GoCar Tours turns sightseeing into a playful, self-guided adventure. Drive a compact storytelling car through San Francisco at your own pace, following GPS-guided routes with engaging audio commentary and plenty of freedom to stop...
GoCar Tours turns sightseeing into a playful, self-guided adventure. Drive a compact storytelling car through San Francisco at your own pace, following GPS-guided routes with engaging audio commentary and plenty of freedom to stop...
GoCars in Monterey have earned a reputation as one of the more memorable ways to take in the coastline, and the reviews back that up consistently. The GPS-guided narration keeps things informative without feeling like a lecture, and the routes, whether the two-hour bay loop or the three-hour Carmel stretch, give you plenty of opportunities to pull over and soak in the views at your own pace. Staff like Alex get called out repeatedly for being patient, thorough during the walkthrough, and genuinely helpful even during busy periods. First-timers and nervous drivers seem to settle in quickly, with most people noting the cars are intuitive and easy to handle. Families with kids, couples, and solo travelers all seem to find something to enjoy here. The upgrade option mentioned in a few reviews is worth considering, and the three-hour tour appears to be the sweet spot for those who want to really cover ground. Return visits are a common theme in these reviews, which says a lot about the overall experience.
I liked my May GoCar tour so much I brought another friend in July - what better compliment than repeat business? My first GoCar visit began with Alex who welcomed us warmly even though we arrived 30 minutes after our original booking (due to another activity running over). Happily, when we called ahead Blanca in reservations was able to work her magic and got us on the last tour of the day (4 pm). Alex got us outfitted for fun (helmets with the little yellow cars!) and familiarized us with the operation of the car (basically drives like a 3 wheel motorcycle: rotate one handle bar grip for the gas, and squeeze both handlebar brakes to stop, like a bicycle. The 1st few blocks I spent getting used to the vehicle but after that, whoo whee! It was so much fun! My May visitor told me later it was the highlight of her trip. She said she loved how she felt she was *in* the beautiful scenery, rather than looking at it through a car window. We did the Monterey tour, so next time she visits she wants to do the San Francisco tour. My July visitor and I rented a different vehicle, one of the electric tandem mini-cars. That thing was unbelievable! Where the original GoCar feels like a convertible roadster - open at the top, the E-car felt like we were flying through the air as it is open on both sides, with a clear acrylic-type roof overhead. No obstructions pretty much anywhere we looked. I found it worked better for those of us who may have a little more padding on our bodies exactly because there was no coxkpit to fit into. Basically I felt like I was driving a roomy easy chair along Monterey's stunning oceanscapes, while the GPS' pleasant narrator shared interesting tidbits about the area with us. I'd like to add that Braden helped us on the July visit and he was just as friendly and accommodating as Alex and Blanca. Everyone I've interacted with at GoCar has been top notch and super easy going. Add in the stellar views and a Fun Factor of 10/10 and it all makes for an unforgettable experience. I'm already planning my next visitor's tour with Go Cars - a Polaris Slingshot tour down Big Sur - can't wait!
Darci Arthur
July 7, 2026
I liked my May GoCar tour so much I brought another friend in July - what better compliment than repeat business? My first GoCar visit began with Alex who welcomed us warmly even though we arrived 30 minutes after our original booking (due to another activity running over). Happily, when we called ahead Blanca in reservations was able to work her magic and got us on the last tour of the day (4 pm). Alex got us outfitted for fun (helmets with the little yellow cars!) and familiarized us with the operation of the car (basically drives like a 3 wheel motorcycle: rotate one handle bar grip for the gas, and squeeze both handlebar brakes to stop, like a bicycle. The 1st few blocks I spent getting used to the vehicle but after that, whoo whee! It was so much fun! My May visitor told me later it was the highlight of her trip. She said she loved how she felt she was *in* the beautiful scenery, rather than looking at it through a car window. We did the Monterey tour, so next time she visits she wants to do the San Francisco tour. My July visitor and I rented a different vehicle, one of the electric tandem mini-cars. That thing was unbelievable! Where the original GoCar feels like a convertible roadster - open at the top, the E-car felt like we were flying through the air as it is open on both sides, with a clear acrylic-type roof overhead. No obstructions pretty much anywhere we looked. I found it worked better for those of us who may have a little more padding on our bodies exactly because there was no coxkpit to fit into. Basically I felt like I was driving a roomy easy chair along Monterey's stunning oceanscapes, while the GPS' pleasant narrator shared interesting tidbits about the area with us. I'd like to add that Braden helped us on the July visit and he was just as friendly and accommodating as Alex and Blanca. Everyone I've interacted with at GoCar has been top notch and super easy going. Add in the stellar views and a Fun Factor of 10/10 and it all makes for an unforgettable experience. I'm already planning my next visitor's tour with Go Cars - a Polaris Slingshot tour down Big Sur - can't wait!
Darci Arthur
July 7, 2026