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 →

Welcome! Keifer's Giant Sequoia Tours is a family-owned sightseeing company operated by former National Park Rangers. Keifer's Giant Sequoia Tours offers our guests premier private …More

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, USA

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Giant Sequoia Private Tour

Welcome! Keifer's Giant Sequoia Tours is a family-owned sightseeing company operated by former National Park Rangers. Keifer's Giant Sequoia Tours offers our guests premier private...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$349

Sonoma Wine Tour - Private Access to Small Wineries

• Full concierge services to curate your experience, customized to your groups preferences and wine taste. • Chef prepared picnic lunch - seasonal offerings (and …More

Napa & Sonoma, USA

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Sonoma Wine Tour - Private Access to Small Wineries

• Full concierge services to curate your experience, customized to your groups preferences and wine taste. • Chef prepared picnic lunch - seasonal offerings (and...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$349

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

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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

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$349

The Private San Diego Highlights Tour introduces our guests to a private VIP guided experience that is unparalleled in its detail and scope. No other …More

San Diego, USA

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The Private San Diego Highlights Tour

The Private San Diego Highlights Tour introduces our guests to a private VIP guided experience that is unparalleled in its detail and scope. No other...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$349

Private Beverly Hills and Hollywood Tour in Luxury SUV w sunroof

We started this tour company after working for the other ''open top'' celebrity homes tour companies for over five years. And while those types of …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Private Beverly Hills and Hollywood Tour in Luxury SUV w sunroof

We started this tour company after working for the other ''open top'' celebrity homes tour companies for over five years. And while those types of...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

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$349

Leave the tourist trail behind and explore Malibu’s most stunning hidden locations in a private, guided experience. Ride in a powerful Ford Raptor through scenic …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Malibu VIP Multi-Adventure Experience

Leave the tourist trail behind and explore Malibu’s most stunning hidden locations in a private, guided experience. Ride in a powerful Ford Raptor through scenic...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation

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$349

The Movie Guys’ L.A. Film Locations Tour will take you to the locations where your favorite movies (and some TV shows!) were filmed, with a …More

Los Angeles, USA

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The Movie Guys' L.A. Film Locations Tour

The Movie Guys’ L.A. Film Locations Tour will take you to the locations where your favorite movies (and some TV shows!) were filmed, with a...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$350

Private San Francisco Sunrise Photography Experience

Capture treasured memories and photographs from a San Francisco Photo Tour with Doc Miles. Sunrise and Sunset tours take photographers to locations that provide the …More

San Francisco, USA

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Private San Francisco Sunrise Photography Experience

Capture treasured memories and photographs from a San Francisco Photo Tour with Doc Miles. Sunrise and Sunset tours take photographers to locations that provide the...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$350

Lake Tahoe 1 Day Private Custom Tour from San Francisco

Escape to Lake Tahoe on the Ultimate 1-Day Private Tour from San Francisco! Buckle up for a thrilling getaway to one of California’s most breathtaking …More

San Francisco, USA

Lake Tahoe 1 Day Private Custom Tour from San Francisco

Escape to Lake Tahoe on the Ultimate 1-Day Private Tour from San Francisco! Buckle up for a thrilling getaway to one of California’s most breathtaking...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$359

Private Hollywood Sign Hiking Tour with Select Hotel Pickup

Want to view the Hollywood Sign closer than ever? In this custom experience, you will be matched with a tour guide who will set a …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Private Hollywood Sign Hiking Tour with Select Hotel Pickup

Want to view the Hollywood Sign closer than ever? In this custom experience, you will be matched with a tour guide who will set a...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$360

Discover Los Angeles like never before. Our tour offers insider access to exclusive sites, personalized itineraries tailored to your interests, and a deep dive into …More

Santa Monica, USA

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Los Angeles Private Tour

Discover Los Angeles like never before. Our tour offers insider access to exclusive sites, personalized itineraries tailored to your interests, and a deep dive into...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$365

Private Horseback Riding and Muir Woods Adventure from San Francisco

Horseback Riding & Muir Woods Adventure – Explore the Redwoods & Scenic Coastline Embark on an unforgettable horseback riding adventure combined with a visit to …More

San Francisco, USA

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Private Horseback Riding and Muir Woods Adventure from San Francisco

Horseback Riding & Muir Woods Adventure – Explore the Redwoods & Scenic Coastline Embark on an unforgettable horseback riding adventure combined with a visit to...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$365

Enjoy a safe and breathtaking 1.5-hour aerial tour over the Napa Valley in a modern high wing Cessna or a low wing Piper, both of …More

San Francisco, USA

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Airplane Napa Valley Flight Tour

Enjoy a safe and breathtaking 1.5-hour aerial tour over the Napa Valley in a modern high wing Cessna or a low wing Piper, both of...

1 hour 30 minutes

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$369

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

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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

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$375

2-Hour Private Pink Bachelorette Boat Cruise in San Diego Bay

With a Captain at the helm, you and your friends will enjoy a 2 hours Harbor Tour for up to 8 guests on the amazing …More

San Diego, USA

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2-Hour Private Pink Bachelorette Boat Cruise in San Diego Bay

With a Captain at the helm, you and your friends will enjoy a 2 hours Harbor Tour for up to 8 guests on the amazing...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$375

Private Redwoods Tour & Horseback Riding Experience

Embark on the Ultimate Horseback Riding & Redwood Adventure! Leave the crowds behind and check off your bucket-list adventure with a private 9-hour getaway. Enjoy …More

San Francisco, USA

Private Redwoods Tour & Horseback Riding Experience

Embark on the Ultimate Horseback Riding & Redwood Adventure! Leave the crowds behind and check off your bucket-list adventure with a private 9-hour getaway. Enjoy...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$375

PRIVATE All-Inclusive 3-Winery Tour from Santa Barbara in S.Y.V.

Ready for an unforgettable wine adventure? This isn’t your average tour—this is your tour, designed to let you sip, savor, and explore Santa Ynez Valley …More

Santa Barbara, USA

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PRIVATE All-Inclusive 3-Winery Tour from Santa Barbara in S.Y.V.

Ready for an unforgettable wine adventure? This isn’t your average tour—this is your tour, designed to let you sip, savor, and explore Santa Ynez Valley...

5 hours 15 minutes Hotel pickup offered

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$379

Private Sailboat Charter from San Pedro: Port of Los Angeles

Experience the beauty of the Pacific Ocean with a private yacht charter in San Pedro, CA. Enjoy a sunset sailing adventure on a Beneteau Oceanis …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Private Sailboat Charter from San Pedro: Port of Los Angeles

Experience the beauty of the Pacific Ocean with a private yacht charter in San Pedro, CA. Enjoy a sunset sailing adventure on a Beneteau Oceanis...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

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$380

Private Muir Woods and Sausalito full-Day Tour from San Francisco

Enjoy this private half-day tour to get to know Muir Woods and Sausalito. Pick up will be set from your hotel in San Francisco. Then …More

San Francisco, USA

Private Muir Woods and Sausalito full-Day Tour from San Francisco

Enjoy this private half-day tour to get to know Muir Woods and Sausalito. Pick up will be set from your hotel in San Francisco. Then...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$384

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

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?