Top California Tours & Sightseeing

Q: Which California Tours & Sightseeing have Instant Confirmation?

California Tours & Sightseeing with Instant Confirmation include: Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus San Francisco Love Tour Full-Day LA Tour: Santa Monica, Hollywood and Beverly Hills View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

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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 Driving Tour from Lake Tahoe to Virginia City

Drive the road to Nevada’s Silver Rush with a GPS-triggered audio guide that plays automatically as you go. From South Lake Tahoe, climb the Kingsbury …More

Lake Tahoe, USA

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Self-Guided Driving Tour from Lake Tahoe to Virginia City

Drive the road to Nevada’s Silver Rush with a GPS-triggered audio guide that plays automatically as you go. From South Lake Tahoe, climb the Kingsbury...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

4.0 (25)

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$10

San Francisco’s Full city 2 Day Hop on Hop off Bus tour

Great pick first-time visitors to San Francisco ride around the city to places that interest you. The route covers including Union Square, North Beach, Pier …More

San Francisco, USA

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San Francisco’s Full city 2 Day Hop on Hop off Bus tour

Great pick first-time visitors to San Francisco ride around the city to places that interest you. The route covers including Union Square, North Beach, Pier...

2 days Free Cancellation

4.0 (24)

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$5

Silicon Valley Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour for Tech Lovers

Recommended: Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Explore the birthplace of tech with a self-guided audio tour! Drive through Silicon …More

San Jose, USA

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Silicon Valley Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour for Tech Lovers

Recommended: Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Explore the birthplace of tech with a self-guided audio tour! Drive through Silicon...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

4.1 (23)

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$34

Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour From Incline Village to South Lake Tahoe

Discover Lake Tahoe’s rugged eastern shore, visit magnificent overlooks and beaches, and learn about the area’s connection to the Pony Express and lumber industry. This …More

Lake Tahoe, USA

4.1 (23)

Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour From Incline Village to South Lake Tahoe

Discover Lake Tahoe’s rugged eastern shore, visit magnificent overlooks and beaches, and learn about the area’s connection to the Pony Express and lumber industry. This...

60 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation

4.1 (23)

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$12

Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey

This self-guided, self-paced audio walking tour will explore Cannery Row in Monterey California and the surrounding area as well as a number of hotels and …More

Monterey & Carmel, USA

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Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey

This self-guided, self-paced audio walking tour will explore Cannery Row in Monterey California and the surrounding area as well as a number of hotels and...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation

4.1 (21)

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$9

1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour Plus Night Tour

1-Day PLUS Pass includes Hop On Hop Off City Tour (2 hour loop) + San Francisco Night Tour (1 hour) on one value ticket (BEST …More

San Francisco, USA

3.9 (19)

1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour Plus Night Tour

1-Day PLUS Pass includes Hop On Hop Off City Tour (2 hour loop) + San Francisco Night Tour (1 hour) on one value ticket (BEST...

1 hour Free Cancellation

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$66

Redwood National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Experience the towering majesty of Redwoods National Park with our captivating audio tour! Wander through ancient groves of the world’s tallest trees, explore scenic trails, …More

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Redwood National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Experience the towering majesty of Redwoods National Park with our captivating audio tour! Wander through ancient groves of the world’s tallest trees, explore scenic trails,...

13 to 14 hours Free Cancellation

4.2 (18)

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$17

City Cruises Newport Beach: Orange County Premier Dinner Cruise

If you're looking for a night of exceptional food, brilliant views and music to romance the night away to, you'll love the Orange County dinner …More

Newport Beach, USA

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City Cruises Newport Beach: Orange County Premier Dinner Cruise

If you're looking for a night of exceptional food, brilliant views and music to romance the night away to, you'll love the Orange County dinner...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$131

Apple Pies & Desert Skies: A Self-Guided Driving Tour

Explore San Diego’s mountains, desert, and backcountry on a self-guided scenic driving tour from Escondido to Julian via Palomar Mountain and Borrego Springs. This 152-mile …More

San Diego, USA

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Apple Pies & Desert Skies: A Self-Guided Driving Tour

Explore San Diego’s mountains, desert, and backcountry on a self-guided scenic driving tour from Escondido to Julian via Palomar Mountain and Borrego Springs. This 152-mile...

4 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

4.1 (17)

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$15

Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

This self-guided, self-paced audio walking tour will explore Historic Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. This 60-minute tour is designed to keep you on the move while walking at …More

Monterey & Carmel, USA

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Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

This self-guided, self-paced audio walking tour will explore Historic Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. This 60-minute tour is designed to keep you on the move while walking at...

140 to 280 minutes

4.0 (16)

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$10

Disembarking from a cruise ship at san Pedro cruise terminal, or Long Beach cruise terminal? Then this tour is for you. Explore the iconic sights …More

Long Beach, USA

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Los Angeles Ports of Call Tours

Disembarking from a cruise ship at san Pedro cruise terminal, or Long Beach cruise terminal? Then this tour is for you. Explore the iconic sights...

8 hours Free Cancellation

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$159

Cow Heaven: An Agricultural Self-Guided Driving Tour

A 21-mile self-guided audio driving tour from Point Reyes National Seashore to the town of Tomales. Just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco, …More

Santa Rosa, USA

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Cow Heaven: An Agricultural Self-Guided Driving Tour

A 21-mile self-guided audio driving tour from Point Reyes National Seashore to the town of Tomales. Just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco,...

80 to 160 minutes Free Cancellation

4.2 (15)

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$9

San Diego Balboa Park: Mystery Puzzle Adventure

Someone wants to destroy Balboa Park. As Lead Botanist, you find a threatening note tied to the carousel and launch an investigation through San Diego's …More

San Diego, USA

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San Diego Balboa Park: Mystery Puzzle Adventure

Someone wants to destroy Balboa Park. As Lead Botanist, you find a threatening note tied to the carousel and launch an investigation through San Diego's...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$7

Downtown San Francisco Private 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

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Downtown San Francisco Private 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...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.2 (13)

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$5

Discover the unparalleled beauty of Lake Tahoe with Shaka Guide's audio tour. Immerse yourself in stunning views and rich history as you explore both the …More

Reno, USA

3.9 (13)

Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Audio Tour

Discover the unparalleled beauty of Lake Tahoe with Shaka Guide's audio tour. Immerse yourself in stunning views and rich history as you explore both the...

12 to 15 hours Free Cancellation

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$17

Yosemite National Park 2-Day Winter Tour from San Francisco

Immerse yourself in the beauty and solitude of Yosemite National Park in the winter for two days of crisp, fresh mountain air on this semi-guided …More

San Francisco, USA

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Yosemite National Park 2-Day Winter Tour from San Francisco

Immerse yourself in the beauty and solitude of Yosemite National Park in the winter for two days of crisp, fresh mountain air on this semi-guided...

2 days

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$599

Alcatraz Night Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

This is it! The one and only Alcatraz Night Tour from Alcatraz City Cruises. As compared to the Day Tour, it may feel a little …More

San Francisco, USA

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Alcatraz Night Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

This is it! The one and only Alcatraz Night Tour from Alcatraz City Cruises. As compared to the Day Tour, it may feel a little...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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$169

Los Angeles’ Dreamland: A Culver City Audio Tour

Get to know the real Hollywood on this affordable walking tour around Culver City, the LA suburb where film royalty has worked and played since …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Los Angeles’ Dreamland: A Culver City Audio Tour

Get to know the real Hollywood on this affordable walking tour around Culver City, the LA suburb where film royalty has worked and played since...

75 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation

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$10

Bus and Bike Adventure: 1 Day Hop On Hop Off + 1 Day Bike Rental

Join this ultimate bus and bike adventure! This is the best way to see San Francisco's most popular sights by bike and from the top …More

San Francisco, USA

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Bus and Bike Adventure: 1 Day Hop On Hop Off + 1 Day Bike Rental

Join this ultimate bus and bike adventure! This is the best way to see San Francisco's most popular sights by bike and from the top...

2 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

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$104

A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Jackson to Angels Camp

Experience California’s historic Gold Country on a self-driving tour from Jackson to Angels Camp with this affordable audio tour. • Find out about the California …More

Sacramento, USA

3.9 (11)

A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Jackson to Angels Camp

Experience California’s historic Gold Country on a self-driving tour from Jackson to Angels Camp with this affordable audio tour. • Find out about the California...

150 to 180 minutes Free Cancellation

3.9 (11)

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$15

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for California Tours & Sightseeing?

What are the best kid-friendly options for California Tours & Sightseeing Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly California Tours & Sightseeing are:

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Which California Tours & Sightseeing have Instant Confirmation?

Which California Tours & Sightseeing have Free Cancellation?

California Tours & Sightseeing with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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I need a ride! Which California Tours & Sightseeing have Hotel Pickup?

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