Our private bike tours are local adventures designed to bring together friends, families, and companies to explore San Francisco on your own terms, with your own people — the only limit is your imagination! Led by friendly local guides, each private tour features an unforgettable route that highlights SF’s best nature, neighborhoods, views, food, and drink.
Private Tours Options
The tours below are our favorite regular tours we run as extra-special private tours. Feel free to get in touch to discuss tour ideas, including our rides to local breweries, Muir Woods, Alameda and the East Bay, and more!
The Essential Electric Golden Gate Bridge & San Francisco Bike Tour
Explore all of the real must-see SF on this adventure!
- Bike the Golden Gate Bridge w/ the best local photo ops
- Explore SF’s grand Golden Gate Park & Presidio National Park
- See SF’s finest Victorian architecture & ‘Painted Lady’ houses
- Enjoy SF’s best sandwiches at an epic local viewpoint
- Ride the best electric bikes for easy, extra-fun pedaling
- Tour led by expert local guide & owner Nick
- Ride SF’s safest, most scenic bike routes & back roads
Mighty-Mini Electric San Francisco Bike Tour
Explore SF’s coolest local neighborhoods, hilltop views, and food culture.
- Bike SF’s hippest, sunniest, and most historic local neighborhoods
- Discover SF’s famous mural art culture, favorite local landmarks, & oldest Victorian architecture
- Enjoy SF’s best tacos at our favorite hilltop viewpoint, Bernal Heights Park.
- Explore the beautiful SF waterfront w/ stops at awesome parks, piers, and bay viewpoints
- Ride the best electric bikes for easy, extra-fun pedaling
- Led by expert local guide & owner Nick
- Tour follows SF’s safest, most scenic bike routes & back roads
All-City Electric San Francisco Bike Tour
See all of SF by bike!
- 14 hip and historic local neighborhoods
- 8 awesome SF parks and beaches
- Ride the Golden Gate Bridge
- All of Golden Gate Park
- Victorian architecture and iconic landmarks
- Great food and drink stops
Twin Peaks, Parks, & Beaches Electric San Francisco Bike Tour
Experience SF’s finest nature & absolute best views by bike
- Bike the Golden Gate Bridge & Golden Gate Park w/ the best local photo ops
- Explore Twin Peaks, SF’s highest point, w/ awesome 360° views of the city
- Visit Baker Beach, SF’s most beautiful beach w/stunning GG Bridge views
- Enjoy SF’s best dim sum at a beachside picnic
- Ride the best electric bikes for easy, extra-fun pedaling
- Tour led by cool local guide & owner Nick
- Ride SF’s safest, most scenic bike routes & back roads
Mighty-Mini San Francisco Electric Bike Tour
The most exciting way to spend a few hours!
- 5 hip local neighborhoods
- Ride SF’s true windiest street
- Snacks at SF’s best outdoor food park
- 360° panoramic city and Bay views
- SF’s only houseboat community
- SF’s best waterfront art, stadiums, and piers
Epic Electric Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito, & San Francisco Bike Tour
Experience everything in a day!
- 13 must-see SF neighborhoods
- Ride the Golden Gate Bridge
- Sausalito and the Marin Headlands
- Golden Gate Park and the Presidio
- Picnic in the Park
- Ocean Beach and Baker Beach
Why Choose a Private Tour?
Treat yourself to the finest and most customizable experience in SF
Exclusive Destinations, completely customizable
Our private adventures explore must-see places beloved by locals, where other tours only dream of going. Choose from special pre-designed routes or we’ll help create a custom experience based on your interests.
Accessible to everyone in your group
Our easy-to-ride electric bikes level the playing field, meaning you can bring along your favorite people of various abilities, ages, and fitness because everyone can keep up effortlessly. Have group members younger than 15? We also offer tours on classic bikes that expertly avoid the hills.
100% Fresh Air Adventure
Recharge, get inspired, and embrace the great outdoors while getting a little exercise, too. Our private bike tours are a great way to get outside and explore the most beautiful spots in and around San Francisco.
Safety comes first
All private adventures are led by the coolest, most knowledgeable and experienced bike tour guides, meaning you’ll ride the safest and most beautiful routes. We also custom-build all our bikes to ensure they’re the safest around. See our safety page for more info.
‘Best of SF’ food and drinks
Biking and eating go hand-in-hand, which is why all of our private tours feature the tastiest in local food and drinks, often served picnic-style with the best views around. Also, check out our private tours featuring SF’s best craft breweries and spirit makers!
Wireless audio experience
All private tours guests receive a wireless earpiece speaker so you can hear your guide with crystal-clear audio and not miss any directions or insightful pieces of San Francisco history and culture. You can also add your playlist so you can rock out as you nerd out!
Pricing
Simple, straightforward pricing for all pre-designed private tours. We offer the highest value private tours in San Franicsco.
Electric Tours
Recommended for most groups and required for longer and hilly tours. For ages 16+
Classic Tours
Recommended for families or those who don’t want electric bikes. For ages 8+.
Pricing Examples
Marin Headlands
5 hours • Group of 666
- Electric Base fee (up to 4 people): $399
- Extra Hours (2 @ $99/hr): $198
- Extra Person (2@ $89): $178
TOTAL COST
$129 /person
Muir Woods
7 hours • Group of 6
- Electric Base fee (up to 4 people): $399
- Extra Hours (4 @ $99/hr): $396
- Extra Person (2 @ $89): $178
TOTAL COST
$159/person
SF Night Ride
3.5 hours • Group of 6
- Electric Base Fee (up to 4 people): $399
- Extra hours (½ @ $99/hour): $49
- Extra Person (2 @ $89): $178
TOTAL COST
$99/person
What’s Included
- Expert local guide – for the most insightful and safe experience around.
- Custom-built bike – ride the best
- Tour customized to your interests, tastes, and desired star & end time
- Snacks
What’s Not
- Ferry tickets, entrance fees, tastings, food, and beverage
- All extras like required, tickets, food, drinks (except alcoholic beverages) can be included as options during checkout. Highly recommended.
- Gratuities: consider tipping your guide for great service. Note: a 15% gratuity is automatically added for parties of 6 or more.
Want more info or interested in creating your own itinerary?
Just give us a call at 415-890-2453 or send us a note here. Also check out the FAQ below.
Frequently Asked Questions
See our Coronavirus response page for details on all of our safety policies and procedures.
Yes, we can accommodate groups of up to 30 people. For groups larger than 10, please contact us so we can go over all the options and available dates.
See the age requirements above to get an idea of the type of tours available to you. For families with younger children, we generally recommend a short experience of 3-4 hours. If you have any questions, just send us a message.
That’s totally okay! You can still book to reserve your date/time with an estimate and adjust later. Just let us know your total numbers and other details as soon as you get them so we have time to prepare. Note that we cannot refund group size changes for private with less than 48-hour notice.
We offer pre-designed private tours most days — just check our calendar. For cost, check out our transparent pricing guide above or use the “book now” button to play with the pricing. Note: Custom tours can incur additional fees. Contact us if you have any questions.
We started our company specifically because we noticed that the types of experiences we wanted to share didn’t exist, locally or when we travelled. Unlike other tours, our no-limits adventures combine the variety of a neighborhood bike tour, the insight and detail of the best walking tours, the deliciousness of a food tour, and the views and nature of an urban hiking tour all in one awesome, expansive experience. Our private bike tours are truly the best way to experience and fully share the greatness of San Francisco.
Our active adventures are designed by longtime locals to thrill locals and visitors looking for something exciting, authentic, and truly unique. We’re devoted delivering the coolest and highest quality experiences around, which are guaranteed to create lasting memories and exceed your expectations.
They’re not included in the tour price but can be added at checkout for a reasonable additional fee. We recommend this for the most seamless and curated experience. See our pricing guide above for more details. Note: Alcoholic beverages (on tours that feature them) cannot be added ahead of time and must be purchased by guests upon arrival at our destination.
We can accommodate any dietary needs: vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. Trust us, San Francisco is full of great options. Just let us know of any dietary needs in the comments during checkout.
• Our private electric bike tours are for ages 16+. Guests must be 4’11 or taller.
• Our private classic bike tours are for ages 8+. Riders must be at least 4’6” tall.
At this time, we do not have tandems/trailers/tag-alongs/child seats.
Yes, anyone who is 16 or older can add an electric bike to a regular tour for only $29/person.
Yes, we require helmets on all of our guided tours for safety and insurance reasons.
All tours meet at our workshop in the centrally-located SoMa neighborhood. Here is a map. We can also start and end the tour at a location of your choice. This starts is $99-$149/each way. Contact us for details.
Yes. Just click on the tours to see full descriptions and itineraries. For custom tours, we will send you a custom itinerary.
Reviews
Susan Plunis
A tour that we’ll remember and rave about for years to come
Wow. This was a fantastic way of really seeing the neighborhoods of SF. With so many choices of bike tour companies, I did my research and it really paid off. Dandyhorse has a really well planned and thoughtful tours. As you travel through neighborhoods Nick (the owner operator and guide) gives you a feel for the history, the architecture, the f…
A tour that we’ll remember and rave about for years to come
Wow. This was a fantastic way of really seeing the neighborhoods of SF. With so many choices of bike tour companies, I did my research and it really paid off. Dandyhorse has a really well planned and thoughtful tours. As you travel through neighborhoods Nick (the owner operator and guide) gives you a feel for the history, the architecture, the food and the people. There were several stops so that you can explore the neighborhood with food samplings from local shops. We had lunch in Alamo Square Park overlooking the famous Painted Ladies. The day went very quickly and yes you can ride in SF. This is a tour that we will be remembering and raving about for years to come.
Susan Plunis
Susan and Mark Greenwood
Far and away the best bike tour guide we’ve ever had!
We’ve done many bike tours both domestically and internationally, and Nick was far and away the best bike tour guide we’ve ever had!!! His passion for San Francisco as well as his knowledge of history and interesting tidbits of information kept us thoroughly entertained throughout the trip. His service is top notch from the expert bike fitti…
Far and away the best bike tour guide we’ve ever had!
We’ve done many bike tours both domestically and internationally, and Nick was far and away the best bike tour guide we’ve ever had!!! His passion for San Francisco as well as his knowledge of history and interesting tidbits of information kept us thoroughly entertained throughout the trip. His service is top notch from the expert bike fitting and his careful attention to detail making sure we were all comfortable safe and enjoying ourselves. We had a spectacular dry sunny day so every stop was a wonderful photo opportunity. He was generous with his time his recommendations and willingness to help now and in the future. Highly recommend!!!
Susan and Mark Greenwood
Jason Philips
Every detail is planned and Nick exceed expectations as a guide
Nick’s preparation (and enthusiasm) for the group tour is immediately noticeable upon arrival at his bike shop. Every details planned from the iPad check in, chairs fo sitting, great music (groovy analog equipment), custom made bikes with our names on it…all a good sign of what’s to come. I’m not alone in my praise for these bikes he bui…
Every detail is planned and Nick exceed expectations as a guide
Nick’s preparation (and enthusiasm) for the group tour is immediately noticeable upon arrival at his bike shop. Every details planned from the iPad check in, chairs fo sitting, great music (groovy analog equipment), custom made bikes with our names on it…all a good sign of what’s to come. I’m not alone in my praise for these bikes he builds, just awesome, light, comfortable, very smooth gears and brakes. Truthfully I now covet one to own for myself. But of course I am here for the sights and narrative of the city and that’s where Nick continues to exceed expectations as a guide, really excels. He has an excellent speaking voice it’s clear diction for us all to hear, easy to follow hand signals and balances the biking, rests and adventures along the way. I’m impressed with Nick’s knowledge of the city, enjoyed his unique stops for sandwiches, treats, shops and sights. I highly recommend this tour for both first time visitors and those who have not fully experienced the SF neighborhoods on bicycle. Bravo Nick for your Dandyhorse Tour business and thank you for the good energy along the way!
Jason Philips
Susan and Stephen Labrum
the most fun thing we have done in San Francisco EVER
We have spent 3 full weeks in San Francisco over the past 3 years. When we are on vacation, we like to be super active and do lots of things. This without a doubt is our most favorite thing we have done on any of our visits. We have done segways, gone to Alcatraz, visited Muir Woods, and hit most of the museums. We’ve even gone with several different tour companies. This was the most fun thing we have done in San Francisco …
the most fun thing we have done in San Francisco EVER
We have spent 3 full weeks in San Francisco over the past 3 years. When we are on vacation, we like to be super active and do lots of things. This without a doubt is our most favorite thing we have done on any of our visits. We have done segways, gone to Alcatraz, visited Muir Woods, and hit most of the museums. We’ve even gone with several different tour companies. This was the most fun thing we have done in San Francisco EVER. Truly most important was our tour guide. Nick was so informative, kind, helpful, educational, and fun. We absolutely loved learning about the city, and seeing so much of it. We aren’t bike riders, so we were reluctant about the distance. We did great and rode the Golden Gate Bridge which was totally worth it and fun. I could simply write about this for days. We loved it that much.
Susan and Stephen Labrum
Brittni Smith
100% Highlight of our Girls Trip
We took Nick’s tour as part of a girls weekend in SF and it was 100% the highlight! We had so much fun riding throughout the city on our custom bikes. Not being avid cyclists we were a little nervous about biking in hilly SF but the electric bikes made it so fun and easy. They were so easy to ride and as comfortable as a bike seat can be. We loved riding the Golden Gate Bridge …
100% Highlight of our Girls Trip
We took Nick’s tour as part of a girls weekend in SF and it was 100% the highlight! We had so much fun riding throughout the city on our custom bikes. Not being avid cyclists we were a little nervous about biking in hilly SF but the electric bikes made it so fun and easy. They were so easy to ride and as comfortable as a bike seat can be. We loved riding the Golden Gate Bridge and Nick’s maps planned out the whole route and he explained each part to us. We had the most gorgeous weather for our ride and perfect views of the bridge!
This truly was so much fun, book it!
Brittni Smith
Laura and Darren Porter
Worth. Every. Penny… and then some!
Our bike tour with Nick was by far and away the most fun, informative and unique experience we’ve had in San Francisco. His engaging style and fantastic historical and current day context made this ride one we will not soon forget. Thank you Nick for your passion and energy… we will be back<...
Worth. Every. Penny… and then some!
Our bike tour with Nick was by far and away the most fun, informative and unique experience we’ve had in San Francisco. His engaging style and fantastic historical and current day context made this ride one we will not soon forget. Thank you Nick for your passion and energy… we will be back