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Los Angeles Getty Center: Reserved Entry & Audio Tour
Los Angeles Getty Center: Reserved Entry & Audio Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 2.33 (3)2hYou get a timed-entry reservation to the Getty Center (free admission, no ticket line), a self-guided audio tour loaded into the WeGoTrip app, and access to the galleries at your own pace. The tour includes step-by-step navigation, commentary on major works, and a tram ride to the top. You decide how long to stay and which galleries to explore.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to see the Getty's main works without a tour group or a crowded entry line, and who prefers to move through galleries at their own speed rather than follow a fixed itinerary. The app handles timing and navigation, so you show up and walk in.Instant confirmationfromUS$ 8.10View ›
Solvang Wine Tour: Wineries & Danish Architecture from LA
Solvang Wine Tour: Wineries & Danish Architecture from LA★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (3)7h–9hA wine tasting and walking tour from Los Angeles that visits two boutique wineries in Santa Barbara County with included tastings and a charcuterie board, then ends with a guided walk through Solvang's Danish architecture and local shops. The van picks you up and drops you back in Los Angeles; the guide speaks English and the whole day runs 7 to 9 hours. Minimum age is 21.Is it for me?Pickup from Los Angeles means you don't drive yourself through wine country or navigate back after tasting—the van handles both, which matters if you don't have a car or you're staying in LA without one. The fixed route and included tastings at two wineries plus the Solvang walk give you a full day without building the itinerary yourself.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 400View ›
Giant Sequoia Hike & Riverside Cookout Tour All-Inclusive
Giant Sequoia Hike & Riverside Cookout Tour All-Inclusive★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (3)6hA small-group hike through Giant Sequoia groves in Yosemite National Park with a naturalist guide, 2.5 miles round trip with 400 feet of elevation gain, followed by a riverside cookout on the South Fork of the Tuolumne River. The tour includes hotel pickup, park reservation and entrance fees, and a picnic BBQ; groups stay under 10 people. The hike passes through a tunnel carved into a living tree and lets you crawl through a fallen giant while learning the ecology and history of the species.Is it for me?The hike gains 400 feet of elevation at 6,000 feet, so it suits someone comfortable with a moderate uphill walk and ready for the physical work of crawling through a fallen tree—the payoff is the river swim and cookout afterward, which gives the day a complete arc instead of just a hike and a drive home.Free cancellationfromUS$ 180View ›
Wine Tasting in Sebastopol: Two Tasting Rooms with Sommelier
Wine Tasting in Sebastopol: Two Tasting Rooms with Sommelier★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (3)3hA guided wine tasting in Sebastopol pairs two local tasting rooms with a sommelier who walks you through a flight at each stop, teaching you how to taste and connecting what's in your glass to the ground it grew in. Groups stay under six, snacks come with the wines, and the whole afternoon takes three hours. The guide speaks English, Italian or French.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste wine with a guide who explains what you're drinking instead of just pouring—the small group size means the sommelier can slow down for your questions and adjust the pace to what the group needs.fromUS$ 185View ›
Celebrity Homes Tour Los Angeles: Beverly Hills & Hollywood Hills
Celebrity Homes Tour Los Angeles: Beverly Hills & Hollywood Hills★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (3)2hA private 2-hour celebrity homes tour in Los Angeles takes you through Beverly Hills, Hollywood Hills, Holmby Hills and Bel Air in a black luxury SUV with a live guide. You'll pass the Spelling Manor, Playboy Mansion, Greystone Mansion and other multimillion-dollar estates while the guide points out which homes belong to which stars and the stories behind them. The tour includes bottled water, all fees and taxes, and a multimedia iPad with talking points to accompany the narration.Is it for me?The tour runs 2 hours without stops for walking or getting out of the vehicle, so it suits anyone who wants to see the neighborhoods and the homes without spending a full day on it. If you're interested in the stories behind specific addresses and want a guide who knows which stars live where, the customizable route lets you focus on what matters to you instead of following a fixed itinerary.Free cancellationfromUS$ 195View ›
San Diego Airport to Hotel: Private Luxury SUV Transfer
San Diego Airport to Hotel: Private Luxury SUV Transfer★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (3)15mYou get picked up at the terminal with a name sign, ride in a cleaned luxury SUV with a professional driver, and pay one fixed price that covers waiting time, water, parking, and airport fees — nothing extra at the end. The driver tracks your flight and waits up to an hour if you're delayed, so you never rush through baggage claim.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi line and ride-share negotiation after landing — the driver is waiting with your name, the vehicle is clean, and the price is fixed before you get in the car.Free cancellationfromUS$ 123View ›
Private Airport Transportation Sacramento to SFO
Private Airport Transportation Sacramento to SFO★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (3)1h–2hYou get picked up wherever you want in Sacramento—home, hotel, anywhere—and your driver handles everything from luggage to timing. No stress about flights running late or early; they’re always tracking your schedule. It’s just easy, comfortable travel straight to SFO.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 479View ›
Santa Barbara Private Transportation for Groups & Events
Santa Barbara Private Transportation for Groups & Events★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (3)5h–10hYou get reliable private transportation across Santa Barbara County and beyond—perfect for groups heading to weddings, wine tours, or just exploring together without worrying about parking or driving. Local drivers know the area well and make sure everyone’s comfortable from start to finish.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 725View ›
San Diego Navy SEAL Museum: Admission & Submarine Simulator
San Diego Navy SEAL Museum: Admission & Submarine Simulator★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (2)1h–1h 30mYou walk through authenticated artifacts and mission histories at your own pace, then take the controls of a submarine simulator to understand the tactical decisions SEALs face. The museum is fully wheelchair accessible, near downtown San Diego, and suitable for all ages. Admission includes the interactive simulator; plan for two to three hours.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to understand Navy SEAL operations and history without a scheduled tour—you control the pace, and the submarine simulator gives you a tactile moment inside the decision-making these missions require. Fully accessible for wheelchairs, strollers, and all fitness levels.Free cancellationNewfromUS$ 20View ›
Joshua Tree National Park tour: History and rock formations
Joshua Tree National Park tour: History and rock formations★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (2)3hA guided tour of Joshua Tree National Park with a local expert covers Indigenous history, desert plants, rock formations and Wild West heritage in a climate-controlled van over three hours. The guide tailors stops to your interests and park conditions. Park entry ($15 per person) is paid separately at the booth; annual pass holders are exempt and can re-enter for seven days.Is it for me?Three hours leaves your morning or afternoon free, so book this if you're visiting Joshua Tree for the first time and want the park's history and geology explained without renting a car or navigating on your own. The small group size and tailored route mean you spend your time on what interests you most instead of following a fixed itinerary.Free cancellationNewfromUS$ 159View ›
San Francisco: Chinatown & North Beach Walking Tour
San Francisco: Chinatown & North Beach Walking Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (2)2hYou walk through Chinatown's Gold Rush origins and gang history with a local guide, then move into North Beach to see City Lights Booksellers and Vesuvio Cafe, where the Beats challenged 1950s America. The 1.5-mile route is mostly flat and includes the art-filled Jack Kerouac Alley. This tour has adult themes and skips the typical tourist version of San Francisco.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want San Francisco's real history — the Gold Rush, the gangs, the Beats, the rebellion — told by someone who knows the neighborhoods, not a condensed version for tourists. The casual pace and local guide mean you actually understand why these streets matter.Free cancellationfromUS$ 30View ›
Los Angeles Harbor Cruise & USS Iowa Museum Tour Options
Los Angeles Harbor Cruise & USS Iowa Museum Tour Options★★★★★★★★★★ 3.50 (2)5hThis Los Angeles tour bundles a narrated harbor or whale watching cruise departing from San Pedro with self-guided admission to the USS Iowa Museum. You choose between a 45-minute sightseeing cruise or a 2.5-hour whale watching adventure, then explore the battleship on your own schedule—same day or another—with access to the main galley, crew's mess hall and museum exhibits. Live guide narration, luggage storage and family-friendly timing make it flexible for all ages.Is it for me?Pick the harbor cruise if you want a quick scenic overview of the waterfront and landmarks; choose whale watching if you're willing to spend more time on the water and want the best chance at spotting marine life. Either way, the self-guided museum pace means you can spend as long as you want exploring the battleship—or come back another day.Free cancellationKids −26%fromUS$ 45View ›
Joshua Tree National Park Private Day Trip from Los Angeles
Joshua Tree National Park Private Day Trip from Los Angeles★★★★★★★★★★ 4.50 (2)13h–15hA private day trip from Los Angeles to Joshua Tree National Park for groups of up to 5 people, led by an English-speaking guide with hotel or airport pickup included. The itinerary moves through Pioneertown's Old West movie set, a breakfast stop in Joshua Tree town, then into the park itself—Hidden Valley's boulder-ringed loop trail, Skull Rock's skull-shaped formation, a 1.5-hour hike to Heart Rock and Arch Rock, and Keys View at sunset overlooking the Coachella Valley. Dinner in town follows; stargazing in the International Dark Sky Park is optional. The tour runs 13 to 15 hours total.Is it for me?This is a private tour for groups of up to 5 people, so you travel with only your party and guide instead of joining strangers—the small size means the pace stays relaxed and you can linger at photo spots or ask questions without holding up a larger group. The 13- to 15-hour day is long but the itinerary mixes easy walks (Hidden Valley's 1-mile loop, Skull Rock's roadside access) with a more active 1.5-hour hike to Heart Rock and Arch Rock, so it suits people comfortable with moderate hiking rather than serious climbers or those who prefer to stay in the vehicle.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 1,180View ›
San Francisco Nob Hill: Cable Car & Grace Cathedral Walking Tour
San Francisco Nob Hill: Cable Car & Grace Cathedral Walking Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (2)2hYou ride a cable car up to Nob Hill, walk through Chinatown and past the Fountain of the Turtles in Huntington Park, spend time inside Grace Cathedral photographing its vaulted ceilings and stained glass, tour the Fairmont Hotel's beaux arts lobby and roof garden, and end at sunset on the 19th floor of the Mark Hopkins Hotel with drinks and views. Your guide is a photographer who gives you 20 digital photos to take home.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Nob Hill's main landmarks in one walk without figuring out which cable car to take or where to stand for good light — the guide handles both, and you leave with photos that actually capture what you saw.Free cancellationfromUS$ 175View ›
San Francisco: California Academy of Sciences NightLife 21+
San Francisco: California Academy of Sciences NightLife 21+★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (2)4hYou arrive after 6pm, skip the daytime crowds, and move through the Academy's exhibits with priority access to the rainforest and animal house. Two complimentary cocktails and appetizers come with a private bar in the minerals exhibit, followed by reserved seating in the planetarium. A guided tour of the research collections and a digital scavenger hunt fill the evening, and you leave with a 10% discount on anything you didn't already grab. The whole experience wraps by 10pm.Is it for me?Right for adults looking to experience the California Academy of Sciences in a quieter, more social setting on a Thursday night—the 21+ age requirement and evening-only schedule mean you get the museum without the daytime school groups, and the included drinks and appetizers take the guesswork out of what to order.Free cancellationfromUS$ 75View ›
SFO to San Francisco Downtown: Private Transfer & Flight Tracking
SFO to San Francisco Downtown: Private Transfer & Flight Tracking★★★★★★★★★★ 3.00 (2)30mYou're picked up at SFO arrivals with your name on a card, driven directly to your San Francisco hotel or downtown address in a private vehicle with no other passengers. The driver tracks your flight and waits up to 60 minutes free if you're delayed; tolls and parking are included. A 24/7 support line handles any changes or problems, so you never have to figure out a backup plan at the curb.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to skip the taxi queue and arrive at your San Francisco hotel without arranging a separate ride, negotiating a fare, or sharing the car with strangers—the fixed price and flight tracking mean one less thing to think about after landing.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per groupUS$ 115View ›
Mission District food and history walking tour: Small group
Mission District food and history walking tour: Small group★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (2)3h 30mA 3.5-hour small-group walking tour through San Francisco's Mission District led by a live English-speaking guide, with entry to Mission Dolores, food tastings of Oaxacan cuisine, and stops at street art, historic sites and neighborhood landmarks. The tour covers the neighborhood's Latin cultural heritage, architecture and food scene on foot, moving between Mission Dolores, Mission Dolores Park, Balmy Alley and 24th Street. Comfortable walking shoes are essential, and the pace suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Choose this if you want a guide leading you through the neighborhood's history and food stops rather than exploring on your own pace—the small group size means the guide can linger and answer questions as you walk.Free cancellationLikely to sell outKids −32%fromUS$ 99View ›
Downtown Los Angeles Walking Tour: Architecture & History
Downtown Los Angeles Walking Tour: Architecture & History★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (2)3hA private walking tour of downtown Los Angeles covering three hours of architecture and history, starting at Union Station and moving through five landmark stops including the Bradbury Building, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Olvera Street, and Grand Central Market. Your guide is a live English speaker who knows the context behind each structure. The tour includes time to photograph, and you choose whether to eat along the way — your guide will point out local spots.Is it for me?The three-hour walk moves at a steady pace through downtown, so you need moderate fitness and comfortable shoes — this suits a first-time visitor with an afternoon free or someone who wants the city's architecture explained by someone who knows the history behind each building.Free cancellationKids −50%fromUS$ 180View ›
Private Giant Sequoia Grove Hike in Yosemite
Private Giant Sequoia Grove Hike in Yosemite★★★★★★★★★★ 4.50 (2)8hA private hiking tour of the Tuolumne and Merced Groves in Yosemite National Park, where Giant Sequoias tower nearly 300 feet high and live for thousands of years. The tour runs 8 hours with a professional English-speaking guide leading the route through secluded, peaceful trails. Moderate fitness is required; park entrance fees are separate.Is it for me?At 8 hours, this tour takes up most of a day, which means you're choosing between this and other Yosemite activities rather than combining it with a second stop. Pick it if you want to spend real time among the Sequoias instead of seeing them as a quick detour, and if you prefer a guide handling the route and pacing over navigating on your own.Free cancellationfromUS$ 360View ›
Golden Gate Park: Self-Guided Audio Tour & Hidden Stories
Golden Gate Park: Self-Guided Audio Tour & Hidden Stories★★★★★★★★★★ 3.50 (2)1h 30m–2hYou download the VoiceMap app with your booking code, start at the Conservatory of Flowers, and follow GPS-guided stops through Golden Gate Park at your own pace for about 90 minutes. You hear stories from San Francisco Chronicle journalists about the park's hidden history — tycoons, memorials, gardens, museums — and can pause, linger, or return another day without extra cost. The app works offline and gives you lifetime access to replay the tour whenever you visit.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to explore Golden Gate Park's lesser-known stories without booking a group tour or hiring a guide — the app's offline playback and lifetime access mean you can walk at your own rhythm and return as often as you like.Instant confirmationfromUS$ 7.99View ›
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