to explore the small town, and take the ferry back (own expense).

Experience the natural side of San Francisco during a leisurely 4-hour walk that travels from Crissy Field to the Golden Gate Bridge and Marshall Beach. Follow your guide along well-maintained coastal trails and footpaths that reveal pristine beaches, bird and animal life, wildflowers, and rugged ocean scenery. There will be an optional walk you can take across the Golden Gate Bridge.

Explore Golden Gate Park on your own with a self-guided bike tour from a convenient location in the nearby Haight-Ashbury district. With suggestions from the provided map, you can make your way to highlights such as the California Academy of Sciences, DeYoung Museum, Japanese Tea Garden and Legion of Honor. Stop at Stow Lake where paddleboats can be rented, or ride all the way through the park to the Great Highway and Pacific Ocean. Your bike rental includes lock, helmet and map.

Eat your way through the Valencia Corridor, located in San Francisco's historic Mission District. This 3-hour food-and-drink tour centers on global cuisine found at famed eateries in this eclectic neighborhood teeming with restaurants and bars. Sip several complimentary cocktails, beers or wines as you savor tasty bites and hear tales of the Mission's revival while strolling down 16th Street.

Rent your very own surrey to explore Golden Gate Park for an hour. These high-quality vehicles are the best way explore the park in a relaxing way with your friends and family. Pedal past Kezar Stadium, the Conservatory of Flowers, Shakespeare Gardens, the Japanese Tree Garden, Stow Lake Boathouse, and much more. Every handlebar features a take away map with a curated Surrey Route to make your ride even easier.

One of the best ways to experience San Francisco's incredible array of attractions is on two wheels. Embark on your own independent bike tour with this 24-hour bike rental, beginning from either Fisherman's Wharf or Union Square. Pedal your way to iconic sites such as the 'Painted Ladies' of Alamo Square, Golden Gate Park, and the corner of Haight and Ashbury. A provided map and suggested bike routes help you to avoid the city's notorious hills and get you wherever you'd like to go easily. Take in views of San Francisco Bay along the Embarcadero, bicycle to the Pacific Ocean or even cross the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito and return via ferry. The choice is yours.

Ride a bike across the Golden Gate Bridge with a San Francisco Bike rental that's convenient to the city's scenic waterfront bike trail. Follow one of SF's most classic rides: cruise across the bridge to a hilltop with sweeping views of the city, descend a winding, swooping hill into Sausalito, and return to the San Francisco waterfront by ferry. Enjoy the freedom of exploring by bike, on quiet roads and dedicated paths.

Explore one of San Francisco's 'foodie-est' neighborhoods - the Mission District - on a bike tour that introduces you to local culture and the best places to eat. A favorite neighborhood among locals for its bars, shops, ever-trendy restaurants and beloved weekend hangout Dolores Park, where the city comes together to picnic and people-watch, the Mission is home to street art, taquerias, history and a lively atmosphere. Learn about and see it all as you pedal the streets with a guide, stopping at eateries such as Bi-Rite Market and Tartine Bakery.