GoCar San Francisco Tour
Description
Discover San Francisco in the Most Unique Way – with a GPS-Guided Storytelling Car Tour! Experience the ultimate San Francisco sightseeing adventure with the first-ever GPS-guided storytelling car. This fun, interactive tour lets you explore iconic landmarks while your talking car navigates the city for you, sharing fascinating stories and historical facts along the way. Perfect for first-time visitors and seasoned explorers alike, this one-of-a-kind San Francisco tour has been featured in the media and even recognized by Time Magazine as one of the "Coolest Inventions of the Year." Find out why travelers rave about this unforgettable, self-guided driving experience – it’s the most exhilarating, entertaining, and educational way to see San Francisco!
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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.
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!
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.
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!
Look for sand dollars in the fog and take photos of Seal Rock as it juts out of the Pacific Ocean at Ocean Beach.
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!
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 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.
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.
View the Rodin Sculpture "The Thinker" outside the beautiful Legion f Honor Museum.
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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Important Information
- 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 $300 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$300.00 instead of USD$500.00
Reviews(913)
My experience wasn’t the best. Once arrived to the shop it was so unorganized. No customer service, no one offered help. I had to wait 30 mins after my appointment to be helped and I arrived 20 mins prior to my appointment. Finally when I get checked in, signed the waiver and watched the instructional video I was given keys. My experience on the GoCar sucked. The navigation didn’t speak out loud like it should’ve even though I stay on track. They said if you go off track it won’t speak but it didn’t speak while I was on track the entire time. We got lost then kept driving in circles. I booked a two hour trip but ended it after one hour because of the issues
We loved it, we explore the city and had amazing views! We where able to snap amazing pictures was a bit cold but we loved it
Check in was ridiculously difficult. Information on the tour was severely lacking. Sound didn’t work for part of the ride
Had a few challenges with finding our way round with this tour. Fun cars & easy to drive but the map is terrible - too small to read. It’s easy to get off a tour route as the navigation does not tell you where to go at every intersection. She then stops taking yo you! Tip - use your own mobile GPS - you can’t see the on board one - and know where you’re supposed to be going! Also one hour is not long enough. Allow an extra hour for checking in and getting lost!
Thank you for your review and for choosing GoCar Tours! 😊 We're glad you enjoyed the fun of driving the GoCar and exploring San Francisco. We appreciate your feedback regarding the navigation and check-in process, and we'll share it with our team as we continue improving the guest experience. We agree that longer tours often provide a more relaxed experience with extra time for sightseeing and stops along the way. Thank you for riding with us, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon! 🚗🌉✨
We were originally supposed to get the 3-wheeler, but it was very chilly that day. They let us have one of the enclosed golf-cart type cars instead. We had an absolute blast! I love the audio tour guide as we drove through the various areas. We could do our own thing or stick with the GPS route. Highly recommend!!
Thank you for the wonderful review! 😊 We're so glad our team was able to help you choose a vehicle that was more comfortable for the weather conditions. It’s great to hear you had an absolute blast exploring San Francisco and enjoyed the flexibility of following the GPS route while still having the freedom to explore at your own pace. We're especially happy you enjoyed the audio tour guide—it’s one of our favorite ways to help guests discover the city’s history and hidden gems. Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon! 🚗✨
The ride was fine, but I had to wait one hour to get into the car and the GPS that I was supposed to fallow never work.
We're sorry to hear your experience did not meet expectations. We apologize for the delay before your departure and for the GPS issues you encountered during your tour. We understand how frustrating it can be when technical difficulties impact the experience, especially when the GPS-guided route is an important part of the adventure. Your feedback is valuable to us and has been shared with our team as we continue working to improve both our launch process and equipment reliability. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and are glad you were still able to enjoy the ride itself. Thank you for visiting GoCar Tours.
My reservation was at 12pm and it took a hour the get out of there and started my ride. It was 200 deposit because I rented 2 go cars and after I turn the car they tried to charge me 100 and I paid for insurance and the GPS was not working. I try to change the time of my reservation and they make it so difficult that I decide not to do anything and show up at the original time.
We’re very sorry to hear your experience did not go as expected. We understand how frustrating it can be to experience delays during check-in, especially on holidays and when you are eager to begin your tour. Please note that part of the launch process includes waiver verification, driver’s license validation, safety instructions, and a vehicle orientation to help ensure all guests feel comfortable operating the GoCars safely before departure. We also apologize for the inconvenience regarding the GPS performance and for any confusion related to the deposit and insurance coverage. Deposits are temporary authorizations, and any additional charges are only reviewed when applicable. Your feedback regarding the reservation modification process and overall experience is greatly appreciated and has been shared with management as we continue improving our guest experience and operations. Thank you again for visiting us and for taking the time to leave your review.
Our experience with GoCar was below average, beginning with the check-in process. The worker was occupied with trying to figure something else out, didn’t have our waivers ready to sign, and then passed us off to another coworker once we finally signed the waivers. The checkin process took about 30 min as a result. The GoCar was louder than expected - sounded like a motorcycle in noise level. It was so loud that it was hard to hear the Guided Tour speakers. Unfortunately our GPS stopped working about 30-40 min into our 2 hour tour. We missed all the information about the Golden Gate Bridge and Crissy field, which we were most interested in seeing and learning about. We ended up getting lost due to the frozen gos/tablet. We called the service number and were told someone would FaceTime us to help and no one called us back. It ended up being incredibly stressful being lost with cars beeping at us behind us. The gocar doesn’t have a good turn radius and does not go in reverse. We had to turn around at one point because we were lost and had to get out of the GoCar in the middle of the road to push the car back to full make the turn, all the while cars on the street were beeping at us. Thankfully the GoCar staff agreed to give us a 50% refund, which is why I am not giving this 1 star. However, overall it was a stressful and unpleasant afternoon and I will not be using their services again. GoCar needs to update their technology to prevent the “overheating” that the worker claimed was the issue, however we never stopped long enough for the tablet to be exposed to the sun long enough to overheat. It simply sounded like a poor excuse for old outdated tablets/technology.
We’re very sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We apologize for the delays during check-in and for the GPS issues you experienced during your tour. We understand how frustrating and stressful it must have been, especially while navigating busy city streets and missing portions of the guided experience you were most excited about. Our team always aims to provide a smooth and enjoyable adventure, and we regret that we fell short in your case. We also appreciate your acknowledgment that our staff worked to provide a partial refund resolution after the tour. Your comments regarding the tablet/GPS performance, communication follow-up, and overall guest experience have been shared internally with management for review as we continue working to improve our operations and equipment reliability. We sincerely appreciate your visit and again apologize for the inconvenience you encountered during your time with us.
Staff at location very helpful and responsive to questions. Gives a tutorial before using equipment and device
We’re happy to hear our team was helpful and responsive throughout your experience. Making sure guests feel comfortable and confident before starting the tour is very important to us, so we’re glad the tutorial was useful. We hope to welcome you back for another GoCar adventure in our other citys: Washington, Las Vegas, San Diego, Monterey🚗✨
We booked the yellow car but upgraded to the ZeroMax. I highly recommend this. The GPS and narrator were excellent. We got to go to places I’ve never seen before. The tour operator was super helpful.
Thank you for the wonderful review! 😊 We’re so glad you enjoyed the upgrade to the ZeroMax and had a great experience exploring the city. It’s awesome to hear the GPS narration helped you discover new places along the way! 🚗✨ We truly appreciate your recommendation and your kind words about our team. Hope to see you again for another GoCar adventure!
