SF: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus
See San Francisco’s top sights the easy way with Big Bus Tours. We offer the most comprehensive tour with over 17 hop-on hop-off locations spanning from the Golden Gate Bridge for panoramic views of the Bay, to Fisherman’s Wharf to enjoy fresh clam chowder and watch sea lions at Pier 39.
Explore Chinatown’s bustling streets, admire the Painted Ladies’ Victorian charm, and stop at Union Square for shopping and dining.
With one full route covering all major attractions, you won’t need to change buses or worry about directions. Hop on and off at your own pace, while onboard commentary in 8 languages provides stories and tips to bring the city to life.
Highlights:
Unlimited hop-on hop-off access at 17 stops across San Francisco
Cross the Golden Gate Bridge on an open-top bus for unbeatable views
Learn about the city with engaging onboard commentary in 8 languages
Flexible tickets that let you explore at your own pace
Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City
Take in the stunning state parks of Emerald Bay, Eagle Lake, D.L. Bliss and Sugar Pine, scattered along Lake Tahoe’s West shore, on a driving tour.
On this tour, you’ll explore the early community of Al Tahoe, the Tallac Historic Site, and view three early Tahoe summer homes. The tour continues with optional hikes to Vikingsholm at Emerald Bay, Eagle Falls, and Eagle Rock. Enjoy the picturesque splendor of Lake Tahoe and its surrounding snow-capped mountains as you drive, along the way hearing stories about:
• Some of Tahoe’s colorful characters
• Early Native American history in the Tahoe Basin
• Lake Tahoe’s early history
• The trees of Tahoe’s pine forest
• Historic homes dating back to the late 1800s and early 1900s
• The history of gaming in Lake Tahoe
This driving tour can be completed in about two hours without any stops. Along the way, you’ll have the option of visiting a number of state parks. Parking fees are not included in the price of this tour.
Apple Pies & Desert Skies: A Self-Guided Driving Tour
Explore San Diego’s mountains, desert, and backcountry on a self-guided scenic driving tour from Escondido to Julian via Palomar Mountain and Borrego Springs. This 152-mile route takes you along some of the best backroads in Southern California, with GPS-triggered audio guiding you to overlooks, historic sites, and hidden stops along the way.
Climb to the summit of Palomar Mountain to visit the famous Palomar Observatory, then descend into the desert landscapes of Anza-Borrego. Along the way, you’ll spot Borrego Springs’ iconic metal sculptures, sweeping valley views, and roadside viewpoints worth stopping for. The route finishes in the historic town of Julian—perfect for a slice of its famous apple pie.
This flexible, self-paced tour lets you explore on your own schedule. Allow a full day to take in viewpoints, small towns, and optional short hikes like Borrego Palm Canyon.
Bring water, snacks, and sun protection if you plan to stop and explore.
Los Angeles Half-Day City & Beach Tour with Hotel Pickup
Experience the best of LA on an action-packed journey that gets you off the bus and into the heart of the city! This isn't just a drive; it’s an immersive adventure where you’ll explore the Santa Monica Pier, walk the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and stand at the Griffith Observatory for the best views of the Hollywood Sign. Your expert guide stays with you the whole time, sharing "insider" secrets as you visit Rodeo Drive, the Sunset Strip, and the Original Farmers Market.
Experience the ultimate 6-hour LA highlight tour with an expert guide! Explore the iconic Santa Monica Pier, walk the Hollywood Walk of Fame, snap photos at Griffith Observatory, and enjoy a full hour for lunch at the historic Original Farmers Market. Features multiple planned stops off the bus and optional hotel pickup.
Mt. Hollywood Trail Tour on Horseback
Ride to the top of Mount Hollywood for 360° view of Los Angeles, including the unbeatable views of famous Hollywood Sign, the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, Downtown Los Angeles, The Observatory, The Valleys all from the back of a horse riding through the iconic Griffith Park in the heart of Los Angeles. Min age 8 years, weight maximum 240 lbs.
A Local’s Guide to San Diego’s Sights: A GPS Self-Guided Drive
Designed by a pair of lifelong California residents with a passion for the region’s hidden history, this immersive audio tour transforms your vehicle into a private theater on wheels.
While massive tour buses are confined to rigid schedules, this digital experience allows you to navigate at your own pace, uncovering the secret stories behind the "Street of Dreams" in La Jolla and the rugged, off-the-beaten-path majesty of Sunset Cliffs.
Your drive weaves audio stories through the historic Gaslamp Quarter, the coastal heights of Cabrillo National Monument, and the lush architecture of Balboa Park.
Using smart GPS technology, the commentary plays automatically as you drive, functioning entirely offline to ensure a seamless journey without data interruptions.
By the time you reach the panoramic summit of Mt. Soledad, you won't just have seen the sights—you’ll have experienced San Diego through the eyes of an insider who knows exactly where the city’s heart beats.
City Tour of Los Angeles from Long Beach and San Pedro Cruise Terminals
Disembarking from a cruise ship at san Pedro cruise terminal, or Long Beach cruise terminal? Then this tour is for you. Explore the iconic sights of Los Angeles and Hollywood on a full-day tour that immerses you in the heart of LA. Visit downtown, the Coliseum, Hollywood Sign, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica Beach, and Venice Beach. This 8-hour adventure offers comfortable transportation with space for all your luggage, plenty of free time to shop and take photos, and expert local live guides who share insider tips to enrich your experience. At the end, you have the option to be dropped off at LAX Airport at 4:30 p.m., at any hotel near LAX, or back to the cruise ship at 5:30 p.m.
you'll do more than just see Los Angeles... you'll remember it.
Alcatraz Prison Tour and Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rental
This Alcatraz cruise ticket includes the ferry to the Alcatraz Island, the 45-minutes audio tour, and the entrance to the Alcatraz Island cell blocks. It also includes a one day bike rental to the famous Golden Gate Bridge. The Alcatraz tour ticket is very popular and it is recommended that you book in advance online to secure your Alcatraz tour spot.
You can stay on Alcatraz Island as long as you like, but allow at least 3 hours for cruising to the Island, taking the Cellhouse audio tour, exploring the rest of the Island and its historic exhibits and returning via ferry to Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing.
The Alcatraz tour ticket package contains tour activities that are operated by different tour agencies. You will receive ticketing instruction by email once your booking is confirmed.
The Alcatraz tour departure time will be assigned to you after booking.
A 3-hour bike rental voucher is included with helmet and lock.
Alcatraz Day Tour with Wharf Discounts: Assigned Time Ticket
Tired of having to do expensive bus and boat combos just to visit and go inside Alcatraz? We trimmed the fat so you can get exactly what you need!
IMPORTANT NOTE: WE WILL ASSIGN YOU A DEPARTURE TIME THAT RANGES WITHIN 830AM AND 4PM. WE GIVE YOU WHATEVER TIME WE CHOOSE TO FUFILL THE ORDER. WE WILL NOT REFUND YOU IF YOU DO NOT LIKE THE TIME. When you let us assign the time you save!
We do not take requests nor does anyone or any call center promise a time.
With this package you get one Alcatraz Island admission, round trip island boat transportation; and a coupon sheet with over $30 in discounts to various Fisherman's Wharf attractions.
Note: This package is for guests who want Alcatraz tickets. The discounts are not the focus of this attraction. The savings are subject to availability. We will not refund any package because you did not use or like the discounts offered.
City Cruises San Diego: Gourmet Dinner Cruise & Skyline Views
Experience a spectacular San Diego evening from the comfort of a comfortable and spacious yacht. Sit down to a delicious plated dinner at your private table, made on board by our chefs from local, seasonal ingredients and served by our award-winning stewards. Then head out for a stroll under the stars. Enjoy breathtaking views of San Diego’s most famous sights, including the Coronado Bay Bridge, the Star of India, and more. It’s a magical San Diego experience you won't forget. Your San Diego dinner cruise awaits!
Inside Alcatraz and Two Hour Bike Rental: Same Day
Save money when we assign your Alcatraz time.
This package combines a trip to Alcatraz with standard option of a two hour SAME DAY bike rental. Options for four hours or all business day San Francisco bike rental are also available for upcharge through the bike company.
You will be assigned by us a random Alcatraz ferry boat time to go inside the Alcatraz cellhouse with audio tour of the grounds.
We will also issue a bike rental voucher. You do not pick the order of the two tours. Once your Alcatraz time is sent you will then book your bike voucher and choose a time slot that does not conflict with your Alcatraz. Some days will be morning Alcatraz and bike to follow. Some days will be issued bikes first then Alcatraz in afternoon.
Your same day bike rental voucher is for two hours of "NON MOTORIZED" classic self guided bike rental departing from Fisherman's Wharf. You can upgrade to electric bike for additional fees.
Bike vouchers expire on your Alcatraz date.
Private Sidecar Winery Tour through Santa Barbara
We have transformed the standard motorcycle sidecar to accommodate two passengers and now we have the world’s first and only fleet of tandem sidecars.
Whether you’re looking for a new fun activity or just itching to ride the vines in style, our ultimate goal is to provide our guests a unique, immersive, and intimate way to get to know this beautiful wine region the way we know best – with elegance, class, and a bit of swagger.
So, grab your loved ones and friends, buckle up, and let’s ride!
We are contracted with a couple different locations in the area and we will be visiting 2 of those tasting rooms on this tour.
Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey
This self-guided, self-paced audio walking tour will explore Cannery Row in Monterey California and the surrounding area as well as a number of hotels and historic sites. There's a separate admission charge for entrance to Monterey Bay Aquarium.
On this tour, you'll hear how the area served as the industrial heart of Monterey in the first half of the 1900s. Its seemingly inexhaustible number of Pacific sardine attracted fishermen, investors and inventors from around the world seeking their fortune. But, (spoiler alert!) overfishing would decimate the industry by the 1950s.
You will also discover the connection between John Steinbeck and this area as you meet some of the colorful characters that were immortalized in his novel Cannery Row and its sequel Sweet Thursday. Finally, you'll discover the incredible story of how Cannery Row quite literally rose from the ashes to what is now a welcoming waterfront of world-class hotels, wine rooms, restaurants and shopping opportunities.
Alcatraz Plus San Francisco City Combo Tour
Get a comprehensive look at San Francisco and learn a bit of city history along the way.
This tour consists of 2 parts and each lasts 3.5 to 4 hours.
During the city tour, we will make multiple stops.
You will see Union Square, Chinatown, Nob Hill, Financial District, Embarcadero, North Beach, Telegraph Hill, Fisherman's Wharf, Fort Mason, Marina, Palac of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Haight Ashbury, Civic Center, Painted Ladies.
After the city tour, our guide will drop you at Alcatraz landing at least 30 minutes before your boat departure. You will visit one of the most famous landmarks in the US and enjoy the views of the city, the bay, and the bridges. You will learn the history of Alcatraz.
After the visit to Alcatraz, the boat will bring you back to Pier 33. You have to return to your hotel on your own.
ALCATRAZ TICKETS BOOKED AT THE LAST MINUTE ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.
1Hr GPS Self Guided Scooter Tour: Harbor/Gaslamp Quarter
This GPS guided scooter tour takes you on a multi-cultural tour of San Diego, starting in Little Italy, where you learn about the rise and fall of San Diego’s Italian population, your tour continues past the maritime history museum, the USS Midway, and into beautiful Seaport Village. You also get to travel past Horton Plaza which just begs be visited again after the tour ends. After Horton Plaza you make your way into the heart of San Diego, with a quick loop around the Home of San Diego Padres, and into the Historic Gaslamp Quarter, which after its reinvention is MUCH more family friendly then it used to be. As you leave the Gaslamp Quarter you will enter Banker’s Hill with is unique shops, also borders the always beautiful Balboa Park.
Tour Highlights:
• Little Italy
• Maritime Museum
• U.S.S. Midway
• Seaport Village
• Horton Plaza
• Historic Gaslamp Quarter
• Petco Park
• Bankers Hill
Alcatraz Tour Plus Muir Woods and Sausalito Day Trip
Alcatraz Island remains one of San Francisco's greatest landmarks — and now you can experience its chilling allure for yourself. Packaged with the half day tour to the giant redwood trees at Muir Woods and charming Sausalito, this Alcatraz combo is a perfect day to see the famous National Monuments around San Francisco.
Paso Robles Scavenger Hunt Adventure
Turn Paso Robles into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure! This challenge combines the excitement of the Amazing Race with a 2-hour city walking tour. Guided from any smart phone, teams make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. Note: Pricing is per individual, but teams must book together in order to be included in the same adventure.
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Experience the magic of cinema through the lens of those who participate in the creative, collaborative process of filmmaking. The museum is conveniently located on Wilshire Blvd in Hollywood!
Experience Steven Spielberg’s Jaws (1975) like never before. Jaws: The Exhibition celebrates the film’s 50th anniversary and revisits Jaws scene by scene, through original objects, behind-the-scenes revelations, and interactive moments.
You can also see Barbie to Anna Karenina: The Cinematic Worlds of Sarah Greenwood and Katie Spencer, an immersive and experiential look at the works of one of the most distinctive production design teams working today.
Director's Inspiration: Bong Joon Ho is the first exhibition dedicated to the internationally acclaimed, Oscar®–winning film director, offering a focused spotlight on Bong Joon Ho’s creative process, filmography, and cinematic influences.
Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour From Incline Village to South Lake Tahoe
Discover Lake Tahoe’s rugged eastern shore, visit magnificent overlooks and beaches, and learn about the area’s connection to the Pony Express and lumber industry.
This 27-mile tour begins outside Sierra Sotheby’s International and continues along the eastern shore of Lake Tahoe from Incline Village to South Lake Tahoe. As you drive, you’ll hear stories about the area’s past. You’ll also learn about:
• Incline Villages’ Millionaire’s Row
• The Ponderosa Theme Park
• The history behind Thunderbird Lodge
• Lake Tahoe’s second growth forest
• Cave Rock and its connection to early Native American History
• Early Mail Delivery and the Pony Express
This driving tour can be completed in about 90 minutes without any stops. Along the way, you’ll have the option of visiting a few of Lake Tahoe’s out-of-the-way beaches and two Nevada State Parks, hiking to the base of Cave Rock, or enjoying a beverage or meal lakeside. Parking fees are not included in the price of this tour.
San Francisco SkyStar Wheel - Private Gondolas
Never before seen, birds-eye views of the magnificent San Francisco Bay. SkyStar Observation Wheel is a spectacular new attraction on the San Francisco waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf. Each gondola can hold between 1 to 6 adults and are private for your group. They are also full enclosed, so rain (or fog!) won't put a damper on your day. General admission rides are about 12 minutes long and there are no restrictions pertaining to weight, height or age. You’ll leave your heart in San Francisco after a ride on the City’s first waterfront observation wheel!
Catalina Island Ferry from Newport Beach to Avalon
Note: For Round Trip Ferry Service You Must Also Book The Return Leg From Avalon To Newport Beach.
This is the largest catamaran ferry carrying passengers to Catalina Island, with 3 decks and multiple snack and beverage centers onboard including a amazing open-air top deck with spectacular views of coastlines.
The ferry's large size and open-air deck is a perfect option for those concerned with motion sickness. The trip is short - just over 1 hour across the channel on the fastest ferry to Catalina Island .
Located centrally in Newport Beach and servicing Orange County, San Diego County, Inland Empire, and Greater Los Angeles Area travelers/residents. Newport Beach is also known for its fine dining, abundant nightlife, and numerous resorts for those wanting to explore this destination after their stay on Catalina Island.
San Francisco Ghost & True Crime Tour
On our Notorious SF: Ghost & Crime tour we visit the sites of Hollywood scandals, red light areas, opium dens, gang violence, Gold Rush era lynchings & kidnappings – & enjoy cocktails in one or two historic bars.
We start with the Fatty Arbuckle affair, the original sex scandal that changed the public's perception of celebrity forever (& lead to the 'morality clause' in contracts). Then we stroll down Maiden Lane, which is lined with designer shops now, but 100 years ago was the city's main red light district.
After that we visit Chinatown, an area of opium dens and gambling hellholes in days gone by. Next you'll learn about Gold Rush era SF. Then we dive down to the Barbary Coast, with its brothels & dance halls, often used to Shanghai unwary sailors (which is where the term originated).
We end the tour at the oldest bar in San Francisco, the Old Ship Saloon. Join our Notorious SF: Scandal & Crime tour & be haunted by these ghastly ghosts from San Francisco's past for weeks.
2 Hour Wildflower Horseback Trail Ride experience in Agoura Hills
Many travelers and residents of Los Angeles have never experienced what we at Twenty Nine Oaks Ranch consider 'the real LA.' On this trail ride you'll see a side of Los Angeles that will surprise and refresh you. Far from the crowds, the traffic and smog, we breathe clean and enjoy the bounty of nature that sits right here at the gate of our front pasture! Our horses are safe and fun to ride and we can accommodate all levels, from beginner to expert. Our experienced trail guides will take you through the recent burn area where you'll see residue of the 2018 Woolsey fire. Depending on your ability level, you may visit Suplhur Springs or view the remnants of the cattle grazing operation that the Morrison Family developed earlier during the last century. There's plenty of history, nature and wildlife to keep you interested and excited! Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to get on and off the horse with ease. No Gucci or Prada, please! No flip flops, sandals or high heels.
Pacific Coast Highway: Smartphone Audio Tour, LA to Santa Maria
Hook your smartphone up to your vehicle's stereo and listen to a tour guide while you drive!
Follow the suggested route along the Pacific Coast Highway, one of the most scenic drives in the world! Start anywhere along the route between Los Angeles & Santa Maria. The tour experience is the same in either direction.
Pass the famous Marina Del Rey, Malibu, Carpinteria, Getty Villa Museum & some of the world’s most famous beaches. We'll point out must-see sights, parks, tourist attractions & recreation areas & give a historical overview of the area and its original inhabitants.
With no time constraints, enjoy the freedom to stop anywhere & explore. Tour guide commentary will play automatically as you drive, using an easy to navigate GPS map. No data is used during the tour.
This audio guide will keep your group entertained & engaged. Each point of interest has a fun multiple-choice trivia question about the sights.
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