Classic Sidecar Tour Of San Francisco

It was so much fun. Very personable driver. He took us all over the city. We learned so much. Helmets are provided.

This was one of the best travel tours ever!!! Such a unique and fun way to explore and learn about the city. My husband and I had an amazing time. Michael was our driver/guide and he took us all over the city to get up close to its major sites. Loved it!!!

Don’t think twice and book this tour now!An absolutely amazing experience that I will never forget. Jerome is a skilled and safe driver in addition to being an experienced host. 10/10!

This may have been one of the most enjoyable vacation experiences have ever had. Seeing the city on a motorcycle, and having a knowledgeable and friendly tour guide was amazing. I will definitely do this again when I come back to San Francisco.

10/5 Jerome was the best. Made San FRAN so memorable . It was an amazing experience. Picked us up, and explained everything so well, and we left feeling like we fit 3 days into 1.

Wow!, recommend by a friend who experienced this a while back, I would have passed this by had it not been for him, absolutely amazing, Michael you were the perfect rider/host/friend, incredible seeing San Francisco like this, my wife who is apprehensive on my trip organising said it was the best one she’d done, we’ve travelled the world!, I can’t recommend this highly enough, it’s a must do believe me, if we could have extended the trip we would have done it in a heartbeat such was the enjoyment we experienced Thank you Jerome&Michael ❤️

Jerome was the perfect host and made my visit to San Francisco unforgettable. He showed me around the city, introducing me to its best sights and hidden gems. The highlight of the trip was riding across the Golden Gate Bridge—an experience I’ll never forget! We had plenty of amazing photo opportunities, and it was such a fun and unique way to explore a new place—especially as a solo traveler. Highly recommend!

What a fabulous afternoon. Our tour guide Michael was amazing and a wealth of information. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and felt very safe as we were take around to all of the hotspots that San Francisco has to offer. Highly recommend this tour, you will not be disappointed ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

As I was travelling solo, I thought this would be a novel and interesting way to see the sights of San Francisco. I was proven right. Jerome was an excellent guide, who was knowledgeably informed about San Francisco and its history. I saw places that perhaps I wouldn’t have seen by myself. The highlight - driving over Golden Gate Bridge and the photos after with the bridge as the backdrop. Thanks Jerome. I really enjoyed it.

Wonderful experience through SF with the perfect host (Jerome) ,he was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Great fun even for locals like us. Would highly recommend.

Last September, I booked a city tour and was picked up by an absolutely amazing guide. It was the best ride ever! Jerome was not only fun but also a true gentleman. His captivating stories about the city made the entire experience outstanding and incredibly enjoyable. Thank you, Jerome, for an unforgettable and amazing time!

I was travelling with my son, first time visiting SF and I thought sidecar would be a cool idea for us to have an overview. We were picked up by Jerome, he provided us an unparalleled opportunity to explore SF, way more than we could ever imagined. Jerome is the best guide ever- passionate, attention to details, and he knows this city inside out from the most scenic picnic spot to the best croissants and pizza. The tremendous beauty of the natural setting combined with the knowledge and expertise of the guide made for an unforgettable adventure! We will definitely come back for more!

Incredible adventure and awesome way to see the best of the best throughout the Bay Area! Jerome was incredibly informative and thoughtful. Highly recommend!

This tour is amazing. It is personable. You get to see the city and take great pictures. Jerome was very friendly and knowledgeable about the city. I will definitely encourage my friends and family to experience this tour whenever they are in the Bay area

Jérôme is an amazing tour guide and storyteller. My parents were visiting the city of San Francisco for the very first time and they enjoyed every minute of it! If you are planning on staying for a few days only, this is the perfect way to get an overview of the city! Besides knowing SF like the back of his hand, Jérôme also speaks English, German and French, his mother tongue. In other words, I highly recommend this experience!

Rides By Me's classic sidecar tour in San Francisco was an exceptional experience, surpassing all expectations. Unlike standard bus or walking tours, this unique mode of transport offered an unparalleled perspective of the city, allowing me to explore more than I thought possible in one day. From the city's vibrant streets to its charming suburbs, every corner of San Francisco was within reach. The flexibility to stop anywhere along the way added an extra layer of spontaneity to the journey. Jerome, my guide, made the experience truly memorable with his wealth of historical insights and impeccable service. As a solo traveler, I appreciated his willingness to capture photos at all locations. Feeling like a VIP throughout the tour, I highly recommend Rides By Me for an immersive and unforgettable exploration of San Francisco.

An amazing way to see the city with an amazing guide. Went on the sunset tour and saw parts of San Francisco I'd never seen before. If you're going to take a tour of San Francisco, this is the one to take.

My husband and I were very much looking forward to this tour of San Francisco and it certainly didn’t disappoint, in fact WOW! It was absolutely brilliant!! Jerome was so lovely, friendly, chatty, funny and knowledgeable he really did make us feel at ease right from the start. We were out for hours and hours and saw every possible sight worth seeing plus an extra surprise stop! He really knows his stuff, he is very accommodating and we had an absolute blast in his double sidecar. This was definitely the highlight of our trip and If we ever find ourselves back in SF we will certainly be booking to go out again. I seriously recommend anyone and everyone to book a tour, you will be so pleased you did and will make unforgettable memories (with lots of photos included!!) Thanks so much Jerome for making our time in SF AMAZING! Really hope we get to see you again someday 🤪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

All was great! The views, the guided tour and a wonderful surprise (we were celebrating a special family occasion). They went above and beyond to ensure we had a good time. Also, we loved riding the bikes!. We have a ton of pictures and they also took the time to take some of us. A very nice way to experience the city! We are used to cold weather- but it's still a good idea to wear a windbreaker.

We booked our tour for a family of four (2 adults and 2 teens) prior to arriving in SF. Jerome was a brilliant communicator from the start with prompt emails and then WhatsApp’s once we had arrived in California. Our guides, Michael and Jean-Paul, were brilliant and great fun. They took us to places we would never have seen on our own, and told us facts that kept all ages entertained. The sidecars can take you down roads that the tour buses definitely can’t go so I am really glad we decided to go with ridesbyme. Michael is brilliantly funny and had us all in stitches. We had a double sidecar and a single sidecar so we could all move around with being either in the cars or on the back of the bike. We had a problem with the microphone on my helmet (the family really didn’t mind my being unable to speak for part of the journey) but the guys had a spare helmet with them so we just swapped it over. All bases covered. Jerome came to join us for the final part of our ride and it was lovely to meet him. I would definitely recommend these guys to anyone coming to SF. We did the tour on day one so that we could then decide where we wanted to explore further in the remaining time we had.

Jérôme was a great host! Very knowledgeable and entertaining and made the tour a blast. My gf said after the tour that she now refuses to travel by any means other than a sidecar! Give it a shot, you won’t regret it.

This tour was a blast! Jerome highlighted the best of SF while providing fascinating history and trivia. For a first-time visitor with limited time, the sidecar was absolutely the best way to see the sights. Highly recommend!

This was so much fun!! Jerome was a wonderful guide and very knowledgeable about the city. He takes you to places other tours can’t go. He takes the time to stop and tell you about locations and take pictures. I would highly recommend this tour!!!

Laissez le bon temps rouler!!! OIU!! Six days ago, I had the ride and tour of a lifetime with Jerome from Rides By Me Classic Sidecar Tours. I still have a permanent smile on my face. Due to the rainy weather, Jerome contacted me in advance before my arrival in SFO to ensure that I was prepared clothing wise for the ride and to see if I was flexible with my schedule just in case Mother Nature had other plans. Due to his professionalism and my flexibility, it all worked out and I thoroughly enjoyed the City tour, atmospheric river,etc. It was the perfect choice for my solo BornDay trip to San Francisco. The tour was definitely carefully thought out and curated with an itinerary of locations troupled with historical background and little known facts, excellent photo ops (esp. Golden Gate Bridge) and not to mention the breath taking views after safely climbing steep graded hills. I definitely still feel like a Queen. I hope to do a Wine Tour upon my return.

This is really the best way to get an overview of SF. We did the tour on our 1st full day there. Jerome takes you through most of the neighborhoods and points out the best places to eat or other areas you may want to see. He stops at all the photo ops and tells you all the history behind it. He is so knowledgeable about the city. It was great because some of the sights are a 1 and done and to do them on a motorcycle is cool - Lombard St. or GG Bridge. I would 100% recommend this tour.

We had a great time touring San Francisco. Our guides were lovely guys who explained everything we saw and put stuff in context. We saw everything we wanted to and had plenty of time to take photos at every stop. Highly recommended! Also, the sidecar is awesome!

Got to ride across Golden Gate Bridge, down to great coastal view points and woodlands. Great fun, felt very safe and had microphone interaction throughout. Trip took us to many places around the city from coastal to beautiful parks with views of the city. Jerome was courteous, friendly and knowledgeable

Jerome was nothing less than AMAZING! Must do tour if in San Fran or Napa! Super knowledgeable, patient, and FUN!

What a riot! Not only is this one of the best unique experience I have found on Viator, I became the Queen of San Fran as I was going around town with Jerome, who knows EVERYONE. People will hollar, wave at the beautiful bike and be envious that YOU are riding in it. Be the envy of the town! Jerome really gave a taste of all the best that San Fran has to offer. My only regret was not doing this adventure FIRST in my trip because he pointed out places I would have visited that I hadn't originally planned based on his storytelling of this city's amazing history. Just do it and walk away with photos and stories you'll remember for the rest of your life. THANKS JEROME!!

One of the best experiences I had as a tourist; COVID safe!! Looking at the sunset, the sense of freedom, with a nice historical touch, the host really kind and pleasant, definitely I will do it again, its once on al lifetime experience

** COVID SAFE ** Let me start off by saying I am terrified of motorcycles. So when my girlfriend booked this tour for me as a surprise birthday gift I can't say I was thrilled. In fact I spent two hours pacing my hotel room floor trying to figure out how to get out of it! Finally I decided to bite the bullet and do the tour, and I'm so glad I did!! Jerome picked me up from my hotel and explained the motorcycle and sidecar to me and how they're built for cruising rather than speed. We spent several minutes discussing my concerns, all of which he graciously addressed before helping me into the sidecar. Both riders wear a helmet which is paired via Bluetooth so you can have a conversation as you travel around the city. And Jerome assured me the cleaning protocols he has in place made the helmet very very safe to wear. I was instantly surprised how comfortable a sidecar is. Despite being closer to the ground I felt unbelievably safe the entire tour. The bike we rode on is a 2018 BMW and everywhere we went we attracted attention! Jerome is a very engaging tour guide, taking time to ask questions about things to find out what interests you - this type of organic conversation allows him to plot points so he take you to places you will find interesting, rather than the same old tourist traps everyone takes you to. He also shares many stories about the history of San Francisco as well as stories on current events. The highlight of the tour was definitely going across the Golden Gate Bridge in a motorcycle sidecar!! For those of you concerned about speed, the highest speed we reached during the entire tour was approximately 40 miles an hour and that was only to keep up with the speed of traffic when crossing the bridge. And for those of you concerned about room inside of the sidecar, I can tell you there is plenty of room (both length and breadth) and it is very easy to get in and out without any trouble. This personal tour is ideal. In 3 hours we covered so many places in such a short duration of time because of our mode of transportation. As someone who has traveled extensively I can say with a level of certainty I'm yet to experience a tour which encompasses so much in such a short period of time but does not make you feel rushed or hurried along. I have never been to San Francisco before, and never had much of a desire to visit. After spending the afternoon Jerome, he helped me fall in love with a city which I had never been enamored with. I really can't say enough good things about Jerome or this tour. With the city being currently in lockdown there are limitations on what visitors can do while in the city. But because you are wearing a mask the entire time, and are in the open air, this tour is very safe.

Really enjoy this trip that give a great overview of SF city. The side-car tour has several advantages compared to "classical" tours : - easy to look in all directions - easy to get around (even in small alleys) - Enjoy the Californian weather (even in december) - Covid free I highly recommend this experience to discover san francisco

First and most important of all, Covid safe than any other group experience since there’s just you and the driver, outdoor, running. What makes sidecar special is people’s reactions (and Jerome). They will stare, smile, and wave at you. Sidecar also gets to bring you to small allies& unexpected small spots that bigger cars just can’t go. Can’t recommend enough, you WILL have a wonderful time!

Finally traveling 🧭 during this Pandemic 😷.. Luckily I chose this wonderful tour!! Completely safe protocols for Covid👏👏 Jerome was the most professional tour guide ; he took me to all the amazing views that San Francisco has to offer. I am traveling to visit my nephew & stopped over briefly in San Francisco to experience the scenery that my hometown doesn’t have. HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ✌️✌️🏍💨💨🌉

Riding around San Francisco with Jerome is a fantastic experience that we shall simply never forget. He picked us up at our hotel, showed us his amazing bike and sidecar and then we were off. We saw all the sights, but nothing was rushed and his excellent radio intercom meant that we never missed anything he had to share with us about the city he so plainly loves. I shall always remember crossing the Golden Gate bridge leaning back to see the huge towers and the wind rushing all around me. His choice of spots to stop for a photo is excellent and his friendly and polite manner meant that our 3 hours seemed to fly by, leaving us both with a huge well of memories and sights. With only a few days to experience the city, we both felt that we had at least seen it all with Jerome. Bring a camera for sure and take his advice on clothing and footwear.

Forget all the other tours, this is the one you HAVE to do. Jerome is so friendly and knowledgable. Riding in a side car is great fun and is such a great way to see the sights in a much more personal way than normal tours. I’ll be back!

It was such a pleasure getting to tour around town with Jerome! It was my first time to San Francsico, and the sidecar was really the best way to see the most places and in just a few hours. We saw the Painted Ladies, the Presidio, Golden Gate Park, Chinatown, North Beach, the Mission District, the Castro, Haigh-Ashbury, Golden Gate Bridge... just to name a few! This really was the best bang-for-my-buck activity from my entire time in SF. That's not even detailing how Jerome was a kind and thoughtful guide, and how he was accommodating even in the few days before our trip, when I realized that I had scheduled us for the wrong day. He even took some pictures on his phone, and shared with me afterwards! I really can't rate this experience highly enough. Must-do!

My husband and I were very lucky to do this tour with Jerome. He is extremely knowledgeable about the city and we spent the morning touring around so many areas of San Francisco which we would never have come across if we were on our own. The bike and sidecar was so much fun to travel around in - very comfortable. Jerome has a great personality and it was like spending time with an old friend. We would highly recommend this tour.

This was an excellent experience, an original way to visit SF. Jerome is a Very pleasant guide with a great sense of humour. Great overview of SF. He is very knowledgable and a true gentleman ! We highly recommend this adventure Antonella

Truly the most unique and interesting way to get a rapid tour of this amazing city. A must do for anyone who is new to the city or is wanting to do the most in limited time. The driver takes to you areas that other larger vehicles cannot get to. He is very knowledgeable about the different sights and makes frequent stops in lesser known spots with amazing view, culture, or history. This form of transport also lets you hop in and out rapidly and engage with locals face to face. It is a must do!

I had the privilege of joining Jerome for a city tour. He asked me where I wanted to go and I said Twin Peaks. He took me there the long way which was great! We cruised through Chinatown, The Financial district and slowly zigzagged our way up to Twin Peaks. The nice thing about this tour are many to mention.... 1. Jerome is super personal and gives great commentary via our helmeted blue tooth devices which he uses. He is also funny! 2. You can visit areas that buses cannot get to due to the narrow streets and crazy turns. 3. People ask to take pictures of you because the vehicle and tour are so unique. If you want a personal, unique and fun way to see San Francisco I highly suggest Jerome and Rides By Me Side-car Motorcycle tour.

Although I've lived in San Francisco for 8 years, I realized there's still a lot of stuff I hadn't seen or done yet so I decided to take a ride with Jerome and I'm so glad I did. It was such a unique way to see the city and take it all in - riding in the sidecar is REALLY immersive and I loved that I could talk to Jerome through the headset in the helmet. I felt totally safe and now feel like I have really unique perspective of the city. I'm so glad I did it and you will be too. Oh, a bonus if you speak French or have French relatives visiting - Jerome speaks French and English!

It was a fantastic experience as it was so unique and so San Francisco. Jerome is awesome. He knows the city very well, he is very careful and he is a great person, very lively, friendly. Riding the Golden Gate Bridge was heart exhilarating and that was just soooo cool. I keep on talking to my friends about "Rides by me" to my friends and a bunch of them are planning to do it, to surprise their lovely one/family/colleagues. Long life to "Rides by me"!

We had an extremely pleasant time (lots of laughs) with Jérôme, an exceptional guide, Mr. 50, he will understand 😂 Knows San Francisco perfectly with a top-notch presentation of the city and in complete safety in his sidecar. We will come back to do the wine route. A favorite for this outing. 🥰

Great time spent in the company of Jérôme and Michael (sorry for the spelling). Top-notch tour of San Francisco, super enjoyable in a sidecar; it changes your perspective and you can weave everywhere (in the small alleys). Jérôme knows his city perfectly, its anecdotes, the best tips, and all that in a cool, jovial, and fun atmosphere. We felt safe the whole time. A little extra: the fact that it was in French, that we were all connected with headsets whether to listen or chat, and nice photos taken by Jérôme.

An incredible experience for young and old and the opportunity to discover known places and others less. Crossing the Golden Gate and descending Lombard Street by sidecar are more than memorable memories. Our guide maestro, Jerome is very accommodating on the meeting point. Very accessible, it allowed us to take full advantage of this experience. Attentive, he ensured our comfort and left time to take pictures. A visit rich in discoveries, emotions, comments and anecdotes. To do with friends or family. A real plus during a stay in Frisco. 100% recommended

I loved this experience with Jerome, who made us discover SAN FRANCISCO from another angle. We spent more than 3 hours with him and we shared a great time. I highly recommend this excursion 😍

Jerome and his team are great, an original way to discover SF in joy and good humor. I highly recommend

We had the chance to discover San Francisco with Jerome, by sidecar. An amazing, original, anecdotal and good-humoured experience! 🏍️ The best way to discover this fabulous city. Beyond this unique activity, Jerome also put us in contact with Charlotte from California Off Road and Laurie from Laurie in California which enriched our stay with other unforgettable experiences. Thank you for your availability and your passionate network 👏.