Visiting Golden Gate Bridge: what to know
- Tickets
- Free for pedestrians and cyclists. Vehicles pay an electronic toll heading south into San Francisco.
- Time needed
- One to two hours to walk across and back.
- Best time
- Morning for fewer crowds and better visibility.
- Getting there
- Bus from downtown or walk from the Presidio area.
San Francisco itineraries with Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge is on day 1
Golden Gate Bridge is on day 1
Golden Gate Bridge is on day 1
Day 1 of San Francisco & the Coast
Golden Gate and Presidio
How Golden Gate Bridge fits into a day.- 9:00Crissy FieldCrissy Field
- 10:45Golden Gate Bridge WalkGolden Gate Bridge
- 12:15Presidio Tunnel TopsPresidio Tunnel Tops
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Golden Gate Bridge FAQs
Can you walk on the Golden Gate Bridge?
Yes. A pedestrian walkway runs along the east side.
Is there a toll to cross the Golden Gate Bridge?
No toll for pedestrians or cyclists. Southbound vehicles pay a toll.
How long does it take to walk across the Golden Gate Bridge?
About 30 minutes one way at a steady pace.
