Top California Private & Custom Tours

Q: What are the best options for California Private & Custom Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best California Private & Custom Tours are: 2Hr GPS Self Guided Scooter Tour: Downtown & Balboa Park 1Hr GPS Self Guided Scooter Tour: Harbor/Gaslamp Quarter LA Arts District Tour Tahoe's Sand Harbor Helicopter Tour 6-Hour Private Napa Wine Tour by Premium SUV (Up to 6 Guests)

Q: What are the best kid-friendly options for California Private & Custom Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly California Private & Custom Tours are: Emerald Bay Helicopter Tour of Lake Tahoe Monterey Bay Whale Watching Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour 17-Mile Drive Electric Bike Guided Tour San Francisco Grand City Tour View all kid-friendly Tours →

Q: Which California Private & Custom Tours have Instant Confirmation?

California Private & Custom Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Joshua Tree National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Sequoia & Kings Canyon NP Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour San Francisco Love Tour 30-Minute Luxury Driving Tour: Explore Hollywood in a Ferrari Catalina Island Private Guided Golf Cart Tour of Avalon View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which California Private & Custom Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These California Private & Custom Tours include Hotel Pickup: Catalina Island Private Guided Golf Cart Tour of Avalon Catalina Island Private 2-Hour Tour of Avalon Private Tour of Los Angeles in a SUV with Experienced Guide 2-Hour Off-Road Razor Ridge Run Tour in the Desert San Francisco: Major Landmarks Private Sightseeing Tour 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 →

2Hr GPS Self Guided Scooter Tour: Downtown & Balboa Park

This is the essential San Diego GPS guided scooter tour. You will see almost all of the greatest sights San Diego has to offer, from …More

San Diego, USA

4.6 (5)

2Hr GPS Self Guided Scooter Tour: Downtown & Balboa Park

This is the essential San Diego GPS guided scooter tour. You will see almost all of the greatest sights San Diego has to offer, from...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (5)

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$82

1Hr GPS Self Guided Scooter Tour: Harbor/Gaslamp Quarter

This GPS guided scooter tour takes you on a multi-cultural tour of San Diego, starting in Little Italy, where you learn about the rise and …More

San Diego, USA

4.1 (10)

1Hr GPS Self Guided Scooter Tour: Harbor/Gaslamp Quarter

This GPS guided scooter tour takes you on a multi-cultural tour of San Diego, starting in Little Italy, where you learn about the rise and...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.1 (10)

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$63

Guests will experience a wide variety of interesting murals and street art. Learn the fascinating history of this ever-changing enclave that has been called home …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (4)

LA Arts District Tour

Guests will experience a wide variety of interesting murals and street art. Learn the fascinating history of this ever-changing enclave that has been called home...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$50

Weight limits apply: Maximum per-passenger weight is 250lbs. Maximum weight of all passengers combined must not exceed 500lbs. Passenger weights must be accurately provided at …More

Lake Tahoe, USA

5.0 (7)

Tahoe's Sand Harbor Helicopter Tour

Weight limits apply: Maximum per-passenger weight is 250lbs. Maximum weight of all passengers combined must not exceed 500lbs. Passenger weights must be accurately provided at...

30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (7)

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$347

6-Hour Private Napa Wine Tour by Premium SUV (Up to 6 Guests)

Experience Napa Valley your way with a completely private and fully customizable wine tour designed exclusively for your group. There are no shared vehicles, preset …More

Napa & Sonoma, USA

5.0 (47)

6-Hour Private Napa Wine Tour by Premium SUV (Up to 6 Guests)

Experience Napa Valley your way with a completely private and fully customizable wine tour designed exclusively for your group. There are no shared vehicles, preset...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (47)

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$699

Puerto Nuevo Lobster, Margaritas and Mariachi Private Tour

Enjoy an amazing 5-7 hour long tour to Puerto Nuevo for lobster. Tour starts from the Chula Vista E Street trolley station in San Diego …More

San Diego, USA

5.0 (28)

Puerto Nuevo Lobster, Margaritas and Mariachi Private Tour

Enjoy an amazing 5-7 hour long tour to Puerto Nuevo for lobster. Tour starts from the Chula Vista E Street trolley station in San Diego...

5 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$189

Private Alcatraz Night Tour and San Francisco City Tour Combo

Unlock the Secrets of Alcatraz & San Francisco’s Hidden Gems! Get ready for an unforgettable journey that combines the mystery of Alcatraz Island with a …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (1)

Private Alcatraz Night Tour and San Francisco City Tour Combo

Unlock the Secrets of Alcatraz & San Francisco’s Hidden Gems! Get ready for an unforgettable journey that combines the mystery of Alcatraz Island with a...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (1)

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$248

A day out to discover the California coast and and this history of Santa Barbara. From the mission to the Danish village of Solvang we'll …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.8 (5)

Santa Barbara Private Tour

A day out to discover the California coast and and this history of Santa Barbara. From the mission to the Danish village of Solvang we'll...

9 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (5)

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$899

Santa Barbara Wine Tasting Day Tour from Los Angeles

Get a true taste of the world famous California wines. During our tour you will discover of the true beauty of the Santa Barbara and …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.6 (13)

Santa Barbara Wine Tasting Day Tour from Los Angeles

Get a true taste of the world famous California wines. During our tour you will discover of the true beauty of the Santa Barbara and...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.6 (13)

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$349

Perfect to explore the southern city of California in a day and have a feel of the Mexican influence. …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (7)

San Diego Private Tour

Perfect to explore the southern city of California in a day and have a feel of the Mexican influence....

9 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (7)

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$899

Private Guided Wine Country Tour from Santa Barbara

Relax and enjoy a wine tour with your family and friends. We work with 25+ wineries, so the route varies from day to day and …More

Santa Barbara, USA

5.0 (9)

Private Guided Wine Country Tour from Santa Barbara

Relax and enjoy a wine tour with your family and friends. We work with 25+ wineries, so the route varies from day to day and...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (9)

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$375

Private Getty Center 2-Hour Tour with Museum-Trained Art 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

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Private Getty Center 2-Hour Tour with Museum-Trained Art 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...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (31)

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$275

Private Gastronomic tour with tasting in West Hollywood

Step into the vibrant heart of West Hollywood with our curated, private journey that takes you beyond the ordinary into a world of extraordinary tastes. …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (1)

Private Gastronomic tour with tasting in West Hollywood

Step into the vibrant heart of West Hollywood with our curated, private journey that takes you beyond the ordinary into a world of extraordinary tastes....

2 hours 30 minutes

5.0 (1)

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$179

A Grand Tour of San Francisco, a unique experience with a walk on the Golden Gate Bridge! Discover the most beautiful residential areas where Victorian …More

San Francisco, USA

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Private Guided Tour in San Francisco

A Grand Tour of San Francisco, a unique experience with a walk on the Golden Gate Bridge! Discover the most beautiful residential areas where Victorian...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (28)

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$435

Visit Venice Beach Neighborhood: Private 2-hour Walking Tour

Enjoy a private tour of the vibrant Venice beach, an exciting beachside neighborhood where you can see great performers and street art, and people watch …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (2)

Visit Venice Beach Neighborhood: Private 2-hour Walking Tour

Enjoy a private tour of the vibrant Venice beach, an exciting beachside neighborhood where you can see great performers and street art, and people watch...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$35

Alpenglow: Private Lake Tahoe Day Cruise (2 Hours)

*** We are now closed for the winter. We’ll be back next May. Check the schedule for next summer availability. *** Join us on a …More

Lake Tahoe, USA

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Alpenglow: Private Lake Tahoe Day Cruise (2 Hours)

*** We are now closed for the winter. We’ll be back next May. Check the schedule for next summer availability. *** Join us on a...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (27)

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$799

Private San Francisco Sunset Tour – Your Group Only (Max 6)

Enjoy a 2 hour tour in an open-top, convertible Jeep with your own personal tour guide. See San Francisco at night or book a sunset …More

San Francisco, USA

4.9 (10)

Private San Francisco Sunset Tour – Your Group Only (Max 6)

Enjoy a 2 hour tour in an open-top, convertible Jeep with your own personal tour guide. See San Francisco at night or book a sunset...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (10)

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$440

Wine & Recline: Napa & Sonoma Luxury Lincoln Limousine Tour

***PLEASE READ IN DETAIL*** Wine tasing experiences are completely customizable. There are a couple of options to choose from in the creation of your wine …More

Santa Rosa, USA

4.9 (39)

Wine & Recline: Napa & Sonoma Luxury Lincoln Limousine Tour

***PLEASE READ IN DETAIL*** Wine tasing experiences are completely customizable. There are a couple of options to choose from in the creation of your wine...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (39)

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$859

LA's Art Deco & Beaux Art Architecture: Private Walking Tour

Immerse yourself in the largely unknown architectural splendour of downtown Los Angeles, and explore some of the most incredible buildings of geometric patterns, brilliant colours, …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (4)

LA's Art Deco & Beaux Art Architecture: Private Walking Tour

Immerse yourself in the largely unknown architectural splendour of downtown Los Angeles, and explore some of the most incredible buildings of geometric patterns, brilliant colours,...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$30

Wildland Trekking's expert guides are the best in the business, which is why we are the #1 rated Outdoor Activity at Yosemite National Park on …More

Yosemite National Park, USA

5.0 (26)

Vernal and Nevada Falls

Wildland Trekking's expert guides are the best in the business, which is why we are the #1 rated Outdoor Activity at Yosemite National Park on...

4 to 6 hours

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$220

Frequently Asked Questions

These answers are based on answers previously given to Cool Shore Excursions customers' questions.

What are the best options for California Private & Custom Tours?

What are the best kid-friendly options for California Private & Custom Tours Tours?

Which California Private & Custom Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Which California Private & Custom Tours have Free Cancellation?

California Private & Custom 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 Private & Custom Tours have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more California trip ideas?

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