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 →

Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, Santa Monica & Venice Tour from Anaheim

Discover the best of Los Angeles and Hollywood with a knowledgeable local guide who brings the city to life through its famous landmarks, movie history, …More

Anaheim & Buena Park, USA

4.9 (391)

Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, Santa Monica & Venice Tour from Anaheim

Discover the best of Los Angeles and Hollywood with a knowledgeable local guide who brings the city to life through its famous landmarks, movie history,...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (391)

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$96

All Day LA Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica

See the best that the Los Angeles area has to offer on this full-day tour with our fun, exciting and knowledgeable tour guide. …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.7 (209)

All Day LA Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica

See the best that the Los Angeles area has to offer on this full-day tour with our fun, exciting and knowledgeable tour guide....

7 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (209)

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$95

2-Hour Hollywood, West Hollywood and Beverly Hills Open Bus Tour

Enjoy everything Hollywood, Los Angeles and Beverly Hills has to offer on our Open Air-Buses. Take a photo of your favorite hot spots and share …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.5 (281)

2-Hour Hollywood, West Hollywood and Beverly Hills Open Bus Tour

Enjoy everything Hollywood, Los Angeles and Beverly Hills has to offer on our Open Air-Buses. Take a photo of your favorite hot spots and share...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.5 (281)

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$39

Hollywood Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Ghost Hunting

Discover one of the largest torture museums in the United States. Explore the museum with an audio guide and learn about the terrible history of …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.9 (408)

Hollywood Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Ghost Hunting

Discover one of the largest torture museums in the United States. Explore the museum with an audio guide and learn about the terrible history of...

45 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (408)

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$32

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

Painted Ladies Private San Francisco Tour

Enjoy a private tour for friends and family in a restored vintage Volkswagen Bus. Our private tour option is a great way to make your …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (156)

Painted Ladies Private San Francisco Tour

Enjoy a private tour for friends and family in a restored vintage Volkswagen Bus. Our private tour option is a great way to make your...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (156)

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$695

Alcatraz Island Prison Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

This is a unique tour package to visit both the Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge! For the Alcatraz tour, you will first take …More

San Francisco, USA

4.5 (300)

Alcatraz Island Prison Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

This is a unique tour package to visit both the Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge! For the Alcatraz tour, you will first take...

2 to 5 hours

4.5 (300)

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$148

Sunset Strip True Crime and Ghost Stories Tour

The Sunset Strip is one of the most famous streets in the world. Every single block has a story to tell about the celebrities, mobsters, …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (98)

Sunset Strip True Crime and Ghost Stories Tour

The Sunset Strip is one of the most famous streets in the world. Every single block has a story to tell about the celebrities, mobsters,...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (98)

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$39

Santa Monica and Venice Beach 3-Hour Bike Guided Tour

Enjoy the best of Los Angeles with this three hour guided bike tour that begins in Santa Monica near the famous Santa Monica Pier! Take …More

Santa Monica, USA

4.9 (30)

Santa Monica and Venice Beach 3-Hour Bike Guided Tour

Enjoy the best of Los Angeles with this three hour guided bike tour that begins in Santa Monica near the famous Santa Monica Pier! Take...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (30)

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$65

Napa Valley & Sonoma Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Cruise through California wine country with this scenic self-guided driving tour of Sonoma and Napa Valley. As you drive, you’ll get tips about the wineries …More

Napa & Sonoma, USA

4.5 (51)

Napa Valley & Sonoma Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Cruise through California wine country with this scenic self-guided driving tour of Sonoma and Napa Valley. As you drive, you’ll get tips about the wineries...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

4.5 (51)

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$21

Experience one of the most haunted houses in America and learn about the good, bad and the haunted! This guided tour will educate you about …More

San Diego, USA

4.6 (49)

Haunted Whaley House Guided Night Tour

Experience one of the most haunted houses in America and learn about the good, bad and the haunted! This guided tour will educate you about...

30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.6 (49)

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$20

Alcatraz City Cruises Official Admission Ticket

Step aboard an official Alcatraz City Cruises ferry and journey to the legendary Alcatraz Island! Explore its storied past as a Civil War fort, military …More

San Francisco, USA

4.8 (39)

Alcatraz City Cruises Official Admission Ticket

Step aboard an official Alcatraz City Cruises ferry and journey to the legendary Alcatraz Island! Explore its storied past as a Civil War fort, military...

3 hours

4.8 (39)

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$60

Full-Day Lake Tahoe Circle Tour including Olympic Valley

Admire Lake Tahoe from every angle on this scenic tour that takes you all the way around the lake with a local insider guide. As …More

Lake Tahoe, USA

4.8 (178)

Full-Day Lake Tahoe Circle Tour including Olympic Valley

Admire Lake Tahoe from every angle on this scenic tour that takes you all the way around the lake with a local insider guide. As...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (178)

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$70

Established in 1998, this is San Francisco's first and original haunted history walking tour, led by international performer and local favorite – Christian Cagigal. You …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (178)

San Francisco Ghost Hunt Walking Tour

Established in 1998, this is San Francisco's first and original haunted history walking tour, led by international performer and local favorite – Christian Cagigal. You...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (178)

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$29

Small-Group Wine Tasting Tour of Santa Barbara Wine Country

SMALL GROUP/ SHARED WINE TOUR. Sustainable Wine Tours is the Top Rated Santa Barbara Wine Tour on Cool Shore Excursions (and Yelp) - Choose our …More

Santa Barbara, USA

5.0 (70)

Small-Group Wine Tasting Tour of Santa Barbara Wine Country

SMALL GROUP/ SHARED WINE TOUR. Sustainable Wine Tours is the Top Rated Santa Barbara Wine Tour on Cool Shore Excursions (and Yelp) - Choose our...

Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (70)

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$235

Avalon History Tours is a small family-owned business located on Catalina Island. We offer an authentic and immersive experience led by knowledgeable guides who are …More

Catalina Island, USA

5.0 (23)

Walking History Tour on Catalina Island

Avalon History Tours is a small family-owned business located on Catalina Island. We offer an authentic and immersive experience led by knowledgeable guides who are...

45 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (23)

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$40

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Sequoia and Kings Canyon

Download the GuideAlong self-guided audio tour and you'll discover more on your Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks road trip. Hear fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local …More

Fresno, USA

4.7 (34)

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Sequoia and Kings Canyon

Download the GuideAlong self-guided audio tour and you'll discover more on your Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks road trip. Hear fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local...

8 to 24 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (34)

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$21

Queen Mary General Admission Self-Guided Experience

Step aboard the legendary Queen Mary in Long Beach and discover one of the world’s most famous ocean liners. From her glamorous Art Deco design …More

Long Beach, USA

4.5 (31)

Queen Mary General Admission Self-Guided Experience

Step aboard the legendary Queen Mary in Long Beach and discover one of the world’s most famous ocean liners. From her glamorous Art Deco design...

2 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

4.5 (31)

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$45

Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Created by a professional videographer and storyteller with years of experience filming for ESPN, this digital audio tour captures the vibrant pulse of a town …More

San Luis Obispo, USA

4.4 (28)

Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Created by a professional videographer and storyteller with years of experience filming for ESPN, this digital audio tour captures the vibrant pulse of a town...

95 to 190 minutes Free Cancellation

4.4 (28)

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$10

Blue Painted Lady House Tour - Interior Guided Tour by Owner

The Painted Ladies are known worldwide from photos, guidebooks, film and TV shows such as "Full House". For locals, they are a cherished symbol of …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (56)

Blue Painted Lady House Tour - Interior Guided Tour by Owner

The Painted Ladies are known worldwide from photos, guidebooks, film and TV shows such as "Full House". For locals, they are a cherished symbol of...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (56)

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$35

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?