Top California Cultural & Theme Tours

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

California Cultural & Theme Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus San Francisco Love Tour Full-Day LA Tour: Santa Monica, Hollywood and Beverly Hills Hollywood Sign 2.5-Hour Tour with Comedians and Their Dogs View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

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 Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours View all tour styles in California →

Skip The Bus: San Francisco By Luxury Van Tour

Avoid the crowds, confusion, and limitations of large buses and discover San Francisco by a luxury van. Trade the large tour bus for a guided luxury van …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (933)

Skip The Bus: San Francisco By Luxury Van Tour

Avoid the crowds, confusion, and limitations of large buses and discover San Francisco by a luxury van. Trade the large tour bus for a guided luxury van...

4 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (933)

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$129

Anaheim to LA: Hollywood, Beaches & Famous Film Sites tour

Direct pick-up from your Anaheim, Disneyland area and Buena Park hotels. A small group tour with a maximum of 20 passenger gives it an intimate …More

Anaheim & Buena Park, USA

4.8 (879)

Anaheim to LA: Hollywood, Beaches & Famous Film Sites tour

Direct pick-up from your Anaheim, Disneyland area and Buena Park hotels. A small group tour with a maximum of 20 passenger gives it an intimate...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (879)

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$92

San Francisco City Tour, Muir Woods & Sausalito: Half or Full Day

Discover the best of San Francisco with Dylan’s Tours’ signature small-group experience, combining iconic city sightseeing with a visit to Muir Woods National Monument. This …More

San Francisco, USA

4.9 (831)

San Francisco City Tour, Muir Woods & Sausalito: Half or Full Day

Discover the best of San Francisco with Dylan’s Tours’ signature small-group experience, combining iconic city sightseeing with a visit to Muir Woods National Monument. This...

4 to 7 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (831)

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$109

Best of LA: Hollywood, Griffith, Santa Monica, Venice, and Rodeo

Hotel pickup and drop-off from over 70 hotels in the Anaheim Resort Area and 150 hotels in the Los Angeles area. This is a fun …More

Anaheim & Buena Park, USA

4.9 (790)

Best of LA: Hollywood, Griffith, Santa Monica, Venice, and Rodeo

Hotel pickup and drop-off from over 70 hotels in the Anaheim Resort Area and 150 hotels in the Los Angeles area. This is a fun...

7 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (790)

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$98

Discover San Francisco's Chinatown on this fascinating walking tour. Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors and rich heritage and culture of this storied neighborhood as …More

San Francisco, USA

4.9 (785)

San Francisco Chinatown Walking Tour

Discover San Francisco's Chinatown on this fascinating walking tour. Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors and rich heritage and culture of this storied neighborhood as...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (785)

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$59

Hollywood Sign Express 90-Minute Walking Tour

Check off your bucket list with The Hollywood Sign Express Walking Tour from Bikes and Hikes LA Tours, a 90-minute, flat walk taking you directly …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (759)

Hollywood Sign Express 90-Minute Walking Tour

Check off your bucket list with The Hollywood Sign Express Walking Tour from Bikes and Hikes LA Tours, a 90-minute, flat walk taking you directly...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (759)

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$29

Chinatown Walking Tour: Food, History & Flavor

There are two Chinatowns, one that you see from a van or bus, and the one that can only be experienced on foot in the …More

San Francisco, USA

4.9 (703)

Chinatown Walking Tour: Food, History & Flavor

There are two Chinatowns, one that you see from a van or bus, and the one that can only be experienced on foot in the...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (703)

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$86

Celebrity Homes & Lifestyle Tour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills

Our Celebrity Homes and Lifestyle tour takes you on a bespoke journey into the exclusive world of Hollywood royalty. Enjoy a brush with fame as …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.9 (694)

Celebrity Homes & Lifestyle Tour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills

Our Celebrity Homes and Lifestyle tour takes you on a bespoke journey into the exclusive world of Hollywood royalty. Enjoy a brush with fame as...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (694)

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$39

Catalina Island Private Guided Golf Cart Tour of Avalon

Catalina Island’s original custom guided golf cart tour! Explore Avalon through the eyes of a local. With us you will learn about the history of …More

Catalina Island, USA

4.9 (648)

Catalina Island Private Guided Golf Cart Tour of Avalon

Catalina Island’s original custom guided golf cart tour! Explore Avalon through the eyes of a local. With us you will learn about the history of...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (648)

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$303

Intro to Mexico Walking Tour: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

This tour is the perfect introduction into Mexico, and we do it the only way that will ensure you get a true local experience. Walking …More

San Diego, USA

4.8 (632)

Intro to Mexico Walking Tour: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

This tour is the perfect introduction into Mexico, and we do it the only way that will ensure you get a true local experience. Walking...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (632)

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$73

Grand City Tour of Los Angeles, Hollywood and Beverly Hills

This 5-hour Grand City Tour gives travelers a well-rounded Los Angeles sightseeing experience, covering approximately 30–35 miles across Downtown LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Griffith Park, …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.9 (625)

Grand City Tour of Los Angeles, Hollywood and Beverly Hills

This 5-hour Grand City Tour gives travelers a well-rounded Los Angeles sightseeing experience, covering approximately 30–35 miles across Downtown LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Griffith Park,...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (625)

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$89

Authentic 3-Hour Hollywood to Beverly Hills Tour

Explore Los Angeles in the comfort of a small, air-conditioned vehicle, allowing access to scenic locations that larger tour buses simply can't reach. Guided by …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.8 (624)

Authentic 3-Hour Hollywood to Beverly Hills Tour

Explore Los Angeles in the comfort of a small, air-conditioned vehicle, allowing access to scenic locations that larger tour buses simply can't reach. Guided by...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (624)

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$41

San Francisco LGBTQ Walking Tour with Local Guide

Cruisin' the Castro Walking tours celebrates 34 years of Pride and as San Francisco's first and ONLY Legacy Business Tour Company! This prestigious award recognizes …More

San Francisco, USA

4.9 (609)

San Francisco LGBTQ Walking Tour with Local Guide

Cruisin' the Castro Walking tours celebrates 34 years of Pride and as San Francisco's first and ONLY Legacy Business Tour Company! This prestigious award recognizes...

2 hours

4.9 (609)

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$40

Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

In order to understand how we got to this cultural awakening, which is making a people want to come and explore Tijuana once again. We …More

San Diego, USA

4.8 (560)

Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

In order to understand how we got to this cultural awakening, which is making a people want to come and explore Tijuana once again. We...

6 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (560)

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$93

This Carlsbad village tour features 5 mouth-watering food samplings at unique eateries with insightful historical, architectural and cultural presentations! Enjoy Carlsbad's specialty foods, including Strawberry …More

Carlsbad, USA

4.9 (544)

Carlsbad Food Tour

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (544)

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$94

Savor the sights, sounds and flavors of Los Angeles on a food tour of Los Angeles! Your expert tour guide will lead you on a …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.8 (532)

Downtown Los Angeles Food Tour

Savor the sights, sounds and flavors of Los Angeles on a food tour of Los Angeles! Your expert tour guide will lead you on a...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (532)

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$89

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

Malibu Open-Air Tour from Santa Monica with Celebrity Homes

Discover the beauty of Malibu on this 2-hour open-air sightseeing tour along California's legendary Pacific Coast Highway (PCH.). Departing from Santa Monica, you'll enjoy breathtaking …More

Santa Monica, USA

5.0 (483)

Malibu Open-Air Tour from Santa Monica with Celebrity Homes

Discover the beauty of Malibu on this 2-hour open-air sightseeing tour along California's legendary Pacific Coast Highway (PCH.). Departing from Santa Monica, you'll enjoy breathtaking...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (483)

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$25

Titanic Escape Room Game for Private Group

The “unsinkable” Titanic is going down. Fortunately, you overheard the captain speak of a hidden life boat. This may be construed as mutiny but you …More

Palm Springs, USA

4.9 (483)

Titanic Escape Room Game for Private Group

The “unsinkable” Titanic is going down. Fortunately, you overheard the captain speak of a hidden life boat. This may be construed as mutiny but you...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.9 (483)

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$42

17-Mile Drive offers the ultimate experience to explore the peninsula. You will ride from our bike shop in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. Your guide will take you …More

Monterey & Carmel, USA

4.9 (477)

17-Mile Drive Electric Bike Guided Tour

17-Mile Drive offers the ultimate experience to explore the peninsula. You will ride from our bike shop in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. Your guide will take you...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (477)

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$75

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?

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

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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:

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

No problem. These California Cultural & Theme Tours include Hotel Pickup:

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Got any more California trip ideas?

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