San Francisco · GOLDEN GATE PARK TOURS
Good golden gate park tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 10 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore San Francisco by GPS-guided GoCar, from Golden Gate Park and Baker Beach to Lombard Street, Crissy Field, and Sutro Baths.
“Such a good way to check out some of the main attractions. Navigating thru the city was very easy. Highly recommend”
Review of the $35 Golden Gate Park surrey ride, with route tips, fitness advice, stops, value, safety, and booking details.
“Last minute, pre-mother's day, post vaccination, got to get out of the house, fun filled, healthy exercising, Surrey bike bonanza!!!!!! Peddled hard, moved slowly, and will cherish this sweet excursion topped off with yummy unique food truck delicacies from Cochinita...”
Rent a bike or eBike for Golden Gate Park, see top sights, and pedal to the Golden Gate Bridge with gear and a map included.
“À part le beau temps qui n’était pas au rendez-vous… superbe balade”
Walk Golden Gate Park from Haight Street to Ocean Beach with Ryan, exploring gardens, wildlife, history, and the De Young Museum view.
“We had such a memorable time with Ryan. He made sure to adapt the tour to our interests. As we chatted, he adusted the tour to see the sights and get the stories that would most interest us. His enthusiasm, knowledge, and insight made the tour wonderful.”
Search for owls, herons, coyotes, and other park wildlife on a small-group twilight walk through Golden Gate Park with guide Dave.
“I have lived next to Golden Gate Park for 40 years. The Twilight Tour with Dave showed me a side of Golden Gate Park that I have never seen. He showed us the different Herons and Ducks that reside in the Blue Heron lake, and the different owls that reside in the park. He is very knowledgeable about the wild animals of San Francisco and just a very pleasant person. I hope he expands his tours to the Point Reyes area.”
Explore Golden Gate Park with John Shrable, from redwoods and AIDS history to de Young views, flower gardens, and Summer of Love lore.
“John's tour was extremely informative, fun to enjoy, and altogether a fabulous way to spend my afternoon! Even as a San Francisco local for many years, I learned new history and experienced gorgeous new places in the park that I had never seen before. I highly recommend this tour to anyone considering it; John makes the experience fun and interactive with an insider's perspective on the world. Thank you!!!”
Pedal a private surrey through Golden Gate Park past gardens, museums, Stow Lake, and family-friendly sights on a one-hour route.
Walk Golden Gate Park with a local guide, see its top gardens and views, then explore the California Academy of Sciences with entry included.
“My friend and I had a great time on this tour! There are so many interesting things to see and do in Golden Gate Park and Maggie, our tour guide, knew them all! The route covers some of the most memorable things to see in the park and ended with a fantastic (and informative) tour of the CA Academy of Sciences. I highly recommend this tour!”
Review Golden Gate Park bike rental options, routes, costs, park sights, hills, gear, and practical tips for planning your ride.
“The quality of your trip is going to depend on your own attitude and preparation. Make sure you take water and maybe a snack. If you’re not used to long bike trips make sure to pace yourself. The hills are no joke. Give yourself plenty of time. The bikes are typical rental bikes so don’t expect a high performance machine. They do the job.”
Rent a bike near Golden Gate Park and ride to museums, gardens, buffalo, windmills, and Ocean Beach at your own pace.
“DO NOT RENT with this people! We rented 4 bikes used the gear provided by them for security and got a bike stolen. They directly ,without my authorization, charged $2700 to my card. There was a police report made and cameras caught the person. They were uninteRead more”
Pick a shoreline, a hill or a tasting room.
