Cultural & Theme Tours in California

Explore the star-studded highlights of Tinseltown on this 3-hour L.A. city tour combining a city sightseeing trip and an excursion past the homes of top movie stars past and present. Start the day with a fully-narrated exploration of some of the highlights of Los Angeles, including the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the trendy Sunset Strip and historic TCL Chinese Theatre. Then hop on an air-conditioned minibus to visit the hotspots where Hollywood's biggest celebrities live, shop and hang out. An optional hotel pickup option is also available.

Explore San Francisco on a small-group full-day tour that covers top attractions including Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz. Get great views of the San Francisco Bay Area during the short ferry ride to Alcatraz Island, where you then take a self-guided audio tour of the infamous prison. Return to shore for your bus tour of destinations such as Nob Hill, the Haight-Ashbury, the Castro, the Mission, and Golden Gate Park. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off in San Francisco.

Nowhere else will you be able to find these celebrities at your convenience - aim the app and they pop up at your command. Jump in and take pictures with them, or direct your friends to pose with them. Get a little bit of Hollywood on your phone!Book now to get the link to the 99c app download, which is printed on your ticket. Then you can do the tour yourself, at your own pace, without dealing with any Hollywood salespeople on the Walk of Fame.

Discover San Francisco from the back of a vintage Volkswagen van with this city tour. Explore several districts including Fisherman's Wharf, Castro, and Haight Ashbury. See views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz and stop for photos at local landmarks like the colorful Victorian houses called Painted Ladies. This combination tour also includes a round-trip ferry ticket to Alcatraz Island.

With its iconic hills, architecture, bridge and bay, it's no wonder so many movies have been filmed in San Francisco. See filming locations from more than 55 productions - from blockbusters like 'San Andreas' to family favorites like 'Mrs. Doubtfire' - on this movie sites tour from Fisherman's Wharf. Watch clips on the tour bus as you pass by the real locations with an informative actor-turned-guide who shares stories about the city and cinema history.

Visit the star-studded homes and neighborhoods of Hollywood's celebrity elite during this 2-hour narrated visit in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills. Over the course of your ride you'll stop by the residences of more than 40 of the world's biggest stars, stopping along the way to visit the world-famous Sunset Strip and high-end Rodeo Drive. Best of all, your trip is via an open-air van, a smaller vehicle that grants access to smaller side streets where other tours can't go. An optional round-trip hotel transport upgrade is also available.

See the highlights of Hollywood and Beverly Hills without the stress of navigating on a tour offered at a range of departure times throughout the day. In addition to providing background information often unheard by visitors, your guide brings you to the area's top landmarks, from celebrity homes to the Hollywood sign. For your convenience, a discounted valet parking voucher is included.

Brush up on your vampire lore and local history on this 1.5-hour walking tour of San Francisco's Nob Hill District. Suitable for all ages, a vampire guide will lead the way as you stop at Grace Cathedral, the Nob Hill Caf e, the Fairmont Hotel and the Mark Hopkins. Learn the neighborhood's secrets and some favorite vampire tales as you go. This walk is wheelchair friendly and includes snacks to keep you fueled.

Experience the distinctive architecture, history and culture of San Francisco's Chinatown with a 3-hour guided walking tour through this thriving, colorful community. Explore Chinatown alongside a knowledgeable guide, visit an exclusive teashop that specializes in fine Chinese teas and browse traditional remedies at a Chinese herbal shop. Learn how the neighborhood was founded and built then get a glimpse inside the area's elaborate Taoist and Buddhist temples. Stay after the tour for an optional meal, and enjoy a sumptuous dim sum tasting menu followed by an entree, side dish and dessert.

Explore more of San Francisco on a full-day tour that combines a city tour by bus in the morning with an afternoon audio tour of Alcatraz. See the city's main attractions by bus including districts such as Chinatown, North Beach, and The Mission. Make photo stops at City Hall, Twin Peaks, and the Painted Ladies; see the Golden Gate Bridge from two points; and travel by ferry to Alcatraz.

Join me for a Walk right to the TOP of the Hollywood Sign! I'll guide you up the best path to get to the sign while entertaining you with fun historical facts and stories having to do with one of the most recognizable signs in the world. I do a morning hike and an evening hike for the sunset hour!In addition to storytelling, I've curated this hike to give you the best pictures for your Instagram and memories for a lifetime! I'll help you get the best photos of the sign, the skyline, and other scenic panoramas that will make your social media light up with likes--I GUARANTEE at least 10 LIKES on instagram :). You can follow me along @hollywood.hikes.I'll show you how to take once in a lifetime photos in the absolute best locations throughout Griffith Park including a stunning panorama from above with the sign in the background and Los Angeles below.Don't miss out on the most iconic attraction on the West Coast!

Explore California's gorgeous coast on a scenic kayak tour. With a knowledgeable, experienced guide leading the way, bring the whole family and navigate Santa Barbara's picturesque waterfront. Learn about the region's history and wildlife, admire the rugged coastal mountains, and watch for pelicans and egrets, dolphins and sea lions. You may even see a family of gray whales on its annual migration.

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Looking for an authentic San Francisco experience? Trade the tour bus for a vintage Volkswagen van that easily navigates the city's less-traveled lanes. Vantigo's San Francisco City Tour takes you through 14 famed districts, complete with views of Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, Twin Peaks and several other storied landmarks. Along the way, we'll share tales of earthquakes that shaped the landscape, industrial shifts from the 1849 Gold Rush to the rise of Silicon Valley, 1960s counterculture, and surprising insights that only a local would know.Whether this is your first San Francisco visit or you've lived here for years, you'll see the city from a new perspective. Book today. Then, sit back and enjoy the ride!

On our OFFICIAL Haunted San Diego Ghost Tour you will hear spine-tingling stories about real people, history, folklore, and the ghosts that have made San Diego one of the most haunted cities in the west. Our 2-hour combination bus and walking tour brings San Diego history alive"¦ one ghost story at a time. Be prepared for a combination of authentic history, some laughs too lighten the mood and some genuine creepy moments.

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Visit Hoover Dam on a Las Vegas "mini" tour that doesn't take up a whole day so you don't waste your precious vacation time. Or, perhaps you have a late flight and want to do something fun after hotel check-out. After departing the Strip, you'll head to the dam, where you'll visit lookout points for views and photo ops.