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Avalon History Tours is a small family-owned business located on Catalina Island. We offer an authentic and immersive experience led by knowledgeable guides who are …More

Catalina Island, USA

5.0 (23)

Walking History Tour on Catalina Island

Avalon History Tours is a small family-owned business located on Catalina Island. We offer an authentic and immersive experience led by knowledgeable guides who are...

45 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (23)

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$40

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the eerie and mysterious streets of Old Town Pasadena on this walking Ghost Tour. Explore the chilling haunts of …More

Los Angeles, USA

4.9 (41)

Pasadena Ghost Tour: Purgatory Phantoms

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the eerie and mysterious streets of Old Town Pasadena on this walking Ghost Tour. Explore the chilling haunts of...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.9 (41)

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$26

Laguna Beach Backroads Electric Bike Tour

We start our ride at our office in Central Laguna and head east, looping through Bluebird Canyon to experience the rolling inland hills. We will …More

Laguna Beach, USA

5.0 (63)

Laguna Beach Backroads Electric Bike Tour

We start our ride at our office in Central Laguna and head east, looping through Bluebird Canyon to experience the rolling inland hills. We will...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (63)

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$150

San Francisco Food Tour: Ferry Building and Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

Awaken your senses and tickle your taste buds on this culinary journey through San Francisco's famous Ferry Building! Sample San Francisco's bounty of local, seasonally …More

San Francisco, USA

4.8 (90)

San Francisco Food Tour: Ferry Building and Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

Awaken your senses and tickle your taste buds on this culinary journey through San Francisco's famous Ferry Building! Sample San Francisco's bounty of local, seasonally...

1 hour 30 minutes

4.8 (90)

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$95

Sinister Shadows of San Diego Gaslamp Ghost Tours

Embark on a spine-chilling journey through San Diego’s haunted heart with our immersive walking ghost tour. Explore the historic district with an experienced local guide, …More

San Diego, USA

4.2 (117)

Sinister Shadows of San Diego Gaslamp Ghost Tours

Embark on a spine-chilling journey through San Diego’s haunted heart with our immersive walking ghost tour. Explore the historic district with an experienced local guide,...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.2 (117)

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$26

Blue Painted Lady House Tour - Interior Guided Tour by Owner

The Painted Ladies are known worldwide from photos, guidebooks, film and TV shows such as "Full House". For locals, they are a cherished symbol of …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (56)

Blue Painted Lady House Tour - Interior Guided Tour by Owner

The Painted Ladies are known worldwide from photos, guidebooks, film and TV shows such as "Full House". For locals, they are a cherished symbol of...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (56)

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$35

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

4.9 (46)

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

Monterey Bay Famous Dog Friendly Electric Bike and Sidecar Tour

You will coast from our downtown Carmel-By-The-Sea bike shop directly down to Carmel Beach to romp on the beach with your furry friend! Then ride …More

Monterey & Carmel, USA

4.9 (29)

Monterey Bay Famous Dog Friendly Electric Bike and Sidecar Tour

You will coast from our downtown Carmel-By-The-Sea bike shop directly down to Carmel Beach to romp on the beach with your furry friend! Then ride...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (29)

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$130

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

4.2 (18)

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

Downtown San Francisco Architecture & Public Art Tour

Explore San Francisco’s Central Business District on a 2.5 hour walking tour that showcases its stunning architecture, captivating public art, and vibrant public spaces. Discover …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (28)

Downtown San Francisco Architecture & Public Art Tour

Explore San Francisco’s Central Business District on a 2.5 hour walking tour that showcases its stunning architecture, captivating public art, and vibrant public spaces. Discover...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (28)

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$49

From San Francisco: Yosemite & Giant Sequoias in Small Group

Explore glacially-formed cliffs, wildflower-speckled meadows, and hike to the towering Sequoias in the heart of Yosemite’s dynamic wilderness. Immerse yourself in our day-long tour with …More

San Francisco, USA

4.4 (74)

From San Francisco: Yosemite & Giant Sequoias in Small Group

Explore glacially-formed cliffs, wildflower-speckled meadows, and hike to the towering Sequoias in the heart of Yosemite’s dynamic wilderness. Immerse yourself in our day-long tour with...

14 hours Free Cancellation

4.4 (74)

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$209

San Francisco Private Golden Gate To Sausalito Bike Tour

Experience one of San Francisco’s most iconic bike rides on a private guided tour across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito. This tour follows a …More

San Francisco, USA

4.9 (36)

San Francisco Private Golden Gate To Sausalito Bike Tour

Experience one of San Francisco’s most iconic bike rides on a private guided tour across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito. This tour follows a...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (36)

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$115

A great 90 minute introduction to the fascinating history of Healdsburg. Where else can you learn about history, get recommendations for shopping, art galleries, wine …More

Healdsburg, USA

5.0 (41)

History Walking Tour of Healdsburg

A great 90 minute introduction to the fascinating history of Healdsburg. Where else can you learn about history, get recommendations for shopping, art galleries, wine...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (41)

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$45

Sanctum Sacrifice of Santa Barbara Ghost Tours

US Ghost Adventures is the leading provider of haunted ghost tours in America — we even own some of the most haunted properties in America, …More

Santa Barbara, USA

4.0 (47)

Sanctum Sacrifice of Santa Barbara Ghost Tours

US Ghost Adventures is the leading provider of haunted ghost tours in America — we even own some of the most haunted properties in America,...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.0 (47)

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$26

Hippie Haight-Ashbury and True Crime Tour

If you want to see WHERE the Summer of Love took place (including the residences of folks like Charles Manson, Jim Jones, and Janis Joplin), …More

San Francisco, USA

5.0 (10)

Hippie Haight-Ashbury and True Crime Tour

If you want to see WHERE the Summer of Love took place (including the residences of folks like Charles Manson, Jim Jones, and Janis Joplin),...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (10)

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$44

Lake Tahoe Chef-Led 4 Course Progressive Dinner Tour

There's a moment in Lake Tahoe when the sun drops behind the Sierra Nevada, the lake turns gold, and the village comes alive. This is …More

Lake Tahoe, USA

4.9 (24)

Lake Tahoe Chef-Led 4 Course Progressive Dinner Tour

There's a moment in Lake Tahoe when the sun drops behind the Sierra Nevada, the lake turns gold, and the village comes alive. This is...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (24)

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$189

Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

Are you looking for a way to see Carmel’s famous Comstock Cottages without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable …More

Monterey & Carmel, USA

3.6 (95)

Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

Are you looking for a way to see Carmel’s famous Comstock Cottages without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable...

40 to 80 minutes

3.6 (95)

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$8

Haunted Temecula Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

Saddle up to the spookiest hitching post in Southern California. Nightly Spirits has created a unique and unforgettable Old Town Boos and Brews Tour. Get …More

Temecula, USA

4.3 (18)

Haunted Temecula Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

Saddle up to the spookiest hitching post in Southern California. Nightly Spirits has created a unique and unforgettable Old Town Boos and Brews Tour. Get...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.3 (18)

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$37

Private Getty Villa Tour with Museum-Trained Art Historian

Travel to Italy without a plane ticket by taking this private, personalized guided tour of The Getty Villa with a museum-trained expert historian! Choose between …More

Malibu, USA

5.0 (20)

Private Getty Villa Tour with Museum-Trained Art Historian

Travel to Italy without a plane ticket by taking this private, personalized guided tour of The Getty Villa with a museum-trained expert historian! Choose between...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (20)

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$175

Haunted Catalina EMF Detection Walking Tour - 12 years and older

Tour the historic Village of Avalon with our local historian. Together you will walk through Avalon while exploring the spooky history and paranormal mysteries of …More

Catalina Island, USA

4.6 (16)

Haunted Catalina EMF Detection Walking Tour - 12 years and older

Tour the historic Village of Avalon with our local historian. Together you will walk through Avalon while exploring the spooky history and paranormal mysteries of...

1 hour 50 minutes Free Cancellation

4.6 (16)

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$55

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for California Walking & Biking Tours?

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

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

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Which California Walking & Biking Tours have Instant Confirmation?

California Walking & Biking Tours with Instant Confirmation include:

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Which California Walking & Biking Tours have Free Cancellation?

California Walking & Biking Tours 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 Walking & Biking Tours have Hotel Pickup?

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