Top California Private & Custom Tours

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

California Private & Custom Tours with Instant Confirmation include: San Francisco Love Tour Sonoma Wine Country Tour from San Francisco with Tastings Catalina Island Private Guided Golf Cart Tour of Avalon Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour 30-Minute Luxury Driving Tour: Explore Hollywood in a Ferrari 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: Sonoma Wine Country Tour from San Francisco with Tastings Catalina Island Private Guided Golf Cart Tour of Avalon Custom Private Tour in Convertible MINI Cooper 8hr Private Sonoma and Napa Wine Tour from San Francisco.XL SUV Catalina Island Private 2-Hour Tour of Avalon 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 →

Downtown San Francisco Private Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

Come and discover all the secrets that San Francisco has to offer. We will walk all over the beautiful city, and see some beautiful sites …More

San Francisco, USA

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Downtown San Francisco Private Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

Come and discover all the secrets that San Francisco has to offer. We will walk all over the beautiful city, and see some beautiful sites...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.2 (13)

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$5

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

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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...

12 to 15 hours Free Cancellation

3.9 (13)

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$17

Los Angeles’ Dreamland: A Culver City Audio Tour

Get to know the real Hollywood on this affordable walking tour around Culver City, the LA suburb where film royalty has worked and played since …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Los Angeles’ Dreamland: A Culver City Audio Tour

Get to know the real Hollywood on this affordable walking tour around Culver City, the LA suburb where film royalty has worked and played since...

75 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation

4.3 (12)

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$10

A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Jackson to Angels Camp

Experience California’s historic Gold Country on a self-driving tour from Jackson to Angels Camp with this affordable audio tour. • Find out about the California …More

Sacramento, USA

3.9 (11)

A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Jackson to Angels Camp

Experience California’s historic Gold Country on a self-driving tour from Jackson to Angels Camp with this affordable audio tour. • Find out about the California...

150 to 180 minutes Free Cancellation

3.9 (11)

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$15

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

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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

San Francisco Self-Guided Audio Drive: Explore at Your Own Pace

Explore all that San Francisco has to offer, from the twists and turns of Lombard Street, through the bustling streets of Chinatown, and to the …More

San Francisco, USA

3.9 (10)

San Francisco Self-Guided Audio Drive: Explore at Your Own Pace

Explore all that San Francisco has to offer, from the twists and turns of Lombard Street, through the bustling streets of Chinatown, and to the...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

3.9 (10)

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$14

Ultimate Guide to Santa Barbara: A GPS Self-Guided Urban Stroll

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

Santa Barbara, USA

4.1 (10)

Ultimate Guide to Santa Barbara: A GPS Self-Guided Urban Stroll

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

75 to 90 minutes

4.1 (10)

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$10

Santa Maria–Monterey Big Sur Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Drive

Explore California's Big Sur coast on a self-guided smartphone audio drive between Santa Maria and Monterey, in either direction. Follow Highway 1 past Pismo Beach, …More

Pismo Beach, USA

3.8 (10)

Santa Maria–Monterey Big Sur Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Drive

Explore California's Big Sur coast on a self-guided smartphone audio drive between Santa Maria and Monterey, in either direction. Follow Highway 1 past Pismo Beach,...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation

3.8 (10)

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$12

Private Sidecar Brewery Tour through Temecula

Our new brewery tours is taking Temecula by storm! Our pickup location is in the heart of Old Town Temecula, which includes transportation in our …More

Temecula, USA

4.0 (8)

Private Sidecar Brewery Tour through Temecula

Our new brewery tours is taking Temecula by storm! Our pickup location is in the heart of Old Town Temecula, which includes transportation in our...

2 hours 30 minutes

4.0 (8)

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$218

World class private tour, completely controlled by you! Come see the best sights in Los Angeles, at your leisure! Commentary and Tour by Michael Martello, …More

Los Angeles, USA

3.9 (8)

Los Angeles Private 4 Hour Driving Tour

World class private tour, completely controlled by you! Come see the best sights in Los Angeles, at your leisure! Commentary and Tour by Michael Martello,...

4 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

3.9 (8)

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$45

Be prepared for a once in a lifetime experience as you explore Los Angeles and all its iconic wonders from high above. Fly right past …More

Los Angeles, USA

3.9 (7)

Private Air Tour of Los Angeles

Be prepared for a once in a lifetime experience as you explore Los Angeles and all its iconic wonders from high above. Fly right past...

1 hour Free Cancellation

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$300

Self Guided Full Day E-bike Rental With Picnic Lunch

FREE $300 of complimentary wine tastings with your rental. Our ebikes make your self guided tour of the napa valley an unforgettable experience. Cruise past …More

Napa & Sonoma, USA

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Self Guided Full Day E-bike Rental With Picnic Lunch

FREE $300 of complimentary wine tastings with your rental. Our ebikes make your self guided tour of the napa valley an unforgettable experience. Cruise past...

3 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

4.0 (7)

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$159

Disneyland to the Coast: Self-Guided Orange County Driving Tour

Start just outside Disneyland in Anaheim and hear how Walt Disney’s 1955 Magic Kingdom transformed Orange County, then trade the theme parks for the Pacific …More

Anaheim & Buena Park, USA

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Disneyland to the Coast: Self-Guided Orange County Driving Tour

Start just outside Disneyland in Anaheim and hear how Walt Disney’s 1955 Magic Kingdom transformed Orange County, then trade the theme parks for the Pacific...

140 to 160 minutes Free Cancellation

3.8 (6)

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$15

Lake Tahoe 1-Day Private Tour from San Francisco

Explore the beautiful Lake Tahoe on this private tour from San Francisco. By booking this excursion, you’ll be able to enjoy the experience stress-free, knowing …More

San Francisco, USA

4.2 (6)

Lake Tahoe 1-Day Private Tour from San Francisco

Explore the beautiful Lake Tahoe on this private tour from San Francisco. By booking this excursion, you’ll be able to enjoy the experience stress-free, knowing...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.2 (6)

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$1,190

Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

Experience the thrill and intellect of a lifetime with our exclusive Stanford University tour! Immerse yourself in the prestigious halls where future world leaders and …More

4.2 (6)

Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

Experience the thrill and intellect of a lifetime with our exclusive Stanford University tour! Immerse yourself in the prestigious halls where future world leaders and...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

4.2 (6)

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$5

Self Guided Driving Audio Tour of Palm Springs

Download GuideAlong's Palm Springs audio tour for a guided drive through the desert oasis’s star-studded legacy. This half-day drive leads visitors past the estates of …More

Palm Springs, USA

4.2 (6)

Self Guided Driving Audio Tour of Palm Springs

Download GuideAlong's Palm Springs audio tour for a guided drive through the desert oasis’s star-studded legacy. This half-day drive leads visitors past the estates of...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

4.2 (6)

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$17

Venice Beach: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

World class private tour, completely controlled by you! Come see the best sights in Venice, at your leisure! Commentary by Jeff Wynne, an experienced local …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.2 (5)

Venice Beach: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

World class private tour, completely controlled by you! Come see the best sights in Venice, at your leisure! Commentary by Jeff Wynne, an experienced local...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

4.2 (5)

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$5

Yolo County Explorer: Culinary & Cultural Audio Tour

Embark on the Yolo County Explorer Tour, an immersive audio-guided journey that celebrates the region's rich culinary culture and agricultural heritage. Wander through historic downtown …More

Sacramento, USA

3.8 (5)

Yolo County Explorer: Culinary & Cultural Audio Tour

Embark on the Yolo County Explorer Tour, an immersive audio-guided journey that celebrates the region's rich culinary culture and agricultural heritage. Wander through historic downtown...

2 hours Free Cancellation

3.8 (5)

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$30

Kings Canyon National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Kings Canyon National Park with our immersive audio tour! Stroll through towering sequoias, deep valleys, and pristine rivers while our …More

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, USA

4.0 (5)

Kings Canyon National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Kings Canyon National Park with our immersive audio tour! Stroll through towering sequoias, deep valleys, and pristine rivers while our...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation

4.0 (5)

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$12

Self-Guided Driving Tour from Tahoe City to Donner Summit

Follow the Donner Party pioneers' trail as you hear their ill-fated saga unfold on this self-guided driving tour. Experience the magic of GPS playback on …More

Lake Tahoe, USA

4.3 (4)

Self-Guided Driving Tour from Tahoe City to Donner Summit

Follow the Donner Party pioneers' trail as you hear their ill-fated saga unfold on this self-guided driving tour. Experience the magic of GPS playback on...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

4.3 (4)

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$15

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?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best California Private & Custom Tours are:

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?