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Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

This self-guided, self-paced audio walking tour will explore Historic Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. This 60-minute tour is designed to keep you on the move while walking at …More

Monterey & Carmel, USA

This self-guided, self-paced audio walking tour will explore Historic Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. This 60-minute tour is designed to keep you on the move while walking at...

140 to 280 minutes
4.0 (16)
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$10
Silicon Valley Tour from San Francisco Private

You will learn the history of San Francisco and the Bay Area, why Silicon Valley is here, and how it started. We will pick you …More

San Francisco, USA

You will learn the history of San Francisco and the Bay Area, why Silicon Valley is here, and how it started. We will pick you...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
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$1,099
SUV Tour To Silicon Valley Including Stanford Walking Tour

You’ll learn the history of San Francisco Bay Area and the World’s First Technopark. We will bring you there in our comfortable limo. Visit the …More

San Francisco, USA

You’ll learn the history of San Francisco Bay Area and the World’s First Technopark. We will bring you there in our comfortable limo. Visit the...

7 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
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$899
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

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
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

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
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 …More

San Francisco, USA

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
5.0 (1)
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$699
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 …More

San Diego, USA

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
5.0 (1)
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$519
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

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
5.0 (2)
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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

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
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 …More

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San Francisco, USA

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
3.0 (1)
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$799
2-Hour Venice Beach Art and History Walking Tour

Welcome to Venice Beach! Home to surfers, skaters, celebs, street artists, and body builders - Venice is one of the most famous parts of LA. …More

Los Angeles, USA

Welcome to Venice Beach! Home to surfers, skaters, celebs, street artists, and body builders - Venice is one of the most famous parts of LA....

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$39
Los Angeles : Private Custom Tour with A Guide (Car Option)

Los Angeles can sometimes feel overwhelming for first-time visitors. Take the guesswork out of your trip by exploring with a local on a private walking …More

Los Angeles, USA

Los Angeles can sometimes feel overwhelming for first-time visitors. Take the guesswork out of your trip by exploring with a local on a private walking...

2 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$69
San Francisco Private E-Bike Tour: City Highlights

Experience San Francisco like a local on a private guided E-Bike tour along a carefully curated route. With a customizable start time, explore at your …More

San Francisco, USA

Experience San Francisco like a local on a private guided E-Bike tour along a carefully curated route. With a customizable start time, explore at your...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
4.4 (9)
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$155
Castro Bar Crawl in San Francisco

New to the city - or just ready to see how the Castro really does nightlife? Figuring out where to go, when to go, and …More

San Francisco, USA

New to the city - or just ready to see how the Castro really does nightlife? Figuring out where to go, when to go, and...

2 to 3 hours
5.0 (4)
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$49
San Clemente Scramble Scavenger Hunt

Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues …More

Newport Beach, USA

Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$29
Private Architectural & Heritage Walking Tour in Santa Barbara

Private cultural exploration through Santa Barbara reveals a city shaped by Spanish heritage and timeless architectural elegance. Walk through historic streets where Mediterranean influences and …More

Santa Barbara, USA

Private cultural exploration through Santa Barbara reveals a city shaped by Spanish heritage and timeless architectural elegance. Walk through historic streets where Mediterranean influences and...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (4)
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$189
Private Beach Cities Tour in a 1957 Pink Cadillac

This tour, hosted by former TV sitcom writers, will take you in a one-of-a-kind 1957 Pink Cadillac, while introducing you to the South Bay beach …More

Santa Monica, USA

This tour, hosted by former TV sitcom writers, will take you in a one-of-a-kind 1957 Pink Cadillac, while introducing you to the South Bay beach...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$150
LA Little Tokyo to Olvera St Smartphone (App/GPS) Walking Tour

On our LA adventure you will be exploreing Little Tokyo, LA City Hall, El Pueblo de los Angeles, Olvera street and more. You’ll see iconic …More

Los Angeles, USA

On our LA adventure you will be exploreing Little Tokyo, LA City Hall, El Pueblo de los Angeles, Olvera street and more. You’ll see iconic...

60 to 75 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$8
Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Audio Tour

Discover the unparalleled beauty of Lake Tahoe with Shaka Guide's audio tour. Immerse yourself in stunning views and rich history as you explore both the …More

Reno, USA

Discover the unparalleled beauty of Lake Tahoe with Shaka Guide's audio tour. Immerse yourself in stunning views and rich history as you explore both the...

12 to 15 hours Free Cancellation
3.9 (13)
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$17
The Los Angeles Highlights Day Tour from San Diego

Embark on an adventure spanning from the sunny shores of San Diego to the bustling streets of Los Angeles. No trip to Southern California is …More

Los Angeles, USA

Embark on an adventure spanning from the sunny shores of San Diego to the bustling streets of Los Angeles. No trip to Southern California is...

14 hours
5.0 (3)
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$399

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