Top California Bus Tours

Yosemite Highlights Small Group Tour

9 hoursFree Cancellation

(733)

from $220

Known for its steep granite cliffs, waterfalls, towering sequoia groves, and diversity of wildlife, Yosemite National Park is something you don’t want to miss. On this small group day trip, you can leave the logistics to a tour guide so all you have to do is enjoy the great outdoors. You have both guided sightseeing and free time, ensuring you see the UNESCO World Heritage Site’s major attractions, like Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and Yosemite Valley, with the chance to explore more of the park however you wish.

Yosemite Day Tour from San Francisco

15 hoursFree Cancellation

This is a great choice for time-tight travelers visiting Los Angeles. Save hours researching the best things to do in the city, and instead, go on a special tour that visits the city’s most photogenic spots and famous locations. Along the way, listen to commentary and stop to take photos near the Hollywood Sign, the American Film Academy, the Sunset Strip, Beverly Hills, and Rodeo Drive.

Get the most out of your time in Los Angeles with this comprehensive tour that passes famous landmarks and celebrity homes. Travel between sites on an open-air bus, which helps cover more ground than a walking tour and offers great photo opportunities too. Highlights include the Hollywood Sign, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Beverley Hills, the Sunset Strip, Rodeo Drive, West Hollywood, and a selection of famous homes and celebrity hotspots.

3 Hour Los Angeles Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(1,767)

from $50

Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus

Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus

4.8

(2,948)

from $39

See Los Angeles’ key neighborhoods and landmarks in one full-day tour designed to reduce planning and travel stress. With hotel pickup included, you can focus on the experience while a guide provides context and local insight along the way. This tour offers a practical overview of the city, moving efficiently from urban highlights to coastal areas, making it a strong choice for first-time visitors or short stays.

Tour of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Beach with Hotel Pickup

Tour of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Beach with Hotel Pickup

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Ride a double-decker sightseeing bus to San Francisco's most famous landmarks with a hop-on hop-off bus pass valid for 24 or 48 hours. Visit big-name attractions such as Pier 39, the Palace of Fine Arts, and Union Square. Explore at your own pace, hopping off at any of 17 stops. Add-on options include Aquarium by the Bay admission, a digital Chinatown walking tour, a panoramic sunset tour, and a half-day wine tour

SF: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour with Optional Sunset Tour

17-Mile Drive, Monterey Peninsula&Carmel Premium Small Group Tour

4.1

(4,668)

from $59

11 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore Los Angeles at your own pace with a hop-on, hop-off double-decker bus tour, featuring two distinct routes—the Hollywood Loop and the Beach Shuttle. Highlights include iconic stops like the TCL Chinese Theatre, Sunset Plaza, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and coastal gems like the Santa Monica Pier and Venice Boardwalk. Choose between a 1-day or 2-day ticket, and enjoy extras like celebrity homes or a TCL Chinese Theatre walking tour.

(254)

from $118

Los Angeles: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus

Los Angeles: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus

Visit Yosemite National Park without the hassle of planning a long day of driving or coordinating park logistics from San Francisco. Traveling in a small group, you'll journey through California’s Central Valley before exploring Yosemite Valley’s most famous sights, including Half Dome, El Capitan, and Yosemite Falls. A stop among giant sequoias adds another iconic California landscape to the experience.

3.5

(585)

from $59

Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco

Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco

14 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover many of Los Angeles’ top landmarks—and zip past celebrity homes while hearing insider stories about the stars—on this driving tour. Pick from multiple convenient start times, and hop aboard your vehicle at the meeting point on Sunset Boulevard. You’ll zip past LA icons like the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Capitol Records Building, Rodeo Drive, and more—and will see the homes of the stars as you go.

(3,970)

from $239

2-Hour Hollywood, West Hollywood and Beverly Hills Open Bus Tour

2-Hour Hollywood, West Hollywood and Beverly Hills Open Bus Tour

Sonoma and Napa 6hr-8hr- Private Wine Tour with Concierge Service

4.4

(294)

from $39

8 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Immerse yourself in the majestic beauty of Yosemite National Park on this 2-day overnight adventure from San Francisco. Explore highlights of Yosemite Valley, hike among Giant Sequoias, photograph the spectacular views from Glacier Point, and swim or bike around the base of Yosemite Falls. Enjoy a mix of guided activities and free time to explore the famous park on your own, and stay overnight either in the heart of Yosemite Valley or at a nearby lodge.

(144)

from $449

Per group

Yosemite National Park 2-Day Tour from San Francisco with Lodging

2 daysFree Cancellation

4.7

(437)

from $629

Enjoy sublime coastal scenery as you spot marine life during this kayaking trip to La Jolla’s sea caves and ecological reserve. Paddle alongside your expert naturalist guide as you observe the numerous species of birds, dolphins, sea lions, and even orcas of the area. Kayak among the lush kelp beds that grow in the reserve and, if conditions permit, explore inside the sea caves that dot the rocky coastline.

La Jolla Sea Caves Kayak Tour For Two (Tandem Kayak)

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.7

(1,326)

from $79

Per group

Likely to Sell Out

Best of Los Angeles Guided City Tour with 4 Stops & Free Time

Los Angeles is filled with must-see landmarks, from the famous Hollywood sign to Santa Monica Pier. But neighborhoods are spread out, and it can be tough to make much progress with limited time to spare. Ideal for time-pressed travelers, this easy half-day tour covers the highlights by luxury bus. Depart from Hollywood or Santa Monica, and take in destinations like Rodeo Drive and Griffith Observatory without dedicating days to sightseeing.

Best of Los Angeles Guided City Tour with 4 Stops & Free Time

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Cruise off the coast of Orange County in search of whales on this excursion from Newport Beach. Watch the rugged, beautiful scenery of the Pacific Coast glide by as you listen to interesting commentary from your crew about the native California marine life. Watch for blows and tail slaps; these signals indicate that humpback, minke, grey, finback, or giant blue whales are nearby. Dolphins and other marine life are also in abundance during this family-friendly, year-round whale watching tour.

(2,127)

from $69

Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

4.4

(1,009)

from $39

Discover Avalon: Catalina Scenic Tour

50 minutes

4.6

(321)

from $31

Hollywood and Celebrity Homes Bus Tour

Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More

4.4

(2,129)

from $39

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

(6,445)

from $99

San Francisco Excursion: Guided Tour to Muir Woods and Sausalito

Spare yourself the headache of car rental and navigation with round-trip bus transit from San Francisco to Muir Woods. Listen to live commentary during the drive, then explore the park on your own. Next, stop by the scenic seaside town of Sausalito, and stroll independently. Afterwards, relax during your return journey through the Marin Headlands. Upgrade to add on a hop-on hop-off bus tour and enjoy a self-guided Chinatown walking tour.

San Francisco Excursion: Guided Tour to Muir Woods and Sausalito

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.6

(293)

from $84

Joshua Tree National Park Scenic Tour

3 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover the rugged beauty of the Sierra Nevada and Yosemite National Park on this full-day tour from San Francisco. Enjoy early park entry and comfortable hotel pickup from major San Francisco hotels. Spot supersized natural wonders such as Half Dome, El Capitan, Bridalveil Falls, and sequoia groves, and spend several hours exploring the park’s wonders on your own. Non-U.S. residents aged 16 and older pay an additional park entry fee.

Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco w Pickup

15 hoursFree Cancellation

4.3

(3,542)

from $215

Take a journey around San Francisco's top sights in a retro way with this small-group tour by vintage Volkswagen bus, decorated with long eyelashes so you can't miss your tour vehicle. You'll pass by neighborhoods like Chinatown, Union Square, Pacific Heights, North Beach, Haight-Ashbury, the Marina, and Hayes Valley, plus see the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, Civic Center, and more.

Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour

Muir Woods and Sausalito Morning Tour Small-Group Half Day

(2,263)

from $82

Likely to Sell Out

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.6

(600)

from $99

Muir Woods and Sausalito Small-Group Tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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San Francisco to Muir Woods Shuttle

Joanne_B, Jun 2026

Safe, reliable and friendly.

All information Viator sends, once you have made the booking is sent straight away. Exact location using maps. Really good price for such a detailed trip. Viator drivers are so kind and friendly such an asset to company. Aaron was our guide and he was truly amazing, knowledgeable, friendly. Had a great day out. Thanks Aaron.

San Francisco Excursion: Guided Tour to Muir Woods and Sausalito

Alec_L, Jun 2026

Fun Tour To Muir Woods ans Sausalito!

It was a fun experience with Patrick our guide. He’s knowledgeable about the tour and funny with jokes at the same time. If he could tone down the jokes a bit and not step over our personal boundary more than once, then he’ll make an excellent tour guide.

Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr

Sarah_G, Jun 2026

Family/Date Fun

Lots of eBike options. 7 yr old rode tandem with my husband, sturdy cage around child. We did intermediate tour and this was our 1st eBike ride. Intermediate tour was easy enough for beginners. Some twists & turns you must be cautious as no bike lanes. There are lots of runners, dog walkers, and other bikes on the road, drivers stayed below 25 mph when passing group ride. Beautiful scenery and tour guide was very informative on Monterey Bay Marine life & history. Several stops along the route to rest including Pebble Beach Golf Course market for snacks/deli lunch. Tour left at 10am and weather was great. My legs are not sore as I rode throttle most of way, 15-20 mph whole ride (maxed out at 25 mph downhill). Will do again as solo ride rental.

North Beach & Little Italy Walking Tour: Food, History & Flavor

Craig_M, Jun 2026

Best tour of North Beach

Brian was a great guide, sharing his own personal experience and history of North Beach. The food was amazing, best cannoli I’ve ever had, and the sandwiches were so fresh and had great flavor. Truly, a great experience overall and would highly recommend.

Skip The Bus: San Francisco By Luxury Van Tour

Laine_S, May 2026

A must do!!

Excellent, personal, friendly experience with Brian! Comprehensive information about SF filled with fun stories, little known facts, major attractions, tips, perfect photo-op locations, delicious and unique mid trip snack, plus fun audio/visual aids during the drive! Absolutely enjoyed our tour and felt we got a very thorough sense of the city! Brian obviously loves his city and his pride and knowledge shone through! A must do!

San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour

Joanne_C, May 2026

Brilliant tour, absolutely loved it.

Fantastic tour! Absolutely loved it. Wylie, our guide, was great, really entertaining and had lots of knowledge and fun facts about the city and the films and TV shows that were filmed there, we even had a bonus location at the end for one party who were fans of a certain show. Three hours felt like 20min! Would definitely recommend for anyone considering this. Really enjoyed it.

All Inclusive Temecula Wine Tour - Tastings, Lunch, Hotel Pickup

Kelli_Y, May 2026

Best 1st winery visit

Omgeee it was amazing!! We got to go to the Wilson Creek winery first that was my favorite!! They gave us a tour and history of how wine is created from start to finish. And then all the little details about how they make the corks was sooo cool. The wine tasting was amazing straight from the barrel and then at the bar. Then the 2nd winery we ate lunch had the most amazing red paired a brownie so delicious! It was the Montepucciano. Then lastly we went to the Wien winery had the best selection of reds n whites. I want to go back and visit Ponte winery.

Discover Avalon: Catalina Scenic Tour

Lisa_M, Apr 2026

A perfect place to unplug for the day

The bus is beautiful, so if you are into vintage cars or automobiles just in general, you’ll love being on this bus. The tour guide was funny and very knowledgeable about the sites on the tour. He even gave information about the city so if you are looking to move to Avalon, you actually have insider information as to where to start.

Whale Watching Excursion in Dana Point

Janelle_K, Mar 2026

The captain knew where to...

The captain knew where to go and was in contact with other boats about what they were seeing. He was great about telling us what side of the boat we needed to be in. And he said we saw an incredible 7 whales on our trip, as well as several groups of dolphins. They had drinks and made burgers available for purchase.

Snorkeling Adventure in La Jolla

Zofia_G, Sept 2025

An amazing experience - highly recommended!

Had an amazing experience with Jayne. She was very informative and made sure I had a great time. She also helped me release a muscle cramp - once again, thank you for that! :) The tour took place in late September and the visibility was great. I had a 7 mm wetsuit on which was perfect for approx. 67 F water temperature - I didn’t feel any cold and felt like I could stay in the water for hours. We saw a cute horn shark, lots of Garibaldis, a sheephead, and lots of other fish. We also visited a few caves, but the main highlight of the tour for me were the sea lions. It was amazing to see them swim around. The adults tend to keep their distance, but be prepared that a curious and playful pup might come really close to check you out :) Overall, I had a great time and will definitely be back! Thank you, Jayne!

Emerald Bay Helicopter Tour of Lake Tahoe

Christian_Z, Aug 2025

Friendly, Safe, Fun views of South Lake Tahoe

Matt was super friendly and assuring. First time riding a helicopter and it was soooo much fun. Matt gave us informational bits throughout the ride of the views and surroundings. The helicopter was clean, safe, and secure. He gave us clear instructions prior to the ride and answered any questions we had. Would totally recommend to anyone who has never experienced and wants to see some nice views. To be clear it is a 10 mins ride where some reviews state it was not clear. So if you’re reading this… the ride is 10 mins.