San Francisco Bike Tours & Rentals — Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito
The signature ride crosses the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito with a ferry back — choose a guided bike tour for the route and history, or a rental to ride it solo.
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4 options
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4.6 - 7,148 reviews
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$22 USD
Cancellation
Free up to 24h before
Bike Tours & Rentals: what to know before booking
The signature ride crosses the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito with a ferry back — choose a guided bike tour for the route and history, or a rental to ride it solo.
- Availability
- 4 ticket options compared
- Starting price
- Tickets currently start around $22 USD before checkout fees.
- Rating signal
- Compared options average 4.6 stars across 7,148 traveler reviews.
- Location
- Rental and tour shops cluster around Fisherman's Wharf and the northern waterfront
- Best time
- Mid-morning, before afternoon wind and fog roll across the bridge
- Ticket note
- Tours are date- and time-specific; day rentals are valid for the booked day
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Everything you should know before you book
Biking across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito is one of San Francisco's best half-day adventures — a mostly downhill coast from the city to the waterfront town, then a ferry ride back across the Bay. Guided tours handle the route, the bridge, and the timing; rentals let confident riders do the same ride at their own pace.
Book the guided tour if it's your first time on the route, and a rental if you've ridden the bridge before and just want the wheels. Either way, layer up — the bridge is windy and cold, and conditions on the span can change fast even on a clear day. Most rides include the bike, helmet, and a route map.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is biking across the Golden Gate Bridge?
The ride to Sausalito is mostly flat to downhill and manageable for most riders. The main challenge is wind on the bridge, not the gradient.
Do I take the ferry back from Sausalito?
Yes — the classic route bikes one way to Sausalito and returns by ferry. Check that the ferry is included or buy the ticket in Sausalito.
Guided tour or rental?
Take a guided tour for the route, history, and timing on a first ride. Choose a rental if you've done the crossing before and want to go at your own pace.