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 →

4-Hour Tour of Hollywood Departing from Santa Monica or DTLA

This is our distinguished signature tour. Conducted by industry professionals specializing in luxury and personalized service, this private 4-hour tour focuses on essential sightseeing locations …More

Santa Monica, USA

5.0 (1)

4-Hour Tour of Hollywood Departing from Santa Monica or DTLA

This is our distinguished signature tour. Conducted by industry professionals specializing in luxury and personalized service, this private 4-hour tour focuses on essential sightseeing locations...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$150

Amazing Scavenger Hunt: A Green Day by Redding’s River

Let’s Roam stands as the ultimate app-led adventure hunt experience! Wander through the city's most iconic landmarks and uncover hidden gems while tackling trivia and …More

4.0 (2)

Amazing Scavenger Hunt: A Green Day by Redding’s River

Let’s Roam stands as the ultimate app-led adventure hunt experience! Wander through the city's most iconic landmarks and uncover hidden gems while tackling trivia and...

2 hours

4.0 (2)

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$12

San Francisco Gold Rush Secrets: Self-Guided Puzzle Quest

Embark on a quest around San Francisco by solving clues playing the role of a person wanting to become rich in 1900, all with the …More

San Francisco, USA

3.8 (4)

San Francisco Gold Rush Secrets: Self-Guided Puzzle Quest

Embark on a quest around San Francisco by solving clues playing the role of a person wanting to become rich in 1900, all with the...

1 hour 20 minutes Free Cancellation

3.8 (4)

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$10

Lost Souls of Hollywood Blvd Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Tour

Explore Hollywood’s haunted history on a self-guided smartphone walk of approximately 1.5 miles and 1–2 hours. Across 15 story stops, pass the Roosevelt Hotel, TCL …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.0 (3)

Lost Souls of Hollywood Blvd Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Tour

Explore Hollywood’s haunted history on a self-guided smartphone walk of approximately 1.5 miles and 1–2 hours. Across 15 story stops, pass the Roosevelt Hotel, TCL...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation

4.0 (3)

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$10

San Diego in a Day: Private Full-Day Highlights Driving Tour

Explore the best of San Diego in a day, with its spectacular Spanish colonial architecture, rich Mexican heritage, and seventy miles of coastline with a …More

San Diego, USA

3.0 (1)

San Diego in a Day: Private Full-Day Highlights Driving Tour

Explore the best of San Diego in a day, with its spectacular Spanish colonial architecture, rich Mexican heritage, and seventy miles of coastline with a...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

3.0 (1)

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$295

Over the Rainbow in the Castro: A San Francisco Chronicle Self-Guided Tour

Discover San Francisco’s Castro neighborhood and its rich history with this affordable, self-paced walking tour. • Find out all about the queer predecessors who paved …More

San Francisco, USA

4.0 (2)

Over the Rainbow in the Castro: A San Francisco Chronicle Self-Guided Tour

Discover San Francisco’s Castro neighborhood and its rich history with this affordable, self-paced walking tour. • Find out all about the queer predecessors who paved...

60 to 75 minutes

4.0 (2)

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$10

San Francisco Private Walking Tour with A Guide (Car Option)

San Francisco’s iconic landmarks and layered history can be difficult to navigate alone. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local …More

San Francisco, USA

4.0 (3)

San Francisco Private Walking Tour with A Guide (Car Option)

San Francisco’s iconic landmarks and layered history can be difficult to navigate alone. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local...

2 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.0 (3)

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$51

Santa Monica Superhero Exploration Game and Tour

Named one of National Geographic's “Top 10 Beach Cities in the World," immerse yourself in Santa Monica's pristine beauty, as you assist a motley group …More

Santa Monica, USA

4.0 (4)

Santa Monica Superhero Exploration Game and Tour

Named one of National Geographic's “Top 10 Beach Cities in the World," immerse yourself in Santa Monica's pristine beauty, as you assist a motley group...

70 to 100 minutes Free Cancellation

4.0 (4)

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$6

Joshua Tree's Hidden Valley Self-Guided Walking Tour

Expand your journey through Joshua Tree National Park with this self-guided walking tour of the Hidden Valley Nature Trail. This secluded valley is known for …More

Palm Springs, USA

3.3 (9)

Joshua Tree's Hidden Valley Self-Guided Walking Tour

Expand your journey through Joshua Tree National Park with this self-guided walking tour of the Hidden Valley Nature Trail. This secluded valley is known for...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation

3.3 (9)

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$8

San Francisco Highlights: 3-Hour Private Sightseeing Tour

This is not your routine bus tour, this is a completely private tour from your party only. You can have up to 4 guests in …More

San Francisco, USA

4.0 (2)

San Francisco Highlights: 3-Hour Private Sightseeing Tour

This is not your routine bus tour, this is a completely private tour from your party only. You can have up to 4 guests in...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.0 (2)

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$395

California Academy of Sciences NightLife Plus Admission Ticket

Explore the nocturnal side of the Academy at NightLife and see what's revealed. Enjoy an amplified evening with access to a private exhibit area with …More

San Francisco, USA

4.0 (3)

California Academy of Sciences NightLife Plus Admission Ticket

Explore the nocturnal side of the Academy at NightLife and see what's revealed. Enjoy an amplified evening with access to a private exhibit area with...

4 hours Free Cancellation

4.0 (3)

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$75

Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

Embark on a chilling and fascinating audio journey through the history of Historic Agnews State Hospital. Step back in time from the perimeter and uncover …More

San Jose, USA

3.6 (5)

Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

Embark on a chilling and fascinating audio journey through the history of Historic Agnews State Hospital. Step back in time from the perimeter and uncover...

1 hour Free Cancellation

3.6 (5)

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$5

Fort Bragg California Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity and Game

Enjoy a walking tour of beautiful and interesting parts of Fort Bragg while following clues on your smartphone and solving interesting puzzles along the tour. …More

Mendocino, USA

4.0 (2)

Fort Bragg California Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity and Game

Enjoy a walking tour of beautiful and interesting parts of Fort Bragg while following clues on your smartphone and solving interesting puzzles along the tour....

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.0 (2)

from
$8

Catalina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game

Embark on an engaging scavenger hunt through the historic streets of Avalon California, on the island of Catalina! Explore the quaint and beautiful harbor and …More

Catalina Island, USA

3.6 (5)

Catalina Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game

Embark on an engaging scavenger hunt through the historic streets of Avalon California, on the island of Catalina! Explore the quaint and beautiful harbor and...

2 hours Free Cancellation

3.6 (5)

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$8

Northern California: Self-Guided Gold Rush Towns Driving Tour

Explore the heart of the California Gold Rush on this self-guided driving tour through the scenic Sierra Nevada foothills. Starting at the Northstar Mining Museum, …More

4.0 (3)

Northern California: Self-Guided Gold Rush Towns Driving Tour

Explore the heart of the California Gold Rush on this self-guided driving tour through the scenic Sierra Nevada foothills. Starting at the Northstar Mining Museum,...

150 to 180 minutes Free Cancellation

4.0 (3)

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$15

Self-Guided Walking Tour in Los Angeles' Best-Kept Secrets

Discover Los Angeles' vibrant energy and diverse culture with our self-guided audio tour app, allowing you to explore the city at your own pace. Begin …More

Los Angeles, USA

3.4 (5)

Self-Guided Walking Tour in Los Angeles' Best-Kept Secrets

Discover Los Angeles' vibrant energy and diverse culture with our self-guided audio tour app, allowing you to explore the city at your own pace. Begin...

10 hours

3.4 (5)

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$3

Private LA Tour from SD: Hollywood Beverly Hills Griffith & More

Private 10 hour tour from San Diego to see some great places in LA. First stop is the famous Griffith Observatory with fantastic views across …More

San Diego, USA

4.3 (4)

Private LA Tour from SD: Hollywood Beverly Hills Griffith & More

Private 10 hour tour from San Diego to see some great places in LA. First stop is the famous Griffith Observatory with fantastic views across...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,049

Discover San Diego: Self-Guided Walking Tour

Discover San Diego with your self-guided audio tour, exploring America’s Finest City at your own pace. Begin in Balboa Park where Spanish Colonial architecture, 17 …More

San Diego, USA

4.0 (2)

Discover San Diego: Self-Guided Walking Tour

Discover San Diego with your self-guided audio tour, exploring America’s Finest City at your own pace. Begin in Balboa Park where Spanish Colonial architecture, 17...

8 hours Free Cancellation

4.0 (2)

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$3

Self Guided Walking Tour of Solvang: Discover the Danish Charm

Explore the enchanting streets of Solvang on a self-guided walking tour that highlights the town's rich Danish heritage. As you stroll past iconic windmills and …More

Santa Barbara, USA

4.0 (2)

Self Guided Walking Tour of Solvang: Discover the Danish Charm

Explore the enchanting streets of Solvang on a self-guided walking tour that highlights the town's rich Danish heritage. As you stroll past iconic windmills and...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.0 (2)

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$10

Delve into the mysterious past of Catalina Island on this haunted golf cart adventure. As the sun sets, navigate the eerie streets of Avalon while …More

Catalina Island, USA

4.0 (2)

Paranormal Patrol EMF Golf Cart Tour

Delve into the mysterious past of Catalina Island on this haunted golf cart adventure. As the sun sets, navigate the eerie streets of Avalon while...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.0 (2)

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$95

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?