Top California Private Sightseeing Tours

Q: 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: Self-Guided Orange County Driving Tour from Huntington Beach Discover the Magic of Los Angeles after Dark 2 Hour Party Pontoon Cruise (12ppl) Private Charter Yacht w/Captain San Diego Guided Walking Tours in Redwood National and State Parks

Q: 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: Sonoma Wine Country Tour from San Francisco with Tastings Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour 17-Mile Drive Electric Bike Guided Tour Monterey Bay Whale Watching Emerald Bay Helicopter Tour of Lake Tahoe View all kid-friendly 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 →

Sonoma Coast Tasting Tour: Cheese, Honey, Oysters, Wine and Oils

We will pick you from your place of stay in SF &make a short stop near the Golden Gate Bridge on our way to enjoy …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (1)

Sonoma Coast Tasting Tour: Cheese, Honey, Oysters, Wine and Oils

We will pick you from your place of stay in SF &make a short stop near the Golden Gate Bridge on our way to enjoy ...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$999

8-hr Beer & Wine Tour of Sonoma/Napa from San Francisco in XL SUV

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

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (1)

8-hr Beer & Wine Tour of Sonoma/Napa from San Francisco in XL SUV

This Brewery and Winery tour will take you to the best wineries as well as the most iconic breweries in Sonoma County. Our years of...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$765

Spending extended time in San Francisco? What a better way to spend your day than a romantic, relaxing San Francisco to Napa Valley Wine Tour—without …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (1)

Exclusive Napa Valley Wine Tour

Spending extended time in San Francisco? What a better way to spend your day than a romantic, relaxing San Francisco to Napa Valley Wine Tour—without...

6 hours

5.0 (1)

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$660

Temecula: Wine Country Trail and Old Town Private Tour.

Experience a delightful and stress-free Wine Country and Old Town Temecula with budget-friendly private tour, and tailored to your travel needs. Enjoy the flexibility of …More

5.0 (1)

Temecula: Wine Country Trail and Old Town Private Tour.

Experience a delightful and stress-free Wine Country and Old Town Temecula with budget-friendly private tour, and tailored to your travel needs. Enjoy the flexibility of...

6 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$153

Pose by Unique sites in LA and become Instagram Famous

A guided tour by a Warner Brothers Studio Artist to see and pose by the BEST Instagram Walls and Art in Los Angeles. This personalized …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (1)

Pose by Unique sites in LA and become Instagram Famous

A guided tour by a Warner Brothers Studio Artist to see and pose by the BEST Instagram Walls and Art in Los Angeles. This personalized...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$235

Spending extended time in San Francisco? What a better way to spend your day than a romantic, relaxing San Francisco to Napa Valley Wine Tour—without …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (1)

Exclusive Napa Valley Wine Tour

Spending extended time in San Francisco? What a better way to spend your day than a romantic, relaxing San Francisco to Napa Valley Wine Tour—without...

8 hours

5.0 (1)

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$930

Private Large Group Tour Getty Museum and Griffith Observatory

Spend 4 hours seeing the city’s highlights, including your pickup and drop off. Your first stop at Griffith Observatory is nestled on Mount Hollywood. Griffith …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (1)

Private Large Group Tour Getty Museum and Griffith Observatory

Spend 4 hours seeing the city’s highlights, including your pickup and drop off. Your first stop at Griffith Observatory is nestled on Mount Hollywood. Griffith...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$199

San Diego plus Scenic Drive Private Tour - From Los Angeles.

A scenic private tour from Los Angeles to San Diego and La Jolla is a popular day trip option, offering a blend of city exploration …More

Los Angeles, USA

5.0 (1)

San Diego plus Scenic Drive Private Tour - From Los Angeles.

A scenic private tour from Los Angeles to San Diego and La Jolla is a popular day trip option, offering a blend of city exploration...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$115

San Francisco's Glen Park and Glen Canyon: A Self-Guided Tour

The village of Glen Park is nestled among the slopes of the San Miguel Hills near the heart of San Francisco, just south of Twin …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (1)

San Francisco's Glen Park and Glen Canyon: A Self-Guided Tour

The village of Glen Park is nestled among the slopes of the San Miguel Hills near the heart of San Francisco, just south of Twin...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$10

4-Hour Tour of Hollywood Departing from Santa Monica or DTLA

This is our distinguished signature tour. Conducted by industry professionals specializing in luxury and personalized service, this private 4-hour tour focuses on essential sightseeing locations …More

Santa Monica, USA

5.0 (1)

4-Hour Tour of Hollywood Departing from Santa Monica or DTLA

This is our distinguished signature tour. Conducted by industry professionals specializing in luxury and personalized service, this private 4-hour tour focuses on essential sightseeing locations...

4 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$171

Discover San Francisco in the Most Unique Way – with a GPS-Guided Storytelling Car Tour! Experience the ultimate San Francisco sightseeing adventure with the first-ever …More

San Francisco, USA

4.6 (870)

GoCar San Francisco Tour

Discover San Francisco in the Most Unique Way – with a GPS-Guided Storytelling Car Tour! Experience the ultimate San Francisco sightseeing adventure with the first-ever...

5 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (870)

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$99

Joshua Tree National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Explore the rugged, mystical beauty of Joshua Tree National Park with this narrated driving …More

Palm Springs, USA

4.6 (791)

Joshua Tree National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Explore the rugged, mystical beauty of Joshua Tree National Park with this narrated driving...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (791)

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$14

Enjoy a four-hour guided tour of San Francisco. At each stop, you’ll have the chance to get off the bus and see the sights. Tour …More

San Francisco, USA

4.3 (575)

San Francisco Grand City Tour

Enjoy a four-hour guided tour of San Francisco. At each stop, you’ll have the chance to get off the bus and see the sights. Tour...

4 hours Free Cancellation

4.3 (575)

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$69

Ultimate Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone can listen together! Explore Lake Tahoe’s dazzlingly blue waters and stunning mountainous backdrop with this self-guided …More

Lake Tahoe, USA

4.5 (493)

Ultimate Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone can listen together! Explore Lake Tahoe’s dazzlingly blue waters and stunning mountainous backdrop with this self-guided...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

4.5 (493)

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$14

Ultimate Monterey Bay, Cannery Row and Pacific Grove GoCar Tour

Monterey GoCar Tour: See it all from 1 to 3 hours. IF BOOKING MORE THAN ONE CAR MAKE SEPARATE RESERVATIONS. Zip past traffic and dive …More

Monterey & Carmel, USA

4.3 (164)

Ultimate Monterey Bay, Cannery Row and Pacific Grove GoCar Tour

Monterey GoCar Tour: See it all from 1 to 3 hours. IF BOOKING MORE THAN ONE CAR MAKE SEPARATE RESERVATIONS. Zip past traffic and dive...

1 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

4.3 (164)

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$99

Sequoia & Kings Canyon NP Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Purchase one tour per vehicle. Everyone can listen at the same time! Walk through enormous, ancient groves at Sequoia National Park with this self-guided driving …More

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, USA

4.6 (137)

Sequoia & Kings Canyon NP Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Purchase one tour per vehicle. Everyone can listen at the same time! Walk through enormous, ancient groves at Sequoia National Park with this self-guided driving...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (137)

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$14

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Yosemite

Download GuideAlong's self-guided audio tour and you'll discover more on your Yosemite road trip. Hear fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips and directions play automatically along …More

Yosemite National Park, USA

4.4 (94)

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Yosemite

Download GuideAlong's self-guided audio tour and you'll discover more on your Yosemite road trip. Hear fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips and directions play automatically along...

8 to 16 hours Free Cancellation

4.4 (94)

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$17

2-Hour GoCar Tour of Downtown and Balboa Park

This is a must-do tour for the young and young at heart! Drive your GoCar to San Diego’s signature sights like Balboa Park, Downtown and …More

San Diego, USA

4.7 (77)

2-Hour GoCar Tour of Downtown and Balboa Park

This is a must-do tour for the young and young at heart! Drive your GoCar to San Diego’s signature sights like Balboa Park, Downtown and...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (77)

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$90

This private tour covers the most important and fun hotspots in Los Angeles with stops for photos and meals. The tour can include Hollywood, Sunset …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.6 (65)

Deluxe Private Tour of Los Angeles

This private tour covers the most important and fun hotspots in Los Angeles with stops for photos and meals. The tour can include Hollywood, Sunset...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.6 (65)

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$1,000

Yosemite National Park Self Guided Driving Audio Tour Guide

Explore one of America’s most incredible national parks without the hassle of a tour group! Witness towering waterfalls and majestic mountain peaks which capture the …More

Yosemite National Park, USA

4.5 (64)

Yosemite National Park Self Guided Driving Audio Tour Guide

Explore one of America’s most incredible national parks without the hassle of a tour group! Witness towering waterfalls and majestic mountain peaks which capture the...

3 to 5 hours Free Cancellation

4.5 (64)

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$14

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?

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?