GoCar Tours
Explore San Francisco in Style with GoCar Tours
GoCar Tours: Your GPS-Guided San Francisco Adventure
Explore San Francisco in a storytelling car! GPS-guided tours, iconic sights, hidden gems, and unforgettable adventures await!
Experience San Francisco like never before with GoCar Tours. These unique, storytelling cars use GPS to guide you through the city's iconic streets and hidden gems, offering a fun and personalized sightseeing adventure. Ditch the tour bus and explore at your own pace!
Plan your visit
A brief summary to GoCar Tours
Opening times, essentials, and a few local tips gathered into one calmer, easier-to-scan planning section.
Plan your visit
431 Beach St, San Francisco, Fisherman's Wharf, California, 94133, US
Monday
10 am-5 pm
Tuesday
10 am-5 pm
Wednesday
10 am-5 pm
Thursday
10 am-5 pm
Friday
10 am-5 pm
Saturday
10 am-6 pm
Sunday
10 am-6 pm
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Getting There
Walking
GoCar Tours is located at 431 Beach St in Fisherman's Wharf. From Pier 39, walk west along Beach Street for about 5 minutes. The GoCar Tours office will be on your left, near the intersection of Beach and Taylor Streets.
Public Transport
From downtown San Francisco, take the F-Line streetcar to Fisherman's Wharf. The streetcar runs along Market Street and the Embarcadero, ending at Jones Street, a short walk from GoCar Tours. A single ride on Muni costs $3, or consider a $5 day pass for unlimited rides. Alternatively, take the 49 bus from various points in the city to Van Ness Ave & Chestnut St, which is a short walk to GoCar Tours. The bus also costs $3.
Taxi/Ride-Share
Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are readily available throughout San Francisco. A taxi or ride-share from downtown San Francisco to GoCar Tours at Fisherman's Wharf typically costs between $14 and $19, depending on traffic.
Parking
Parking in Fisherman's Wharf can be challenging and expensive. Several parking lots and garages are located near GoCar Tours, including Pier 39 Garage (175 Beach St) and North Point Centre Garage (350 Bay St). Expect to pay between $15 and $45 for hourly parking, with daily maximum rates varying. Consider using a parking app like SpotHero to reserve a spot in advance.
Ferry
Arriving by ferry at the Ferry Building? Take the F-Line streetcar directly in front of the Ferry Building to Fisherman's Wharf; it’s about a 15-minute ride. Alternatively, transfer to a bus on the Embarcadero for a shorter ride. Ferry fares vary depending on the origin.
Local tips
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Book your GoCar tour in advance, especially during peak season, to ensure availability and secure your preferred time slot.
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Consider a longer rental period to fully explore San Francisco's diverse neighborhoods and attractions at your own pace.
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Take advantage of the GoCar's GPS-guided tour to discover hidden gems and local favorites beyond the typical tourist spots.
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Wear comfortable shoes and dress in layers, as San Francisco weather can be unpredictable.
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Be aware of parking regulations and time limits when stopping to explore different areas of the city.
Discover more about GoCar Tours
GoCar Tours offers a novel and engaging way to see San Francisco, putting you in the driver's seat of a GPS-guided, storytelling car. These bright yellow, three-wheeled vehicles provide turn-by-turn directions and share fascinating stories, fun facts, and insider tips about the city's most iconic sights.
Founded in 2003, GoCar was launched in April 2004 and has since expanded to other cities in the United States and Europe. The GoCar's patented 'FoundAround' software delivers a custom-designed GPS tour experience, offering both guidance and historical context.
With GoCar, you have the freedom to explore at your own pace, stopping for photos, detours, coffee breaks, or lunch whenever you please. Choose from pre-designed routes or create your own adventure, discovering hidden gems and local favorites along the way. GoCars are street-legal and can be driven by anyone with a regular driver's license, but they are not allowed on freeways or roads with speed limits above 45 mph.
A brief summary to GoCar Tours
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