Top California Private Sightseeing Tours

Q: Which California Private Sightseeing Tours have Instant Confirmation?

California Private Sightseeing Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Discover San Diego: Self-Guided Walking Tour Self-Guided Walking Tour in Los Angeles' Best-Kept Secrets Discover Yosemite National Park: A Self-Guided Tour Warrior Cat of Chinatown: Self-Guided Quest in San Francisco Santa Monica Superhero Exploration Game and Tour View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

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

No problem. These California Private Sightseeing Tours include Hotel Pickup: Los Angeles Private Transfer to or from Universal Studios Los Angeles Private 4 Hour Driving Tour Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour The Ultimate Venice Beach Experience 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 →

Our guide will select several of the Valley's finest Wineries and up to 29 Wine tasting rooms or you and your guests can have a …More

Santa Barbara, USA

5.0 (8)

Wine Tours private 6 full hours

Our guide will select several of the Valley's finest Wineries and up to 29 Wine tasting rooms or you and your guests can have a...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$139

Photo Tour of Los Angeles for Social Media

Discover Los Angeles Through the Lens, we transform the vibrant cityscape of Los Angeles into your personal photo adventure. Whether you're a professional photographer, an …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (12)

Photo Tour of Los Angeles for Social Media

Discover Los Angeles Through the Lens, we transform the vibrant cityscape of Los Angeles into your personal photo adventure. Whether you're a professional photographer, an...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$142

Hidden Los Angeles Private Photo Tour - Best for social media

Discover Los Angeles Through the Lens At Laphotour, we transform the vibrant cityscape of Los Angeles into your personal photo adventure. Whether you're a professional …More

Santa Monica, USA

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Hidden Los Angeles Private Photo Tour - Best for social media

Discover Los Angeles Through the Lens At Laphotour, we transform the vibrant cityscape of Los Angeles into your personal photo adventure. Whether you're a professional...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$142

GoCar 4Hr GoCar Tour: Experience San Diego

This tour is essential for anyone who really wants to get out and really experience San Diego. It takes the best parts of our Downtown, …More

San Diego, USA

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GoCar 4Hr GoCar Tour: Experience San Diego

This tour is essential for anyone who really wants to get out and really experience San Diego. It takes the best parts of our Downtown,...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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$142

Private San Diego Food Tour with Tacos, Burgers & Desserts

On our Secret Food Tours: San Diego, you'll walk into Gaslamp while enjoying dishes with influences from Mexico to the Far East. Your guide will …More

San Diego, USA

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Private San Diego Food Tour with Tacos, Burgers & Desserts

On our Secret Food Tours: San Diego, you'll walk into Gaslamp while enjoying dishes with influences from Mexico to the Far East. Your guide will...

3 hours 30 minutes

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$143

Get your backstage pass to the Ice Age and dig deep into the history and discoveries of La Brea Tar Pits. Ever pictured yourself reflected …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (2)

La Brea Tar Pits Insider Tour

Get your backstage pass to the Ice Age and dig deep into the history and discoveries of La Brea Tar Pits. Ever pictured yourself reflected...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation

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$145

Private Sidecar Adventure Tour through Temecula

Feeling adventurous? Looking for fun and unique things to do in Temecula? Our Adventure Tour gives travelers the opportunity to see what Temecula is all …More

Temecula, USA

4.8 (19)

Private Sidecar Adventure Tour through Temecula

Feeling adventurous? Looking for fun and unique things to do in Temecula? Our Adventure Tour gives travelers the opportunity to see what Temecula is all...

2 hours

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$149

3.5-Hour LA Story Tour: Our Most Popular Los Angeles Tour!

Our Signature Tour! The most popular sights seen from a fresh perspective, as well as the lesser-known gems other tours miss. This is a half-day …More

Los Angeles, USA

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3.5-Hour LA Story Tour: Our Most Popular Los Angeles Tour!

Our Signature Tour! The most popular sights seen from a fresh perspective, as well as the lesser-known gems other tours miss. This is a half-day...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$149

Private 3.5 Hour Sightseeing Tour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills

This is our distinguished signature tour. Conducted by industry professionals specializing in luxury and personalized service, this private 3.5-hour tour focuses on essential sightseeing locations …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Private 3.5 Hour Sightseeing Tour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills

This is our distinguished signature tour. Conducted by industry professionals specializing in luxury and personalized service, this private 3.5-hour tour focuses on essential sightseeing locations...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$149

3.5 Hour Coastal Tour of Santa Monica, Venice Beach and Malibu

If you are interested in exploring the coastline of Southern California within Los Angeles County, consider this exclusive 3.5-hour custom tour covering Santa Monica, Venice …More

Los Angeles, USA

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3.5 Hour Coastal Tour of Santa Monica, Venice Beach and Malibu

If you are interested in exploring the coastline of Southern California within Los Angeles County, consider this exclusive 3.5-hour custom tour covering Santa Monica, Venice...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$149

This exclusive 3.5-hour Golden Age of Hollywood tour focuses on classic film icons like Crawford and Davis, rather than contemporary figures such as Bieber and …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Golden Age of Hollywood Tour

This exclusive 3.5-hour Golden Age of Hollywood tour focuses on classic film icons like Crawford and Davis, rather than contemporary figures such as Bieber and...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$149

This exclusive 3.5-hour Golden Age of Hollywood tour focuses on classic film icons like Crawford, Chaplin, and Davis, rather than contemporary figures such as Bieber …More

Los Angeles, USA

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The Golden Age of Hollywood Tour

This exclusive 3.5-hour Golden Age of Hollywood tour focuses on classic film icons like Crawford, Chaplin, and Davis, rather than contemporary figures such as Bieber...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$149

Escape the confines of urban Los Angeles life by enjoying the arboreal environment with a guided hike at Runyon Canyon Park. This 160 acre park …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Private Runyon Canyon Hiking Tour

Escape the confines of urban Los Angeles life by enjoying the arboreal environment with a guided hike at Runyon Canyon Park. This 160 acre park...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$149

Laguna Beach Backroads Electric Bike Tour

We start our ride at our office in Central Laguna and head east, looping through Bluebird Canyon to experience the rolling inland hills. We will …More

Laguna Beach, USA

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Laguna Beach Backroads Electric Bike Tour

We start our ride at our office in Central Laguna and head east, looping through Bluebird Canyon to experience the rolling inland hills. We will...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (63)

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$150

All Star Showbiz Tours. Stars Homes, Beach Tours & More More!

Showbiz 3 Hr PRIVATE Star Tour. Family Fun Tour starts in Down Town Hollywood . Then continue up the Sunset Strip through Beverly Hills, Bell …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.8 (61)

All Star Showbiz Tours. Stars Homes, Beach Tours & More More!

Showbiz 3 Hr PRIVATE Star Tour. Family Fun Tour starts in Down Town Hollywood . Then continue up the Sunset Strip through Beverly Hills, Bell...

2 to 3 hours

4.8 (61)

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$150

Marin Headlands Gravel Cycling Tour From San Francisco

Let me introduce you to and guide you along the amazing gravel biking routes right in San Francisco and in the Marin Headlands. The headlands …More

San Francisco, USA

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Marin Headlands Gravel Cycling Tour From San Francisco

Let me introduce you to and guide you along the amazing gravel biking routes right in San Francisco and in the Marin Headlands. The headlands...

3 to 5 hours Free Cancellation

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$150

Private Luxury San Francisco Highlights Tour

Step off the beaten path with Sammy’s SF Fun Tricks! Explore San Francisco and Napa like never before—with laughter, insider stories, and unforgettable photo ops. …More

San Francisco, USA

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Private Luxury San Francisco Highlights Tour

Step off the beaten path with Sammy’s SF Fun Tricks! Explore San Francisco and Napa like never before—with laughter, insider stories, and unforgettable photo ops....

4 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (7)

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$150

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

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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...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

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$150

A bar/restaurant crawl through LA's eastside led by an LA native and bartender.

Los Angeles is a great place to live but a difficult place to visit. Without a proper guide, the city can come off as an …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (2)

A bar/restaurant crawl through LA's eastside led by an LA native and bartender.

Los Angeles is a great place to live but a difficult place to visit. Without a proper guide, the city can come off as an...

5 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$150

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Our vineyard, meticulously cultivated using organic practices, produces grapes that are transformed into wines of remarkable …More

Santa Barbara, USA

5.0 (1)

Private Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Our vineyard, meticulously cultivated using organic practices, produces grapes that are transformed into wines of remarkable...

1 hour 30 minutes

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$150

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 Sightseeing Tours?

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

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

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly California Private Sightseeing Tours are:

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Which California Private Sightseeing Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Which California Private Sightseeing Tours have Free Cancellation?

California Private Sightseeing 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 Sightseeing Tours have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more California trip ideas?

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