Cultural Tours in California

See the highlights of Hollywood and Beverly Hills without the stress of navigating on a tour offered at a range of departure times throughout the day. In addition to providing background information often unheard by visitors, your guide brings you to the area's top landmarks, from celebrity homes to the Hollywood sign. For your convenience, a discounted valet parking voucher is included.

Looking for an authentic San Francisco experience? Trade the tour bus for a vintage Volkswagen van that easily navigates the city's less-traveled lanes. Vantigo's San Francisco City Tour takes you through 14 famed districts, complete with views of Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, Twin Peaks and several other storied landmarks. Along the way, we'll share tales of earthquakes that shaped the landscape, industrial shifts from the 1849 Gold Rush to the rise of Silicon Valley, 1960s counterculture, and surprising insights that only a local would know.Whether this is your first San Francisco visit or you've lived here for years, you'll see the city from a new perspective. Book today. Then, sit back and enjoy the ride!

Discover the famed architecture of San Francisco on an architecture walking tour with a guide. You'll see the Painted Ladies and other Victorian gems as you learn about the Queen Anne style and more. Plus, pass by homes where celebrities such as Robin Williams and Francis Ford Coppola have lived and homes you may recognize from movies like "Mrs. Doubtfire" and "The Princess Diaries."

Discover San Francisco from the back of a vintage Volkswagen van with this city tour. Explore several districts including Fisherman's Wharf, Castro, and Haight Ashbury. See views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz and stop for photos at local landmarks like the colorful Victorian houses called Painted Ladies. This combination tour also includes a round-trip ferry ticket to Alcatraz Island.

Explore Hollywood's top pop culture sights on a 3-hour private walking tour. Walk along the Hollywood Walk of Fame, visit famous spots like the Chinese Theater and the Capitol Records Building, and learn about the movie industry and its history from your informative guide. See the Hollywood of your dreams on this private and customizable tour.

Explore more of San Francisco on a full-day tour that combines a city tour by bus in the morning with an afternoon audio tour of Alcatraz. See the city's main attractions by bus including districts such as Chinatown, North Beach, and The Mission. Make photo stops at City Hall, Twin Peaks, and the Painted Ladies; see the Golden Gate Bridge from two points; and travel by ferry to Alcatraz.

This tour starts with a driver guided tour from your hotel lobby to the Grand Canyon South Rim. You will first visit the Hoover dam bypass bridge for a photo opportunity. Then enjoy a scenic drive through the Mojave desert to the Grand Canyon South Rim.Where you will enjoy three hours of sightseeing as your guide escorts you by shuttle to several points of interest some with views of over 7000 feet down, and a chance to view the wild life roaming in the area. The South Rim also offers a snack bar, gift shop, and much more available in the Village at the Grand Canyon South Rim. There are no additional fees with this tour. This tour is a day tour lasting 12 hours in duration.

Discover two historic neighborhoods in Los Angeles with this walking tour of Olvera Street and Little Tokyo. Follow a local guide to see landmarks like Union Station and the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical monument. Get a taste of Little Tokyo with sweet treats such as mochi and learn about local art, music, shopping, and history as you explore on foot.

Visit Hoover Dam on a Las Vegas "mini" tour that doesn't take up a whole day so you don't waste your precious vacation time. Or, perhaps you have a late flight and want to do something fun after hotel check-out. After departing the Strip, you'll head to the dam, where you'll visit lookout points for views and photo ops.

Explore San Francisco on a small-group full-day tour that covers top attractions including Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz. Get great views of the San Francisco Bay Area during the short ferry ride to Alcatraz Island, where you then take a self-guided audio tour of the infamous prison. Return to shore for your bus tour of destinations such as Nob Hill, the Haight-Ashbury, the Castro, the Mission, and Golden Gate Park. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off in San Francisco.

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Experience the distinctive architecture, history and culture of San Francisco's Chinatown with a 3-hour guided walking tour through this thriving, colorful community. Explore Chinatown alongside a knowledgeable guide, visit an exclusive teashop that specializes in fine Chinese teas and browse traditional remedies at a Chinese herbal shop. Learn how the neighborhood was founded and built then get a glimpse inside the area's elaborate Taoist and Buddhist temples. Stay after the tour for an optional meal, and enjoy a sumptuous dim sum tasting menu followed by an entree, side dish and dessert.

Join me for a Walk right to the TOP of the Hollywood Sign! I'll guide you up the best path to get to the sign while entertaining you with fun historical facts and stories having to do with one of the most recognizable signs in the world. I do a morning hike and an evening hike for the sunset hour!In addition to storytelling, I've curated this hike to give you the best pictures for your Instagram and memories for a lifetime! I'll help you get the best photos of the sign, the skyline, and other scenic panoramas that will make your social media light up with likes--I GUARANTEE at least 10 LIKES on instagram :). You can follow me along @hollywood.hikes.I'll show you how to take once in a lifetime photos in the absolute best locations throughout Griffith Park including a stunning panorama from above with the sign in the background and Los Angeles below.Don't miss out on the most iconic attraction on the West Coast!

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Discover the best of Los Angeles on a private sightseeing tour through the city with a stop at the Getty Museum. Visit popular landmarks such as the Hollywood Sign, the Sunset Strip, and Griffith Park before heading to the modern Getty Museum. Take a 2-hour tour with your guide to explore the modern art of the museum including the outdoor sculpture garden.

This Private group sightseeing tour shows you the best of Los Angeles. Your driver picks you up from your hotel and takes you to the City of Angels, Stopping at the walk of Fame, Celebrity Homes in Beverly Hills, Designer Shops on Rodeo Drive the iconic Sunset Strip the Hollywood Sign high above the city within Griffith Park  and the beach towns of Santa Monica and Venice beach. Your round trip hotel transport, snacks, water and $5.00 Subway Gift Card are covered.

From the humble origins of a small fishing village known as Yerba Buena, San Francisco grew rapidly due to the California gold rush starting in 1848. Devastated by the 1906 earthquake, San Francisco was rebuilt quickly. Long enjoying a bohemian reputation, the city became a counterculture magnet in the second half of the 20th century.

Traverse Los Angeles and Hollywood in an open bus to explore the city on this full-day tour. See key landmarks such as the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Santa Monica Beach, Griffith Park Observatory, and much more. Learn about each location from your informative guide onboard the bus and stop at four convenient locations throughout the day to explore.