Top California Cultural & Theme Tours

Q: Which California Cultural & Theme Tours have Instant Confirmation?

California Cultural & Theme Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Hollywood and Celebrity Homes Bus Tour Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More Hollywood Open Bus Tours Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which California Cultural & Theme Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These California Cultural & Theme Tours include Hotel Pickup: Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More Catalina Island Private Guided Golf Cart Tour of Avalon Lake Tahoe Evening Dinner Cruise Anaheim to LA: Hollywood, Beaches & Famous Film Sites tour Grand City Tour of Los Angeles, Hollywood and Beverly Hills 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 →

Silicon Valley Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour for Tech Lovers

Recommended: Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Explore the birthplace of tech with a self-guided audio tour! Drive through Silicon …More

San Jose, USA

4.1 (23)

Silicon Valley Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour for Tech Lovers

Recommended: Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Explore the birthplace of tech with a self-guided audio tour! Drive through Silicon...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

4.1 (23)

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$34

Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City

Take in the stunning state parks of Emerald Bay, Eagle Lake, D.L. Bliss and Sugar Pine, scattered along Lake Tahoe’s West shore, on a driving …More

Lake Tahoe, USA

4.2 (36)

Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City

Take in the stunning state parks of Emerald Bay, Eagle Lake, D.L. Bliss and Sugar Pine, scattered along Lake Tahoe’s West shore, on a driving...

120 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation

4.2 (36)

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$15

Los Angeles–Santa Maria Self-Guided Pacific Coast Audio Drive

Make the Pacific Coast Highway between Los Angeles and Santa Maria your own GPS-guided road trip. Stories play automatically through your smartphone as you pass …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.3 (12)

Los Angeles–Santa Maria Self-Guided Pacific Coast Audio Drive

Make the Pacific Coast Highway between Los Angeles and Santa Maria your own GPS-guided road trip. Stories play automatically through your smartphone as you pass...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation

4.3 (12)

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$12

A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Placerville to Jackson

Experience California’s historic Gold Country on a self-driving tour from Placerville to Jackson with this affordable audio tour. • Find out about the hard-rock mining …More

Sacramento, USA

4.4 (10)

A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Placerville to Jackson

Experience California’s historic Gold Country on a self-driving tour from Placerville to Jackson with this affordable audio tour. • Find out about the hard-rock mining...

150 to 180 minutes Free Cancellation

4.4 (10)

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$15

Gold Rush and Ghosts of Sacramento Smart Phone guided (App/GPS) Walking Tour

Discover the history of Old Sacramento, the Gold Rush, the Union Pacific Railroad, and the ghosts that now linger. Why take this to - Go …More

Sacramento, USA

2.8 (4)

Gold Rush and Ghosts of Sacramento Smart Phone guided (App/GPS) Walking Tour

Discover the history of Old Sacramento, the Gold Rush, the Union Pacific Railroad, and the ghosts that now linger. Why take this to - Go...

55 to 65 minutes Free Cancellation

2.8 (4)

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$10

Beverly Hills: Food, Film & Fashion Experience

Over 3.5 hours, savor our highly curated experience through private rooms and secret bars, 4 generous food tastings, and 2+ adult beverages, you’ll walk, wine …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (83)

Beverly Hills: Food, Film & Fashion Experience

Over 3.5 hours, savor our highly curated experience through private rooms and secret bars, 4 generous food tastings, and 2+ adult beverages, you’ll walk, wine...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (83)

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$209

Discover La Jolla through the eyes of a local who is deeply involved in the community. This leisurely three-mile tour takes you from the charming …More

La Jolla, USA

5.0 (134)

The Original La Jolla Walking Tour

Discover La Jolla through the eyes of a local who is deeply involved in the community. This leisurely three-mile tour takes you from the charming...

120 to 135 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (134)

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$100

Old Sacramento: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Are you looking for a way to discover Old Sacramento's Historic District and Waterfront without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with …More

Sacramento, USA

4.7 (12)

Old Sacramento: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Are you looking for a way to discover Old Sacramento's Historic District and Waterfront without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with...

90 to 120 minutes

4.7 (12)

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$8

Yosemite National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Drive through Yosemite’s stunning landscapes at your own pace. Watch waterfalls explode over cliffs, walk under giant sequoia trees, and gaze up at tall granite …More

Yosemite National Park, USA

4.6 (10)

Yosemite National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Drive through Yosemite’s stunning landscapes at your own pace. Watch waterfalls explode over cliffs, walk under giant sequoia trees, and gaze up at tall granite...

10 to 14 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (10)

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$17

Lassen Volcanic National Park Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Explore the volcanic wonders of Lassen Volcanic National Park with this self-guided driving tour. Cruise along the rocky slopes of this active volcano and witness …More

5.0 (7)

Lassen Volcanic National Park Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Explore the volcanic wonders of Lassen Volcanic National Park with this self-guided driving tour. Cruise along the rocky slopes of this active volcano and witness...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (7)

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$21

Sonoma Trike and Hike - 3 hour guided tour

A twist on our regular tours, for anybody who wants to skip the wine tasting and see some more nature! Join us for your guided …More

Napa & Sonoma, USA

4.6 (5)

Sonoma Trike and Hike - 3 hour guided tour

A twist on our regular tours, for anybody who wants to skip the wine tasting and see some more nature! Join us for your guided...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (5)

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$175

San Francisco Whiskey Cocktail Class with Bay Views | Gold Bar

This experience blends hands-on mixology, local history, and iconic Bay Area views into one memorable San Francisco outing. Hosted inside a historic 1930s Art Deco …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (221)

San Francisco Whiskey Cocktail Class with Bay Views | Gold Bar

This experience blends hands-on mixology, local history, and iconic Bay Area views into one memorable San Francisco outing. Hosted inside a historic 1930s Art Deco...

1 hour 20 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (221)

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$86

Redwood National and State Parks Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Cruise beneath a canopy of towering giants with this self-guided driving tour through Redwoods National Park in California. Explore the lush, enchanting wilderness of northern …More

4.8 (9)

Redwood National and State Parks Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Cruise beneath a canopy of towering giants with this self-guided driving tour through Redwoods National Park in California. Explore the lush, enchanting wilderness of northern...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (9)

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$14

Dine like a local. Experience Catalina's history, culture & foodie fun with our knowledgeable guides on this delicious 2.5-hour food tour. • Enjoy an all-inclusive …More

Catalina Island, USA

4.9 (489)

Catalina Food Tour

Dine like a local. Experience Catalina's history, culture & foodie fun with our knowledgeable guides on this delicious 2.5-hour food tour. • Enjoy an all-inclusive...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (489)

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$176

The Legends & Icons Tour of Palm Springs

• Designated Historic Districts: We will point out many of the different, historic neighborhoods surrounding the Palm Springs area. • Palm Springs Walk Of Stars: …More

Palm Springs, USA

4.8 (205)

The Legends & Icons Tour of Palm Springs

• Designated Historic Districts: We will point out many of the different, historic neighborhoods surrounding the Palm Springs area. • Palm Springs Walk Of Stars:...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (205)

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$140

Santa Barbara Ghost Tours® Invisible Becomes Visible Walking Tour

Welcome to the Original first Ghost Tour in Santa Barbara - Enchantment awaits you. SBGT includes tales of history and mystery curated/collected from research done …More

Santa Barbara, USA

5.0 (92)

Santa Barbara Ghost Tours® Invisible Becomes Visible Walking Tour

Welcome to the Original first Ghost Tour in Santa Barbara - Enchantment awaits you. SBGT includes tales of history and mystery curated/collected from research done...

1 hour Free Cancellation

5.0 (92)

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$25

Take a self-guided GPS audio tour through the streets of Avalon with me. My name is Matthew and I am one of the 4000 residents …More

Catalina Island, USA

4.2 (39)

Avalon City: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Take a self-guided GPS audio tour through the streets of Avalon with me. My name is Matthew and I am one of the 4000 residents...

85 to 170 minutes Free Cancellation

4.2 (39)

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$7

Tijuana Local Walking Tour from San Diego

This is a Local Guide service to show you around Tijuana in a walking tour, no amenities are included. We will offer to stop and …More

San Diego, USA

4.8 (277)

Tijuana Local Walking Tour from San Diego

This is a Local Guide service to show you around Tijuana in a walking tour, no amenities are included. We will offer to stop and...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (277)

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$53

Monterey State Historic Park and Fisherman’s Wharf: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

This self-guided, self-paced audio walking tour explores Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey California. It includes the Portola Plaza & Hotel, Custom House Plaza & Museum, the …More

Monterey & Carmel, USA

4.8 (4)

Monterey State Historic Park and Fisherman’s Wharf: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

This self-guided, self-paced audio walking tour explores Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey California. It includes the Portola Plaza & Hotel, Custom House Plaza & Museum, the...

75 to 90 minutes

4.8 (4)

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$10

San Francisco Full-Day Tour by Cable Car & Foot

Our SF in a Day tour will take you places that no other San Francisco tour does, traversing the city by cable-car, rail & bus …More

San Francisco, USA

4.8 (213)

San Francisco Full-Day Tour by Cable Car & Foot

Our SF in a Day tour will take you places that no other San Francisco tour does, traversing the city by cable-car, rail & bus...

8 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (213)

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$140

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What are the best options for California Cultural & Theme Tours?

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

What are the best kid-friendly options for California Cultural & Theme Tours Tours?

Which California Cultural & Theme Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Which California Cultural & Theme Tours have Free Cancellation?

California Cultural & Theme 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 Cultural & Theme Tours have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more California trip ideas?

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