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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 …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

A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Angels Camp to Jamestown

Experience Highway 49 in a whole new way with this affordable driving tour along Calaveras County. • Take in some of California’s amazing natural wonders …More

Stockton, USA

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A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Angels Camp to Jamestown

Experience Highway 49 in a whole new way with this affordable driving tour along Calaveras County. • Take in some of California’s amazing natural wonders...

150 to 180 minutes Free Cancellation

3.7 (9)

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$15

LA–San Diego Pacific Coast Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Drive

Follow the Pacific Coast Highway between Los Angeles and San Diego in either direction on a self-guided smartphone audio drive. Hear 40+ GPS-triggered stories about …More

San Diego, USA

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LA–San Diego Pacific Coast Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Drive

Follow the Pacific Coast Highway between Los Angeles and San Diego in either direction on a self-guided smartphone audio drive. Hear 40+ GPS-triggered stories about...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation

3.3 (9)

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$12

Ultimate La Jolla Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle

Explore everything that La Jolla, the Jewel of San Diego, has to offer! With this Ultimate La Jolla Combo package, you can explore La Jolla’s …More

La Jolla, USA

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Ultimate La Jolla Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle

Explore everything that La Jolla, the Jewel of San Diego, has to offer! With this Ultimate La Jolla Combo package, you can explore La Jolla’s...

1 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

3.6 (8)

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$21

San Francisco–Monterey Self-Guided Pacific Coast Audio Drive

Turn the Pacific Coast Highway between San Francisco and Monterey into a flexible, self-guided road trip. GPS-triggered stories play automatically through your smartphone as you …More

Monterey & Carmel, USA

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San Francisco–Monterey Self-Guided Pacific Coast Audio Drive

Turn the Pacific Coast Highway between San Francisco and Monterey into a flexible, self-guided road trip. GPS-triggered stories play automatically through your smartphone as you...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

3.4 (5)

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$12

San Francisco Alcatraz, Ferry and 2 Day Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour

Explore San Francisco your way with a flexible Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour and an unforgettable visit to Alcatraz Island! Ride open-top, double-decker buses to see …More

San Francisco, USA

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San Francisco Alcatraz, Ferry and 2 Day Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour

Explore San Francisco your way with a flexible Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour and an unforgettable visit to Alcatraz Island! Ride open-top, double-decker buses to see...

2 days

3.7 (3)

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$225

Enjoy two Classic Same Day San Francisco experiences — a visit inside Alcatraz Island and a two hour round trip non Stop Express city tour …More

San Francisco, USA

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Alcatraz and City Tour Express

Enjoy two Classic Same Day San Francisco experiences — a visit inside Alcatraz Island and a two hour round trip non Stop Express city tour...

1 to 2 hours

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$190

Journey into Joshua Tree Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Explore Joshua Tree National Park in your own car with GPS-triggered audio that plays automatically as you drive—even without cell service. Start from either the …More

Palm Springs, USA

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Journey into Joshua Tree Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Explore Joshua Tree National Park in your own car with GPS-triggered audio that plays automatically as you drive—even without cell service. Start from either the...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

3.7 (3)

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$15

Half-Day Wine Tour Plus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass

Go wine tasting in Sonoma and experience San Francisco on your own schedule with a 2 Day Official city hop-on hop-off bus pass. Taste the superb …More

San Francisco, USA

3.7 (3)

Half-Day Wine Tour Plus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass

Go wine tasting in Sonoma and experience San Francisco on your own schedule with a 2 Day Official city hop-on hop-off bus pass. Taste the superb...

2 to 4 hours

3.7 (3)

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$180

San Francisco: Shared Deluxe Bus sightseeing Tour with guide

Join a double-decker sightseeing bus to San Francisco's city sightseeing Locations and landmarks explore places like Pier 35, the Palace of Fine Arts and Union …More

San Francisco, USA

3.5 (2)

San Francisco: Shared Deluxe Bus sightseeing Tour with guide

Join a double-decker sightseeing bus to San Francisco's city sightseeing Locations and landmarks explore places like Pier 35, the Palace of Fine Arts and Union...

8 hours Free Cancellation

3.5 (2)

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$15

Temecula Wine Tour with tastings included

Explore the exquisite Temecula Valley on a wine tour that takes you to 3 premium wineries. Enjoy 5-6 tastings at each location while relaxing in …More

Temecula, USA

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Temecula Wine Tour with tastings included

Explore the exquisite Temecula Valley on a wine tour that takes you to 3 premium wineries. Enjoy 5-6 tastings at each location while relaxing in...

4 hours Free Cancellation

3.5 (2)

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$115

Tour of LA and Hollywood from Royal Caribbean Cruise Terminal

Disembarking from a Caribbean cruise ship? Then this tour is for you. Explore the iconic sights of Los Angeles and Hollywood on a full-day tour …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Tour of LA and Hollywood from Royal Caribbean Cruise Terminal

Disembarking from a Caribbean cruise ship? Then this tour is for you. Explore the iconic sights of Los Angeles and Hollywood on a full-day tour...

7 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

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$159

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

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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

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$45

Official Alcatraz Prison Tour + Open-Top Bus Sunset Tour

This tour package includes a visit to the famous Alcatraz prison site, as well as a Bay Bridge + Treasure Island Night Tour! One of …More

San Francisco, USA

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Official Alcatraz Prison Tour + Open-Top Bus Sunset Tour

This tour package includes a visit to the famous Alcatraz prison site, as well as a Bay Bridge + Treasure Island Night Tour! One of...

2 to 3 hours

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$168

Tour of San Diego>Rosarito >Giant Christ>Puerto Nuevo Lobster

Welcome I need minimum 3 people Itinerary route San Diego to Rosarito Beach and new port / Garcia portals We will visit beaches of Tijuana …More

San Diego, USA

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Tour of San Diego>Rosarito >Giant Christ>Puerto Nuevo Lobster

Welcome I need minimum 3 people Itinerary route San Diego to Rosarito Beach and new port / Garcia portals We will visit beaches of Tijuana...

6 hours

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$150

LA: TMZ Hollywood Nightlife Tour with Special Host DJ

Discover the vibrant nightlife of Los Angeles on the TMZ After Dark Tour. This 2-hour adventure invites you to explore Hollywood, Sunset Boulevard, and Santa …More

Los Angeles, USA

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LA: TMZ Hollywood Nightlife Tour with Special Host DJ

Discover the vibrant nightlife of Los Angeles on the TMZ After Dark Tour. This 2-hour adventure invites you to explore Hollywood, Sunset Boulevard, and Santa...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$69

Monterey CA 17 Mile Self Guided GPS App Driving Tour

Experience one of the most scenic coastal drives in the world on this self-guided audio tour along California’s iconic 17-Mile Drive. Travel from Monterey to …More

Monterey & Carmel, USA

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Monterey CA 17 Mile Self Guided GPS App Driving Tour

Experience one of the most scenic coastal drives in the world on this self-guided audio tour along California’s iconic 17-Mile Drive. Travel from Monterey to...

2 to 3 minutes Free Cancellation

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$12

Experience the majesty of this world famous National Park and join us as we take you on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Yosemite …More

Yosemite National Park, USA

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Yosemite National Park - One Way Trip

Experience the majesty of this world famous National Park and join us as we take you on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Yosemite...

5 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

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$135

Catalina Island Day Trip from LAX area hotels with Undersea Adventure

Spend a day on Catalina Island off the coast of Los Angeles. Get picked up from your hotel. Transfer to the Catalina Express terminal and …More

Long Beach, USA

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Catalina Island Day Trip from LAX area hotels with Undersea Adventure

Spend a day on Catalina Island off the coast of Los Angeles. Get picked up from your hotel. Transfer to the Catalina Express terminal and...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$304

The ultimate San Diego City tour, you will be able to visit all the highlights of America's finest city with a local tour guide in smaller …More

San Diego, USA

3.0 (3)

All Day San Diego Scenic Tour

The ultimate San Diego City tour, you will be able to visit all the highlights of America's finest city with a local tour guide in smaller...

7 hours Free Cancellation

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$125

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for California Bus & Minivan Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best California Bus & Minivan Tours are:

What are the best kid-friendly options for California Bus & Minivan Tours Tours?

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

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Which California Bus & Minivan Tours have Instant Confirmation?

California Bus & Minivan Tours with Instant Confirmation include:

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Which California Bus & Minivan Tours have Free Cancellation?

California Bus & Minivan 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 Bus & Minivan Tours have Hotel Pickup?

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