Top San Francisco Self-guided Tours

Explore stunning San Francisco by bike with pre-booked bicycle rentals. Choose from two-hour, half-day, and full-day options, and pick up your bicycle right in the center of the city. Maps are included, plus a basket, helmet, and bike lock, leaving you free to get down and explore.

Biking across the Golden Gate Bridge is a classic San Francisco experience not to be missed, so reserve a full-day bike rental to explore the city's icon span and many other attractions at your own pace. A high-quality electric Cannondale bike is ideal for cruising up and down San Francisco's famous hills without breaking a sweat. Plus, an easy-to-follow illustrated map helps you cross the bridge and navigate to other landmarks.

One of the best ways to experience San Francisco’s incredible array of attractions is on two wheels. Embark on your own independent bike tour with this 24-hour bike rental, beginning from either Fisherman’s Wharf or Union Square. Pedal your way to iconic sites such as the ‘Painted Ladies’ of Alamo Square, Golden Gate Park, and the corner of Haight and Ashbury. A provided map and suggested bike routes help you to avoid the city’s notorious hills and get you wherever you’d like to go easily. Take in views of San Francisco Bay along the Embarcadero, bicycle to the Pacific Ocean or even cross the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito and return via ferry. The choice is yours.

Discover San Francisco on your own schedule with a 1-day bike rental. Visit the crooked path of Lombard Street, North Beach, Haight-Ashbury, the Golden Gate Bridge and other culturally rich and unique San Francisco neighborhoods. This self-guided trip gives you the opportunity to create your own itinerary as you explore the beloved City by the Bay. The entire fleet of equipment is sanitized regularly and curbside pick-up is available to ensure that your rental experience is safe and enjoyable.

Discover San Francisco on your own schedule with a 1-day electric bike rental. Hop on a regular bike or an electric bike, for an easier ride, and pedal past all of the sites on the top of your list. Visit the crooked path of Lombard Street, North Beach, Haight-Ashbury, the Golden Gate Bridge and more. This self-guided trip gives you the opportunity to create your own itinerary as you explore the beloved City by the Bay.

Arrange your private round-trip airport transfer in advance and skip the hassle of booking a service in San Francisco. This convenient form of transport takes you from San Francisco International Airport to your city hotel, and then back again. It means you spend more time enjoying your trip and less time puzzling out the logistics. Travel in a hybrid, sedan or SUV (depending on the size of your group of up to six people).

Arrange for a stress-free ride to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) with this private transfer service. Meet your driver at your hotel in downtown San Francisco, downtown Oakland or Sausalito, and relax on the journey to the airport in a sedan or SUV, depending on the size of your group.

Ensure hassle-free San Francisco airport pickup with this private transfer service to downtown San Francisco, downtown Oakland, or the town of Sausalito. Meet your driver at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and relax on the journey to your hotel or private residence. Private luxury sedans can accommodate up to three passengers while SUVs can carry five passengers.

Take a San Francisco Segway tour along the waterfront to see popular city attractions like Fisherman’s Wharf, Ghirardelli Square, and Alcatraz Island. With an experienced guide, cruise along San Francisco Bay on a personal 2-wheeled Segway, and learn how to operate during a training session. Limited to 10 people per tour, this tour provides a small-group experience. Choose from several tour times throughout the day.

See beautiful San Francisco by Segway on this 3-hour private tour. This route is only available on the private tour. The extended route includes the best of the Waterfront, North Beach and the Advanced Hills Tour in one incredible experience. A local guide will lead the way, providing fun and insightful commentary as you discover San Francisco on two wheels.

San Francisco attracts eager visitors from across the world, but the city’s walking tours can lack a certain excitement. On this tour, challenge your friends and family on an engaging treasure hunt through the city. Bring your problem-solving skills to the fore, follow a series of mysterious clues with your guide, and see San Francisco in a fun and active way—with a whole host of games and surprises along the way.

Hop on a ‘70s-era VW bus and get to know the hippie past and hipster vibe that make up San Francisco today. Starting and ending at Fisherman’s Wharf, this 2-hour sightseeing tour takes you around the city, including Chinatown, North Beach, the Castro, the Mission, downtown and more. See the homes of The Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix, while listening to ‘60s classics. So settle into a neon-blue seat and dig your shoes into groovy shag carpet. Each bus accommodates up to just six people.

Ghirardelli Square is on the north-central tip of San Francisco near Fort Mason, Fisherman’s Wharf, and the Marina District. Rather than taking a guided tour of these attractions, explore the area (or farther afield) at your own pace with this full-day bike rental from the square. Travelers receive a color-coded map for easy exploration and can rent e-bikes, tandems, and kids’ bikes.

Immerse yourself in the sights and scenery of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park—and enjoy an efficient and independent way to explore—with this private electric bike rental. Choose from a range of rental durations; make your own way to the facility; and grab your bike, helmet, map, and more. The itinerary is up to you, but you can pedal to park highlights from the de Young Museum to the Conservatory of Flowers and more.

Avoid crowded buses and tiring walking tours with this e-bike rental in San Francisco. Explore the city at your own pace while easily seeing top attractions near the rental shop in the North Beach neighborhood. Your rental starts roughly 20 minutes away from the Golden Gate bridge by bike—take the short ride to Fort Point and cross the bridge in the zippy e-bikes for a full day of fun.

Explore San Francisco with ease with a bicycle rental. You can see more on two wheels and at your own pace. Ride around Alamo Square, Fisherman’s Wharf, or the Mission, or across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito. Choose from different styles of bicycles, including e-bikes, and a flexible rental period from hourly to the full day.

Avoid getting around San Francisco on crowded buses and tiring walking tours with this bike rental. Explore the city at your own pace while easily seeing top attractions near the rental shop in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood—just one block from Golden Gate Park. Rent the bikes for a few hours a full day, and ride through the park to Ocean Beach and beyond.

Ride a bike across the Golden Gate Bridge with a San Francisco Bike rental that’s convenient to the city’s scenic waterfront bike trail. Follow one of SF’s most classic rides: cruise across the bridge to a hilltop with sweeping views of the city, descend a winding, swooping hill into Sausalito, and return to the San Francisco waterfront by ferry. Enjoy the freedom of exploring by bike, on quiet roads and dedicated paths.

So many adventures to have in San Francisco with so few funds. If the pocketbook is feeling a touch light then consider these invigorating smartphone-guided scavenger hunts. The three-hour events force adventurers to solve clues and navigate the city streets; plus all the SF scenery you can absorb during the journey. Pricing is per individual but teams must book together to be in same adventure.

Measuring 48 square miles, San Francisco is famous for its scenic beauty, cultural attractions, diverse communities, and world-class cuisine. Dotted with landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, Fisherman’s Wharf, Alcatraz, Chinatown, Union Square, North Beach, the Castro District and Mission Dolores, the City’s streets have intriguing neighborhoods to explore at every turn. Unlimited Biking will arm you with everything you need for your adventure. The ferry boat ticket is a one-way ticket from Sausalito to San Francisco on the Blue and Gold Ferry. Passengers are allowed to board the ferry with their bike. Unlimited Biking team members will let them know the updated schedule on their arrival, or guests can check for updated schedules on the Blue and Gold ferry website. This ferry ticket is valid for any ferry times.

Book this scavenger hunt in San Francisco’s Embarcadero if you want to combine adventure, history, and sightseeing in one tour. You and your private group will solve riddles and do challenges to get you around the Embarcadero. Have a competition with the other groups online, while you follow the clues on this app-led adventure.

Get an out-of-the-box introduction to San Francisco’s historic Fisherman’s Wharf neighborhood during this self-guided photo scavenger hunt. Using a smartphone-based app, discover sights like Lombard Street, Hyde Street Pier, Coit Tower as you answer trivia questions, complete photo challenges, and learn new facts about San Francisco’s art, history, and culture.

One of the best ways to experience the Golden Gate Bridge is on a bicycle. With this pre-booked half-day bicycle rental, you can easily ride across the bridge and back. Pick up your bicycle at any time during business hours and get outfitted with a bicycle, helmet, and lock. With detailed directions you won’t have to worry about getting lost and can enjoy the experience instead.

Explore scenic Half Moon Bay by car during this fun and interactive scavenger hunt. Get support from a live remote guide as you explore both indoor and outdoor clues and challenges. Discover hidden landmarks along the way as you interact with locals and uncover off-the-beaten-track locations. Participants are featured on an online international leaderboard. A pedestrian-only version of the scavenger hunt is available on request.