Family Tour Planning Guide
Guided Bike Tours for Families in San Francisco
Planning a guided ride across the Golden Gate Bridge with your children? The right tour depends on your children’s ages, riding abilities, and whether they want to ride with an adult or on their own.
Our public guided tours use electric bikes exclusively. Private family tours offer regular pedal bikes or electric bikes, with options for children riding independently.
Quick Answer
Choose based on how your family wants to ride.
For children around ages 5–11 joining a public tour, an adult-controlled family setup lets them enjoy the experience without riding their own bike.
If your child wants to ride independently, choose a private family tour. Private tours also give families the option to ride regular pedal bikes.
Choose a Public Electric Tour if you want:
- To join other guests on a guided electric bike ride.
- Your child to ride with an adult.
- An Electric Passenger or Plus-One setup.
Choose a Private Family Tour if you want:
- A guide just for your family.
- Your child to ride their own bike.
- Regular pedal bikes or electric bikes.
- Help planning a ride suited to your family’s abilities.
Find Your Family’s Tour
Which option sounds like your family?
“Our child wants to ride with an adult.”
Choose a public electric tour with an Electric Passenger or Electric Plus-One. Our team will confirm the best setup based on size, fit, and availability.
“Our child wants to ride their own bike.”
Choose a private family tour, where we can arrange a suitable bike and plan a ride that matches your child’s abilities.
“Our child is 10 or older and wants a kids electric bike.”
Choose a private family tour. Kids electric bike riders must be at least 10 years old, at least 4 feet 3 inches tall, and complete a test ride.
“We prefer regular pedal bikes.”
Choose a private family tour. Regular pedal bikes are available on private tours; public guided tours use electric bikes exclusively.
“Two adults want to ride together.”
Consider the Electric Plus-One, subject to fit and ability. The maximum combined rider weight is 300 pounds.
Public Electric Tours
Enjoy the tour together with electric assistance.
All public guided tours use electric bikes exclusively. Electric assistance helps riders manage the hills and enjoy the sightseeing along the way.
- Children around ages 5–11 can join using a suitable Electric Passenger or Electric Plus-One setup with an adult. Our team will help confirm the right option based on size, fit, and ability.
Passenger and Plus-One Options
Two ways to ride together
Electric Passenger Bike
A great choice for children who prefer to enjoy the scenery while an adult handles the riding.
Your child rides as a passenger, with the adult controlling steering, braking, and speed.
Best for: A child who wants to ride with an adult instead of controlling their own bike.
Electric Plus-One
A connected two-person option for older children or two adults who want to ride together.
- Maximum combined rider weight: 300 pounds.
- Suitability depends on the riders’ size and ability.
- Our team will confirm the fit before departure.
Best for: Older children or two adults who fit the setup comfortably.
Private Family Tours
Your family, your guide, your bike choices.
A private tour is the right choice if your child wants a separate bike or your family prefers regular pedal bikes.
With a guide just for your group, we can help plan a ride suited to your family and arrange appropriate regular bikes or electric bikes.
Regular Pedal Bikes
Families who prefer to ride without electric assistance can request regular bikes on a private tour. Our team can help select suitable bikes and discuss a route that matches your children’s abilities.
Electric Bikes
Private tours can also use electric bikes, including kids electric bikes for children who meet the requirements below.
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Kids Electric Bikes
Available on private guided tours only.
For a child to ride a kids electric bike, they must:
- Be at least 10 years old.
- Be at least 4 feet 3 inches tall.
- Be confident riding independently.
- Complete a test ride so our team can confirm safe fit and control.
Age and height are minimum requirements. Meeting them does not automatically guarantee that the bike is suitable for your child.
Kids electric bikes are not available on public guided tours.
FAQs
Common questions before your family’s tour.
Can children join a public guided tour?
Yes. Children can join using a suitable Electric Passenger or Electric Plus-One setup with an adult. Contact us before booking to confirm the best fit.
Can my child ride their own bike on a public tour?
Children who want to ride their own bike should book a private family tour. Kids electric bikes are available on private tours only.
What is the minimum age for a kids electric bike?
Children must be at least 10 years old and at least 4 feet 3 inches tall. They must also be confident riders and complete a test ride.
Can we use regular bikes on a guided tour?
Yes, on a private guided tour. Our public guided tours use electric bikes exclusively.
Can two adults use the Electric Plus-One?
Yes, subject to fit and ability. Their combined weight must not exceed 300 pounds.
What if we are unsure which setup to book?
Contact our team with your children’s ages, heights, and riding experience. We will help you choose a suitable tour and bike setup.
