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★4.8 1,245 experiences from US$ 5 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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Los Angeles: Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Beaches 7.5-Hour Tour
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Los Angeles: Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Beaches 7.5-Hour TourFull-day LA tour with Hollywood Walk of Fame, Griffith Observatory, Santa Monica & Venice Beach. Hotel pickup, lunch at Farmers Market. Small groups with native guides.
6,755 reviews
4.86★
Duration
7h 30m
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood: Sets & Sound Stages
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Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood: Sets & Sound StagesWarner Bros. Studio Tour in Los Angeles features working sound stages, backlot sets, the Friends couch, and DC and Harry Potter recreated sets with expert guides.
5,716 reviews
4.59★
Duration
2h–3h
start times · Every day
14
Live guide EN · PT · FR · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 79per person
San Francisco: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour & Golden Gate Bridge Views
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San Francisco: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour & Golden Gate Bridge ViewsOpen-top bus tour with 17 stops: Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, Painted Ladies. 24, 48 or 72-hour tickets with live tracking app and 8-language commentary.
4,777 reviews
4.12★
Duration
1h 15m–2h
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 56per person
San Diego Zoo: 1-Day Ticket & Unlimited Bus Tour Access
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San Diego Zoo: 1-Day Ticket & Unlimited Bus Tour AccessSee koalas, tigers, penguins & more at San Diego Zoo with a flexible 1-day pass. Includes Skyfari tram rides, bus tour & easy entry. Book ahead for any date.
4,684 reviews
4.71★
Duration
1h–4h
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 78per person
Yosemite & Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco
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Yosemite & Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San FranciscoSmall group van tour from San Francisco to Yosemite Valley, Tunnel View, El Capitan, Yosemite Falls, and Tuolumne Grove. Hotel pickup and park fees included.
4,241 reviews
4.90★
Duration
14h
Every day
05:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 239per person
San Francisco: Muir Woods & Wine Country with 3 Tastings
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San Francisco: Muir Woods & Wine Country with 3 TastingsFull-day wine tour from San Francisco with Muir Woods, three winery tastings in Napa and Sonoma, Golden Gate stop, and hotel pickup. Tasting fees included.
3,438 reviews
4.61★
Duration
11h
Every day
07:30
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 199per person
Los Angeles: Hollywood & Beverly Hills Open Air Bus Tour
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Los Angeles: Hollywood & Beverly Hills Open Air Bus TourOpen-air bus tour of Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Rodeo Drive with Hollywood Sign views and photo stop at Beverly Hills Sign. Audio guide in 11 languages. 2-3.5 hours.
3,357 reviews
4.81★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
16
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 39US$ 31per person
San Francisco: 1970s VW Bus Tour & Golden Gate Bridge
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San Francisco: 1970s VW Bus Tour & Golden Gate BridgeVintage VW Hippie bus tour through San Francisco with Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf & Haight-Ashbury. Professional guide, max 7 passengers, fully narrated.
3,198 reviews
4.86★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
Los Angeles: Hollywood, Santa Monica & Griffith Observatory Tour
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Los Angeles: Hollywood, Santa Monica & Griffith Observatory Tour7-hour LA tour with 4 stops: Santa Monica Pier, Farmers Market, Griffith Observatory, Walk of Fame. Narrated luxury bus, all major sights included.
2,935 reviews
4.88★
Duration
7h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley: 11 Stops & Balboa Park
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San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley: 11 Stops & Balboa ParkHop on hop off trolley covers 11 San Diego stops from Old Town to Coronado, Balboa Park & Zoo. Live commentary, departs every 20 minutes. Kids free in October.
2,885 reviews
4.68★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 57per person
Hollywood Sign Hike with Comedians: 2.5-Hour Tour
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Hollywood Sign Hike with Comedians: 2.5-Hour TourLaugh your way up to the Hollywood Sign with LA comedians and their dogs, snap sunset photos, hear local stories, and enjoy a relaxed hike with free water.
2,684 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h–3h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 17per person
San Diego Whale Watching Cruise: Gray & Blue Whales Year-Round
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San Diego Whale Watching Cruise: Gray & Blue Whales Year-RoundSailing cruise on Yacht America with guaranteed whale sightings or return free. Gray whales Dec–Apr, blue whales Apr–Aug, dolphins, sea lions. Includes parking, snacks, guide.
2,546 reviews
4.81★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
San Francisco: Painted Ladies & Golden Gate Bridge VW Bus Tour
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San Francisco: Painted Ladies & Golden Gate Bridge VW Bus TourVW bus tour of 15 San Francisco highlights including Painted Ladies, Golden Gate Bridge & Palace of Fine Arts. Three photo stops, small groups, 60s-70s soundtrack.
2,525 reviews
4.92★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
8
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 82per person
Midway San Diego Tours: Walk the Flight Deck
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Midway San Diego Tours: Walk the Flight DeckUSS Midway Museum admission with self-guided audio tour by former sailors. Explore 30+ aircraft and flight deck views of San Diego Bay. Open 10am–5pm.
2,405 reviews
4.85★
Duration
2h–5h
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 41per person
Hollywood & Celebrity Homes Bus Tour Los Angeles
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Hollywood & Celebrity Homes Bus Tour Los AngelesOpen-air bus tour through Hollywood, Beverly Hills & the Hollywood Sign with narrated stops at Walk of Fame, TCL Chinese Theatre, Dolby Theatre & celebrity neighborhoods.
2,353 reviews
4.47★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
9
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 39per person
Los Angeles: Beverly Hills, Santa Monica & Griffith Observatory Half-Day
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Los Angeles: Beverly Hills, Santa Monica & Griffith Observatory Half-DayHalf-day LA tour with 4 stops: Beverly Hills, Santa Monica Pier, The Grove, and Griffith Observatory. Climate-controlled bus, 11-language audio app.
2,278 reviews
4.88★
Duration
5h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 59per person
Monterey Carmel 17-Mile Drive Full Day Tour from SF
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Monterey Carmel 17-Mile Drive Full Day Tour from SFFull-day coastal tour from San Francisco down Highway 1 to Monterey, Carmel-by-the-Sea and the 17-Mile Drive.
2,239 reviews
4.24★
Duration
11h
Wed and Sat
07:40
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 129US$ 119per person
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Tickets: Ride to San Jacinto Mountain
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Tickets: Ride to San Jacinto MountainRide the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway up 5,873 feet to Mt. San Jacinto State Park in a rotating tramcar. Round-trip tickets timed for the next available departure.
2,220 reviews
4.41★
Duration
1h–2h
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 34per person
San Francisco: Golden Gate Sunset & Bay Lights Cruise
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San Francisco: Golden Gate Sunset & Bay Lights Cruise2-hour sunset cruise from Pier 43½ with Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge light show & city skyline. No narration, onboard bar, straight-to-gate access.
2,175 reviews
4.49★
Duration
2h
start times · Thu–Sun
2
Free cancellationfromUS$ 58per person
Los Angeles: Hollywood Sign & Mulholland Drive 3-Hour Tour
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Los Angeles: Hollywood Sign & Mulholland Drive 3-Hour Tour3-hour Los Angeles city tour with Hollywood Sign trail access, Mulholland Drive views, and Rodeo Drive. Small groups, air-conditioned vehicle, local guide. Water and WiFi included.
1,853 reviews
4.80★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
8
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 55US$ 51per person
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