Tours & Sightseeing in California

Tour San Francisco in an open-air safari jeep, then visit Alcatraz during this 4-hour urban adventure. With your small group, limited to 10 people or fewer to ensure an intimate experience, cruise through the city, passing landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and Twin Peaks, then winding through the city's diverse neighborhoods. Disembark at Pier 33 to board your Alcatraz cruise, then take the self-guided audio tour to learn about the prison's rich history. Pickup at your hotel in San Francisco is included.

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.

Spend your day exploring the 'City by the Bay' before a scenic drive across the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods National Monument and the nearby waterfront of charming Sausalito. This narrated small-group tour takes in all of the San Francisco highlights, from Golden Gate Park and Haight-Ashbury to the Palace of Fine Arts and Presidio. Then wander on foot under California's giant coastal redwoods before exploring the gift shops and galleries of Sausalito.

Experience one of San Francisco's most popular activities - biking across the Golden Gate Bridge - with this bike rental from the Marina District, conveniently located near Crissy Field and the route to the bridge. A bike, map, helmet and lock are provided with this rental, plus you'll receive tips on the best ways to bike to the bridge and around the city. On the other side of the bridge, you can explore the waterfront town of Sausalito before returning to the city. Rental period is 24 hours.

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.

There's plenty to see on the streets of San Francisco, and this half-day 'safari' through the wilds of SF makes sure you experience it all. The San Francisco Urban Adventure is a four-hour expedition that takes place in your own custom, open-air game-viewing vehicle. Wind through the city streets on a hunt for the best hidden gems and well-known attractions. You'll track colorful murals and film locations, meander down alleyways and keep an eye out for historic architectural sites on this fun, good-humored tour.

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.

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.

See the hotspots around Santa Monica and Venice Beach on this 3-hour tour by air-conditioned coach. Led by a local guide, you'll make stops at the Third Street Promenade, the Santa Monica Pier, Venice's Muscle Beach, the luxury homes of Marina del Rey and more. Your guide will provide fun and factual commentary about Los Angeles as you take in the views and top attractions.

Explore the beautiful outdoor environment of Santa Monica and Venice Beach during this 2-hour Segway tour in Los Angeles. Cover lots of ground (much more than you could see on a walking tour) as you zip along to the many attractions of these two coastal areas, including Santa Monica Pier, the Venice Boardwalk and Muscle Beach. Along the way you'll hear insightful commentary from your guide about the area's history and culture. Your Segway excursion also includes a 30-minute orientation, safety equipment and snacks and beverages.

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.

Every Thursday evening, one of San Francisco's premier museums opens up its doors for an After Dark gathering of the coolest kind. From 6pm to 10pm the Exploratorium transforms into an adults-only intellectual playground, welcoming everyone 18 and older to dance, mingle, and explore while sipping on cocktails (added cost) and participating in the museum's ongoing advances in art, science, and technology. The Exploratorium is located on Pier 15 pier along the city's Embarcadero, and offers spectacular views of the Bay Bridge and San Francisco Bay. It also provides an innovative and hands-on learning space with hundreds of interactive exhibits and changing displays of new art and science experiences. With mobile tickets, skip the line and simply scan your phone for direct entry in the Exploratorium!

Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair for a journey through the 1960s on the Magic Bus in San Francisco! Visit parts of the city that played a pivotal role in the counterculture movements of the '60s while riding aboard a decked out, psychedelic bus. See Summer of Love hotspots like Golden Gate Park and the Haight-Ashbury district, and get in touch with your inner beatnik and philosopher in San Francisco's North Beach and Chinatown neighborhoods. It's the grooviest tour in the city!

Enjoy an educational and entertaining trip to Hoover Dam on this guided, 5-hour, small-group sightseeing adventure from Las Vegas. Visit the Hoover Dam Visitor Center and Generator Room, enjoy an informational movie and check out the view from the top of the dam and Lake Mead. Learn about the history of Hoover Dam, with an abundance of staggering facts. On the return trip to Las Vegas, make a short visit to a local park where herds of bighorn sheep typically graze. All entrance fees, snacks and bottled water are included.

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.

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 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.

Take a San Francisco Segway tour along the waterfront to see popular city attractions like Fisherman's Wharf, Ghirardelli Square and Alcatraz Island. With an experienced guide, you'll cruise along San Francisco Bay on a personal 2-wheeled Segway, which you'll learn how to operate during a training session. Limited to 10 people per tour, this tour provides a small-group experience. Choose from several tour times throughout the day.

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.

Avoid the crowds, confusion, and limitations of large buses and discover San Francisco by private luxury minivan. The 4-hour tour takes you to parts of the city where buses aren't allowed.  With maximum five passengers, you're guaranteed a window seat, while you listen to live commentary. Stop for photo opportunities at six of the city's most popular attractions, including the Golden Gate Bridge and Twin Peaks.