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 →

Self-Guided Walking Tour in Los Angeles' Best-Kept Secrets

Discover Los Angeles' vibrant energy and diverse culture with our self-guided audio tour app, allowing you to explore the city at your own pace. Begin …More

Los Angeles, USA

3.4 (5)

Self-Guided Walking Tour in Los Angeles' Best-Kept Secrets

Discover Los Angeles' vibrant energy and diverse culture with our self-guided audio tour app, allowing you to explore the city at your own pace. Begin...

10 hours

3.4 (5)

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$3

Private Walking Tour San Diego: Little Italy and Gaslamp Quarter

Enjoy this private 3 hour walking tour of San Diego. Two of the great areas of the city. This private tour will begin at a …More

San Diego, USA

3.7 (3)

Private Walking Tour San Diego: Little Italy and Gaslamp Quarter

Enjoy this private 3 hour walking tour of San Diego. Two of the great areas of the city. This private tour will begin at a...

3 hours

3.7 (3)

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$62

Journey into Joshua Tree Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Explore Joshua Tree National Park in your own car with GPS-triggered audio that plays automatically as you drive—even without cell service. Start from either the …More

Palm Springs, USA

3.7 (3)

Journey into Joshua Tree Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Explore Joshua Tree National Park in your own car with GPS-triggered audio that plays automatically as you drive—even without cell service. Start from either the...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

3.7 (3)

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$15

Self-Guided Audio Tour of the Golden Gate Bridge

Experience the beauty and history of San Francisco on this one-hour self-guided walking tour across the Golden Gate Bridge. Start at the Welcome Center, where …More

San Francisco, USA

3.7 (3)

Self-Guided Audio Tour of the Golden Gate Bridge

Experience the beauty and history of San Francisco on this one-hour self-guided walking tour across the Golden Gate Bridge. Start at the Welcome Center, where...

60 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation

3.7 (3)

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$10

Coit Tower Hike Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

Don’t miss out on one of San Francisco’s most iconic landmarks—Coit Tower! Book this experience for an unforgettable journey to the top of Telegraph Hill, …More

San Francisco, USA

3.7 (3)

Coit Tower Hike Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

Don’t miss out on one of San Francisco’s most iconic landmarks—Coit Tower! Book this experience for an unforgettable journey to the top of Telegraph Hill,...

2 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation

3.7 (3)

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$5

Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Today Beverly Hill is one of the world’s most famous shopping districts. On this self-guided walking tour through the glamorous area and its surrounding neighborhoods, …More

Los Angeles, USA

3.7 (3)

Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Today Beverly Hill is one of the world’s most famous shopping districts. On this self-guided walking tour through the glamorous area and its surrounding neighborhoods,...

75 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation

3.7 (3)

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$15

Self Guided Yosemite Walking Tour Explore with Expert Audio Guide

Discover Yosemite Valley at your own pace with a self-guided audio walking tour. This immersive experience combines professional narration with GPS guidance, allowing you to …More

Yosemite National Park, USA

3.7 (3)

Self Guided Yosemite Walking Tour Explore with Expert Audio Guide

Discover Yosemite Valley at your own pace with a self-guided audio walking tour. This immersive experience combines professional narration with GPS guidance, allowing you to...

45 to 75 minutes Free Cancellation

3.7 (3)

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$12

Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

Get ready to step into the living history of one of California’s most captivating cities! Santa Barbara is a place where every corner holds a …More

Santa Barbara, USA

3.7 (3)

Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

Get ready to step into the living history of one of California’s most captivating cities! Santa Barbara is a place where every corner holds a...

60 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation

3.7 (3)

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$10

The Secrets of Golden Gate Park: A San Francisco Chronicle Self-Guided Tour

Uncover the story of Golden Gate Park at your own pace with the San Francisco Chronicle's affordable audio tour. • Find out about arrogant tycoons, …More

San Francisco, USA

3.5 (2)

The Secrets of Golden Gate Park: A San Francisco Chronicle Self-Guided Tour

Uncover the story of Golden Gate Park at your own pace with the San Francisco Chronicle's affordable audio tour. • Find out about arrogant tycoons,...

90 to 120 minutes

3.5 (2)

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$8

Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

World class private tour, completely controlled by you! Come see the best sights in Santa Barbara, at your leisure! Commentary and Tour by Laure Spiers, …More

Santa Barbara, USA

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Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

World class private tour, completely controlled by you! Come see the best sights in Santa Barbara, at your leisure! Commentary and Tour by Laure Spiers,...

1 to 2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

3.2 (9)

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$45

Solvang City Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

Welcome to the City of Solvang, "The Danish Capital of America". Stroll down Copenhagen Drive tasting Aebleskivers and other Danish pastries, or sampling wine in …More

Santa Barbara, USA

3.0 (6)

Solvang City Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

Welcome to the City of Solvang, "The Danish Capital of America". Stroll down Copenhagen Drive tasting Aebleskivers and other Danish pastries, or sampling wine in...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation

3.0 (6)

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$5

Monterey CA 17 Mile Self Guided GPS App Driving Tour

Experience one of the most scenic coastal drives in the world on this self-guided audio tour along California’s iconic 17-Mile Drive. Travel from Monterey to …More

Monterey & Carmel, USA

3.0 (5)

Monterey CA 17 Mile Self Guided GPS App Driving Tour

Experience one of the most scenic coastal drives in the world on this self-guided audio tour along California’s iconic 17-Mile Drive. Travel from Monterey to...

2 to 3 minutes Free Cancellation

3.0 (5)

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$12

San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

Come and discover all the secrets that San Francisco has to offer! We will walk all over the beautiful city, and see some beautiful sites …More

San Francisco, USA

3.2 (5)

San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

Come and discover all the secrets that San Francisco has to offer! We will walk all over the beautiful city, and see some beautiful sites...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation

3.2 (5)

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$5

Gold Rush and Ghosts of Sacramento Smart Phone guided (App/GPS) Walking Tour

Discover the history of Old Sacramento, the Gold Rush, the Union Pacific Railroad, and the ghosts that now linger. Why take this to - Go …More

Sacramento, USA

2.8 (4)

Gold Rush and Ghosts of Sacramento Smart Phone guided (App/GPS) Walking Tour

Discover the history of Old Sacramento, the Gold Rush, the Union Pacific Railroad, and the ghosts that now linger. Why take this to - Go...

55 to 65 minutes Free Cancellation

2.8 (4)

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$10

Brewery and Beer Tasting Tour in San Diego

We have transformed the standard motorcycle sidecar to accommodate two passengers and now we have the world’s first and only fleet of tandem sidecars. Whether …More

San Diego, USA

3.0 (2)

Brewery and Beer Tasting Tour in San Diego

We have transformed the standard motorcycle sidecar to accommodate two passengers and now we have the world’s first and only fleet of tandem sidecars. Whether...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

3.0 (2)

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$215

Turn UCSD into a game while partaking on a 2-hour Walking Adventure. Your smartphone will act as your guide, while you solve clues and complete challenges around the …More

La Jolla, USA

3.0 (2)

UCSD Art Tour Puzzling Adventure

Turn UCSD into a game while partaking on a 2-hour Walking Adventure. Your smartphone will act as your guide, while you solve clues and complete challenges around the...

1 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

3.0 (2)

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$35

Carlsbad: A Self-Guided Walking Tour of the Village by the Sea

Follow the development of Carlsbad from its founding in the 1880s to its evolution into a beloved coastal destination, on this self guided walking tour. …More

Carlsbad, USA

3.0 (2)

Carlsbad: A Self-Guided Walking Tour of the Village by the Sea

Follow the development of Carlsbad from its founding in the 1880s to its evolution into a beloved coastal destination, on this self guided walking tour....

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation

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$15

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour of the Village

Explore Carmel-by-the-Sea, a coastal village known for its storybook cottages, hidden courtyards, and artistic heritage, on a self-guided audio tour that plays automatically as you …More

Monterey & Carmel, USA

3.0 (2)

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour of the Village

Explore Carmel-by-the-Sea, a coastal village known for its storybook cottages, hidden courtyards, and artistic heritage, on a self-guided audio tour that plays automatically as you...

1 hour Free Cancellation

3.0 (2)

from
$10

Temecula Valley Wine Tour - Self-Guided GPS Audio Guide

Drive Temecula Valley yourself, with a GPS audio guide that plays automatically as you go. Your booking unlocks the whole region in the free Wine …More

Temecula, USA

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Temecula Valley Wine Tour - Self-Guided GPS Audio Guide

Drive Temecula Valley yourself, with a GPS audio guide that plays automatically as you go. Your booking unlocks the whole region in the free Wine...

4 to 9 hours Free Cancellation

3.0 (2)

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$20

Half-Day Private Tour of Alcatraz, Muir Woods & Sausalito

Expeience the Ultimate Alcatraz & Muir Woods Combo Tour – Explore the Prison & Redwoods! Looking for the perfect combo tour of Alcatraz Island and …More

San Francisco, USA

3.0 (1)

Half-Day Private Tour of Alcatraz, Muir Woods & Sausalito

Expeience the Ultimate Alcatraz & Muir Woods Combo Tour – Explore the Prison & Redwoods! Looking for the perfect combo tour of Alcatraz Island and...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered

3.0 (1)

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$197

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?