Top California Private Sightseeing Tours

Q: Which California Private Sightseeing Tours have Instant Confirmation?

California Private Sightseeing 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 Sightseeing Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These California Private Sightseeing 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 →

San Francisco City Half-Day Private Custom Tour

Discover San Francisco Like Never Before with a Private 4-Hour City Tour! Ready to explore the best of San Francisco in just a few hours? …More

San Francisco, USA

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San Francisco City Half-Day Private Custom Tour

Discover San Francisco Like Never Before with a Private 4-Hour City Tour! Ready to explore the best of San Francisco in just a few hours?...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$133

8hr-Private Wine Tour from SF & 1/2 Case of Californian wine.

This private wine tour will take you and your loved ones to the best wineries in Sonoma and Napa. - Our years of experience in …More

San Francisco, USA

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8hr-Private Wine Tour from SF & 1/2 Case of Californian wine.

This private wine tour will take you and your loved ones to the best wineries in Sonoma and Napa. - Our years of experience in...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$799

Discover UCSD: A Self-Guided Tour for Students, Parents and Staff

Experience the campus of UCSD (University of California, San Diego), home to world-class architecture, thought-provoking art, and a rich academic history, on this self-guided audio …More

La Jolla, USA

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Discover UCSD: A Self-Guided Tour for Students, Parents and Staff

Experience the campus of UCSD (University of California, San Diego), home to world-class architecture, thought-provoking art, and a rich academic history, on this self-guided audio...

45 to 75 minutes Free Cancellation

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$12

25ft Private Fully Electric Boat Charter on South Lake Tahoe

Get ready to experience Lake Tahoe like never before—aboard this brand new 2026 first-ever electric charter boat on Lake Tahoe Step into a new era …More

Lake Tahoe, USA

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25ft Private Fully Electric Boat Charter on South Lake Tahoe

Get ready to experience Lake Tahoe like never before—aboard this brand new 2026 first-ever electric charter boat on Lake Tahoe Step into a new era...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$699

Private Yosemite Bus Tour with Hotel Pick Up

Private Yosemite Tour at your pace. For larger groups of family, friends or group of professionals you can use this option for up to 16 …More

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Private Yosemite Bus Tour with Hotel Pick Up

Private Yosemite Tour at your pace. For larger groups of family, friends or group of professionals you can use this option for up to 16...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$3,000

Private Tour Downtown to the Hollywood Sign in a 1965 Mustang

Explore the vibrant streets of Los Angeles in a stunning 1965 Mustang Convertible. This private tour spans 3 to 4 hours, from Downtown LA to …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Private Tour Downtown to the Hollywood Sign in a 1965 Mustang

Explore the vibrant streets of Los Angeles in a stunning 1965 Mustang Convertible. This private tour spans 3 to 4 hours, from Downtown LA to...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

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$499

Napa Valley Wine Tour with Premium Transportation

Explore the renowned Napa Valley with an exclusive wine tour, featuring high-end transportation in a full-sized SUV accommodating up to seven passengers. Enjoy seamless airport …More

Santa Rosa, USA

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Napa Valley Wine Tour with Premium Transportation

Explore the renowned Napa Valley with an exclusive wine tour, featuring high-end transportation in a full-sized SUV accommodating up to seven passengers. Enjoy seamless airport...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$475

Private Charter Yacht w/Captain San Diego

See iconic landmarks ;USS Midway flight deck, the Coronado Bridge, & the downtown skyline. Keep an eye out for sea lions, seabirds, & even dolphins …More

La Jolla, USA

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Private Charter Yacht w/Captain San Diego

See iconic landmarks ;USS Midway flight deck, the Coronado Bridge, & the downtown skyline. Keep an eye out for sea lions, seabirds, & even dolphins...

2 hours

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$1,450

Private Shuttled Coastal Gems Scenic Customizable Tour

Live the California Dream and experience San Diego’s outstanding coastal scenery during your private tour, led personally by Julie Kremen, an award winning professional and …More

San Diego, USA

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Private Shuttled Coastal Gems Scenic Customizable Tour

Live the California Dream and experience San Diego’s outstanding coastal scenery during your private tour, led personally by Julie Kremen, an award winning professional and...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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$495

Custom Beer and Wine Tour of Sonoma and Napa from San Francisco

This Brewery and Winery tour will take you to the best wineries as well as the most iconic breweries in North Bay's Sonoma County. Our …More

San Francisco, USA

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Custom Beer and Wine Tour of Sonoma and Napa from San Francisco

This Brewery and Winery tour will take you to the best wineries as well as the most iconic breweries in North Bay's Sonoma County. Our...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$127

This convenient form of transportation takes you from San Francisco International Airport to the all-encompassing exploration of San Francisco's sights & landmarks. It means you spend more …More

San Francisco, USA

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SFO Pick-Up with City Sightseeing Tour

This convenient form of transportation takes you from San Francisco International Airport to the all-encompassing exploration of San Francisco's sights & landmarks. It means you spend more...

1 to 2 hours

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$385

Los Angeles Private Walking Tour with a Local

Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Los Angeles Private Walking Tour with a Local

Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up...

2 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

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$55

Private Party Bus Wine Tour - Napa or Sonoma!

Our Napa/Sonoma Wine Tasting Party Bus Tour is a must-do for anyone in the Bay Area-- that's including locals! Take a private wine tour to …More

San Francisco, USA

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Private Party Bus Wine Tour - Napa or Sonoma!

Our Napa/Sonoma Wine Tasting Party Bus Tour is a must-do for anyone in the Bay Area-- that's including locals! Take a private wine tour to...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$853

This is a special all-encompassing custom Elite Tour of Los Angeles, given by an exclusive tour guide in a custom tour vehicle. It's not just …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Los Angeles Elite Custom Private Tour

This is a special all-encompassing custom Elite Tour of Los Angeles, given by an exclusive tour guide in a custom tour vehicle. It's not just...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,200

Private Photo Tour of the Best Instagram Spots in Los Angeles

Do you want postcard-perfect pictures of you in Los Angeles? This private Los Angeles photo tour is a colorful journey! The stunning pictures from this …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Private Photo Tour of the Best Instagram Spots in Los Angeles

Do you want postcard-perfect pictures of you in Los Angeles? This private Los Angeles photo tour is a colorful journey! The stunning pictures from this...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$169

Unfolding the Financial District: A San Francisco Chronicle Self-Guided Tour

Take in the Financial District at your own pace with this affordable walking tour created by the San Francisco Chronicle. • See the neighborhood's often …More

San Francisco, USA

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Unfolding the Financial District: A San Francisco Chronicle Self-Guided Tour

Take in the Financial District at your own pace with this affordable walking tour created by the San Francisco Chronicle. • See the neighborhood's often...

60 to 75 minutes

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$12

45ft Exotic Sport Yacht Private Tour In Newport Beach

Enjoy a day boating in Newport Beach, California with your friends and family! Work or Play anywhere on the water with our Starlink wifi system. …More

Newport Beach, USA

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45ft Exotic Sport Yacht Private Tour In Newport Beach

Enjoy a day boating in Newport Beach, California with your friends and family! Work or Play anywhere on the water with our Starlink wifi system....

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$1,550

Private 6-Hour Reserve Winery Experience

World class wines, breathtaking views and a professional chauffeur in a private luxury vehicle will make Napa Valley wine tasting tour experience unforgettable. …More

Napa & Sonoma, USA

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Private 6-Hour Reserve Winery Experience

World class wines, breathtaking views and a professional chauffeur in a private luxury vehicle will make Napa Valley wine tasting tour experience unforgettable....

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$625

Ultimate Tour of Los Angeles by Helicopter

The Ultimate Tour of Long Beach and Los Angeles takes you on a grand lap of the big city. The tour begins in Long Beach …More

Long Beach, USA

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Ultimate Tour of Los Angeles by Helicopter

The Ultimate Tour of Long Beach and Los Angeles takes you on a grand lap of the big city. The tour begins in Long Beach...

1 hour Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$335

Private Sailing Charter: Up to 24 Passengers

Our classic sailing yachts are the perfect venue for your group! Treat your family and friends to a spectacular private sail around the San Francisco …More

San Francisco, USA

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Private Sailing Charter: Up to 24 Passengers

Our classic sailing yachts are the perfect venue for your group! Treat your family and friends to a spectacular private sail around the San Francisco...

1 hour 30 minutes

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$1,425

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?

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?