Top California Audio Guided Tours

Q: Which California Audio Guided Tours have Instant Confirmation?

California Audio Guided Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus Best of Los Angeles Guided City Tour with 4 Stops and Free Time San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which California Audio Guided Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These California Audio Guided Tours include Hotel Pickup: 6hr | 12 Passenger Mercedes Limo Sprinter Bus Classic Sidecar Tour of San Francisco Private Hollywood and Beverly Hills Tour from Orange County Private La Jolla Tour by Sidecar Downtown to Balboa Park Tour View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

Q: Got any more California trip ideas?

We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked California Tours. Top 10 California 2026 Senior-friendly tours California The best tours and activities for culture lovers in California Top Day Trips from California Things to do in California this summer View all California Trip Ideas →

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in California?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in California are: California Luxury & Special Occasions California Luxury Tours California Tours & Sightseeing California Cultural & Theme Tours California Outdoor Activities View all tour styles in California →

San Diego Gas Lamp: At your leisure & pace. An audio walking tour.

A unique downloadable audio walking tour of San Diego's historic Gaslamp Quarter from carriage works to haunted hotels, and the favored haunts of such characters …More

San Diego, USA

4.0 (3)

San Diego Gas Lamp: At your leisure & pace. An audio walking tour.

A unique downloadable audio walking tour of San Diego's historic Gaslamp Quarter from carriage works to haunted hotels, and the favored haunts of such characters...

90 to 120 minutes

4.0 (3)

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$15

California Dreaming San Diego Beaches GoCar Buggy Tour

Drive your GoBuggy, the world’s first storytelling car, through San Diego’s Old Town, where Mexican and Western cultures blend seamlessly. Departing from Old Town, you'll …More

San Diego, USA

4.0 (2)

California Dreaming San Diego Beaches GoCar Buggy Tour

Drive your GoBuggy, the world’s first storytelling car, through San Diego’s Old Town, where Mexican and Western cultures blend seamlessly. Departing from Old Town, you'll...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.0 (2)

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$92

Over the Rainbow in the Castro: A San Francisco Chronicle Self-Guided Tour

Discover San Francisco’s Castro neighborhood and its rich history with this affordable, self-paced walking tour. • Find out all about the queer predecessors who paved …More

San Francisco, USA

4.0 (2)

Over the Rainbow in the Castro: A San Francisco Chronicle Self-Guided Tour

Discover San Francisco’s Castro neighborhood and its rich history with this affordable, self-paced walking tour. • Find out all about the queer predecessors who paved...

60 to 75 minutes

4.0 (2)

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$10

Private Full Day Yosemite National Park Tour from San Francisco

Explore and relish the enchanted day trip to Yosemite from SFO -something you don’t want to miss. Enjoy the great the great outdoors with both …More

San Francisco, USA

4.0 (2)

Private Full Day Yosemite National Park Tour from San Francisco

Explore and relish the enchanted day trip to Yosemite from SFO -something you don’t want to miss. Enjoy the great the great outdoors with both...

13 to 14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.0 (2)

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$1,150

Discover San Diego: Self-Guided Walking Tour

Discover San Diego with your self-guided audio tour, exploring America’s Finest City at your own pace. Begin in Balboa Park where Spanish Colonial architecture, 17 …More

San Diego, USA

4.0 (2)

Discover San Diego: Self-Guided Walking Tour

Discover San Diego with your self-guided audio tour, exploring America’s Finest City at your own pace. Begin in Balboa Park where Spanish Colonial architecture, 17...

8 hours Free Cancellation

4.0 (2)

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$3

Self Guided Walking Tour of Solvang: Discover the Danish Charm

Explore the enchanting streets of Solvang on a self-guided walking tour that highlights the town's rich Danish heritage. As you stroll past iconic windmills and …More

Santa Barbara, USA

4.0 (2)

Self Guided Walking Tour of Solvang: Discover the Danish Charm

Explore the enchanting streets of Solvang on a self-guided walking tour that highlights the town's rich Danish heritage. As you stroll past iconic windmills and...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.0 (2)

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$10

Delve into the mysterious past of Catalina Island on this haunted golf cart adventure. As the sun sets, navigate the eerie streets of Avalon while …More

Catalina Island, USA

4.0 (2)

Paranormal Patrol EMF Golf Cart Tour

Delve into the mysterious past of Catalina Island on this haunted golf cart adventure. As the sun sets, navigate the eerie streets of Avalon while...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.0 (2)

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$95

Self-Guided Orange County Drive from Long Beach to Laguna Beach

On this self-guided driving tour, you'll be inspired by local legends and iconic scenery as you drive along the coast. Embark on an unforgettable journey …More

Laguna Beach, USA

4.0 (1)

Self-Guided Orange County Drive from Long Beach to Laguna Beach

On this self-guided driving tour, you'll be inspired by local legends and iconic scenery as you drive along the coast. Embark on an unforgettable journey...

120 to 160 minutes Free Cancellation

4.0 (1)

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$15

Continental US Train Zephyr Adventure CA -CO - Il

Embark on the adventure of a lifetime! Step aboard the iconic California-Chicago Train Expedition as we whisk you away on a journey that combines the …More

Denver, USA

4.0 (1)

Continental US Train Zephyr Adventure CA -CO - Il

Embark on the adventure of a lifetime! Step aboard the iconic California-Chicago Train Expedition as we whisk you away on a journey that combines the...

3 days Free Cancellation

4.0 (1)

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$5

San Francisco Self Guided Audio Experience

Experience San Francisco like never before with complete freedom to explore at your own rhythm while uncovering exclusive historical insights and hidden stories that even …More

4.0 (1)

San Francisco Self Guided Audio Experience

Experience San Francisco like never before with complete freedom to explore at your own rhythm while uncovering exclusive historical insights and hidden stories that even...

3 to 9 hours

4.0 (1)

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$6

San Francisco Cable Car Tour with Audio Guide and Single Ride

Discover San Francisco’s most iconic neighborhoods in a fun and flexible way aboard the city’s famous cable cars. Start in the lively Union Square area …More

San Francisco, USA

4.0 (1)

San Francisco Cable Car Tour with Audio Guide and Single Ride

Discover San Francisco’s most iconic neighborhoods in a fun and flexible way aboard the city’s famous cable cars. Start in the lively Union Square area...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

4.0 (1)

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$24

City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Audio Guide

Discover the best of Los Angeles with our open-top double-decker bus tours and express shuttles! Explore LA at your own pace without the hassle of …More

Los Angeles, USA

3.5 (798)

City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Audio Guide

Discover the best of Los Angeles with our open-top double-decker bus tours and express shuttles! Explore LA at your own pace without the hassle of...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation

3.5 (798)

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$57

Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

Are you looking for a way to see Carmel’s famous Comstock Cottages without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable …More

Monterey & Carmel, USA

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Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

Are you looking for a way to see Carmel’s famous Comstock Cottages without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable...

40 to 80 minutes

3.6 (95)

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$8

Embark on an exhilarating journey through history with our Alcatraz Highlights Tour! Step foot on the infamous island that once contained America's most notorious criminals …More

San Francisco, USA

3.5 (42)

Private 2-Hour Alcatraz App Guided Tour

Embark on an exhilarating journey through history with our Alcatraz Highlights Tour! Step foot on the infamous island that once contained America's most notorious criminals...

1 to 2 hours

3.5 (42)

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$95

Hollywood Fame & Celebrity Homes Self-Guided Audio Tour

Drive by all of your favorite Celebrity Homes and hear about their famous occupants! From Sunset Strip to Bel Air, check out celeb homes in …More

Los Angeles, USA

3.5 (35)

Hollywood Fame & Celebrity Homes Self-Guided Audio Tour

Drive by all of your favorite Celebrity Homes and hear about their famous occupants! From Sunset Strip to Bel Air, check out celeb homes in...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

3.5 (35)

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$14

Highway 1 Pacific Coast Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Recommended: Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Welcome to the GPS-enabled driving tour of California’s famous Highway 1, the Pacific …More

Santa Monica, USA

3.7 (22)

Highway 1 Pacific Coast Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Recommended: Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Welcome to the GPS-enabled driving tour of California’s famous Highway 1, the Pacific...

10 to 11 hours Free Cancellation

3.7 (22)

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$25

Muir Woods Self-Guided GPS Driving and Walking Audio Tour

This is not an admission ticket to Muir Woods. Hike among towering redwoods with this self-guided driving/walking tour of Muir Woods National Monument. This tour …More

San Francisco, USA

3.3 (19)

Muir Woods Self-Guided GPS Driving and Walking Audio Tour

This is not an admission ticket to Muir Woods. Hike among towering redwoods with this self-guided driving/walking tour of Muir Woods National Monument. This tour...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation

3.3 (19)

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$14

Point Reyes National Seashore Self Guided Driving Audio Tour

Experience the breathtaking majesty of northern California with this self-guided driving tour of Point Reyes National Seashore. Discover fascinating maritime history at the Point Reyes …More

San Francisco, USA

3.7 (12)

Point Reyes National Seashore Self Guided Driving Audio Tour

Experience the breathtaking majesty of northern California with this self-guided driving tour of Point Reyes National Seashore. Discover fascinating maritime history at the Point Reyes...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

3.7 (12)

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$14

Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

World class private tour, completely controlled by you! Come see the best sights in Silicon Valley, at your leisure! Commentary by Matt Chatta, a local …More

San Jose, USA

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Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

World class private tour, completely controlled by you! Come see the best sights in Silicon Valley, at your leisure! Commentary by Matt Chatta, a local...

1 to 3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

3.4 (10)

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$50

Off the Beaten Path in Carmel-by-the-Sea: A Self-Guided Tour

This self-guided walking audio tour explores off-the-beaten-path areas of Carmel-by-the-Sea. You will walk through Carmel’s quiet and charming northwest side of town, which is home …More

Monterey & Carmel, USA

3.7 (10)

Off the Beaten Path in Carmel-by-the-Sea: A Self-Guided Tour

This self-guided walking audio tour explores off-the-beaten-path areas of Carmel-by-the-Sea. You will walk through Carmel’s quiet and charming northwest side of town, which is home...

75 to 150 minutes

3.7 (10)

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$8

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for California Audio Guided Tours?

What are the best kid-friendly options for California Audio Guided Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly California Audio Guided Tours are:

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Which California Audio Guided Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Which California Audio Guided Tours have Free Cancellation?

California Audio Guided Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

View all Tours with Free Cancellation →

I need a ride! Which California Audio Guided Tours have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more California trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in California?