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: San Francisco Quest: Summer of Love in Haight-Ashbury Historic Folsom: A Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour Hollywood, Celebrity Homes, Film Locations and Sunset Strip Tour in Los Angeles San Francisco: Food + History + Art Tour Los Angeles Ferrari Tour and Open-Bus Celebrity Homes 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 →

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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 →

San Francisco Quest: Summer of Love in Haight-Ashbury

You're a private investigator hired to find a missing 19-year-old who fled to San Francisco to experience the 1967 Summer of Love. You follow her …More

San Francisco, USA

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San Francisco Quest: Summer of Love in Haight-Ashbury

You're a private investigator hired to find a missing 19-year-old who fled to San Francisco to experience the 1967 Summer of Love. You follow her...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation

4.2 (14)

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$7

Historic Folsom: A Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

This self-guided GPS audio walking tour will explore the historic western gold rush town of Folsom, California. The tour begins at the corner of Riley …More

Sacramento, USA

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Historic Folsom: A Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

This self-guided GPS audio walking tour will explore the historic western gold rush town of Folsom, California. The tour begins at the corner of Riley...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation

4.3 (9)

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$8

Hollywood, Celebrity Homes, Film Locations and Sunset Strip Tour in Los Angeles

Explore Hollywood on this guided tour by open-top Mercedes minibus with a local expert. Be fascinated by the captivating eye-opening facts and details as you …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (1)

Hollywood, Celebrity Homes, Film Locations and Sunset Strip Tour in Los Angeles

Explore Hollywood on this guided tour by open-top Mercedes minibus with a local expert. Be fascinated by the captivating eye-opening facts and details as you...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$99

San Francisco: Food + History + Art Tour

There are no cupcakes or amuse bouches – we give you "real" food that's authentic to San Francisco and California, and tell you real history. …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (4)

San Francisco: Food + History + Art Tour

There are no cupcakes or amuse bouches – we give you "real" food that's authentic to San Francisco and California, and tell you real history....

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$100

Los Angeles Ferrari Tour and Open-Bus Celebrity Homes Tour

Experience two of Hollywood's most popular attractions in one unforgettable adventure. Begin with an open-air sightseeing bus tour led by knowledgeable local guides who share …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Los Angeles Ferrari Tour and Open-Bus Celebrity Homes Tour

Experience two of Hollywood's most popular attractions in one unforgettable adventure. Begin with an open-air sightseeing bus tour led by knowledgeable local guides who share...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.6 (5)

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$99

his Tour will take you across the Golden Gate Bridge, walk among old growth coast redwoods of the famous Muir Woods National Monument Park. You …More

San Francisco, USA

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Private Tour Muir Woods and Sausalito

his Tour will take you across the Golden Gate Bridge, walk among old growth coast redwoods of the famous Muir Woods National Monument Park. You...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$699

Hollywood Ghost Hunt: Marilyn Monroe Mystery Walk

You wake up on Hollywood Boulevard as a ghost with no memory. All you have is a heart-shaped locket with a woman's picture inside, and …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.4 (8)

Hollywood Ghost Hunt: Marilyn Monroe Mystery Walk

You wake up on Hollywood Boulevard as a ghost with no memory. All you have is a heart-shaped locket with a woman's picture inside, and...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.4 (8)

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$7

San Francisco Self-Guided Audio Drive: Explore at Your Own Pace

Explore all that San Francisco has to offer, from the twists and turns of Lombard Street, through the bustling streets of Chinatown, and to the …More

San Francisco, USA

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San Francisco Self-Guided Audio Drive: Explore at Your Own Pace

Explore all that San Francisco has to offer, from the twists and turns of Lombard Street, through the bustling streets of Chinatown, and to the...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

3.9 (10)

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$14

Discover the fascinating heritage of Southern California on a Private Cultural Discovery Tour of Historic San Diego. Stroll through the charming streets of Old Town …More

San Diego, USA

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Private Cultural Discovery Tour of Historic San Diego

Discover the fascinating heritage of Southern California on a Private Cultural Discovery Tour of Historic San Diego. Stroll through the charming streets of Old Town...

5 hours

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$519

Come experience the thrill of riding an electric bike while taking in dramatic bay and breathtaking city skyline views on our MOST POPULAR e-bike tour …More

San Diego, USA

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The Gaslamp E-Bike Tour

Come experience the thrill of riding an electric bike while taking in dramatic bay and breathtaking city skyline views on our MOST POPULAR e-bike tour...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$189

The Beverly Hills E-Bike Tour is our most popular bike tour in Los Angeles. This tour features action, excitement, adventure, and fun facts about the …More

Los Angeles, USA

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The Beverly Hills E-Bike Tour

The Beverly Hills E-Bike Tour is our most popular bike tour in Los Angeles. This tour features action, excitement, adventure, and fun facts about the...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$149

3.5-Hour LA Story Tour: Our Most Popular Los Angeles Tour!

Our Signature Tour! The most popular sights seen from a fresh perspective, as well as the lesser-known gems other tours miss. This is a half-day …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (4)

3.5-Hour LA Story Tour: Our Most Popular Los Angeles Tour!

Our Signature Tour! The most popular sights seen from a fresh perspective, as well as the lesser-known gems other tours miss. This is a half-day...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$149

2-Hour Celebrity Homes Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Bel Air

Your private 2-hour tour includes the celebrity homes of movie stars and the rich and famous! View the magnificent mansions of many of your favorite …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (3)

2-Hour Celebrity Homes Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Bel Air

Your private 2-hour tour includes the celebrity homes of movie stars and the rich and famous! View the magnificent mansions of many of your favorite...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$85

The Ghosts of San Francisco Haunted Audio App Walking Tour

On this ghoulish adventure you’ll explore the haunted neighborhoods of Union Square, Nob Hill, the Barbary Coast, Chinatown, see their haunted spots and hear their …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (2)

The Ghosts of San Francisco Haunted Audio App Walking Tour

On this ghoulish adventure you’ll explore the haunted neighborhoods of Union Square, Nob Hill, the Barbary Coast, Chinatown, see their haunted spots and hear their...

60 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation

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$7

Downtown Los Angeles: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Are you looking for a way to see Downtown Los Angeles without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.3 (6)

Downtown Los Angeles: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Are you looking for a way to see Downtown Los Angeles without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking...

120 to 150 minutes

4.3 (6)

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$15

As longtime locals of San Francisco, we know the ideal spots to see within the city! Whether it's your first-time visiting SF, or you're a …More

San Francisco, USA

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San Francisco Sightseeing Tours

As longtime locals of San Francisco, we know the ideal spots to see within the city! Whether it's your first-time visiting SF, or you're a...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$799

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

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

Sacramento, USA

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

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

150 to 180 minutes Free Cancellation

3.9 (11)

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$15

Half Day Luxury Yacht Class Tour on Lake Tahoe 4.5 hours

We have the best deal out of our Marina your tour is aboard a yacht class sea ray 270 SDX offering the most luxury and …More

Lake Tahoe, USA

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Half Day Luxury Yacht Class Tour on Lake Tahoe 4.5 hours

We have the best deal out of our Marina your tour is aboard a yacht class sea ray 270 SDX offering the most luxury and...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$1,283

Los Angeles’ Dreamland: A Culver City Audio Tour

Get to know the real Hollywood on this affordable walking tour around Culver City, the LA suburb where film royalty has worked and played since …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Los Angeles’ Dreamland: A Culver City Audio Tour

Get to know the real Hollywood on this affordable walking tour around Culver City, the LA suburb where film royalty has worked and played since...

75 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation

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$10

Ultimate Guide to Santa Barbara: A GPS Self-Guided Urban Stroll

Are you looking for a way to see downtown Santa Barbara without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking …More

Santa Barbara, USA

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Ultimate Guide to Santa Barbara: A GPS Self-Guided Urban Stroll

Are you looking for a way to see downtown Santa Barbara without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking...

75 to 90 minutes

4.1 (10)

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$10

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?