Hello, We had an awesome time! Renting a Polaris Slingshot SL (3-wheeled vehicle) for a self-guided tour was the perfect option for us. It was an all-day adventure that gave us the opportunity to visit all the highlighted sights while still having the freedom to take breaks and explore at our own pace. We could easily step away from the self-guided tour and reconvene whenever we were ready without missing a beat. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking to get the best bang for their buck. The staff was amazing--they went over every detail and made sure we had no questions before heading out. We have absolutely no regrets and would definitely do this again! Highly recommended! read more

GoCar Tours - Polaris Slingshot SL - Tours Near Me - San Francisco, California

Better have a reservation and if possible fill out any waivers and forms online. We did not and it took almost an hour. Staff was friendly but the process was a problem. The max something is great for someone who has mobility issues. Staff was great and let us store a mobility scooter there. Plan your route before you go. Options made us pick wrong route and friends car didn't have GPS audio tour working. Again, staff was great and helped out. Good tour, expect long process and plan ahead. read more

My husband and I rented the GoCar E-Sport yesterday and we had a blast! As Bay Area locals we decided to be the ultimate tourists and take one of these for his birthday weekend. Customer service over the phone was great, the tour was awesome and we learned new things about San Francisco that we had never learned before. The views were STUNNING and the open air car was awesome. Bring a jacket, the day was perfect sunshine which is unheard of for San Francisco this time of year and I was still frozen at the end of our ride. There were just a few things that kept this from being a 5 star experience: Car condition: the breaks on this e-car literally SCREAMED each time we stopped. The car stopped with no issue, but it totally freaked us out - especially on some of the steep hills. Otherwise the car was in excellent condition and we only depleted maybe 10% of the battery in our 3 hour tour. Front desk staff: check in and out was easy enough, but the front desk staff were realllllllly indifferent. They also talked like auctioneers, crazy fast. They showed all of the folks in the office this map route and talked at the speed of light. Now, we knew about 40% of the stops we would take and still got confused. How on earth are tourists supposed to understand this map direction situation. Seriously, the company would be better off instructing the front desk to say "your car will guide you through this map" than to try to have them explain where people are going. Or at least tell guests that "this seems like a lot, but you have a map in your car and the car will guide you, we are giving you this info so that you have some of the locations in your mind". Tour Guide/GPS: the GPS/Tour Guide storyline sounded like it was for the yellow car only. There were a few times that we were thinking, this can't be referring to our car. For example, there was one steep hill decent that we were going to go on and the GPS/Tour Guide said "I'm only designed to go 25 mph, so take care down this steep hill" we couldn't tell if we were only allowed to go 25 mph or if this cars speed was capped at 25 mph, but the website says that the top speed is 80 mph. Also, we were told that this car can go across the Golden Gate Bridge and the GPS said several times that it is not allowed to go on the bridge. Overall, we had a wonderful time, the GPS worked the entire time and we learned new facts about SF and saw new things that we hadn't noticed before. We also got MANY compliments on this car and almost every group that saw us said that they want to take this car out while on their trip. This was an awesome experience and we will bring family/friends here when they visit for amazing views of the city. read more

I got this rental for my brother, his wife, my boyfriend and I through Groupon. I heard about it from a YouTube couple and I thought this would be a great experience! I was frustrated because I kept calling to see if there was anything I needed to do before getting to the place. They said no just come and we'll take your Groupon information. So we got there and it was torture to get signed in. It took us an hour for signing in! Finally, we get in the cars, my gps didn't work well. We went a mile and had to return that car. We got another car and went on our tour. My brother's car had a hard time going up the hill (right before Lombard Street) and it had very little power and it started smoking. We had to wait for them to get to Lombard street. We went down the crookedest street then quickly returned the cars. My brother was afraid that he and my sister in law would stall or that the car would catch on fire. We ended our tour 1 hour early. Issues are the cars look used up and not well maintained. They need more workers at the front desk and car pickup area. Cars should be checked prior to customers coming to ensure they're going to work well. I think this is a GREAT idea and very fun. I was able to see more of SF because of this amazing self guided tour. The reason I didn't rate my experience as a 5 star is the wait time checking in and the car issues. read more

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So much fun! Bring a small blanket and gloves because it does get cold. I think one hour is enough time to enjoy this ride. We were a bit sore in the hips after a few hours. The car vibrates a lot but so worth the ride! read more

GoCar Tours - Tours Near Me - San Francisco, California

Everything went well. For my 77th birthday we did this. It was scary and wonderful all at the same time. 3 hours flying around the city. Cars, driverless ubers, trollies, people, bikes, trucks. What an experience. Had to do it. See lots of the city. Go down the curvy Lombardo street. See the painted ladies. Golden gate. Parks. Wow. Fun. Never forget. Granddaughters loved it. read more

worst experience. horrible costumer service. the lady and man at the front desk were okay but when it was time to go to the car, no one helped us and we had to help ourselves. when someone came to help, he looked like he did not want to help at all. the tablet for navigation was very laggy and choppy and we were left with no navigation and almost got into an accident. we called the help line multiple times but no answer and we had to use our hotspot to help with the lagging. but the navigation was very confusing and ended up going off course and use our phone for navigation. our two hour rental turned into 4 hours. worse experience. read more

I know the city well as a Bay Area native but I've always wanted to play tourist. This was a great and somewhat cheesy way to do it! The locals WILL laugh at you, but it's all in good fun. My non-local friend and I did a three hour tour around the city, costing us each around $100. We rented the 2-seater and were on our way, going around 25 MPH on city streets. We were able to hit a lot of the most iconic spots - Fisherman's Wharf, Ghiradelli Square, Fort Mason, Golden Gate Bridge, Legion of Honor, Land's End, Ocean Beach, Golden Gate Park, Palace of Fine Arts, Lombard Street, and more. You can get out of the car and take some photos at cool spots! The 2-seater GoCar is technically a motorcycle, so be aware that it is loud. I had a bit of a learning curve at the beginning because I've never ridden a motorcycle before, but the staff explain it to you and have you watch a video beforehand. The hardest thing is that you cannot reverse so you physically have to pull the GoCar backwards. There is also a GPS system with a planned route and a physical map provided. I had no issues with the GPS, but if one did, you can use your phone. If that also doesn't work, SF is basically a grid and it should be easy to get back on track if you're a bit lost. This is an exciting way to explore the city, the staff is helpful, and you'll definitely make memories! read more

GoCar Tours - GoCar 2-seater - Tours Near Me - San Francisco, California

So much fun! Don't forget to bring gloves and a blanket. Easy to drive and the GPS tour was surprisingly interesting and I learned some new stuff (even being from the city) I definitely will be doing this again read more

GoCar Tours - Tours Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This event tops the list of "how to immediately identify me and my family as tourists" things to do... but honestly, it was stupidly, crazy fun. We rented two of the classic go cars for the early morning special. Funny but it wasn't that early in the morning... It started at 10, and there were slots available that started at 11 AM. When you reserve online it will then send you to the registration/waiver part, just heads up that it requires waivers from not just the drivers but the passengers as well. Adults sign on behalf of the juveniles. If you screw it up (who, me?)", no big deal, when you're at the place forking over a credit card for the $500 deposit you can go back online and register then. Quick five minute instruction video and off you go. It is crazy simple to operate and really fun. We enjoyed the audio/GPS tour, although I found it difficult to visually follow the GPS map from the driver's seat. Thanks to my beautiful 15-year-old copilot, we only missed a couple of intersections and then circled around and got back on tour (it certainly helped to have the copilot because often times the audio will say "take a right..." as you are already whizzing through the intersection). The three hour trip went by quickly, we saw a ton of things. Watching the shot clock, we bailed out the last few minutes of the guided tour and beelined for Lombard Street. We hit it on time, more fun on this famous part of SF, then back to the Go Car place. As touristy as it was, I would absolutely recommend doing this, even if you live in San Francisco. A complete blast. read more

All the staff are very nice and helpful. We loved the slingshot and gocar was fun! The route options are very thoughtful and we enjoyed the Presidio route. Super easy to book online. read more

My first time riding in a Go cart buggy & in San Francisco it was so much fun would definitely do it again. The staff was super friendly & went through all the rules & directions. The go cart was well maintained did not have any mechanical issues. Can't wait to do it again!! read more

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What a fun experience to take parents on or anyone without a license! The driver does need one in order to drive any of their vehicles, but it's nice to be able to have a passenger for the ride. This is a self-guided tour, driving their GoCar vehicles. This means that throughout the ride, the tablet on the car will continuously and simultaneously give you directions and a tour of the route you're on. They have two models of GoCars: the regular go cars (up to 30 mph) and the e-sport one (electric - goes up to 80 mph, though I only went up to 45 on the GG bridge). Getting checked in took long but the young male worker that was there was super patient and nice with everyone that came in. Before riding, you have to watch a safety video and then the workers also go over the specifics of the vehicle. I rode on the e-sports model, so I could ride over the GG bridge. There were two main things I was worried about - getting lost and being too cold (this was during May). However, those worries were thankfully dispelled because the tour really babies the directions. It'll mention a sharp turn that's needed or a stop sign way ahead of time. So, I never got lost. My other worry was it would be very cold despite having a front-shield panel blocking the wind from the front. However, I was very relieved to discover the car had seat warmers for both driver and passenger seats, and also handlebar warmers! It was vastly needed as it was very windy throughout most of the ride, but the war made the experience more enjoyable and the wind/cold more bearable. Overall, an incredibly exciting and enjoyable activity albeit expensive! read more

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Highly recommended! Jose was friendly and helpful :) it was a great idea to spend 3 hours with Gocar. Nice GPS with audio tour! 100% FUN!!! read more

GoCar Tours - Tours Near Me - San Francisco, California

This was such a fun experience! A must do while visiting San Fran! A great way to tour and explore the city! I was the driver in my car and I have to admit I was a little nervous at first just because San Fran roads are built different lol lots of steep roads (up and down) so I wasn't sure and I definitely don't want to hit someone or get hit while trying to enjoy this experience but it was definitely worth the "chance" I took being the driver and I faced my fears! It felt so good! It was also a beautiful day and we're able to hit Lombard street (all the zig zags), get a view of the Golden Gate Bridge and just venture out! I wish we had more time with the GoCar. There is a navigation on the each car so as long as your following the tour it will talk and give you the history of places and landmarks as you are driving the course; if you get off course or go the wrong way it will stop talking until you get back on track and then it will start talking again. I mean such a cool experience, I definitely want to go again and the experience this with my husband because when we went we didn't do this experience and I think he would enjoy it just as much as I did. They have mainly the 2 seaters for you and another person. They do have one that's similar to like an suv but I believe the man said they only have 1-2 of those and those are always the first to be taken. Highly recommended while visiting!!! read more

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My best friend & I decided to be tourist for a day in the city. We are Bay Area natives and we've been to the city many times. So we decided to put a little twist on this adventure. We went on Go Cars & drove over the Golden Gate Bridge, we stopped to take pictures and stopped in Sausalito for some seafood. We had a blast driving around in the Go Car, people passing would wave at us or take our pictures. The staff were very helpful & friendly. Jose set us up with our car and he explained how to navigate the tour and how to use the car. He even showed us multiple times how to use things and I appreciated that because I was nervous to drive. I got on and began to remember all the things Jose highlighted in his directions and I wasn't nervous anymore. I loved this experience and definitely will book again! read more

GoCar Tours - Hot wheelz - Tours Near Me - San Francisco, California

I lived in the city for years and returned and did the 4 person car with my kids and I loved it !!! It was $300 or so for 2 hours (they only have one 4 person and it's booked a lot) - preferred it as the 2 person are noisy and we wanted to be together. Had a great time read more

Fast and affordable. Print with warranty. Would recommend to anyone! Price was unbelievable!

I was trained to drive a car because I even drove people in my car. I haven't driven a car since about 2019 now. Today I was looking for activities on this Sunday March 24, 2024. I found Go Cars on Viator. My father would probably not do this activity or really approve. He might silently smirk and chuckle. If I showed him a photo... It took 1 hour and 35 minutes to take a loop from Beach St near the Wharf all the way to the Presidio near the bridge and under the tunnel and over through...but it's a bit far..It's tiring to drive the "Go Car" around the Presidio..maybe as if it's a scooter at Crissy Field. I parked the Go Car at Sports Basement and wanted new shoes and some gummies. I wonder who would sit in this Go Car with me any day. I am sure who I would sit with...would you let your nephew go out in a Go Car? You have to possess a driver's license and I do believe it is a "car." It has handle brakes and you have to push it backwards to reverse. The control system takes an intro. It's better get support and feel better so that you are safe on the road. I did get honked at twice..I saw 2 Go Cars at a time at the intersections. It's funny! It's unbelievable! It's an experience. I waited a long time to go. You can go any day of the week whether you are a local or a tourist. There's no race track. It goes to the Presidio and Crissy Field..The audio says things like it was an airfield. I am writing a college essay on tourism activities using public transportation. Survey says it involves close family members. I am a tran-sport-tationist. hahah read more

We rented the Go Car Esport. They are electric and can go 80 miles an hour. We drove all over San Francisco and crossed the Golden Gate bridge. We visited the Muir Forest. We are 74 years old. If we can do it anyone can! Great Fun! read more

We rented these super fun cars for Memorial Day in San Francisco. Check it was a little chaotic, they needed a few more people help but staff was friendly and helpful. Most importantly they have clean restrooms to use before you head out. You watch a video and then get a hands on tutorial before setting off. Our first car died as soon as and we pulled out, I think the battery was dead but they go us going right away with another one. We selected the three hour tour but honestly it's not enough time to stop more than once or twice. We had to cut our tour short and were still 15 mins late coming back. You need the whole day to get through the traffic of the city and enjoy all the sights. Also bring a cushion for your bum, the seats get a little hard after three hours of putting around. Very friendly staff and fabulous routes preprogrammed into the cars, just book the whole day or prepare to pay late fees. read more

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Whenever I have family visiting or friends I highly recommend this excursion in SF. Fun and safe way to explore and just relax. Pro tip: I'd recommend getting a city pass from gocitypass.com it's literally half off for two people for an hour so instead of paying $85 it's about $60-80 for TWO people. Make sure to listen to the video carefully because it's easy to get lost and go over time. Note, they have a GPS screen and audio available where an automated voice talks you through the history of spots you drive by. IMPORTANT: make sure when you return you ask them to walk you through billing/time stamps because every single time I've gone I've almost gotten scammed. They say the clock won't start until you get off the property. Example, I left the lot at 12:01pm I know this because I set an hour timer on my phone and I returned it with a minute to spare. When I asked the worker to check my receipt they said it'll get emailed to me and any additional charges would get added to my card. I mentioned no, I'd like to see my time stamp and when he checked it said I had the car since 11:40am which was actually when I signed the waiver in line. I had to explain to them that the hour shouldn't count for when I check into GoCars. Without debate, he changed it in their system but if I had not asked, I would've gotten charged an additional $50!!!! This also happened the last time I came. I don't mind coming back because I make sure to note it down and take record for myself but they should seriously look into changing their system!!!! read more

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HereThe yellow car was not only extremely loud but also frustratingly outdated. The GPS system didn't work at all, leaving us completely lost until we resorted to using our phone's GPS to figure out where we were. Although we could hear the recorded guide's voice, there were no actual instructions provided, which made navigation impossible. Additionally, the car's monitor didn't allow us to select the destinations we wanted to visit, forcing us to follow a preset route that didn't align with the tour we had hoped for. Ultimately, we had to abandon the car's faulty system altogether, use our phones to navigate back to the drop-off point, and then rely on our own vehicle to visit the places we actually wanted to see. The experience felt outdated, inconvenient, and disappointing. Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend this service to anyone seeking a smooth or enjoyable tour. read more

I have been wanting to do this for so long and it is not in all locations. We used a Go City Pass so we had to call and make reservations. We called on the day of and we were able to make a reservation. The Go City pass only gives you 30 minutes. If you do 60 minutes it's about $48 more. They make you watch a safety instructional video and then they show you how to drive. The car has a GPS but it is delayed so it is not the best. The paper map is somewhat easy to read. The 30 minute ride will lead you to Lombard Street, but the traffic alone made our experience 60 minutes so we had to pay the additional $48 but it was worth it, because we had so much fun. Other drivers root for you and cheer you on. It can go pretty fast. It is as if you are driving a motorcycle as the car has no pedals. read more

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Super fun! Great way to scoot around San Francisco to see the sights. The GPS barely works but it's easy enough to make do without it. The GM, Jose, was super helpful, informative and friendly. We had a blast! Would highly recommend! read more

Oh my goodness, what a wonderful experience! For my gf's bday I got us tix for GoCar tours. For the longest time we've wanted to do this! Whenever we were in the city we kept saying that we should do it but it just never came into fruition until now! I bought a ticket for two, for two hours ($163~ total, including the insurance package). We were running an hour late, so I was nervous that they were really strict (we called ahead to let them know) but luckily when we got there this young gentleman greeted us immediately and told us not to worry (very chilled & relaxed, wish I got his name he was great). We checked in and he explained the map to us and the different routes. We had to do the shortest red route bc they were going to close in a couple hours. No matter, I mainly wanted to see the bridge and go down Lombard street! We then watched a quick tutorial video and then we went to get our helmets. You can spray it w/ Lysol spray, lice spray, and you are given a hairnet. Then you are taken to your buggie and given keys - you can ask an employee to give you a quick refresher on the buttons. Your time starts once you head out into the road. Happy we went on a not so cloudy day, pretty chilly though (mid-Jan) so I suggest you wear a warm sweater! At first it was a little scary but once you get the controls down it's really fun! I am a huge history lover so I liked how the GPS would talk about historical landmarks and the story behind buildings + fun facts. We also went through Chestnut street which we never heard of but we liked all the restaurants we saw so we plan on going there next time. We were driving around the time the sun sets so it was quite beautiful. We drove by the Palace of Fine Arts and through the Presidio (probs my fav places we saw). Highly recommend this if you want to try something new and see the city in a different way. We are thinking about doing this again but with our friends, most likely rent a buggie for 4 hours too. Absolutely loved it! 10/10 :) read more

GoCar Tours - waiting room with video instructions - Tours Near Me - San Francisco, California

I always tell people, "if you have only one day in San Francisco, make it a GoCar tour day." I have done a lot of tours around the world, this is hands down the best and coolest tour I have ever done so far. It is an amazing way to explore the city. You just need to follow the friendly audio directions and have fun! I went with a friend and we had a blast. We were able to drive all over the city and the GPS guide tour was great. You can go at your own pace and spend time whatever you want. We booked three hours, but we took five hours. I recommend more than five hours, if it is your first time in the city. You are not going to be concerned with parking because it is easy to find a spot to stop this small and fantastic car. Actually is one of the best things, SF is always hard to find parking or it is expensive. They have 33 points of interests in their map. I know a lot of places in SF, but the guided tour was very cool and took us to places I have never seen before. For example, I haven't been to East Beach, Conservatory of flowers, and Baker Beach. If you never had this experience, I highly recommend this tour. It is just WONDERFUL! read more

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Despite being from the Bay Area I've never actually tried this out before. One weekend my wife and I drove up to SF on date night. We decided on this and we are glad we did! It's advisable to roll with the Classic cars vs the Premium or electric vehicles (these cars don't have side by side seats for couples). Also be wary of traffic as the pre determined routes don't consider this. You should use your own phone GPS and you may have to cut routes short in order to not get additional charges. They will charge for any minute over the agreed time. Finally the cars don't go backwards so just be careful up off route hills. We will do this again to truly feel the vibe of the city while having fun driving these small cars. read more

This was hella fun. I'm a sf local and native so we always made fun of folx who did this. But Jose was Hella chill and provided great service for us I. Understanding hot to use this vehicle. I would highly recommend and use the gps too. View were great restroom inside and great video tutorial read more

I'm giving this location 2 stars due to the post experience handling of how they chose to not honor the $80 refund. My wife and I are always in the Bay/Napa area for jazz and business. So this one time we took our cousins and friends. We planned out an array of activities that started in Napa. As we we're at the later part of our getaway. I suggested GoCar Tours. I've seen them every time I was in town. Everyone agreed. So we picked the twilight hours. 3 hours from 2 pm - 5 pm. We arrive, sign in, and look at instructional and safety videos. Then, we proceed to pick our adventure. We chose to do the Golden Gate Bridge Sausalito tour in the faster 2 seater scooter bike vehicle. This vehicle takes on all SF hills. We're told that the GPS will start when you get to the corner. So we're off enjoying the streets and sights of San Francisco scooter style. We get to the picture taking point at the Golden Gate Bridge. Take our pictures and feel excited to cross the bridge scooter style. This is where the problem starts. We proceed while noticing the gps isn't taking over the bridge. So I pull over and call GoCar to confirm which line am I supposed to follow. Okay, confirmed, follow red lines. So we're following red lines, we're going through the park, up a hill with gorgeous homes, cruising the cold coastline, back through the crowded park, and into a neighborhood. We pull over and make the call to GoCar because our time is dwindling. While awaiting information from GoCar. My cousin informs me that his gps is blank. He has no lines. His gps stopped displaying lines after we left Golden Gate Bridge picture stop. So he's just following me. We find out that my gps is on a different route. We're on the city tour. GoCar says my cousin gps was the Sausalito route. We had to do a FaceTime call so GoCar could see the screen. I guess to see if we we're being truthful. So after 25 minutes of trying to get a signal of the new route to just finish with Lombard Street, which was an awesome short experience. I always thought it was longer. So we're back at GoCar. The asian gentleman at the desk said he would give us $40 each credit because our friends did not participate. Plus, he will not charge the $19 each insurance. Cool accountability received, and we're pleased. This was Sunday, April 28. On Friday, I called GoCar because I noticed I had not received my refund . On Friday, May 3rd, I speak to a gentleman, and he takes my number because he's going to get to the bottom of what was promised. He said an outside agency handles refunds, so they would have to send them a message to refund. But, first, allow him to communicate with the person who promised me. He took my number because he's supposed to call me back with information. Now it's Thursday, May 9th. No call from GoCar. My next step is to call again while also reaching out to the BBB for being unprofessional after an admitted error and a suggested return of charge. read more

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A must activity to experience even if you're a local or a tourist. It was so fun and different than riding a car or bus. We enjoyed getting cheers from bystanders as well. Thank you for such a fun experience! P.S. Make sure to book your reservation through the phone or online! They do charge a deposit fee in case something happens to the vehicle but nonetheless, the money comes back to your account once the vehicle has been returned. read more

My son had the time of his life riding around San Francisco in this Go Kart. I was right behind it and it was soooo much fun! There is an audio GPS that navigates you throughout the city and gives you some history on the buildings you past and the area as well. There is a short tutorial on how to operate the car and the staff make it very convenient for you to sign up and get started on your journey. read more

GoCar Tours - Tours Near Me - San Francisco, California

Although I've lived in California for years, I'll never turn down an opportunity to be a tourist! This was an amazing activity to learn more about the city in a fun and unique way. Things to note: - The vehicle itself is so fun to drive! - We signed up for a 3-4 hour tour, and although we thought it was enough time, we ended up finishing right before our time was up. - There's lots of places to stop on the route, most picturesque, so make sure you pace yourself. - It is slightly expensive, but you know that when you're booking. It's a unique experience, so I don't mind as much. - The vehicles don't go as fast as normal cars, so it's definitely a little intimidating to be driving alongside the road. At times, we felt guilty that we were slowing down traffic haha. - Parking in the area is terrible, so if you're trying to get to GoCars, I'd recommend any other mode of transportation. read more

GoCar Tours - Tours Near Me - San Francisco, California

Steer clear from this shady business! The staff will NOT tell you they charge $1 dollar per extra minute and will encourage you to take the Golden Gate tour (which is long and busy, going past dangerous intersections) vs the china town tour. I will keep it short and to the point, this tour is NOT fun. You will be riding close to the ground, passing busy intersections, the gocars are beat up, loud, bumpy, and you will have to get out of the gocar and manually WALK your gocar back to reverse. We purchased the one hour tour and was encouraged to take the Golden gate tour. It is absolutely impossible to finish the tour in an hour. Keep in mind, we did not stop or leave the gocar at any point and followed the GPS instructions to the T. Unfortunately, we were afraid to go off the tour because some streets were too steep and not sure if the gocar could handle (it was slow and not powerful enough). I do not blame the staff, I blame the manager for this unethical business. What surprised me most was the manager's demeanor that changed like a lightswitch. He was making jokes in the beginning and by the time we returned, he rushed us out. He would not give the time of day and said "if we do this for every customer, we would be out of business. Most people come back 15 minutes late" and walked away. He already expects people to be late! Talk about horrible customer service and unethical practice. There are so many other things to do in the bay. Do not waste your time and money on this place! read more

GoCar Tours - Loud and slow - Tours Near Me - San Francisco, California

Being a local and seeing these cars zip up and down the streets of San Francisco made me smirk. "You bunch of tourists!" That's the phrase that I would frequently say to myself. I also told myself that I would never ride or drive on one of these things. Boy, was I ever wrong. Yes, I was apathetic towards tourists driving around the city in these yellow mini go carts, and even scoffed at 'em. But, I have seen the light and have turned a complete 180 on my attitude and stance. Last year, my company had a great idea for our manager outing by having a scavenger hunt in the city. They provided the rules in advance as we all met here. The associates working here were very thorough, patient and professional. They had to process more than 30 of us as a group, and not including other groups and they streamlined the process, which was pretty impressive. Once we got paired up and all the paperwork, safety videos and liability waivers were signed, we couldn't wait to start our adventure. These vehicles are pretty fun to drive, and it's a good thing it's open air as the smell of gasoline could be an issue if you're sensitive to this smell. My only knock on them is that they're not too comfortable to drive and for a such a small vehicle, they require a wide turning radius. However, these little things are pretty impressive as they have enough power to travel up and down the hills of the city. But most of all, they are hella fun to drive while we maneuvered our way through Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, North Beach, Marina, Presidio, Russian Hill, Telegraph Hill, Cow Hollow and Nob Hill. We were the ones zipping in and out and up and down while the people driving in their own vehicles were probably looking at us with the same contempt I gave the tourists in my own car. We could feel their stares, but we didn't care since we were having a blast. And guess who won the scavenger hunt? It helps to know your city. It's fun to be a tourists in your own city. More people should try it. Especially after this lockdown is over. read more

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Jose the team lead was so nice and helpful ! We only got a 30 min tour from Groupon but we wanted to see the crooked road , and we couldn't make it ... when we got back he asked how it went and we said it was fun but we did get lost lol!! He sent us right back !!! He said we had to see it , he was very genuine. The front desk guy that helped me blonde guy super nice and his other worker (: cool experience!! Will be back (: read more

GoCar Tours - Tours Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've always seen this when visiting SF but this time, we did it with another couple. Quite a pleasant experience. It took some getting used to but you eventually get the hang of the driving around the streets. I wasn't quite sure what to expect and we did get lost because I didn't follow directions properly. The place was easy to find and plenty of parking in the area. You will need to sign a release and off you go. I'd like to try this again with the electric vehicle they have. read more

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Even though we were early, it took forever to get checked in and ready to go. We were already 30 minutes behind our scheduled time when we started. However, my go car broke down. After a few minutes to push it out of the way, try to restart it, I called the number. They had me repeat all the things I had already done, then said a replacement car would be there in 25 minutes. After 35 minutes (and trying to restart again), I called, and now they were 10 minutes out. After another 10 minutes and still no replacement (so now 45 minutes after they said 25 minutes), I was able to restart the go car. I presume it had overheated or something and finally cooled off. However, since we had planned for 3 hours (for the 2 hour tour), and we were now about an hour and a half behind schedule, we just rushed back to return the car and make our afternoon appointments. When we returned, we again had to wait in line to make sure we weren't charged extra for being late, but then wanted a partial refund since we only got to do half the tour and spent most of the time waiting on the side of the road for a replacement that never arrived. All they would offer is more time with the car, which we didn't have and we had cut out the far side of the city anyway, which we wouldn't be able to get back to in the make up time anyhow. Could have been great, but instead was a miserable waste of time and money. read more

We got the 3 hour tour from Groupon Through golden state park and drove by tons of beaches, golden gate Bridge (you do NOT cross Golden Gate Bridge *) ++ MORE Ended up being out for 3.5 hours Easy checkin, next time I will rent for the day because it takes you through multiple awesome neighborhoods where you can explore restaurants/ shops/ thrift stores/ park / botanical gardens etc etc ... the park is huge !!!!! Rented 2 cars, you have to have DL We had our 12 and 16 year old with us. No reverse so careful on uturns . read more

A MUST TRY EXPERIENCE. SO MUCH FUN!! I can't tell you how much fun my bf and I had. We booked the two hours tour and omg we dragged it for 2.5 hours. WORTH EVERY PENNY!! We can't believe how long this tour was, we thought two hours was good enough but it wasn't! We booked for 3:30 pm and I wished we got their earlier since they close @6. If we knew how fun this was we would of booked 4-5 hours. There was a moment where we thought the gocar would not make it up the steep hills, but IT DID!! We went almost all around SF but due to our timing we didn't have time to check out other spots, bummer! Next time we definitely will pick the 4-5 hours long ride! read more

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