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The Original City Loop Electric Bicycle Tour provided by Dylan's Tours
The Original City Loop Electric Bicycle Tour
The Original City Loop Electric Bicycle Tour
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Explore San Francisco on an easy-to-use electric bikes
Duration:
3h
Taking Covid-19 safety measures
Group size:
8
Near public transportation
Ticket type:
Mobile
Free cancellation
- Duration:3h
- Taking Covid-19 safety measures
- Group size:8
- Near public transportation
- Ticket type:Mobile
- Free cancellation
About
Biking San Francisco alone might seem intimidating and requires a lot of leg power. This guided e-bike tour of the city makes sure you enjoy a stress-free day of exploring the city on your own terms. Ride at a comfortable pace, enjoy the sights, and relax knowing all equipment and bottled water are included.
Know before you go
- Duration: 3h
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Cancellation policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Available languages
English
Highlights
- Ride by spots including Haight-Ashbury, Golden Gate Park, and Chinatown
- Let a local show you around several neighborhoods
- Travel light—electric bike and helmet rental included
What to expect
Start your guided San Francisco e-bike tour at a bike shop in North Beach, get set up with an electric bike and helmet and go through safety measures and suggested routes, then hit the streets.
In the city, ride with one of our local guides and see the best sights throughout your day.
Cruise past Fisherman’s Wharf, Haight-Ashbury, Alamo Square, Golden Gate Park, and Chinatown. Catch sights of the San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge as you ride.
Your San Francisco e-bike tour ends back where it began.
Know before you go
- Duration: 3h
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Available languages
English
Cancellation policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Highlights
- Ride by spots including Haight-Ashbury, Golden Gate Park, and Chinatown
- Let a local show you around several neighborhoods
- Travel light—electric bike and helmet rental included
What to expect
Start your guided San Francisco e-bike tour at a bike shop in North Beach, get set up with an electric bike and helmet and go through safety measures and suggested routes, then hit the streets.
In the city, ride with one of our local guides and see the best sights throughout your day.
Cruise past Fisherman’s Wharf, Haight-Ashbury, Alamo Square, Golden Gate Park, and Chinatown. Catch sights of the San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge as you ride.
Your San Francisco e-bike tour ends back where it began.Need help booking?
Call the number below and use the product code: 30758P3
Important information
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Use of helmet
- Local Guide
Exclusions
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Duration
3h
Departure details
- 782 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum age is 16 years
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Use of helmet
- Local Guide
Exclusions
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Departure details
- 782 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Duration
3h
Return details
- Returns to original departure point
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum age is 16 years
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Travel safe during COVID-19
Last updated: Jun 25, 2020
A note from The Original City Loop Electric Bicycle Tour
Dylan's Tours agrees to ensure our staff is healthy, to rigorously clean/sanitize all areas and to practice social distancing when possible to ensure you have a safe and healthy experience.
What you can expect during your visit
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
What you can expect during your visit
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Itinerary
- You'll start at782 Columbus Ave782 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133, USASee address & details
- 1North BeachStop: 20 minutesSee details
- 2Fisherman's WharfStop: 20 minutesSee details
- 3Palace of Fine Arts TheatreStop: 15 minutesSee details
- 4Presidio of San FranciscoStop: 10 minutesSee details
- 5Fort Point National Historic SiteStop: 20 minutesSee details
- 6Golden Gate BridgeStop: 30 minutesSee detailsPass byChinatown
- You'll return to the starting point
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Daniella F
London, UK16 contributions
Desmond was a fantastic guide! He knew all the best spots for photos and his tour was very informative. Desmond was incredibly upbeat, funny and it felt like spending the morning with a genuine friend. He gave us lots of recommendations for where to get the best food and how to spend the rest of our day with the bikes after the tour ended. The tour groups are small (maximum 7) which makes it much more personal. The e-bikes themselves were in fantastic condition and are well worth the extra money. They make cycling the hills of San Francisco an absolute breeze so you can see lots more in one day than you would otherwise be able to. Would definitely recommend!!
Written August 2, 2022
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dylan415
Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback! We are so glad you enjoyed your experience with Dylan's Tours. We're happy you had a great time with Desmond as your guide. He really knows how to make the tour both informative and entertaining! We hope that you'll join us again.
Thanks,
Britt
Written August 3, 2022
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Jennifer C
8 contributions
Couples
The Original City Loop Electric Bike Tour of San Francisco was hands-down one of the best experiences we've ever had in SF. What a fabulous way to see the city! And owner/guide Dylan, while "not our savior" (take the tour and you'll get the joke) is a blast to ride the hills, the parks, and through some of the most iconic neighborhoods in the world with.
If you love SF (and we do!), and want to know her more intimately, or you're new to the city and you really want to have a truly memorable experience, this tour is the way to go.
P.S. While bike rentals are ubiquitous in SF (and every city in the US), I cannot imagine fumbling with a map on a rental bike could give you anywhere near the fun and adventure that this 4-hour tour with Dylan gave us. We couldn't have covered half the ground on our own, or have discovered so many of the special spots Dylan took us to.
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If you love SF (and we do!), and want to know her more intimately, or you're new to the city and you really want to have a truly memorable experience, this tour is the way to go.
P.S. While bike rentals are ubiquitous in SF (and every city in the US), I cannot imagine fumbling with a map on a rental bike could give you anywhere near the fun and adventure that this 4-hour tour with Dylan gave us. We couldn't have covered half the ground on our own, or have discovered so many of the special spots Dylan took us to.
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Written July 17, 2021
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L Frank
8 contributions
The bikes were really nice, in good condition, and the shopkeeper helping us set up was very friendly. This was by far the best way to see all of San Francisco in an easy and fun way. I loved it so much, if we had time I would have rented them a second day to do it again.
Bring layers to bundle up (we were there in July), some areas by the water can be very windy/chilly.
Bring layers to bundle up (we were there in July), some areas by the water can be very windy/chilly.
Written January 3, 2022
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dylan415
Hi Laura, thank you for the review. We're happy you enjoyed your time on our bike tour and seeing our great city. You are right, layers are always recommended here :) See you next time, Dylan's Tours
Written January 5, 2022
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ColdnCocky1906
Highlands Ranch, CO27 contributions
This is an excellent tour for those wanting an intimate and up close tour of San Francisco. From Fisherman's Wharf , The Golden Gate Bridge , Haight Ashbury Distirct, to the "Pink Ladies ", you see many of San Francisco's eclectic and iconic sights as you ride along its streets in an e-bike. Our guide, Zach, along the tour gave recommendations on places to eat and less "touristy" places to see as well. This is a great street level tour that gives you the noise, smell, and vibe of a major city as you ride along with traffic on its bike lane like a local.
Written June 3, 2021
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Brenda K
Anchorage, AK112 contributions
Beautiful weather, fun ride and informative tour guide. I had never rode an e-bike previously and Dylan made sure I was comfortable riding it prior to leaving his bike shop. That meant a lot to me and allowed me to have an excellent tour. Thanks Dylan! I highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to see San Francisco have a fabulous time on an e-bike.
Written October 13, 2021
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Lexi
1 contribution
Couples
We had the best time on our electric bike tour! We had our tour a week before The city of SF shut down because of COVID-19. At one of the routine stops on a hill we by chance saw the cruise ship that had 40+ COVID carriers navigating into the bay. Aaron was the best tour guide ever and took frequent breaks. We started on time and ended early. Definitely worth the money, I can’t wait to go back to SF and take another tour with Dylan’a tours!😃
Written August 26, 2020
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Hi lexi29757,
Thanks for taking the time to write us a review, we really appreciate the positive feedback.
Aaron is an awesome guide!
Exploring San Francisco by electric bike is both refreshing and exhilarating.
We appreciate that you found the tour "worth the money". Because of restrictions on capacity per tour, we were forced to raise our prices.
We really appreciate you supporting our small business!
Thanks,
Dylan
Written October 9, 2020
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Robert58213
Stephenson, VA111 contributions
My family and I took an electric bike tour through San Francisco. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour, which highlighted a great deal of the history and interesting facts of the area. The tour took us through the Presidio, to the Golden Gate bridge, through Chinatown, through an area with expensive homes, etc. We then were allowed to keep our bikes for the balance of the afternoon to explore on our own, which allowed us to take our bikes over the Golden Gate, and to do some other exploring. All told, we had a really enjoyable experience with Dylan's Tours.
Written July 25, 2022
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dylan415
Thank you for your kind feedback and for choosing Dylan's Tours! We're so happy to hear your family had a great time on your electric bike tour through San Francisco and enjoying the city on your own. Riding the bikes over the Golden Gate Bridge is such a memorable experience! We hope you have the opportunity to join us again.
Thanks,
Britt
Written August 3, 2022
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David P
Boston, MA33 contributions
If you do nothing else while you are in S.F., do this e-bike Cook’s tour. The bikes are mega-fun, easy and safe, and our tour guide, Zach, was best in class. We covered a lot of territory, and it was a glorious way to spend the better part of a day. All of us gave it a “10”.
Written June 14, 2021
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Carolyn T.
California3 contributions
Solo
What a wonderful experience going on an Electric Bike Tour of San Francisco. What made this tour so special was Josh, our tour guide, he is a native of San Francisco and was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about San Francisco. He almost convinced a county girl to move to San Francisco.
If you want to smile, laugh and learn, take a tour with Dylan's. I am looking forward to returning to San Francisco and taking another tour with Dylan's.
Thank You for a great adventure Dylan's Tour Company & Josh.
If you want to smile, laugh and learn, take a tour with Dylan's. I am looking forward to returning to San Francisco and taking another tour with Dylan's.
Thank You for a great adventure Dylan's Tour Company & Josh.
Written June 26, 2019
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Kevin D
16 contributions
This has to be the best way to see a huge number of SF best bits and highlights in one day. We had Aaron as our guide and he was very good - full of interesting stories and facts about this vibrant and diverse city. Aaron's anecdotes are not just tall stories (he is 6ft 9) but he actually corrects a number of popular misconceptions. The e-bikes are ridiculously easy. If you are short of time like we were, do this tour. By the way you get to walk the first part of the golden gate bridge, and I would suggest you probably get far more out of this tour than cycling the whole bridge?
Written December 19, 2018
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dylan415
Hi KevinD6096,
Glad to hear you enjoyed touring SF with Aaron on our Original City Loop Electric Bike Tour! You're right, this tour is one of the best ways for visitors who are short on time to see a diverse selection of the city's most interesting neighborhoods and iconic landmarks. Thanks so much for taking the time to review us! We hope to see you on another tour soon, Dylan
Written April 2, 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
RLZ3160
Middleton, Wisconsin, United States1 contribution
Is the ebike rental included in the $99 as it is not listed under the inclusions.
Hi we wanted to cycle over the bridge - is this possible on this tour?
Also is it suitable for 14 and 11 yr olds who can cycle?
heapsfam
Spanish Fork, UT2 contributions
I thought I wanted to bike across the bridge, too, but it wasn’t included in the tour we did. Instead we biked to the visitor center and had about 30-45 minutes to walk around, including on the bridge. After walking in the bridge I realized there is no way I’d want to bike across it. Pedestrians and bikes share a lane and so many people are unaware of those around them that it’d be terrifying to try and dodge pedestrians on the bridge.
168traveller99
Victoria, Canada2 contributions
hi, I see on the map that this tour goes near Lombard street. Does the tour stop there or would we at least ride past the crooked street (to at least see it)?
Jada R.
Louisville, KY18 contributions
No, you do not stop there. But perhaps if you’re close, maybe you can request to stop. Probably better to call them to confirm just in case if your heart is set on it.
MaudieandFlo
Auckland Central, New Zealand9 contributions
Hi does the tour go to the painted ladies? Thanks
heapsfam
Spanish Fork, UT2 contributions
Yes!
KenNewhouse1
Ellisville, MO26 contributions
Does this tour include a trip TO the Golden Gate Bridge? I wanted to go by it, not just a distant view. We will be there on the 22nd of October.
travel
Winnipeg, Canada1,232 contributions
Hello, yes the electric bike tour stops at the Golden Gate Bridge; the tour guide will watch the bikes and they give you roughly 20 minutes to explore the bridge. If you have any other questions please do not hesitate, we absolutely loved this tour! Enjoy!
Are the electric bikes safe for pregnant women? I will be 6 months along.
HandsomePete
New York City, NY40 contributions
Just be careful that you don't accidentally hit the electric throttle when you are getting on and off the bike, as that MAY cause you to stumble.
PaulMCE
Belfast, UK6 contributions
Hi - I have two very active kids - 13 & 15 (can supply heights) - are they ok to do the 6 hr electric bike tour? If not, do you offer alternatives for kids their age?
Thanks
OnAir595564
Gladstone, Australia1 contribution
Hi, we just did the 6hr bike tour (04/24) it was fantastic! The kids will be fine, its not too strenuous and the time flys by as you have so much to see. Make sure you wear layers if it is a bit cool.
PaulMCE
Belfast, UK6 contributions
Hi - I have two very active kids - 13 & 15 (can supply heights) - are they ok to do the 6 hr electric bike tour? If not, do you offer alternatives for kids their age?
Thanks
deepakgupta5
Vancouver, Canada471 contributions
hi. I did the tour last November and it was great, I am sure your kids will also like it. It is not very strenuous and there is lots of things to see so the kids will be pretty occupied. The best thing about the tour is the fantastic scenery
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