Top California Half-day Tours

Q: What are the best options for California Half-day Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best California Half-day Tours are: Downtown Sacramento Historical Food Tour Midtown Sacramento Arts and Food Tour Solvang Santa Ynez Valley Small Group All-Inclusive Wine Tour San Diego Gaslamp Food Tour with 6 Modern Californian Tastings Palm Springs and Joshua Tree Self-Guided Driving Audio Tours

Q: What are the best kid-friendly options for California Half-day Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly California Half-day Tours are: San Francisco Cable Car Tour with Audio Guide and Single Ride Life of a Sailor Self-Guided Experience LA's Art Deco & Beaux Art Architecture: Private Walking Tour San Francisco Bay Cruise Downtown LA's History & Architecture: Private Walking Tour View all kid-friendly Tours →

Q: I need a ride! Which California Half-day Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These California Half-day Tours include Hotel Pickup: Los Angeles Private 4 Hour Driving Tour San Francisco Private Intro Tour with a Local – Custom & Flexible Private San Diego Beer Tasting Tour San Francisco Private Street Art Tour With A Guide (Private Tour) Small-Group 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 →

Hollywood Sign Hiking Tour to Griffith Observatory

Take a guided hike in Griffith Park to enjoy the stunning views of the Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory and LA skyline. Throughout the course of …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Hollywood Sign Hiking Tour to Griffith Observatory

Take a guided hike in Griffith Park to enjoy the stunning views of the Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory and LA skyline. Throughout the course of...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Best of Los Angeles Guided City Tour with 4 Stops and Free Time

Check out the BEST Los Angeles has to offer on this half-day interactive sightseeing experience! Take a seat on one of our Climate-Controlled Buses as …More

Santa Monica, USA

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Best of Los Angeles Guided City Tour with 4 Stops and Free Time

Check out the BEST Los Angeles has to offer on this half-day interactive sightseeing experience! Take a seat on one of our Climate-Controlled Buses as...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Hollywood, Beverly Hills, & Celebrity Home Tour from Santa Monica

Experience Hollywood’s most popular sightseeing tour, which is now starting from Santa Monica! Discover the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles on our Hollywood Sightseeing …More

Santa Monica, USA

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Hollywood, Beverly Hills, & Celebrity Home Tour from Santa Monica

Experience Hollywood’s most popular sightseeing tour, which is now starting from Santa Monica! Discover the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles on our Hollywood Sightseeing...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Santa Monica Hollywood and Beverly Hills Open Bus Tour

Buckle up for 3.5 hours of pure LA magic on the open-air bus, departing from Santa Monica's Ocean Avenue. Your expert guide takes you through …More

Santa Monica, USA

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Santa Monica Hollywood and Beverly Hills Open Bus Tour

Buckle up for 3.5 hours of pure LA magic on the open-air bus, departing from Santa Monica's Ocean Avenue. Your expert guide takes you through...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Half Day LA Tour: Hollywood, Celebrity Homes, Santa Monica

Explore the iconic sights of Los Angeles on this 4.5-hour tour from Hollywood to Santa Monica. Experience the glamour of Beverly Hills, snap photos at …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Half Day LA Tour: Hollywood, Celebrity Homes, Santa Monica

Explore the iconic sights of Los Angeles on this 4.5-hour tour from Hollywood to Santa Monica. Experience the glamour of Beverly Hills, snap photos at...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Hollywood and Beverly Hills Shared 3-Hour Tour with 3 Stops

This unique, thought out and well-guided tour has 3 stops so everyone has a chance to take pictures and stretch their legs. Passengers are welcome …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Hollywood and Beverly Hills Shared 3-Hour Tour with 3 Stops

This unique, thought out and well-guided tour has 3 stops so everyone has a chance to take pictures and stretch their legs. Passengers are welcome...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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San Francisco Chinatown and North Beach Highlights Walking Tour

Buckle up for a whirlwind adventure with our Top 10 San Francisco Highlights Tour! From the legendary Chinatown—bigger and tastier than you can imagine—to the …More

San Francisco, USA

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San Francisco Chinatown and North Beach Highlights Walking Tour

Buckle up for a whirlwind adventure with our Top 10 San Francisco Highlights Tour! From the legendary Chinatown—bigger and tastier than you can imagine—to the...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Los Angeles: Chinatown, Olvera Street & Union Station Tour

Explore the rich tapestry of cultures that shaped Los Angeles on this walking tour. Starting at the iconic Union Station, delve into the history from …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Los Angeles: Chinatown, Olvera Street & Union Station Tour

Explore the rich tapestry of cultures that shaped Los Angeles on this walking tour. Starting at the iconic Union Station, delve into the history from...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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On our DTLA Murder Mystery Ghost tour we go on an investigation of the noir underbelly of Los Angeles – and enjoy cocktails in two …More

Los Angeles, USA

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DTLA Murder Mystery Ghost Tour

On our DTLA Murder Mystery Ghost tour we go on an investigation of the noir underbelly of Los Angeles – and enjoy cocktails in two...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Los Angeles Downtown Culture History Design Tour

Los Angeles is always changing and you’ll witness it on our Central Downtown LA tour. Thought LA doesn’t have a downtown? It does and it’s …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Los Angeles Downtown Culture History Design Tour

Los Angeles is always changing and you’ll witness it on our Central Downtown LA tour. Thought LA doesn’t have a downtown? It does and it’s...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Griffith Park & Hollywood Sign Sunset Hike

For the Mount Hollywood Hike we’ll meet you at the Greek Theater. You’ll then hike through the Bird Sanctuary and up into the Hollywood Hills …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Griffith Park & Hollywood Sign Sunset Hike

For the Mount Hollywood Hike we’ll meet you at the Greek Theater. You’ll then hike through the Bird Sanctuary and up into the Hollywood Hills...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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On our Notorious SF: Ghost & Crime tour we visit the sites of Hollywood scandals, red light areas, opium dens, gang violence, Gold Rush era …More

San Francisco, USA

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San Francisco Ghost & True Crime Tour

On our Notorious SF: Ghost & Crime tour we visit the sites of Hollywood scandals, red light areas, opium dens, gang violence, Gold Rush era...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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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

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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

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The longest running whale watching company on Monterey Bay. We have 3 boats ranging in size from 53’ to 70’. All boats are USCG inspected …More

Monterey & Carmel, USA

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Whale Watching Tour Monterey California

The longest running whale watching company on Monterey Bay. We have 3 boats ranging in size from 53’ to 70’. All boats are USCG inspected...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Private Walking Tour San Diego: Little Italy and Gaslamp Quarter

Enjoy this private 3 hour walking tour of San Diego. Two of the great areas of the city. This private tour will begin at a …More

San Diego, USA

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Private Walking Tour San Diego: Little Italy and Gaslamp Quarter

Enjoy this private 3 hour walking tour of San Diego. Two of the great areas of the city. This private tour will begin at a...

3 hours

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Redwoods of Marin and Mt. Tamalpais Walking Tour with Local Guide

See Marin's world-famous redwoods without the crowds on your moderately strenuous, 3 to 4-hour, guided small-group tour led by an expert local guide. Access the …More

Sausalito, USA

5.0 (9)

Redwoods of Marin and Mt. Tamalpais Walking Tour with Local Guide

See Marin's world-famous redwoods without the crowds on your moderately strenuous, 3 to 4-hour, guided small-group tour led by an expert local guide. Access the...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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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

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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

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Experience the cinematic side to San Francisco on an interactive, family-friendly tour that includes clips from more than 55 movies and TV shows filmed in the picturesque city. …More

San Francisco, USA

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San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour

Experience the cinematic side to San Francisco on an interactive, family-friendly tour that includes clips from more than 55 movies and TV shows filmed in the picturesque city....

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Hollywood Sign Hiking: Explore Griffith Park

Reach the famous Hollywood Sign on a universally accessible hike through the picturesque Griffith Park Hills. This 3-hour tour allows you to discover the fascinating …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Hollywood Sign Hiking: Explore Griffith Park

Reach the famous Hollywood Sign on a universally accessible hike through the picturesque Griffith Park Hills. This 3-hour tour allows you to discover the fascinating...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Venice Beach Tour in French: Culture, Canals and Street Art

Discover Venice Beach on a 3-hour immersive tour, where street art, skateboarders and the vibrant energy of the beach and neighborhood await you. Explore the …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Venice Beach Tour in French: Culture, Canals and Street Art

Discover Venice Beach on a 3-hour immersive tour, where street art, skateboarders and the vibrant energy of the beach and neighborhood await you. Explore the...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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