GoCar San Francisco Tour

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Duration:5 hours (approx.)
Location: San Francisco, California

From $96.79

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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".

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. 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.
2. 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!
3. 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.
4. 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!
5. 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.
6. 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!
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Legion of Honor
View the Rodin Sculpture "The Thinker" outside the beautiful Legion f Honor Museum.
11. 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.

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 $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

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Posted By : Amie_W
I was disappointed that the car didn’t have a heater option as I was promised at time of booking (being as it was in the winter). The guaranteed trunk space wouldn’t hold 1 or two small backpacks, just 1-2 water bottles and a clutch purse. It would have been cheaper to book directly through the company vs third party on viator, I learned upon arrival, even as a walk in. They definitely had lots of cars available for a winter booking. The directions were good and the stops were beautiful. We had the car for 5 hours and could have gone longer if we took advantage of more stops if doing more than a quick picture. Many places were crowded enough that parking was still a challenge for at least half the stops, even as small as it is. My husband and I are both small framed people and it was tight quarters (which we enjoyed, but I don’t know how larger people would fend). There is no reverse and it does not corner on rails like one would assume with a motorcycle type frame. Max speed is about 30 mph. The tour guide info was interesting and we enjoyed it minus being quite cold.
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Posted On : 2023-12-18 12:27:14

Posted By : temog155
Wonderful experience. Great service. It was really fun. I will do it again and again. This guided sightseeing tour is gray to visit San Francisco. It is a must
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Posted On : 2023-11-19 01:12:35

Posted By : Todd_H
It was a great experience… Fun way to see the city. The staff was courteous and informative. I do wish the machine could climb the hills a bit more. Definitely worth doing.
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Posted On : 2023-10-20 15:09:22

Posted By : KIMBERLY_T
The purchasing process was easy. The team went over the driving instructions several times which was very helpful. The GPS guidance was helpful as well. Loved the ride. People would stop and take pics of us while we took pics of the points of interest.
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Posted On : 2023-10-17 12:38:04

Posted By : Chris_B
A fun way to see the highlights of the city. GPS guided us through many unknown hidden gems to the average tourist.
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Posted On : 2023-10-11 12:08:15

Posted By : 479janetc
This was really a fun way to see the sites. It took a little getting used to, but once I got the hang of driving it, it was really fun. Kind of “cozy” for the two of us, it it was ok.
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Posted On : 2023-10-02 19:14:13

Posted By : Jana
The 2-hour GoCar tour was perfect. We loved the little car so much. It was very easy to use and the audio guided tour was easy to follow. I totally enjoyed it and recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2023-09-30 19:40:56

Posted By : Dawn_W
It was a fun experience. The only issue was that the GPS system was very basic. There was a festival going on so the planned route was blocked at one point. The map they drew to get us back on the planned route was terrible and put us in very heavy traffic. It was difficult to figure out where we were. Also the GPS was a bit confusing at times because it would tell you about alternate routes first before telling you where to actually proceed on your planned route. This was all as you were passing the street that you were actually supposed to turn on for instance. Overall, a fun experience, but after getting lost due to the closures, it kind of made it stressful and less enjoyable than it could have been if the operators had just done a bit more leg work in helping tourists navigate the closure, especially since this particular event/festival is a reoccurring event.
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Posted On : 2023-09-30 12:43:24

Posted By : Kimberly_F
We had a great time. Yes, some roads on the tour were closed, but we easily navigated around it. It was a great way to see San Francisco. Highly recommend
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Posted On : 2023-09-27 12:55:19

Posted By : kellycO169DJ
We had a BLAST!!!! What a great way to see the city. The instructions were easy to follow. I love that we were able to go at our own pace. We were laughing so hard people were filming us. Perhaps our sarcastic sense of humor and inability to get embarrassed assisted in the fun. We learned a little and had such a great time. My husband drove so I cannot speak of the ease in driving the GoCar. He seemed to have no issues. I highly recommend. I prefer this 1,000 times over a cable car.
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Posted On : 2023-09-25 23:40:35