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 →

Privately Customized Tour of Los Angeles

Private Los Angeles City tour in a comfortable vehicle for private groups of up to 15 passengers. Stunning views of the city of LA with …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Privately Customized Tour of Los Angeles

Private Los Angeles City tour in a comfortable vehicle for private groups of up to 15 passengers. Stunning views of the city of LA with...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$219

Enjoy an immersive experience, featuring three incredible, small production wineries, and a chef prepared lunch with a winemaker. The wineries featured will be curated to …More

Napa & Sonoma, USA

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The Napa Native Experience

Enjoy an immersive experience, featuring three incredible, small production wineries, and a chef prepared lunch with a winemaker. The wineries featured will be curated to...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$550

Beginner or Intermediate Mountain Bike Tour of Santa Barbara

Explore Santa Barbara’s gorgeous terrain on a private beginner or intermediate mountain bike tour. Enjoy a fun, scenic ride along coastal bluffs and through picturesque …More

Santa Barbara, USA

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Beginner or Intermediate Mountain Bike Tour of Santa Barbara

Explore Santa Barbara’s gorgeous terrain on a private beginner or intermediate mountain bike tour. Enjoy a fun, scenic ride along coastal bluffs and through picturesque...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation

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$125

Private San Francisco Open-Air Jeep Tour (3 Hours, Max 6)

See the San Francisco sights you want to see in an open-air convertible Jeep, at a pace that suits your group. Enjoy this 3-hour exploration …More

San Francisco, USA

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Private San Francisco Open-Air Jeep Tour (3 Hours, Max 6)

See the San Francisco sights you want to see in an open-air convertible Jeep, at a pace that suits your group. Enjoy this 3-hour exploration...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$103

Private Half-Day City Tour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills

Explore some of the must-see places in LA on a 4-hour private tour. Get amazing photos at the best view of the iconic Hollywood Sign. …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Private Half-Day City Tour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills

Explore some of the must-see places in LA on a 4-hour private tour. Get amazing photos at the best view of the iconic Hollywood Sign....

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$499

Private Emerald Bay Boat Cruise 2 Hours Lake Tahoe Up To 12 Guest

Our classic 2 hour shoreline cruise offers guests a unique and private experience! Tour the sights of beautiful South Lake Tahoe. Feel free to bring …More

Lake Tahoe, USA

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Private Emerald Bay Boat Cruise 2 Hours Lake Tahoe Up To 12 Guest

Our classic 2 hour shoreline cruise offers guests a unique and private experience! Tour the sights of beautiful South Lake Tahoe. Feel free to bring...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$650

Private Sailing Charter on San Diego Bay

San Diego Bay is one of the most beautiful bodies of water on the West Coast of the United States. Why not enjoy this natural …More

San Diego, USA

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Private Sailing Charter on San Diego Bay

San Diego Bay is one of the most beautiful bodies of water on the West Coast of the United States. Why not enjoy this natural...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$499

Private City Tour of Los Angeles, Hollywood and Beverly Hills

Embark on our most popular multimedia sightseeing tour, perfect for first-time visitors and returning travelers. Discover LA, Hollywood, and Beverly Hills while enjoying our signature …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Private City Tour of Los Angeles, Hollywood and Beverly Hills

Embark on our most popular multimedia sightseeing tour, perfect for first-time visitors and returning travelers. Discover LA, Hollywood, and Beverly Hills while enjoying our signature...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$790

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

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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

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$269

Old Plank Adventures: Sail into Deep Tranquility LUXURY SAILING | THERAPEUTIC ESCAPES | GOURMET CUISINE | INTIMATE WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS Immerse yourself in the timeless Mediterranean …More

Santa Monica, USA

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Private Therapy Sailing Adventure

Old Plank Adventures: Sail into Deep Tranquility LUXURY SAILING | THERAPEUTIC ESCAPES | GOURMET CUISINE | INTIMATE WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS Immerse yourself in the timeless Mediterranean...

2 to 3 hours

4.8 (49)

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$400

The Luxe Wine Trail Excursion Paso Robles

A One-of-a-Kind Wine Adventure Through Paso Robles! Experience the best of Paso Robles wine country on this four-hour wine-hopping tour! Ride in a one-of-a-kind sidecar …More

Paso Robles, USA

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The Luxe Wine Trail Excursion Paso Robles

A One-of-a-Kind Wine Adventure Through Paso Robles! Experience the best of Paso Robles wine country on this four-hour wine-hopping tour! Ride in a one-of-a-kind sidecar...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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$169

San Diego Private Tour, Coronado, La Jolla, Balboa Park & More

My tour will take you to an Iconic first stop built in 1888 the fabulous Hotel Del Coronado simply know as the Del is an …More

San Diego, USA

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San Diego Private Tour, Coronado, La Jolla, Balboa Park & More

My tour will take you to an Iconic first stop built in 1888 the fabulous Hotel Del Coronado simply know as the Del is an...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$479

Private Sidecar Winery Tour through Paso Robles

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

Paso Robles, USA

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Private Sidecar Winery Tour through Paso Robles

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

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$165

Private Coastal Air Tour from Orange County

Get an unparalleled perspective of Orange County on this air tour of the Golden Coast. Fly in an aircraft that’s specially designed for sightseeing and …More

Newport Beach, USA

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Private Coastal Air Tour from Orange County

Get an unparalleled perspective of Orange County on this air tour of the Golden Coast. Fly in an aircraft that’s specially designed for sightseeing and...

45 to 50 minutes Free Cancellation

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$170

6-Hour Private Napa Wine Tour by Premium SUV (Up to 6 Guests)

Experience Napa Valley your way with a completely private and fully customizable wine tour designed exclusively for your group. There are no shared vehicles, preset …More

Napa & Sonoma, USA

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6-Hour Private Napa Wine Tour by Premium SUV (Up to 6 Guests)

Experience Napa Valley your way with a completely private and fully customizable wine tour designed exclusively for your group. There are no shared vehicles, preset...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$699

Santa Cruz Guided eBike Ride & Most Fun Bike e-Bike Tour

Most fun individual guided ebike tour here in Santa Cruz. This tour is perfect for individuals, couples, and groups. See Santa Cruz's majestic coastline, Wharf, …More

Santa Cruz, USA

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Santa Cruz Guided eBike Ride & Most Fun Bike e-Bike Tour

Most fun individual guided ebike tour here in Santa Cruz. This tour is perfect for individuals, couples, and groups. See Santa Cruz's majestic coastline, Wharf,...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (46)

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$110

For an unforgettable City Sightseeing tour, hitch a ride in a 1970's VW Hippie bus. This is an authentic and unique way to experience San …More

San Francisco, USA

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San Francisco Private Love Tour

For an unforgettable City Sightseeing tour, hitch a ride in a 1970's VW Hippie bus. This is an authentic and unique way to experience San...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$995

Los Angeles Luxury Private Tour For Up To 7 Passengers

This 7 and a half hour private tour is a fantastic way to spend the day exploring Los Angeles, Venice Beach, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills and …More

Santa Monica, USA

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Los Angeles Luxury Private Tour For Up To 7 Passengers

This 7 and a half hour private tour is a fantastic way to spend the day exploring Los Angeles, Venice Beach, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills and...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$999

Yosemite Valley & Glacier Point Adaptive Tour

See the iconic Half Dome and Yosemite Falls from every angle on this combination tour. We'll start off with sightseeing from the cliffs of Glacier …More

Yosemite National Park, USA

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Yosemite Valley & Glacier Point Adaptive Tour

See the iconic Half Dome and Yosemite Falls from every angle on this combination tour. We'll start off with sightseeing from the cliffs of Glacier...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$180

8 Hour Private Customized Wine Tour up to 7 Guests Napa & Sonoma

Your local connection for off-the-beaten path & lesser known wineries & I custom design every tour to your wine preferences. My goal is to provide …More

Santa Rosa, USA

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8 Hour Private Customized Wine Tour up to 7 Guests Napa & Sonoma

Your local connection for off-the-beaten path & lesser known wineries & I custom design every tour to your wine preferences. My goal is to provide...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$675

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?