E-Bike Tour to Sausalito & Ferry Ride From San Francisco
Ride an e-bike from North Beach to Sausalito, then take the ferry back
Duration
4 Hours
Ideal For
Up to 5 people
Includes
E-bike, guide, ferry ticket
Highlights
Explore San Francisco by premium e-bike with a local guide, crossing the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito. Return by ferry across the bay with Alcatraz views, then ride along the Embarcadero back to North Beach.
- Start in North Beach and ride past Washington Square and St. Peter Paul Church
- Pedal by Lombard Street and Ghirardelli Square
- Cruise the waterfront via Fort Mason, Crissy Field, and Marina Green
- Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and descend into Sausalito
- Take the ferry to the San Francisco Ferry Plaza with Alcatraz views
- Ride along the Embarcadero back to the North Beach Cyclery clubhouse
What's Included
- Premium electric bike
- Local guide
- Ferry ticket
Things to know
Ages 16+.
Cancellation Policy
No refunds for cancellations within 48 hours.
FAQs
Please arrive 15 to 30 minutes early.
Wear closed-toe athletic shoes, sunglasses, and athletic layers due to the changing climate as you move through San Francisco and beyond.
Yes. If you choose to shed a layer, the guides can store it in their backpacks.
Meeting details
1757 Stockton Street San Francisco
More about Washington Square
Washington Square sits at the heart of San Francisco's North Beach, a leafy green oasis framed by the soaring white spires of Saints Peter and Paul Church and the everyday rhythm of the city's most beloved Italian neighborhood. On the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito tour, Washington Square becomes a memorable waypoint that grounds the journey in local life before the route sweeps north toward the bay. The square has long been a gathering place for tai chi practitioners at dawn, families picnicking on the lawn, and writers from the Beat era who once haunted the cafes lining its edges. Pausing here offers a glimpse of San Francisco that visitors often miss when they stick to the waterfront.
As the tour moves through this corner of the city, Washington Square reveals the textures that make North Beach so distinctive. The aroma of espresso and fresh focaccia drifts from nearby bakeries, church bells punctuate the afternoon, and the pastel facades of surrounding buildings glow warmly in the California light. From Washington Square, the route continues toward the Golden Gate Bridge and on to Sausalito, but the contrast lingers in memory: the intimate, village-like feel of this neighborhood square set against the dramatic open vistas of the bay crossing that follows. Sensory details like the rustle of palm fronds, the chatter of locals, and the sight of Coit Tower rising in the distance turn a simple stop into a small story.
This experience suits travelers who want more than a checklist of landmarks. Couples enjoying a relaxed day out, photographers chasing soft urban light, and curious first-time visitors who want to understand San Francisco's neighborhoods will all find Washington Square a highlight. Families appreciate the open space and easy pace, while history lovers connect with the Italian-American heritage woven into every block. When the tour rolls on toward the bridge and the sailboat-dotted harbor of Sausalito, the warmth of Washington Square stays with you, a reminder that the best journeys mix grand views with quiet, human moments.
