Experience the exhilarating GoCar San Francisco Tour, a GPS-guided storytelling car that brings the city to life. Discover the sights, buzzed about by the press and nominated by Time Magazine as a cool invention.
Experience the exhilarating GoCar San Francisco Tour, a GPS-guided storytelling car that brings the city to life. Discover the sights, buzzed about by the press and nominated by Time Magazine as a cool invention.
- Palace of Fine Arts Theatre - Located in the Marina District of San Francisco, California, the Palace of Fine Arts is a grand structure originally built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition to showcase art. It is one of the few remaining buildings from the Exposition and still stands on its original site. Besides hosting art exhibitions, it is a…
- Palace of Fine Arts Theatre - Located in the Marina District of San Francisco, California, the Palace of Fine Arts is a grand structure originally built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition to showcase art. It is one of the few remaining buildings from the Exposition and still stands on its original site. Besides hosting art exhibitions, it is a favorite spot for both tourists and locals.
- Golden Gate Bridge - Known as the most-photographed bridge globally, the Golden Gate Bridge is a symbol of San Francisco. Visit the viewing area or the base of the bridge at Fort Point for photos. For even more stunning pictures, head to Baker Beach, just a short drive past the bridge!
- Lombard Street - Experience the thrill of driving down Lombard Street, San Francisco’s “Crookedest Street,” in a GoCar at the end of your tour. It’s a fantastic way to enjoy one of the city’s most famous streets.
- Fisherman’s Wharf - Drive through the lively Fisherman’s Wharf, passing bustling Crab Shacks, Bakeries, and Curio Shops on your way to the Golden Gate Bridge. Be sure to wave to fellow visitors!
- Ocean Beach - Search for sand dollars in the mist and capture photos of Seal Rock as it emerges from the Pacific Ocean at Ocean Beach.
- Presidio of San Francisco - Offering some of the most stunning views of San Francisco Bay, the Presidio is a former military base featuring beautiful architecture, a War Memorial, the Disney Museum, and even a bowling alley! Just a 15-minute drive from Fisherman’s Wharf, it feels like a different world!
- Fort Point National Historic Site - Situated at the base of the Golden Gate Bridge, Fort Point is a prime photo location for the bridge and a captivating monument to Gold Rush-era San Francisco.
- Crissy Field - Crissy Field is a popular spot for San Franciscans to exercise and relax. Wave to runners, soccer players, and dog walkers as you pass by stunning views of the Bay on your way to the Golden Gate Bridge.
- Golden Gate Park - A hub of nature and culture, Golden Gate Park stretches across nearly half of San Francisco and houses the Conservatory of Flowers, California Academy of Sciences, deYoung Museum, Japanese Tea Garden, Stow Lake, and the Buffalo Paddock.
- Legion of Honor - Admire the Rodin Sculpture “The Thinker” outside the magnificent Legion of Honor Museum.
- Sutro Baths - The Sutro Baths are the remnants of a once-popular San Francisco natatorium destroyed by fire. It is a hauntingly beautiful spot to view the North Pacific Ocean.

- Map
- Tank of gas
- Rental of GPS touring car
- Rider orientation
- 8.75% environmental fee for carbon offset, gasoline and tire recycling
- Helmets
- Map
- Tank of gas
- Rental of GPS touring car
- Rider orientation
- 8.75% environmental fee for carbon offset, gasoline and tire recycling
- Helmets
- Optional: Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Optional: Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) $19
- Optional: Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Optional: Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) $19
Explore San Francisco in an Unforgettable Way – with a GPS-Guided Storytelling Car Tour!
Embark on the ultimate San Francisco sightseeing journey with the innovative GPS-guided storytelling car. This engaging, interactive tour allows you to visit iconic landmarks while your talking car guides you through the city, offering captivating stories and…
Explore San Francisco in an Unforgettable Way – with a GPS-Guided Storytelling Car Tour!
Embark on the ultimate San Francisco sightseeing journey with the innovative GPS-guided storytelling car. This engaging, interactive tour allows you to visit iconic landmarks while your talking car guides you through the city, offering captivating stories and historical insights along the way.
Ideal for both newcomers and seasoned travelers, this unique San Francisco tour has been highlighted in the media and even acknowledged by Time Magazine as one of the “Coolest Inventions of the Year.” Discover why visitors are thrilled by this remarkable, self-guided driving experience – it’s the most exciting, entertaining, and educational way to explore San Francisco!
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.