Top California Cultural & Theme Tours

Q: 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: Carmel Walk Guided Tour Carmel by the Sea Grand LA Tour 7 Hour Open Bus Adventure from Santa Monica Los Angeles Original Farmers Market Small-Group Food Walking Tour Shared 8-Hour Los Angeles City Sightseeing Tour from Long Beach Best in LA: Private, Full-Day, Guided Sightseeing Tour

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

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly California Cultural & Theme Tours are: Hollywood and Celebrity Homes Bus Tour Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More Hollywood Open Bus Tours San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Celebrity Homes Open Air Van Tour View all kid-friendly 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 →

Carmel Walk Guided Tour Carmel by the Sea

As featured in the Los Angeles Times and San Francisco Chronicle, CARMEL WALKS is the premier walking tour voted "best of" by Cool Shore Excursions …More

Monterey & Carmel, USA

4.9 (93)

Carmel Walk Guided Tour Carmel by the Sea

As featured in the Los Angeles Times and San Francisco Chronicle, CARMEL WALKS is the premier walking tour voted "best of" by Cool Shore Excursions...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (93)

from
$48

Grand LA Tour 7 Hour Open Bus Adventure from Santa Monica

Explore the vibrant essence of Los Angeles on this 7-hour open-air bus tour that captures the city's most iconic sights. Visit four must-see locations including …More

Santa Monica, USA

5.0 (247)

Grand LA Tour 7 Hour Open Bus Adventure from Santa Monica

Explore the vibrant essence of Los Angeles on this 7-hour open-air bus tour that captures the city's most iconic sights. Visit four must-see locations including...

7 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (247)

from
$95

Los Angeles Original Farmers Market Small-Group Food Walking Tour

Go behind the scenes of one of Los Angeles' most beloved and historic destinations, home to more than 50 eateries and specialty shops. Learn about …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (41)

Los Angeles Original Farmers Market Small-Group Food Walking Tour

Go behind the scenes of one of Los Angeles' most beloved and historic destinations, home to more than 50 eateries and specialty shops. Learn about...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (41)

from
$114

Shared 8-Hour Los Angeles City Sightseeing Tour from Long Beach

Staying in Long Beach, San Pedro, or LAX Airport areas? Then this tour is for you. This is your chance to see the best of …More

Long Beach, USA

4.5 (343)

Shared 8-Hour Los Angeles City Sightseeing Tour from Long Beach

Staying in Long Beach, San Pedro, or LAX Airport areas? Then this tour is for you. This is your chance to see the best of...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.5 (343)

from
$129

Best in LA: Private, Full-Day, Guided Sightseeing Tour

Experience our city in the most exclusive way you can. With the #1 guest-rated private tour company on Cool Shore Excursions and Google for the …More

Santa Monica, USA

5.0 (122)

Best in LA: Private, Full-Day, Guided Sightseeing Tour

Experience our city in the most exclusive way you can. With the #1 guest-rated private tour company on Cool Shore Excursions and Google for the...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (122)

from
$999

Cali Dreaming Electric Bike Tour of La Jolla and Pacific Beach

Experience the ultimate coastal escapade with our Cali Dreaming route, tailored for those craving a leisurely ride sans the steep hills found on the SoCal …More

La Jolla, USA

5.0 (449)

Cali Dreaming Electric Bike Tour of La Jolla and Pacific Beach

Experience the ultimate coastal escapade with our Cali Dreaming route, tailored for those craving a leisurely ride sans the steep hills found on the SoCal...

2 hours 10 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (449)

from
$99

Starting and ending at Grand Central Market, our Downtown LA E-Bike Tour covers all of Downtown and gets you back in time for lunch. Downtown …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (76)

Downtown Los Angeles Bike Tour

Starting and ending at Grand Central Market, our Downtown LA E-Bike Tour covers all of Downtown and gets you back in time for lunch. Downtown...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (76)

from
$95

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)

from
$8

For an unforgettable City Sightseeing tour, hitch a ride in a 1970's VW Hippie bus. This is an authentic and unique way to experience San …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (45)

San Francisco Private Love Tour

For an unforgettable City Sightseeing tour, hitch a ride in a 1970's VW Hippie bus. This is an authentic and unique way to experience San...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (45)

from
$995

San Diego Coronado History and Highlights Small Group Tour

Charming Coronado is a short ride from downtown San Diego, but it feels like a world away! We'll stroll the streets and look at multi-million …More

San Diego, USA

5.0 (87)

San Diego Coronado History and Highlights Small Group Tour

Charming Coronado is a short ride from downtown San Diego, but it feels like a world away! We'll stroll the streets and look at multi-million...

2 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (87)

from
$64

Walk with Spirits: A Haunted Pub Crawl in San Francisco

This bar hop plus ghost tour takes you through the most historic haunts of Gold Rush era San Francisco. We start in the only part …More

San Francisco, USA

4.9 (60)

Walk with Spirits: A Haunted Pub Crawl in San Francisco

This bar hop plus ghost tour takes you through the most historic haunts of Gold Rush era San Francisco. We start in the only part...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (60)

from
$44

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

3.7 (9)

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)

from
$15

Private Yacht-Class Boat Tour on Lake Tahoe

Enjoy this private, yacht-class boat tour that covers the most scenic part of Lake Tahoe. Come kick back, relax and enjoy as the qualified captains …More

Lake Tahoe, USA

5.0 (191)

Private Yacht-Class Boat Tour on Lake Tahoe

Enjoy this private, yacht-class boat tour that covers the most scenic part of Lake Tahoe. Come kick back, relax and enjoy as the qualified captains...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (191)

from
$642

Manson Family Tour LA: Dark History in a Funeral Limousine

Los Angeles dazzles with world-class attractions, but beneath its glamour lies a darker story that continues to shape its identity. Grave Line Tours invites you …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (98)

Manson Family Tour LA: Dark History in a Funeral Limousine

Los Angeles dazzles with world-class attractions, but beneath its glamour lies a darker story that continues to shape its identity. Grave Line Tours invites you...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (98)

from
$93

Private Getty Center to Griffith Observatory Guided Tour

Explore two of LA’s top landmarks on this convenient private tour that handles the hassle of transportation and includes a dedicated guide to show you …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.9 (184)

Private Getty Center to Griffith Observatory Guided Tour

Explore two of LA’s top landmarks on this convenient private tour that handles the hassle of transportation and includes a dedicated guide to show you...

6 hours

4.9 (184)

from
$172

Self-Guided Driving Tour from Tahoe City to Donner Summit

Follow the Donner Party pioneers' trail as you hear their ill-fated saga unfold on this self-guided driving tour. Experience the magic of GPS playback on …More

Lake Tahoe, USA

4.3 (4)

Self-Guided Driving Tour from Tahoe City to Donner Summit

Follow the Donner Party pioneers' trail as you hear their ill-fated saga unfold on this self-guided driving tour. Experience the magic of GPS playback on...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

4.3 (4)

from
$15

Enjoy an immersive experience, featuring three incredible, small production wineries, and a chef prepared lunch with a winemaker. The wineries featured will be curated to …More

Napa & Sonoma, USA

5.0 (51)

The Napa Native Experience

Enjoy an immersive experience, featuring three incredible, small production wineries, and a chef prepared lunch with a winemaker. The wineries featured will be curated to...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (51)

from
$550

Temecula Uncorked: A Self-Guided Driving Tour of its Wineries

This self-guided driving tour through Temecula Valley’s wine country blends wine tasting with rich history and scenic beauty. Starting in Old Town, you’ll explore three …More

Temecula, USA

4.0 (4)

Temecula Uncorked: A Self-Guided Driving Tour of its Wineries

This self-guided driving tour through Temecula Valley’s wine country blends wine tasting with rich history and scenic beauty. Starting in Old Town, you’ll explore three...

75 to 105 minutes Free Cancellation

4.0 (4)

from
$20

This Coastal Adventure Tour includes Hotel pickup and return. Orange County's best Coastal Sightseeing Tour and photo locations and activities along PCH including the OC …More

Laguna Beach, USA

4.8 (39)

Orange County Coastal Sightseeing Tour

This Coastal Adventure Tour includes Hotel pickup and return. Orange County's best Coastal Sightseeing Tour and photo locations and activities along PCH including the OC...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (39)

from
$154

Hollywood and Beverly Hills Shared 3-Hour Tour with 3 Stops

This unique, thought out and well-guided tour has 3 stops so everyone has a chance to take pictures and stretch their legs. Passengers are welcome …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.9 (187)

Hollywood and Beverly Hills Shared 3-Hour Tour with 3 Stops

This unique, thought out and well-guided tour has 3 stops so everyone has a chance to take pictures and stretch their legs. Passengers are welcome...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (187)

from
$59

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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?