Top California Audio Guided Tours

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

No problem. These California Audio Guided Tours include Hotel Pickup: Enchanting small group Yosemite National Park Tour from Cupertino From Los Angeles: Channel Islands National Park Day Tour Private Full-Day Orange County Beach Cities Tour from Los Angeles 6hr | 12 Passenger Mercedes Limo Sprinter Bus From San Jose-Private Full Day Yosemite National 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?

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2-Hour GoCar Tour: Downtown San Diego and Old Town or Beaches

This 2-Hour GoCar Tour is your key to fun in San Diego! This self-drive tour takes you through the Downtown and Old Town areas of …More

San Diego, USA

4.8 (205)

2-Hour GoCar Tour: Downtown San Diego and Old Town or Beaches

This 2-Hour GoCar Tour is your key to fun in San Diego! This self-drive tour takes you through the Downtown and Old Town areas of...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (205)

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$52

GPS Talking GoCar 1HR Tour: Downtown & Gaslamp

GoCar, The Cure for the Common Tour®, lets you experience the beauty of San Diego and visit places tour buses cannot go – all at …More

San Diego, USA

4.8 (28)

GPS Talking GoCar 1HR Tour: Downtown & Gaslamp

GoCar, The Cure for the Common Tour®, lets you experience the beauty of San Diego and visit places tour buses cannot go – all at...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.8 (28)

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$52

1 HR free. Early Bird Special. Let GoCar take you off the beaten path through many of San Diego’s iconic parks like the Balboa Park …More

San Diego, USA

4.9 (16)

Early Bird GoCar Tour: San Diego

1 HR free. Early Bird Special. Let GoCar take you off the beaten path through many of San Diego’s iconic parks like the Balboa Park...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (16)

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$52

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

3.4 (10)

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

Celebrity Homes & Lifestyle Tour of Hollywood & Beverly Hills

Experience LA's ultimate celebrity lifestyle tour with Hollywood's original tour company since 1935! Ride in an open-top bus past A-list mansions, iconic landmarks, and legendary …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.2 (283)

Celebrity Homes & Lifestyle Tour of Hollywood & Beverly Hills

Experience LA's ultimate celebrity lifestyle tour with Hollywood's original tour company since 1935! Ride in an open-top bus past A-list mansions, iconic landmarks, and legendary...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.2 (283)

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$49

Hollywood Night Tour with Griffith Observatory Stop

Embark on a 90-minute journey through the City of Angels to see life under the enchanting night sky. Starting at the iconic Dolby Theatre, home …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.2 (85)

Hollywood Night Tour with Griffith Observatory Stop

Embark on a 90-minute journey through the City of Angels to see life under the enchanting night sky. Starting at the iconic Dolby Theatre, home...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.2 (85)

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$49

Go under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge on this scenic cruise along picturesque San Francisco Bay. Pass Alcatraz, Treasure Island, and …More

San Francisco, USA

4.7 (661)

San Francisco Bridge-to-Bridge Cruise

Go under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge on this scenic cruise along picturesque San Francisco Bay. Pass Alcatraz, Treasure Island, and...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.7 (661)

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$48

Escape from the Rock! Cruise around Alcatraz

Embark on a 90-minute cruise along the San Francisco waterfront, under the Golden Gate Bridge and past Angel Island State Park before circling Alcatraz Island for an …More

San Francisco, USA

4.5 (146)

Escape from the Rock! Cruise around Alcatraz

Embark on a 90-minute cruise along the San Francisco waterfront, under the Golden Gate Bridge and past Angel Island State Park before circling Alcatraz Island for an...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.5 (146)

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$48

1 day Hop-on Hop-off in San Francisco 20 stops 8 hours

Experience the perfect way to discover and explore the vibrant City by the Bay with a convenient hop-on hop-off bus tour. This flexible sightseeing option …More

San Francisco, USA

4.1 (76)

1 day Hop-on Hop-off in San Francisco 20 stops 8 hours

Experience the perfect way to discover and explore the vibrant City by the Bay with a convenient hop-on hop-off bus tour. This flexible sightseeing option...

1 day Free Cancellation

4.1 (76)

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$48

San Francisco 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour: See All the Top Sights

Discover the vibrant City by the Bay in the best way with a convenient hop-on hop-off bus tour. This flexible sightseeing experience lets you explore …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (1)

San Francisco 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour: See All the Top Sights

Discover the vibrant City by the Bay in the best way with a convenient hop-on hop-off bus tour. This flexible sightseeing experience lets you explore...

8 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$46

Big Bus San Francisco: Sightseeing Sunset Tour by Open-Top Bus

Enjoy the city's sights by night. Beginning at Fisherman's Wharf, our Night Tour of San Francisco takes you through the evening vibrance of the Embarcadero, Fisherman's …More

San Francisco, USA

4.4 (334)

Big Bus San Francisco: Sightseeing Sunset Tour by Open-Top Bus

Enjoy the city's sights by night. Beginning at Fisherman's Wharf, our Night Tour of San Francisco takes you through the evening vibrance of the Embarcadero, Fisherman's...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.4 (334)

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Tour the historic Village of Avalon with our local historian. Together you will walk through Avalon while exploring the spooky history and paranormal mysteries of …More

Catalina Island, USA

4.7 (162)

Haunted Catalina Walking Ghost Tour

Tour the historic Village of Avalon with our local historian. Together you will walk through Avalon while exploring the spooky history and paranormal mysteries of...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.7 (162)

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San Francisco’s Full city 1 Day Hop on Hop off Bus tour

Get a look at all the sites that make San Francisco one of the world's most visited cities! Discover San Francisco from the Bay to …More

San Francisco, USA

3.8 (320)

San Francisco’s Full city 1 Day Hop on Hop off Bus tour

Get a look at all the sites that make San Francisco one of the world's most visited cities! Discover San Francisco from the Bay to...

8 hours Free Cancellation

3.8 (320)

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$45

World class private tour, completely controlled by you! Come see the best sights in Los Angeles, at your leisure! Commentary and Tour by Michael Martello, …More

Los Angeles, USA

3.9 (8)

Los Angeles Private 4 Hour Driving Tour

World class private tour, completely controlled by you! Come see the best sights in Los Angeles, at your leisure! Commentary and Tour by Michael Martello,...

4 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

3.9 (8)

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$45

Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

World class private tour, completely controlled by you! Come see the best sights in Santa Barbara, at your leisure! Commentary and Tour by Laure Spiers, …More

Santa Barbara, USA

3.2 (9)

Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

World class private tour, completely controlled by you! Come see the best sights in Santa Barbara, at your leisure! Commentary and Tour by Laure Spiers,...

1 to 2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

3.2 (9)

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$45

Avalon History Tours is a small family-owned business located on Catalina Island. We offer an authentic and immersive experience led by knowledgeable guides who are …More

Catalina Island, USA

5.0 (23)

Walking History Tour on Catalina Island

Avalon History Tours is a small family-owned business located on Catalina Island. We offer an authentic and immersive experience led by knowledgeable guides who are...

45 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (23)

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JAZZ! SURF! PUNK! Discover how this tiny beach town became a mecca for trailblazing music for more than 75 years. Walk with Joe Nolte, “The …More

Los Angeles, USA

Hermosa Beach Guided Audio Walking Tour

JAZZ! SURF! PUNK! Discover how this tiny beach town became a mecca for trailblazing music for more than 75 years. Walk with Joe Nolte, “The...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation

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$40

Napa Valley Wine Tour: Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Guide

Drive Napa Valley yourself, with a GPS audio guide that plays automatically as you go. Your booking unlocks the whole region in the free Wine …More

Santa Rosa, USA

5.0 (1)

Napa Valley Wine Tour: Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Guide

Drive Napa Valley yourself, with a GPS audio guide that plays automatically as you go. Your booking unlocks the whole region in the free Wine...

2 to 12 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$40

Paso Robles Wine Tour: Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Guide

Drive Paso Robles yourself, with a GPS audio guide that plays automatically as you go. Your booking unlocks the whole region in the free Wine …More

San Luis Obispo, USA

4.0 (4)

Paso Robles Wine Tour: Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Guide

Drive Paso Robles yourself, with a GPS audio guide that plays automatically as you go. Your booking unlocks the whole region in the free Wine...

1 to 16 hours Free Cancellation

4.0 (4)

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$40

Experience San Francisco’s iconic waterfront with the original San Francisco Bay sightseeing cruise company, family owned and operated since 1892. Departing from Pier 43½ at …More

San Francisco, USA

4.8 (1,667)

San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise

Experience San Francisco’s iconic waterfront with the original San Francisco Bay sightseeing cruise company, family owned and operated since 1892. Departing from Pier 43½ at...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.8 (1,667)

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Frequently Asked Questions

These answers are based on answers previously given to Cool Shore Excursions customers' questions.

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?

California Audio Guided Tours with Instant Confirmation include:

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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:

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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?