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Joshua Tree Tour: Full-Day Desert Exploration from LA
Joshua Tree Tour: Full-Day Desert Exploration from LA10h–14hA private full-day tour from Los Angeles to Joshua Tree National Park with personalized door-to-door transportation, breakfast in town, and a customizable itinerary through the park's most scenic stops. The guide adjusts the pace and route to your interests—whether that's photography, short walks, hidden viewpoints or simply taking in the Mojave Desert. Pickup is included; the vehicle is air-conditioned and fully licensed.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to set the pace yourself and focus on the stops that matter to you—the guide adjusts the itinerary and timing to your interests, so you're not locked into a fixed schedule or a group's rhythm. It's built for couples, families, and small groups who prefer the flexibility and personalized attention of private transportation over a shared bus tour.Free cancellationNewfrom · per groupUS$ 1,090View ›
Solvang Ghost Tour: Haunted Landmarks & Local Legends
Solvang Ghost Tour: Haunted Landmarks & Local Legends1hSinister Solvang Ghost Tours is a nightly walking tour through Solvang's haunted landmarks, led by a knowledgeable local guide who shares documented history, local legends and stories of unexplained encounters at sites including Old Mission Santa Inés, the Hans Christian Andersen Museum, Christiansens' Restaurant and Solvang Theaterfest. The tour covers one mile and operates year-round. Moderate fitness is required, as the route is outdoor walking on city streets and mission grounds.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guide leading you through specific haunted sites at a set pace rather than wandering on your own, and you're available for an evening departure.Free cancellationNewfromUS$ 26View ›
Los Angeles: Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Beaches Tour
Los Angeles: Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Beaches Tour7h 30mYou'll visit Downtown LA's historic adobe buildings and Olvera Street; ride up to Griffith Observatory for panoramic city and mountain views; walk the Hollywood Walk of Fame, see the Hollywood Sign, and stand in front of the Dolby Theatre; explore Beverly Hills' Rodeo Drive, the Lily Pond, and Beverly Gardens Park; drive along the Santa Monica coastline, visit the pier and Route 66 end sign; finish at Venice Beach's boardwalk and skate park. The whole experience covers 60+ landmarks across six neighborhoods in one day, with hotel pickup included on group tours or flexible private start times.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the complete story of Los Angeles—from its 1781 colonial roots through Hollywood glamour to the modern California coast—without arranging your own transport, timing, or figuring out which neighborhoods matter most. The fixed route and knowledgeable guide handle all the logistics, leaving you free to look, listen, and take photos.Free cancellationNewfromUS$ 155View ›
Lake Tahoe Brunch Tour with Chef-Guide: History & Tastings
Lake Tahoe Brunch Tour with Chef-Guide: History & Tastings2h 15mA guided brunch walking tour through Lake Tahoe's historic Al Tahoe neighborhood with a local chef-guide, four food tastings at handpicked restaurants, and views of the lake and Sierra Nevada. The guide shares the stories of the area's Gold Rush origins, early settlers, and the buildings and businesses that define the district, ending with dessert and a drink overlooking the water.Is it for me?The guide speaks English and leads the commentary throughout, so you follow along without translation or a headset. This works well if you want to hear the stories directly and ask questions as you walk, rather than reading from a phone or following at a distance.Free cancellationNewfromUS$ 149View ›
LA Private Tour: Beverly Hills & Venice – 40+ Landmarks
LA Private Tour: Beverly Hills & Venice – 40+ Landmarks4h–6hA private Los Angeles tour through Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and Venice Beach (4 or 6 hours) with a live English-speaking guide and dedicated vehicle. You'll see 40–55 landmarks including Rodeo Drive, the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Santa Monica Pier, Route 66, Venice Canals, and Abbot Kinney Boulevard, with flexible pacing and 40+ photo stops tailored to your group. The 4-hour option covers Beverly Hills and Santa Monica; the 6-hour adds Venice Beach and its artistic neighborhoods.Is it for me?Choose the 4-hour option if you're visiting Los Angeles for the first time and want to see the highlights of Beverly Hills and the coast without a full day commitment. Pick the 6-hour tour if you want to experience all three neighborhoods—the glamour, the beach culture, and the artistic energy—and have time to absorb each one's distinct character without rushing between stops.Free cancellationKids −18%NewfromUS$ 199View ›
Beverly Hills Private Tour: 40+ Landmarks & Rodeo Drive
Beverly Hills Private Tour: 40+ Landmarks & Rodeo Drive2hA private 2-hour walking tour of Beverly Hills with a live guide in English or Russian, covering 40+ landmarks, hidden gems, and celebrity hotspots across the Golden Triangle, Rodeo Drive, and the civic center. The route weaves together Parisian fashion houses, London luxury hotels, Old Hollywood institutions, Miami wellness culture, and modern celebrity dining within a few walkable blocks, with 30+ photo stops and a flexible pace tailored entirely to your group's interests. A moderate amount of walking is involved, with frequent stops for sightseeing, storytelling, and photos.Is it for me?Book this private tour if you want a guide who knows Beverly Hills beyond the postcards—someone who can explain why a London luxury hotel sits next to a Parisian café, why Old Hollywood institutions still matter, and which hidden courtyards most visitors never find. The flexible pace means you set the rhythm: linger for photos, skip ahead if something doesn't interest you, or ask your guide to dive deeper into a particular story or neighborhood. It's built for first-time visitors wanting the highlights and returning travelers looking for a more authentic layer, all without the fixed schedule or group dynamics of a shared tour.Free cancellationNewfromUS$ 169View ›
Joshua Tree National Park tour from San Diego: 5 rock formations
Joshua Tree National Park tour from San Diego: 5 rock formations10hA guided small group tour from San Diego to Joshua Tree National Park with park entry, bottled water, snacks and air-conditioned SUV transport. The itinerary covers Skull Rock, Jumbo Rock, Cap Rock, Keys View and the visitor center, with an optional 45-minute hike at Hidden Valley Trail depending on temperature. Minimum three people required for the tour to operate; the guide speaks English and the minimum age is 18.Is it for me?Book this small group tour if you want a guide to explain the geology and history of each formation while you move between five major stops—the fixed itinerary and transport mean the day holds together without you navigating the park yourself or driving between sites. The minimum three-person group keeps it intimate, and the morning or afternoon departure (confirm when you book) fits a day trip from San Diego without an overnight stay.Free cancellationNewfromUS$ 350View ›
Cycling and Wine Tasting in Solvang: 3 Tastings Included
Cycling and Wine Tasting in Solvang: 3 Tastings Included9h–10hThis guided cycling tour covers the Santa Ynez Valley wine region around Solvang, starting downtown and routing through Los Olivos, Foxen Canyon, Los Alamos and Drum Canyon before returning. You cycle the backroads between tastings, with three winery stops and a prepared lunch included over the full day. The guide leads the route and answers questions at the start; you need a high level of fitness and must be at least 21 years old.Is it for me?Book this if you're cycling a full day through rolling terrain and want three winery tastings built into the route—the guide sets the pace and handles navigation so you ride and taste rather than map-read.Free cancellationNewfromUS$ 250View ›
Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive Self-Guided Tour: Luxury landmarks
Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive Self-Guided Tour: Luxury landmarks2hA self-guided walking tour of Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles using the Pintours App, with audio narration in 20+ languages. You navigate at your own speed through the pedestrian-only cobblestone street, past the world's most exclusive flagship boutiques and the appointment-only hypercar showroom. The tour takes roughly two hours and is wheelchair accessible throughout.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to explore Rodeo Drive and Beverly Hills without a guide keeping pace or a group waiting for stragglers—the app lets you stop, rewind, or move ahead whenever you want, and you can start any time that suits your day.Free cancellationNewfromUS$ 9.99View ›
Alamo Square Victorian Homes Tour: San Francisco
Alamo Square Victorian Homes Tour: San Francisco2hThe Painted Ladies of Alamo Square is a guided walking tour of San Francisco's most photographed Victorian homes, led by an expert guide through the hilltop park and surrounding historic district. The tour runs two hours and includes the Pintours App audio guide available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and 16 additional languages. The route is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels, with public transportation options nearby.Is it for me?This is a shared group tour led by a guide, so you follow a set route and pace rather than exploring on your own. It suits anyone who wants the stories and context behind the Victorians and the park without researching the neighborhood beforehand, and it works well if you prefer the structure of a guided experience over self-guided exploration.Free cancellationNewfromUS$ 9.99View ›
Yosemite & Lake Tahoe 2-Day Private Adventure Tour
Yosemite & Lake Tahoe 2-Day Private Adventure Tour2dA private 2-day tour from San Francisco explores Yosemite National Park on day one, then Lake Tahoe on day two, with a professional driver and guide, park permits, hotel accommodation on a shared basis, and air-conditioned transport included. The itinerary follows the scenic Tioga Road in summer or California's Gold Country in winter, depending on mountain conditions. You choose your group size at checkout — 1 to 5 travelers, 1 to 2, or 1 to 3 — and the guide gratuity is optional.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see two of Northern California's most visited destinations without renting a car or navigating mountain roads yourself — the private vehicle and guide handle the driving and route choices, so you focus on the views instead of the logistics. Choose the 1-to-2 group size if you prefer the most intimate experience, or the larger groups if you're traveling with family or friends and want to share the cost.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 2,700View ›
Death Valley Private Tour: Badwater, Zabriskie Point & Artists Palette
Death Valley Private Tour: Badwater, Zabriskie Point & Artists Palette6h–9hYou visit Badwater Basin, Zabriskie Point, Artists Palette, Golden Canyon, and Devil's Golf Course at your own pace in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Lunch and park entry are included, and you choose your departure time and which optional stops to add. The flexibility means you spend your day on what matters to you, not on a fixed itinerary.Is it for me?Book this if your group wants to explore Death Valley's major sites without following a fixed schedule or waiting for other travelers — the private vehicle and flexible itinerary mean you spend your time on what interests you most, not on a tour operator's timeline.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −100%fromUS$ 195View ›
Los Angeles City Tour From Santa Monica: Hollywood & Downtown
Los Angeles City Tour From Santa Monica: Hollywood & Downtown6hYou get picked up from Santa Monica and spend the day moving through Downtown LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and the Farmers Market, with multimedia screens inside the vehicle bringing each landmark's story to life as you approach it. Eleven major stops include the Hollywood Sign, Rodeo Drive, TCL Chinese Theatre, and the Walk of Fame. Lunch is on your own at the Farmers Market, and the tour includes bottled water, air conditioning, and luggage storage throughout.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to understand Los Angeles through its entertainment history rather than just pass by landmarks—the multimedia approach and fixed route mean you see the major stops in one day without arranging transport or timing yourself, and pickup from Santa Monica removes the logistics of getting downtown first.Free cancellationfromUS$ 129View ›
Joshua Tree private tour San Diego: Sunset Keys View
Joshua Tree private tour San Diego: Sunset Keys View13h–15hA private guided day trip from San Diego to Joshua Tree National Park for groups up to five people, with hotel or airport pickup, breakfast in Joshua Tree town, and a full itinerary of hikes and viewpoints ending at sunset. The tour includes an hour in Pioneertown (a 1940s Western movie set), 30 minutes at the visitor center, a 1-mile loop through Hidden Valley's boulder formations, stops at Skull Rock and the Arch Rock and Heart Rock hike, dinner in town afterward, and an optional stargazing return to the park. All park fees, bottled water, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included; the guide speaks English and meets you at your hotel or airport.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling as a small group of up to five people and want a full day without building the itinerary yourself—pickup, meals, park entry, and timing around sunset are all arranged, so the day holds together and you move between stops without negotiating logistics at each one.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 1,299View ›
San Diego Airport Transfer: Luxury Black Car Service
San Diego Airport Transfer: Luxury Black Car Service1hYou get a professional driver meeting you at San Diego airport with a luxury vehicle, door-to-door service to your hotel or residence, and 60 minutes of complimentary wait time included. WiFi and water are on board, infant seats are available, and the price is fixed before you arrive—no surge pricing or negotiation at the curb.Is it for me?Book this if you land in San Diego with luggage and want the drive to your hotel handled without arranging it yourself—the fixed price and advance confirmation mean you step out of the airport knowing exactly who's picking you up and what it costs.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 500View ›
San Diego: Private Whale Watching Zodiac Tour
San Diego: Private Whale Watching Zodiac Tour3hYou get a private Zodiac boat for your group departing from Seaforth Marina, with an expert guide who tailors the route to what's actually in the water that day. The tour includes life jackets and government fees, and you'll watch for gray, blue, and humpback whales alongside dolphins and sea lions. The boat is small enough to feel the ocean but stable enough for families, and the flexible pacing means you spend real time with animals instead of rushing between stops.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see whales without the crowd and the flexibility to follow what's actually in the water that day—the private boat is what makes both possible.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 894View ›
Beverly Hills Walking Tour: Rodeo Drive & Celebrity Landmarks
Beverly Hills Walking Tour: Rodeo Drive & Celebrity Landmarks1hA self-guided audio walking tour of Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles, where you follow your own pace through ten stops including the Beverly Hills City Hall, the Edelweiss Chocolate Factory, and the cobblestone Two Rodeo plaza. The audio guide covers the history of the landmarks, the celebrity connections, and the architectural details — you download the app, start whenever you want, and pause or skip stops as you choose. Children under 11 go free.Is it for me?Choose this self-guided walk if you want to explore at your own pace with unlimited access to the app—pause for shopping, skip sections, or return another day without time pressure.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 9.99View ›
French Electric Bike Tour Palm Springs: Mid-Century Architecture
French Electric Bike Tour Palm Springs: Mid-Century Architecture3hA 3-hour electric bike tour of Palm Springs led by a French guide who has lived in the city for years, covering mid-century architecture designed by Albert Frey, Richard Neutra and William Krisel, plus the homes of celebrities from Marilyn Monroe to Leonardo DiCaprio. The electric bikes handle the desert terrain and heat; the guide speaks French and knows the stories behind the buildings and the "2-hour rule" that made Palm Springs Hollywood's weekend escape since the 1920s. Minimum age is 13.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to understand Palm Springs' architecture and Hollywood history without the effort of pedaling through desert heat—the electric bikes and the guide's knowledge of the mid-century buildings and the celebrities who lived in them make the three hours feel like a conversation with someone who actually knows the place.Instant confirmationfromUS$ 152View ›
Private Beverly Hills Scavenger Hunt: Rodeo Drive Quest
Private Beverly Hills Scavenger Hunt: Rodeo Drive Quest2hA private scavenger hunt in Beverly Hills puts your team on a timed quest through Rodeo Drive, the Golden Triangle and Beverly Gardens Park, solving clues and completing challenges across the city's luxury shopping and landmark districts. A live guide in English or Spanish leads the hunt; small snacks and bottled water are included. The route is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this if your team is meeting in Beverly Hills or staying nearby without a car — the guide meets you at the starting point and the two-hour window fits between other plans, so you get the competition and the bragging rights without building a full day around it.Free cancellationfromUS$ 125View ›
Yosemite Hike and Bike: Two-Day Private Guided Adventure
Yosemite Hike and Bike: Two-Day Private Guided Adventure2dA two-day private guided adventure through Yosemite that combines hiking and biking, fully customizable to your group's pace and skill level. Day one takes you through scenic trails with views of Half Dome and El Capitan; day two follows picturesque roads and forest trails by bike. Bike rental and lunch are included both days, and your guide provides local insights into geology, history and wildlife. The itinerary adjusts to your preferences — you can explore up to eight hours per day or opt for a shorter adventure.Is it for me?The guide speaks English and delivers commentary throughout both days, so your group stays together and learns as you move. This works well for mixed-ability groups because the itinerary adjusts to everyone's pace — you're not locked into a preset route or timeline, and the guide can slow down, skip a section or add distance based on how your group is feeling.Free cancellationfromUS$ 979View ›
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