Top California Literary, Art & Music Tours

Q: Which California Literary, Art & Music Tours have Instant Confirmation?

California Literary, Art & Music Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Ghost Hunt in SF Chinatown with a Professional Investigator Lake Tahoe Evening Dinner Cruise Spooky Solvang Ghost Hunting & History Tour Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour LA Culture Lowrider Tour View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which California Literary, Art & Music Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These California Literary, Art & Music Tours include Hotel Pickup: Lake Tahoe Evening Dinner Cruise Orange County Coastal Sightseeing Tour Private Hollywood and Beverly Hills Tour from Orange County Private Guided Tour in San Francisco Los Angeles Highlights Private Tour from Orange County Hotels View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

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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 →

Ghost Hunt in SF Chinatown with a Professional Investigator

Brave San Francisco’s dark and ghostly past on a real ghost hunt down historic alleys. You’ll use modern ghost hunting gear, including your own EMF …More

San Francisco, USA

4.8 (933)

Ghost Hunt in SF Chinatown with a Professional Investigator

Brave San Francisco’s dark and ghostly past on a real ghost hunt down historic alleys. You’ll use modern ghost hunting gear, including your own EMF...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (933)

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$55

Come jump on a city tour with us to cruise through some of the 15 top city highlights including Union Square, Chinatown, North Beach, Hayes …More

San Francisco, USA

4.9 (2,421)

Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour

Come jump on a city tour with us to cruise through some of the 15 top city highlights including Union Square, Chinatown, North Beach, Hayes...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (2,421)

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$82

Don't miss this one-of-a-kind experience aboard the largest cruising vessel in South Lake Tahoe! Enjoy fabulous dining as you cruise against a backdrop of astonishing …More

Lake Tahoe, USA

4.4 (443)

Lake Tahoe Evening Dinner Cruise

Don't miss this one-of-a-kind experience aboard the largest cruising vessel in South Lake Tahoe! Enjoy fabulous dining as you cruise against a backdrop of astonishing...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.4 (443)

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$170

Spooky Solvang Ghost Hunting & History Tour

Use real ghost hunting gear and learn of Solvang's haunted past, with creepy stories collected from locals. We're the original ghost tour, with a haunted …More

Santa Barbara, USA

4.9 (334)

Spooky Solvang Ghost Hunting & History Tour

Use real ghost hunting gear and learn of Solvang's haunted past, with creepy stories collected from locals. We're the original ghost tour, with a haunted...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (334)

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$55

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

Experience the heart of Los Angeles in true vintage style with a guided tour in a classic '64 Impala lowrider! We will start in Beverly …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (16)

LA Culture Lowrider Tour

Experience the heart of Los Angeles in true vintage style with a guided tour in a classic '64 Impala lowrider! We will start in Beverly...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (16)

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$160

Downtown San Francisco Architecture & Public Art Tour

Explore San Francisco’s Central Business District on a 2.5 hour walking tour that showcases its stunning architecture, captivating public art, and vibrant public spaces. Discover …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (28)

Downtown San Francisco Architecture & Public Art Tour

Explore San Francisco’s Central Business District on a 2.5 hour walking tour that showcases its stunning architecture, captivating public art, and vibrant public spaces. Discover...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (28)

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$49

Private 90-Minute Getty Center Tour by a Museum-Trained Expert

Why join a cookie-cutter one-size-fits-all tour with strangers when there is a better option? Explore The Getty privately. Skip the scripted commentary. Our tours are …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (31)

Private 90-Minute Getty Center Tour by a Museum-Trained Expert

Why join a cookie-cutter one-size-fits-all tour with strangers when there is a better option? Explore The Getty privately. Skip the scripted commentary. Our tours are...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (31)

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$225

The Walt Disney Family Museum Admission Ticket in San Francisco

Take a wondrous journey into the life and legacy of animation legend Walt Disney at The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco's Presidio. Learn …More

San Francisco, USA

4.8 (208)

The Walt Disney Family Museum Admission Ticket in San Francisco

Take a wondrous journey into the life and legacy of animation legend Walt Disney at The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco's Presidio. Learn...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (208)

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$25

Stanford's Art and Architecture: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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

San Jose, USA

5.0 (1)

Stanford's Art and Architecture: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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

90 to 120 minutes

5.0 (1)

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$10

Manson Family Tour LA: Dark History in a Funeral Limousine

Los Angeles dazzles with world-class attractions, but beneath its glamour lies a darker story that continues to shape its identity. Grave Line Tours invites you …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (98)

Manson Family Tour LA: Dark History in a Funeral Limousine

Los Angeles dazzles with world-class attractions, but beneath its glamour lies a darker story that continues to shape its identity. Grave Line Tours invites you...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (98)

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$93

Private Getty Center to Griffith Observatory Guided Tour

Explore two of LA’s top landmarks on this convenient private tour that handles the hassle of transportation and includes a dedicated guide to show you …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.9 (184)

Private Getty Center to Griffith Observatory Guided Tour

Explore two of LA’s top landmarks on this convenient private tour that handles the hassle of transportation and includes a dedicated guide to show you...

6 hours

4.9 (184)

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$172

This Coastal Adventure Tour includes Hotel pickup and return. Orange County's best Coastal Sightseeing Tour and photo locations and activities along PCH including the OC …More

Laguna Beach, USA

4.8 (39)

Orange County Coastal Sightseeing Tour

This Coastal Adventure Tour includes Hotel pickup and return. Orange County's best Coastal Sightseeing Tour and photo locations and activities along PCH including the OC...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (39)

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$154

Handlebar Bike Tours takes you where buses and walking tours can't — deep into LA's Arts District, an underground, trendy neighborhood most visitors never see. …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (48)

Los Angeles Arts District Bike Tour

Handlebar Bike Tours takes you where buses and walking tours can't — deep into LA's Arts District, an underground, trendy neighborhood most visitors never see....

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (48)

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$85

Downtown LA Arts Tour with MOCA, The Broad, and Infinity Room

Discover downtown LA with a professional artist. This guided tour offers a unique perspective on what makes DTLA a world-renowned center for the arts. We'll …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.9 (16)

Downtown LA Arts Tour with MOCA, The Broad, and Infinity Room

Discover downtown LA with a professional artist. This guided tour offers a unique perspective on what makes DTLA a world-renowned center for the arts. We'll...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (16)

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$44

The city is a canvas! Come enjoy a thriving neighborhood with beautiful street art, shops, cafes and breweries. North Park is known as a fun, …More

San Diego, USA

5.0 (43)

San Diego's North Park Tour

The city is a canvas! Come enjoy a thriving neighborhood with beautiful street art, shops, cafes and breweries. North Park is known as a fun,...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (43)

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$39

Museum Row Tour: The Fast & The Fossilized on Wilshire Blvd

Discover the stories behind Wilshire Boulevard’s Miracle Mile on this engaging tour showcasing four remarkable museums. Your expert guide will lead you through their outdoor …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (15)

Museum Row Tour: The Fast & The Fossilized on Wilshire Blvd

Discover the stories behind Wilshire Boulevard’s Miracle Mile on this engaging tour showcasing four remarkable museums. Your expert guide will lead you through their outdoor...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (15)

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$44

Gregangelo Museum Garden & Interior Combo Tour in San Francisco

Enjoy the perfect fusion of creativity, nature, and community, offering an exclusive and immersive journey into the world of local artists. Begin with a private …More

San Francisco, USA

4.8 (44)

Gregangelo Museum Garden & Interior Combo Tour in San Francisco

Enjoy the perfect fusion of creativity, nature, and community, offering an exclusive and immersive journey into the world of local artists. Begin with a private...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (44)

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$220

Get a sense for all that L.A. has to offer during this 4 hours tour by Open top bus (few have a canopy for some shade) …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.8 (44)

Hollywood Stars and Beach

Get a sense for all that L.A. has to offer during this 4 hours tour by Open top bus (few have a canopy for some shade)...

5 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (44)

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$99

Galleries, gardens, and unforgettable views — the Getty Center has it all. But with so much to see across this 110-acre campus, it’s easy to …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.8 (49)

Los Angeles Getty Center Guided Tour

Galleries, gardens, and unforgettable views — the Getty Center has it all. But with so much to see across this 110-acre campus, it’s easy to...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (49)

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$39

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for California Literary, Art & Music Tours?

What are the best kid-friendly options for California Literary, Art & Music Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly California Literary, Art & Music Tours are:

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Which California Literary, Art & Music Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Which California Literary, Art & Music Tours have Free Cancellation?

California Literary, Art & Music Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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I need a ride! Which California Literary, Art & Music Tours have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more California trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in California?