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Santa Barbara E-Bike Wine Tour: Solvang & Los Olivos Tasting
Santa Barbara E-Bike Wine Tour: Solvang & Los Olivos Tasting★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (184)7hYou ride an e-bike through Santa Ynez Valley's vineyards and stop in the Danish village of Solvang, then finish with wine and olive oil tastings and a gourmet lunch at a local winery. Round-trip transport from Santa Barbara, professional guide, and all bikes and helmets are included. Minimum two people per booking; moderate fitness level recommended.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste Santa Ynez Valley wine and see the vineyards without arranging your own transport, bikes, or timing — the e-bikes and shuttle handle the logistics, leaving you to ride and taste at a real pace.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromUS$ 199View ›
Los Angeles Ghost Tours: Haunted Hollywood Sites
Los Angeles Ghost Tours: Haunted Hollywood Sites★★★★★★★★★★ 4.62 (183)1hA nightly ghost tour of Los Angeles through haunted Hollywood landmarks, guided by a live English-speaking expert who shares thoroughly researched accounts of hauntings, tragedies and paranormal activity. The tour covers about a mile on foot, visiting seven sites including the El Capitan Theatre, TCL Chinese Theatre, Magic Castle and Hollywood High School without entering buildings. Choose between the standard Haunted Hollywood Tour or the Extended Tour for deeper exploration.Is it for me?Book the standard Haunted Hollywood Tour if you want the core paranormal sites and stories in a single hour; choose the Extended Tour if you have more time and want deeper dives into LA's documented supernatural history and additional accounts beyond the main stops.Free cancellationfromUS$ 26View ›
Mission District Food Tour: 4-Course Progressive Meal
Mission District Food Tour: 4-Course Progressive Meal★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (183)3hA 4-course progressive food tour through San Francisco's Mission District visits four restaurants in sequence, with two appetizers, one entrée and one dessert served at different stops. Groups stay under 12 people, and a live English-speaking guide shares the stories of chefs and restaurant owners along a 1.5-mile walk through the neighborhood. Children from age 12 are welcome; alcohol pairings can be added at checkout.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to eat a full meal while moving through the neighborhood instead of sitting in one restaurant—the progressive format and the guide's stories turn the walk itself into part of the experience. If you prefer to stay in one place or want hotel pickup included, a traditional sit-down restaurant tour or a different format would suit you better.Likely to sell outfromUS$ 115View ›
San Diego Bay: Private Sailing Charter with Champagne & Snacks
San Diego Bay: Private Sailing Charter with Champagne & Snacks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (183)2hYou’ll board a spacious private yacht in San Diego Bay, meet Captain Liz (who actually listens), sip chilled champagne as you pass sea lions and city landmarks, and watch sunset colors spill across the water. With snacks included and plenty of space to relax or take photos, it’s less about sightseeing and more about letting go for a couple hours.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 675View ›
Guadalupe Valley Wine Tasting Tour: 3 Wineries & Lunch
Guadalupe Valley Wine Tasting Tour: 3 Wineries & Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (182)10hA private wine tasting tour from San Diego to Guadalupe Valley visits three artisan wineries over a full day, with wine tastings at each stop, a cheese platter at the second winery, and a four-course farm-to-table lunch by Michelin-starred chef Javier Plascencia at Finca Altozano. The van picks up your group at home or hotel (minimum six passengers), includes a live guide in English, Spanish or Italian, and returns by 7:30pm. Wineries are selected based on availability and your preferences.Is it for me?Book this tour if your group has at least six people and wants to taste multiple wineries without managing the drive or coordinating stops. The private van and fixed itinerary mean the day holds together without anyone building it—you arrive at your hotel, get picked up, and taste your way through the valley while someone else handles the route and the timing.Free cancellationTop ratedKids −29%fromUS$ 269View ›
Oracle Park: Behind-the-Scenes Giants Dugout & Field Tour
Oracle Park: Behind-the-Scenes Giants Dugout & Field Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.74 (182)1h 30mYou walk the Giants' dugout, press box, and field at Oracle Park in 90 minutes, with views of San Francisco Bay and downtown included. Tours leave daily at 10:30am and 12:30pm from the Juan Marichal Statue. No backpacks allowed, but the tour is fully wheelchair accessible and works for all ages.Is it for me?A solid choice if you want to see inside a working Major League ballpark without needing to catch a game — you get the dugout, the field, and the Bay views in 90 minutes, and it works for all ages and fitness levels. Plan to arrive a few minutes early to find the statue, and leave your backpack behind.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-20%fromUS$ 42View ›
San Francisco Redwoods & Coast: Armstrong Woods, Sausalito & Beach Day Trip
San Francisco Redwoods & Coast: Armstrong Woods, Sausalito & Beach Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (182)10hYou’ll wander beneath ancient redwoods at Armstrong Woods (not crowded Muir), grab lunch in a cozy timber town, picnic by wild Pacific waves if weather allows, and finish with free time along Sausalito’s boardwalk before heading back to San Francisco—either by van or ferry. It’s a day full of fresh air and small surprises.Free cancellationfromUS$ 119View ›
San Diego Zoo & Safari Park: 2-Visit Pass
San Diego Zoo & Safari Park: 2-Visit Pass★★★★★★★★★★ 4.30 (181)4h–8hYou get two full days of access to both the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park — or split your visits however you want across a year. Entry is mobile-only, all animal exhibits and shows are included, plus unlimited tram rides at each location. The pass covers 4,000+ animals across two sites 35 miles apart, so plan which one matters most to you first.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see both the Zoo and the Safari Park without buying separate tickets, and for anyone visiting San Diego over multiple trips since the pass stays valid for a year.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 130View ›
Los Angeles: Hollywood Sign, Venice Beach & Celebrity Homes Private Tour
Los Angeles: Hollywood Sign, Venice Beach & Celebrity Homes Private Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (181)6hYou get picked up at your hotel and spend six hours moving through Los Angeles in a private luxury vehicle with an expert guide. The route includes Venice Beach, Santa Monica Pier, the Hollywood Sign, the Walk of Fame with hand and footprint impressions at the TCL Chinese Theatre, Sunset Strip, the Greystone Mansion, and a drive past celebrity homes, with a lunch break at the Original Farmers Market. Hotel drop-off is included within LA County.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see LA's most recognizable spots in one day without arranging your own transport, timing each stop, or navigating between neighborhoods—the private vehicle and expert guide handle all of that, and the six-hour window is what makes it possible to hit both the beach and the hills without rushing.Instant confirmationfromUS$ 673View ›
Napa & Sonoma: Private 6hr Wine Tour in Mercedes Sprinter
Napa & Sonoma: Private 6hr Wine Tour in Mercedes Sprinter★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (180)6h–1dYou’ll ride through Napa or Sonoma Valley in a private Mercedes Sprinter with your own guide, stopping at family-owned wineries for tastings and stories from locals. Enjoy a picnic lunch or choose your favorite restaurant before exploring unique spots like a castle winery. Expect relaxed moments, laughter, and plenty of valley scenery along the way.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 1,440View ›
San Francisco Exploratorium: Skip-the-Line Daytime Admission
San Francisco Exploratorium: Skip-the-Line Daytime Admission★★★★★★★★★★ 4.65 (179)3h–5hYou walk straight in with your skip-the-line ticket and spend the day moving through 650 interactive exhibits at your own pace—no queue, no timed entry, no guide. The Tactile Dome is included, as are the outdoor installations along the Embarcadero. You can eat at the Seaglass or grab a quick bite at the cafe, and the whole museum is wheelchair and stroller accessible. Plan for at least three to four hours if you want to actually try things, longer if you get absorbed.Is it for me?Right for anyone who learns by doing rather than watching—families with kids, school groups, adults who want to spend a few hours actually experimenting instead of standing in front of glass cases. The skip-the-line ticket removes the queue, so you walk straight in and use your time on the exhibits instead of waiting.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 40View ›
San Francisco: Chinatown & North Beach Food Tour, Pizza & Dumplings
San Francisco: Chinatown & North Beach Food Tour, Pizza & Dumplings★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (179)3hYou’ll wind through San Francisco’s Chinatown and North Beach with a local guide, tasting pizza with a twist, fresh dumplings, artisan coffee, and gelato along the way. Feel the city’s energy shift from cable car clangs to quiet temple corners—and leave with flavors (and stories) that linger long after you’re back home.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromUS$ 85View ›
San Diego Ghosts and Gravestones: Haunted Trolley Tour
San Diego Ghosts and Gravestones: Haunted Trolley Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.20 (179)1h 15mThe Ghosts and Gravestones Tour is a haunted trolley ride through Old Town San Diego that boards at Pioneer Park and visits El Campo Santo Cemetery and the Whaley House grounds, guided by a live English-speaking host who reveals the paranormal histories tied to these oldest sites. The tour runs about 75 minutes and includes all taxes and fees; check in 30 minutes early, and parking is available at Old Town State Park.Is it for me?At 75 minutes, this tour fits into an evening without dominating it—you board after dinner or before a late meal and return with time to spare. The trolley handles the transport between stops, so you're not navigating Old Town on your own or arranging separate entry to each site.Free cancellationfromUS$ 49View ›
Hollywood Sign Tour: Comedians & Dogs Express Hike LA
Hollywood Sign Tour: Comedians & Dogs Express Hike LA★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (178)1h 15mYou’ll join comedians (and their trail-loving dogs) for a 75-minute walk up to two prime Hollywood Sign viewpoints. Expect real laughs, wild insider stories, and help snapping those iconic LA skyline photos—all with water included and no long hike required. There’s something about hiking with dogs and comics that makes even quick sightseeing feel like you’re part of an inside joke.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromUS$ 12View ›
Catalina Island Private Golf Cart Tour of Avalon: 2-Hour Guided
Catalina Island Private Golf Cart Tour of Avalon: 2-Hour Guided★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (177)2hA private 2-hour guided tour of Avalon on Catalina Island by luxury golf cart for up to five passengers, with a local guide and all transportation included. You'll see bay views, local landmarks and the island's hidden spots from the cart, stopping to walk and explore at points the guide chooses, learning Catalina's history and current life on the island without the steep walks most visitors face.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see Avalon's views and hidden spots without the steep climbs most visitors face—the golf cart and guide handle the route and the hills, leaving you free to look, ask questions and explore at each stop.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfrom · per groupUS$ 295View ›
Sonoma Valley Small Group Winery Tour: Three Tastings with Lunch
Sonoma Valley Small Group Winery Tour: Three Tastings with Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.81 (175)7hA full-day small-group wine tour of Sonoma Valley with hotel pickup, three winery visits, and a picnic lunch served at one of them. Your guide shares local history and winemaking knowledge in an approachable, light-hearted style suited to curious drinkers rather than experts. Groups stay under twelve guests, and the tour returns you to where you started.Is it for me?If you're staying in Sonoma and have a full day free, this tour handles the route, the stops and the lunch so you can focus on tasting and talking with the people around you instead of navigating between wineries or figuring out where to eat.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 151View ›
Paso Robles: 3-Winery Tour with Picnic Lunch & Tastings
Paso Robles: 3-Winery Tour with Picnic Lunch & Tastings★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (175)5hYou visit three handpicked Paso Robles wineries—one established, one intimate family-owned, one showcase estate—with all tasting fees included and a picnic lunch served at the first stop. Hotel pickup and drop-off handle the logistics, and a knowledgeable driver manages reservations and timing so you taste without planning. The day takes about seven hours and works whether you're new to wine or already know what you're looking for.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to taste three different sides of Paso Robles wine country without managing reservations, timing, or the drive between stops—the fixed itinerary and included fees are what make a full day possible without logistics getting in the way.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromUS$ 169View ›
San Francisco Chinatown: Dim Sum & Tea Food Tour 3hr
San Francisco Chinatown: Dim Sum & Tea Food Tour 3hr★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (175)3hYou eat dim sum, visit a working fortune cookie factory, sip bubble tea and premium Chinese tea, walk hidden alleyways while learning Gold Rush stories, taste Cantonese duck, and grab a pastry from a heritage bakery—all with a local guide who eats alongside you. Lunch and all snacks are included; the only thing you arrange is getting to Chinatown.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat a real meal in Chinatown without figuring out which restaurants to hit or how to order—the guide handles the route, the timing, and the stories, leaving you to focus on tasting things and asking questions.Free cancellationfromUS$ 115View ›
Bus tours Hollywood California: Open-top views of celebrity homes
Bus tours Hollywood California: Open-top views of celebrity homes★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (173)1h 30m–2hYou get a private open-top bus with your own guide and driver through Hollywood, the Hills, celebrity neighborhoods, Rodeo Drive, and Sunset Strip. The tour includes the Golden Era history, a high viewpoint over Los Angeles, film locations, and stories about the music scene. No crowds, no fixed stops — you move at your own pace.Is it for me?Right for families or small groups who want to see Hollywood's main landmarks without the crowds of a shared tour bus. The open-top format and private guide mean you can ask questions and linger at viewpoints, though expect to spend several hours on the road — that's what covers all four neighborhoods in one outing.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 390View ›
Los Angeles: Hollywood Sign Electric Bike Tour & Walk of Fame
Los Angeles: Hollywood Sign Electric Bike Tour & Walk of Fame★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (173)3hYou ride an electric bike through Hollywood hitting the Walk of Fame, Capitol Records, Melrose Avenue, and the Hollywood Sign viewpoint in one loop. The motor handles the hills, your guide handles the stories, and you handle the camera. Arrive early, wear closed-toe shoes, and bring sunscreen—the rest is storage and safety gear included.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Hollywood Sign and the major film locations in one morning or afternoon without renting a car or planning the route yourself—the electric bike and the guide's knowledge of where to stop are what make that possible in a few hours.Free cancellationfromUS$ 98View ›
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