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 Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours View all tour styles in California →

LA Private Doors-Off Aerial Photography Helicopter Adventure

Be prepared for the experience of a lifetime when you soar above all that Los Angeles has to offer for 60 minutes on a doors-off, …More

Long Beach, USA

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LA Private Doors-Off Aerial Photography Helicopter Adventure

Be prepared for the experience of a lifetime when you soar above all that Los Angeles has to offer for 60 minutes on a doors-off,...

1 hour Free Cancellation

5.0 (6)

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$240

Private Full Day Tour to Sillicon Valley from San Francisco with Hotel pick-up

Pick up will be from your hotel or place of choice inside the city of San Francisco. After meeting with your driver and official tour …More

San Francisco, USA

Private Full Day Tour to Sillicon Valley from San Francisco with Hotel pick-up

Pick up will be from your hotel or place of choice inside the city of San Francisco. After meeting with your driver and official tour...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

from
$245

Private Tour of Monterey Carmel and 17 Mile Drive

Escape the bustling city of San Francisco on an exclusive 10-hour journey through California’s breathtaking Pacific Coast. Enjoy the comfort of a private car and …More

San Francisco, USA

Private Tour of Monterey Carmel and 17 Mile Drive

Escape the bustling city of San Francisco on an exclusive 10-hour journey through California’s breathtaking Pacific Coast. Enjoy the comfort of a private car and...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

from
$248

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

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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

LA: Private Hollywood Sign Hiking Tour from Walk of Fame

Escape the crowds and experience one of Los Angeles' most iconic adventures on this guided hike from the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame to spectacular …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (3)

LA: Private Hollywood Sign Hiking Tour from Walk of Fame

Escape the crowds and experience one of Los Angeles' most iconic adventures on this guided hike from the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame to spectacular...

4 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$249

Travel in a luxury coach with full accommodations equipped with a restroom and comfortable seats from Sonora (or a pre-arranged pick up location) to Calaveras …More

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Calaveras Big Trees State Park Day Tour

Travel in a luxury coach with full accommodations equipped with a restroom and comfortable seats from Sonora (or a pre-arranged pick up location) to Calaveras...

2 to 3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$250

Private Temecula Excursion from Anaheim, Irvine, Newport Beach

This private experience offers an executive vehicle dedicated exclusively to your group. Available for any number of participants, contact us directly for pricing if you …More

Anaheim & Buena Park, USA

5.0 (3)

Private Temecula Excursion from Anaheim, Irvine, Newport Beach

This private experience offers an executive vehicle dedicated exclusively to your group. Available for any number of participants, contact us directly for pricing if you...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (3)

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$259

Private All Inclusive Santa Ynez Wine Tour

This is a beautiful, scenic tour of California’s Central Coast Wine Region perfect for any wine lover! This tour features tastings at three local wineries, …More

Santa Barbara, USA

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Private All Inclusive Santa Ynez Wine Tour

This is a beautiful, scenic tour of California’s Central Coast Wine Region perfect for any wine lover! This tour features tastings at three local wineries,...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (12)

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$263

Private 10Hour Tour to Santa Barbara and Solvang from Los Angeles

Even though there is a lot to see in Los Angeles, a excursion out of the city is also highly recommended. Enjoy a visit of …More

Santa Barbara, USA

Private 10Hour Tour to Santa Barbara and Solvang from Los Angeles

Even though there is a lot to see in Los Angeles, a excursion out of the city is also highly recommended. Enjoy a visit of...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered

from
$264

Private Tour: Napa and Sonoma Wine Country

Experience some of the top wineries in Sonoma County and Napa Valley on this private, full-day guided tour. You’ll be chauffeured from San Francisco across …More

San Francisco, USA

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Private Tour: Napa and Sonoma Wine Country

Experience some of the top wineries in Sonoma County and Napa Valley on this private, full-day guided tour. You’ll be chauffeured from San Francisco across...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.4 (9)

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$265

PRIVATE All-Inclusive Full-Day 4 Winery Tour in Temecula Valley

Experience the ultimate laid-back day in Temecula Valley with our Private All-Inclusive Full-Day Wine Tour. Enjoy private transportation in a dedicated vehicle for your group, …More

Temecula, USA

4.9 (50)

PRIVATE All-Inclusive Full-Day 4 Winery Tour in Temecula Valley

Experience the ultimate laid-back day in Temecula Valley with our Private All-Inclusive Full-Day Wine Tour. Enjoy private transportation in a dedicated vehicle for your group,...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (50)

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$269

4-Hour Painted Ladies and Haight-Ashbury GoCar Tour

See San Francisco’s Top Sights with the Extended GoCAR City Tour Upgrade your San Francisco city tour with this extended 3-hour adventure! In addition to …More

San Francisco, USA

4.9 (17)

4-Hour Painted Ladies and Haight-Ashbury GoCar Tour

See San Francisco’s Top Sights with the Extended GoCAR City Tour Upgrade your San Francisco city tour with this extended 3-hour adventure! In addition to...

4 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (17)

from
$269

Luxury Private Wine Tasting Tour to Guadalupe Valley from San Diego

We offer the best wine tasting tours to Guadalupe Valley starting from San Diego! You will visit three artisan wine makers in the heart of …More

San Diego, USA

5.0 (178)

Luxury Private Wine Tasting Tour to Guadalupe Valley from San Diego

We offer the best wine tasting tours to Guadalupe Valley starting from San Diego! You will visit three artisan wine makers in the heart of...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (178)

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$269

The Ultimate Hollywood Tour is our most popular private tour in the city. Relax in comfort, luxury, and style as we escort you throughout the …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (6)

The Ultimate Hollywood Tour

The Ultimate Hollywood Tour is our most popular private tour in the city. Relax in comfort, luxury, and style as we escort you throughout the...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (6)

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$269

Private Tour of Los Angeles in a Luxury Vehicle

Experience the very best of Los Angeles with an expert tour guide while riding in a luxurious vehicle on this 6 hour private and custom tour. You …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Private Tour of Los Angeles in a Luxury Vehicle

Experience the very best of Los Angeles with an expert tour guide while riding in a luxurious vehicle on this 6 hour private and custom tour. You...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$269

Los Angeles Highlights Full-Day Guided Tour

Join our Highlights Tour for an insider's view of America's most glamorous city! Unlike other tours we keep our groups private and under 15 people …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Los Angeles Highlights Full-Day Guided Tour

Join our Highlights Tour for an insider's view of America's most glamorous city! Unlike other tours we keep our groups private and under 15 people...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (86)

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$269

Custom Private Tour in Convertible MINI Cooper

You're in a special city. Why take an ordinary tour? This is the ONLY convertible MINI Cooper tour in the country! This tour is totally …More

San Francisco, USA

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Custom Private Tour in Convertible MINI Cooper

You're in a special city. Why take an ordinary tour? This is the ONLY convertible MINI Cooper tour in the country! This tour is totally...

2 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (236)

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$270

Private Helicopter Tour of Hollywood Sign, Beaches and More

This the shortest, best way to see all the main sites of Los Angeles while beating traffic! Leaving Long Beach, you will immediately head west, …More

Long Beach, USA

4.7 (22)

Private Helicopter Tour of Hollywood Sign, Beaches and More

This the shortest, best way to see all the main sites of Los Angeles while beating traffic! Leaving Long Beach, you will immediately head west,...

45 minutes Free Cancellation

4.7 (22)

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$272

Beverly Hills is known as the city of glamour and excess, so it’s no wonder the women of RHOBH are the most fabulous housewives in …More

Los Angeles, USA

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The Real Beverly Hills Housewives Tour

Beverly Hills is known as the city of glamour and excess, so it’s no wonder the women of RHOBH are the most fabulous housewives in...

1 hour 30 minutes

4.8 (17)

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$275

The O. J. Tour is the only tour that takes you inside the O. J. Simpson murder trial. I'll show you the crime scene, Rockingham, …More

Santa Monica, USA

4.7 (19)

The OJ Simpson Tour

The O. J. Tour is the only tour that takes you inside the O. J. Simpson murder trial. I'll show you the crime scene, Rockingham,...

1 hour

4.7 (19)

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$275

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?

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?