City Tours in California

Get an authentic look at San Francisco's Chinatown on a 3-hour food walking tour, led by a local food blogger who grew up in the neighborhood. See Chinatown from an insider's perspective, exploring side streets and alleyways off the beaten path. Observe daily life and rub elbows with the locals while your guide orders Chinese food at eateries rarely frequented by tourists. Numbers are limited for a small-group experience.

Enjoy an introduction to San Francisco on this 6-hour tour that includes a trip across San Francisco Bay to Muir Woods National Monument. You'll be driven around the city to see its diverse neighborhoods and geography, stopping several times for photo ops. At Muir Woods, admire the towering redwood trees, and visit the waterfront town of Sausalito for lunch (own expense).

Discover the star-studded highlights of Los Angeles during this 3-hour sightseeing tour around Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Feel the aura of 'Tinseltown' as you check out entertainment-themed sights like The Dolby Theatre (home of the Oscars) and stroll the famous Walk of Fame. After cruising the famous 'Sunset Strip,' head to Beverly Hills to check out the mansions, Rodeo Drive, and much more.

Stroll from Fisherman's Wharf to the Golden Gate Bridge on a guided, 4-hour walking tour of San Francisco's vibrant waterfront. Get an insider's view of life in the city as you walk alongside your local guide, and learn about the area's fascinating history and people. Explore a Civil War-era fort,  Crissy Field and watch surfers catch waves at a renowned break beneath the Golden Gate Bridge. Enjoy stunning views of the Bay, Alcatraz and the soaring Marin Highlands, then finish your tour near the century-old Palace of Fine Arts.

Take the guesswork out of your sightseeing in San Diego and book a half-day private tour with an ultimate itinerary. Leave the driving to a personal guide who accompanies you by luxury car or SUV to the city's major attractions. Stroll the landscaped gardens of Balboa Park, explore the historic Gaslamp Quarter, drive across the bridge to visit Coronado Island or discover the cliffside enclave of La Jolla. On this tour, set your own pace at the sights that interest you most!

Visit Los Angeles' most glamorous neighborhoods and iconic sites with a 4-hour sightseeing tour in a multimedia-equipped luxury van. Watch footage that highlights Hollywood history on a 32" HDTV flat screen monitor as you cruise the palm-lined streets of Beverly Hills, and take in sweeping views of the city from Mulholland Drive. Try to spot your favorite stars as while visiting celebrity homes, and enjoy live narration from a professional guide, whose facts, trivia and insider gossip will bring your Tinseltown trip to life.

Take a ferry from San Diego over to Coronado to become better acquainted with the city on this 3-hour tour. Cruise across the San Diego Bay to get to Coronado, and then explore what the city has to offer. Go to Star Park, Spreckels Mansion, the Hotel del Coronado, and, of course, the beach. Take in stunning views of the Pacific before setting off to sightsee on your own.

Explore San Francisco and Alcatraz on this full-day tour. Hop aboard a ferry for a scenic ride to Alcatraz and enjoy the award-winning audio walking tour. Then, with a knowledgeable local guide, learn about the City by the Bay through visits to top attractions such as Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, the Presidio, and the Palace of Fine Arts.

Follow a guide who knows the quickest and most convenient ways around Balboa Park to see its main highlights on this 2-hour walking tour. Numbers are limited to 12 people on this small-group tour, ensuring you'll spend an intimate day with a small group of like-minded explorers. From Alcazar Garden to Zoro Gardens, there's more than enough to fill your time.

Attention problem solvers, gamers, and geocache fans: this scavenger hunt tour is for you. Explore San Jose at your own pace using your smartphone as your guide. Combining a walking tour with the challenge aspect of The Amazing Race, the tour leads you to some of the city's overlooked spots and local treasures. Solve clues, complete challenges, and sign up with other teams to compete against each other. Definitely a clever a way to see the city.

Cruise the sun-drenched streets of seaside Santa Monica in style with this 3-hour rental of a one-of-a-kind, electric-powered California roadster. Pick three cruising companions as you drive along oceanfront streets and the iconic pier of this famous coastal community, drawing envious glances from other drivers and pedestrians as you zoom past. You'll even be helping the environment while you do it. It's the perfect way to independently explore the city in style.

Enjoy a star-studded exploration of LA, thanks to this 8-hour combination tour featuring a sightseeing trip and admission to Madame Tussauds Hollywood wax museum. Admire Tinseltown landmarks like the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Rodeo Drive, the Sunset Strip, and downtown LA. Finish by rubbing shoulders with the wax likenesses of Hollywood's rich and famous.

Get an inside tour of Hollywood with TMZ during this 2-hour excursion. Participate in games, sing songs, watch videos, and win prizes while stopping at the hot spots where celebrities like to shop, party, and eat. There's also a good chance you'll run into a celebrity or two.

Explore one of America's coolest cities on a highlights tour of Los Angeles. During this 7-hour tour, visit cool neighborhoods such as Venice Beach, Hollywood, and Santa Monica as well as iconic landmarks like the Chinese Theater and the Hollywood Sign. Drive around the 'City of Angels' in an air-conditioned coach and listen to live commentary on board from your guide.

See the San Diego sights at your own pace in this easy-to-navigate 2-passenger GoCar. Choose from a selection of itineraries and tour lengths, including a 1-, 2-, 3-hour or full-day rental. Then maneuver your three-wheeled GoCar through downtown, the historic Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo and more. Don't worry about navigation: The vehicle's talking GPS always knows where you are, even if you don't.

Enjoy a star-studded exploration of LA, thanks to this 2-hour combination movie stars' homes tour and admission to Madame Tussauds Hollywood wax museum. Cruise through Bel-Air and Beverly Hills to visit the high-end mansions of the rich and famous, checking out Rodeo Drive and the Hollywood Sign en route. Then rub shoulders with wax likenesses of famous Hollywood celebrities at Madame Tussauds.

See the best of San Francisco in one day with this 9-hour tour from Fisherman's Wharf. You'll visit 11 different locations with five stops for photo ops, plus take a tour to Alcatraz Island in the afternoon. On board the minibus, you'll travel across the Golden Gate Bridge to see the redwood trees of Muir Woods Redwood National Monument, and listen to commentary from your guide about San Francisco's culture, history, and other places to check out on your own.

Explore San Francisco on a 3-hour city tour that provides the chance to ride on a classic-style cable car without having to stick to the limited route of the city's tracks. As you travel aboard the cable car retrofitted with wheels, you'll hop off at three locations to take guided walking tours of the Civic Center, Alamo Square and Golden Gate Bridge areas. Blankets (it gets cold in the City by the Bay) and refreshments are included. Select a morning or afternoon departure time when booking.

Get acquainted with the City by the Bay during this 3.5-hour San Francisco tour, including a 1.5-hour cruise around Alcatraz Island. First make your way through the city's most popular neighborhoods, and see main attractions, such as Fisherman's Wharf and the Golden Gate Bridge. Then, hit the water on a cruise around Alcatraz Island, and learn about the history and the former inmates of the notorious penitentiary.

See San Francisco on two wheels during this 6-hour bike tour starting in North Beach, a buzzing neighborhood known for its sidewalk restaurants and nightlife. Following a guide, you'll be able to access locations in the city that tour buses can't, enjoying a variety of photo ops across 15 spots. Take in views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay, explore Golden Gate Park, and gain insight into the city's history and places to visit later on your own. Total distance is about 20 miles (32 km), which should feel effortless as you ride on an electric bike.