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GoCar (GPS-Guided) Tours

2715 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1-800-91-GoCAR
Ranked #50 of 150 tours in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 328 Reviews
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Owner description: Take a GPS-Guided Tour in the Storytelling Car and see why TIME Magazine nominated us one of "THE MOST AMAZING INVENTIONS OF THE YEAR" and why USA... more » Owner description: Take a GPS-Guided Tour in the Storytelling Car and see why TIME Magazine nominated us one of "THE MOST AMAZING INVENTIONS OF THE YEAR" and why USA TODAY called us the "NEXT TOURIST SENSATION" « less
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Provincetown, Massachusetts
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This was our second time renting a GoCar. We loved it so much the first time, that we rented it for the entire day this time. The narration is both informative and amusing. A great time was had!

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Sacramento, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

First of all a thank you to Tom -who was most helpful when checking us out after our tour. The whole experience was easy and most if all so much fun-fun-fun. We took the tour that takes you to the beach and back thru Golden Gate Park and down Lombard Street. I would recommend GoCars to any visitor to San... More

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Sacramento
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

The attraction is fun, no disputing that. But each car does need to have a map just in case you get off the appointed route. Being so low to the ground you do get alot of 2-cycle exhaust smell and the rough roads in SF do not play well with your bum. It would be a bonus if the GPS... More

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Brad Sides, Director of Sales at GoCar (GPS-Guided) Tours, responded to this review
23 May 2012

Hi Jfkinca! I am so sorry about how you were treated by the staff. We will see who was on that day and get them retrained, its not acceptable to have you treated that way. I am thankful at least that you were exonerated from the fees for damage. We are in the process of selling off all our two... More

Flemington, NJ
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

This is actaully a great tour if you have the time for it (you can spend up to 4 hours). But the drawaback of that time is they are charging you for each hour is about what it would cost to rent a car for the whole day. If you can get by the cost though, this is a fabulous... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

We hired our GoCar from the union square location. The workers, Tom and Anthony were particularly helpful and informative. The GoCars are easy to navigate and a lot of fun. Be sure to take a jumper cos it gets cold!

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Las Vegas, Nevada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012
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We rented 1 car for an hour with pick up at the Union Square location. First, we made a reservation for 10 am, and arrived early at 9:40. We were told we had to wait which was not a problem. We waited until 10, which is when they had us start our "instructional video", which took about 20-25 minutes to... More

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Brad Sides, Director of Sales at GoCar (GPS-Guided) Tours, responded to this review
23 May 2012

Wow, Rachel I am so sorry this happened to you guys. The construction at Union Square has been crazy for us over the past year but they are telling us it should be completed soon. That being said, there is no excuse for the service you received from our staff last year. You should have also had a map in... More

belle mead
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

We rented two Go Cars for about 3 hours. First of all, the cars are very loud. You have to turn the volume up on the GPS so you don't miss the information she is telling you. Also, the ride is quite bumpy. If you are not paying attention to the road, you can really give your body some jolts.... More

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Brad Sides, Director of Sales at GoCar (GPS-Guided) Tours, responded to this review
23 May 2012

Hi Lisa! Thanks for the the message and the review. Sorry about the car you received. We are getting 20 new cars in by middle of June that will have 150cc engines, upgraded suspension, comfy seats and a way better and QUIETER ride. Sorry you got stuck with one of the older models, but feel free to contact our main... More

Australia
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

We picked up our two Go Cars from Union Square. Great customer service, very helpful and obliging. Three hour tour with great directions and information provided via GPS. The go cars had no problems negotiating the hilly city. Directed to San Francisco's best locations with beautiful views and places of interest. A must do adventure for all travellers to San... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

We saw more than half of the city in a half day and had a blast doing it. We stopped when we wanted to, and Skipped the stuff that did not interest us. It was a great way to see the city.

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London, United Kingdom
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

We decided to rent one of these after walking past and seeing them. Myself and my wife laughed so much after having such a fantastic time. We took the 3 hour tour and saw so much of San Francisco. If you visit San Fancisco you really must try this!!!!

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