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North Beach San Francisco: Ghost Tour & Full Italian Meal
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North Beach San Francisco: Ghost Tour & Full Italian MealNorth Beach ghost tour in San Francisco with full Italian dinner, focaccia, pizza history & Chinatown. 3 hours, small groups, includes dessert.
56 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
Sat
16:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 115per person
50-Minute Lamborghini Tour: Hollywood Sign & Mulholland Drive
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50-Minute Lamborghini Tour: Hollywood Sign & Mulholland DriveFifty minutes in a Lamborghini Huracán Spyder through Hollywood: drive it yourself or be driven past the Walk of Fame, the Hollywood Sign viewpoint.
56 reviews
5.00★
Duration
50m
start times · Every day
8
Live guide EN · AR · FR · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 239per person
Private Sequoia Tour with Former Park Rangers
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Travelers' pick
Private Sequoia Tour with Former Park RangersPrivate tour of Sequoia and Kings Canyon with a former National Park Ranger driving your SUV. You choose between Giant Forest or Grant Grove.
56 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
Mon–Sat
09:30
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 349per person
VW Bus Wine Tour Temecula: 2-Stop Tastings in Vintage Style
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VW Bus Wine Tour Temecula: 2-Stop Tastings in Vintage StyleCruise Temecula wine country in a vintage VW Bus with tastings at two award-winning wineries, complimentary snacks, and a local guide steering the backroads.
56 reviews
4.96★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
Electric Bike Tour San Diego: 4 Communities, 15 Miles
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Electric Bike Tour San Diego: 4 Communities, 15 MilesRide electric bikes through Del Mar, Solana Beach, Cardiff By-The-Sea and Encinitas in 2.5 hours, stopping at the Self-Realization Fellowship Gardens.
56 reviews
4.96★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Wed–Sun
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rental & Sausalito
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San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rental & SausalitoBike rental in San Francisco with helmet, lock, and map. Ride across Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito in 3–4 hours. Pickup in Marina District, return before closing.
56 reviews
4.30★
Duration
1d
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 45per person
Catalina Island Aerial Adventure: Five Courses in the Trees
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Catalina Island Aerial Adventure: Five Courses in the TreesClimb, swing and crawl through suspended obstacles in eucalyptus at Descanso on Catalina Island. Five self-guided courses from beginner to advanced.
55 reviews
4.75★
Duration
1h 30m
Next departure: 1 Nov 2027Live guide ENInstant confirmationfromUS$ 31per person
Lamborghini Hollywood tour: Drive Sunset Blvd or ride
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Lamborghini Hollywood tour: Drive Sunset Blvd or rideDrive or ride in a Lamborghini Huracán through Hollywood and down Sunset Boulevard, passing the Walk of Fame, TCL Chinese Theatre.
55 reviews
5.00★
Duration
20m
start times · Every day
17
Live guide EN · AR · IT · FR +1Free cancellationfromUS$ 139per person
ATV Riding in Palm Springs: 28-Mile Mojave Desert Trail
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ATV Riding in Palm Springs: 28-Mile Mojave Desert TrailDrive a Can-Am UTV through Mojave Desert terrain near Palm Springs for three hours of off-road riding with an experienced guide and helmet intercom.
55 reviews
4.91★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
13
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 699per group
Marina del Rey E-Boat Cruise: Wine, Charcuterie & Sea Lions
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Travelers' pick
Marina del Rey E-Boat Cruise: Wine, Charcuterie & Sea LionsCruise Marina del Rey on an electric Duffy boat with wine and charcuterie, spotting sea lions and yachts along the channel in a shared, eco-friendly experience.
54 reviews
4.70★
Duration
2h
Next departure: 9 Mar 2027Free cancellationfromUS$ 119per person
Golden Gate Bridge Sailing Tour: Sail Under the Bridge
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Likely to sell out
Golden Gate Bridge Sailing Tour: Sail Under the BridgeSail under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz on a two-hour Bay cruise from Pier 39, with two drinks and a jacket included. The crew answers questions throughout.
54 reviews
4.83★
Duration
2h
Sat and Sun
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 129per person
Big Bear Lake Jeep Tour with Light Lunch: Scenic Forest Picnic
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Travelers' pick
Big Bear Lake Jeep Tour with Light Lunch: Scenic Forest PicnicJeep tour of Big Bear Lake with gourmet picnic lunch at a scenic forest location. Your guide handles photos, stories of the valley, and all the setup while you relax in nature.
54 reviews
4.93★
Duration
2h
Every day
11:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 111per person
Exploratorium After Dark Thursdays: Skip the Line, Adults Only
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Best value
Exploratorium After Dark Thursdays: Skip the Line, Adults OnlyThursday nights at San Francisco's Exploratorium After Dark. Skip the line and explore 650+ hands-on exhibits across six galleries until 10pm.
54 reviews
4.65★
Duration
2h–4h
Thu
18:00
Free cancellationfromUS$ 23per person
Beginner Surfing in San Francisco at Pacifica Beach
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Likely to sell out
Beginner Surfing in San Francisco at Pacifica BeachLearn to surf at Pacifica Beach near San Francisco with all gear included, a land lesson on technique and ocean safety.
54 reviews
4.93★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
8
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 139per person
Alpaca Walking Adventure in Carmel Valley: One-Mile Hike
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Travelers' pick
Alpaca Walking Adventure in Carmel Valley: One-Mile HikeWalk a halter-trained alpaca through tree-lined trails in Carmel Valley with a live guide, learning about the animals and the 2,000-acre ranch.
53 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h 15m
Mon, Fri and Sat
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
Private SUV Tour Los Angeles: Hollywood to Malibu, Your Route
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Likely to sell out
Private SUV Tour Los Angeles: Hollywood to Malibu, Your RoutePrivate SUV tour of Los Angeles with a chauffeur-guide who customizes your route through Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica and the coast, including hotel pickup.
53 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h–8h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 499US$ 449per group
Dolby Theatre Tour & Oscar Statuette: Hollywood Access
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Dolby Theatre Tour & Oscar Statuette: Hollywood AccessSee a real Oscar statuette and tour the Dolby Theatre stage where Academy Awards are held. Guided tour at Hollywood & Highland includes access to celebrity lounges.
53 reviews
4.30★
Duration
30m
start times · Every day
6
Live guide ENInstant confirmationfromUS$ 26per person
Make Your Own Chocolate Bars in Santa Barbara: Choose from 40 toppings
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Travelers' pick
Make Your Own Chocolate Bars in Santa Barbara: Choose from 40 toppingsCreate custom chocolate bars at Menchaca Chocolates in Santa Barbara, choosing from three craft chocolates and 40 toppings, then design your own box to take home.
53 reviews
4.57★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Fri and Sat
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 65per person
Los Angeles Arts District Bike Tour: E-bikes & Street Art
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Likely to sell out
Los Angeles Arts District Bike Tour: E-bikes & Street ArtBike through LA's Arts District on electric bikes with a live guide, stopping at murals, galleries, and the Sixth Street Bridge. The route most walking tours can't reach.
52 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Tue–Sun
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
Private Los Angeles tour with Hollywood Sign photos and guide
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Private Los Angeles tour with Hollywood Sign photos and guidePrivate tour of Los Angeles, Hollywood and Beverly Hills with live English guide, hotel pickup, and professional photos at the Hollywood Sign and Beverly Hills Sign.
52 reviews
4.98★
Duration
5h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 790per group
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