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Yellow Semi-Submarine Tour of Catalina Island From Avalon

Come aboard Catalina Island's newest semi-submarine, the SS Nautilus, and enjoy a deep sea adventure 1,000 leagues beyond your imagination. The main attraction of this unique …More

Catalina Island, USA
4.5 (589)

Yellow Semi-Submarine Tour of Catalina Island From Avalon

Come aboard Catalina Island's newest semi-submarine, the SS Nautilus, and enjoy a deep sea adventure 1,000 leagues beyond your imagination. The main attraction of this unique...

45 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.5 (589)
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$64
City Cruises San Diego: Scenic 90-Minute Narrated Harbor Tour

Discover the best of San Diego Bay on our expertly narrated harbor tour. Spanning over 13 miles, this journey takes you past iconic landmarks such …More

San Diego, USA
4.6 (540)

City Cruises San Diego: Scenic 90-Minute Narrated Harbor Tour

Discover the best of San Diego Bay on our expertly narrated harbor tour. Spanning over 13 miles, this journey takes you past iconic landmarks such...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.6 (540)
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$38
Monterey Whale Watching Tour

We are honored to be the #1 Whale Watching Company in Monterey Bay with a 99% success rate and offer: Two of the largest and …More

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Monterey & Carmel, USA
4.7 (832)

Monterey Whale Watching Tour

We are honored to be the #1 Whale Watching Company in Monterey Bay with a 99% success rate and offer: Two of the largest and...

2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (832)
from
$70
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 …More

San Francisco, USA
4.3 (4,086)

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...

75 to 120 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.3 (4,086)
from
$56
Skip the Ticketing Line: Aquarium of the Pacific General Admission Ticket

Take a journey of discovery through the world's largest ocean at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. Meet more than 12,000 animals and …More

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Long Beach, USA
4.6 (469)

Skip the Ticketing Line: Aquarium of the Pacific General Admission Ticket

Take a journey of discovery through the world's largest ocean at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. Meet more than 12,000 animals and...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.6 (469)
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$50
North Beach & Little Italy Walking Tour: Food, History & Flavor

Definitely one for the food lovers, the Little Italy and North Beach Walking Tour is a glimpse into the blend of culture and cuisine of …More

San Francisco, USA
4.8 (1,171)

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

Definitely one for the food lovers, the Little Italy and North Beach Walking Tour is a glimpse into the blend of culture and cuisine of...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (1,171)
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$86
San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise

Experience San Francisco’s iconic waterfront with the original San Francisco Bay sightseeing cruise company, family owned and operated since 1892. Departing from Pier 43½ at …More

San Francisco, USA
4.8 (1,634)

San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise

Experience San Francisco’s iconic waterfront with the original San Francisco Bay sightseeing cruise company, family owned and operated since 1892. Departing from Pier 43½ at...

1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.8 (1,634)
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$39
LEGOLAND® California Theme Park Admission Tickets

** SPECIAL OFFER ** Book a Resort Hopper ticket and get the 2nd day FREE! Available to select when the water park is open. Experience …More

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Carlsbad, USA
4.5 (1,870)

LEGOLAND® California Theme Park Admission Tickets

** SPECIAL OFFER ** Book a Resort Hopper ticket and get the 2nd day FREE! Available to select when the water park is open. Experience...

1 to 2 days • Free Cancellation
4.5 (1,870)
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$69
San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

Discover San Diego at your leisure with a unique tour around "America's Finest City". Create your own itinerary to see the most popular sights of …More

San Diego, USA
4.7 (2,746)

San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

Discover San Diego at your leisure with a unique tour around "America's Finest City". Create your own itinerary to see the most popular sights of...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (2,746)
from
$57
San Francisco Love Tour

For an unforgettable City Sightseeing tour, hitch a ride in a 1970's VW Hippie bus. This is an authentic and unique way to experience San …More

San Francisco, USA
4.9 (3,046)

San Francisco Love Tour

For an unforgettable City Sightseeing tour, hitch a ride in a 1970's VW Hippie bus. This is an authentic and unique way to experience San...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (3,046)
from
$99
San Diego: 3 Hour Whale Watch Cruise with Legacy Whale Watch

You’ll experience one of the best San Diego whale watching tours aboard the spacious 80-foot Legacy, departing from Mission Bay just minutes from the open …More

San Diego, USA
4.7 (368)

San Diego: 3 Hour Whale Watch Cruise with Legacy Whale Watch

You’ll experience one of the best San Diego whale watching tours aboard the spacious 80-foot Legacy, departing from Mission Bay just minutes from the open...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (368)
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$34
San Diego Zoo 1-Day Pass: Any Day Ticket

The San Diego Zoo is a 100-acre wildlife park and home to over 12,000 rare and endangered animals, representing more than 650 species and subspecies. …More

San Diego, USA
4.8 (4,422)

San Diego Zoo 1-Day Pass: Any Day Ticket

The San Diego Zoo is a 100-acre wildlife park and home to over 12,000 rare and endangered animals, representing more than 650 species and subspecies....

1 to 4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (4,422)
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$78
Sunset Sail Along the San Diego Skyline

Enjoy an evening sailing under the sunset on a relaxing sailing cruise with a unique perspective on San Diego that you can only get from …More

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San Diego, USA
4.9 (653)

Sunset Sail Along the San Diego Skyline

Enjoy an evening sailing under the sunset on a relaxing sailing cruise with a unique perspective on San Diego that you can only get from...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (653)
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$99
Chinatown, North Beach, Little Italy: 7 Tastings & History

Spend an afternoon exploring two of San Francisco's vibrant areas for food and nightlife on a walking tour through Chinatown and North Beach. On their …More

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San Francisco, USA
4.9 (1,423)

Chinatown, North Beach, Little Italy: 7 Tastings & History

Spend an afternoon exploring two of San Francisco's vibrant areas for food and nightlife on a walking tour through Chinatown and North Beach. On their...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,423)
from
$96
California Academy of Sciences General Admission Ticket

Embark on a science adventure when you visit the world's only aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum - all under one living roof! And …More

San Francisco, USA
4.5 (551)

California Academy of Sciences General Admission Ticket

Embark on a science adventure when you visit the world's only aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum - all under one living roof! And...

3 to 5 hours • Free Cancellation
4.5 (551)
from
$49
San Diego Whale Watching Cruise

Each year approximately 20,000 gray whales migrate from the Bering Sea to the lagoons of Baja California and back again. Come witness this amazing journey off …More

San Diego, USA
4.6 (681)

San Diego Whale Watching Cruise

Each year approximately 20,000 gray whales migrate from the Bering Sea to the lagoons of Baja California and back again. Come witness this amazing journey off...

3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.6 (681)
from
$54
San Francisco City Tour, Muir Woods & Sausalito: Half or Full Day

Discover the best of San Francisco with Dylan’s Tours’ signature small-group experience, combining iconic city sightseeing with a visit to Muir Woods National Monument. This …More

San Francisco, USA
4.9 (810)

San Francisco City Tour, Muir Woods & Sausalito: Half or Full Day

Discover the best of San Francisco with Dylan’s Tours’ signature small-group experience, combining iconic city sightseeing with a visit to Muir Woods National Monument. This...

4 to 7 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (810)
from
$109
Skip The Bus: San Francisco By Luxury Van Tour

Avoid the crowds, confusion, and limitations of large buses and discover San Francisco by a luxury van.  Trade the large tour bus for a guided luxury van …More

San Francisco, USA
5.0 (908)

Skip The Bus: San Francisco By Luxury Van Tour

Avoid the crowds, confusion, and limitations of large buses and discover San Francisco by a luxury van.  Trade the large tour bus for a guided luxury van...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (908)
from
$129
San Francisco Bay Cruise

You haven’t fully experienced San Francisco until you’ve taken a Bay Cruise. This popular 1-hour excursion heads underneath the Golden Gate Bridge, around Alcatraz Island, …More

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Likely to Sell Out
San Francisco, USA
4.6 (366)

San Francisco Bay Cruise

You haven’t fully experienced San Francisco until you’ve taken a Bay Cruise. This popular 1-hour excursion heads underneath the Golden Gate Bridge, around Alcatraz Island,...

1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.6 (366)
from
$39
Muir Woods and Sausalito Small Group Tour

This tour will visit Muir Woods and Sausalito. Note that this tour includes the Muir Woods entrance fee. We provide a boutique, personal experience with …More

San Francisco, USA
4.8 (1,000)

Muir Woods and Sausalito Small Group Tour

This tour will visit Muir Woods and Sausalito. Note that this tour includes the Muir Woods entrance fee. We provide a boutique, personal experience with...

5 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (1,000)
from
$99

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Magical Muir 🫈
New York City
Muir Woods and Sausalito Small Group Tour
Allison_A, Sep 2026
Magical Muir 🫈
⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had such a great time on our Muir Woods and Sausalito tour! Dustin was our driver and tour guide, and he really made the experience.He was funny, energetic, knowledgeable, and genuinely entertaining throughout the entire trip. He shared lots of interesting information along the way without ever making it feel like a history lecture, and he paced the day really well. We never felt rushed, but still felt like we got to experience everything we hoped to.Muir Woods was absolutely beautiful, Sausalito was a wonderful addition to the day, and Dustin’s personality made the whole experience even more memorable.Four stars and definitely recommend, especially if you get Dustin as your guide!
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Best Time in San Francisco Ever!
New York City
San Francisco Love Tour
aloysiusp288, Sep 2026
Best Time in San Francisco Ever!
It was such a blast! We sang most of the songs. Laughed a LOT! It was very informative! I didn't want it to end. Tara, our driver was great and made sure we had a great time! Wonderful personality and great energy! We are from the midwest so this was our first visit to San Francisco.
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Wonderful Tour with a Fantastic Guide Dave!
New York City
San Francisco Love Tour
Susan_D, Sep 2026
Wonderful Tour with a Fantastic Guide Dave!
Wonderful way to see San Francisco. Dave was full of great stories and he covered the city so well. We have been to San Francisco before but loved this tour! It is different than a bus tour and was so much more interesting! Don't miss it.
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Muir Woods and Sausalito
New York City
Muir Woods and Sausalito Small Group Tour
Wanderer829196, Sep 2026
Muir Woods and Sausalito
This was a wonderful day. The beauty was remarkable. Nature at its finest!
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A Wonderful Learning Experience
New York City
San Diego: 3 Hour Whale Watch Cruise with Legacy Whale Watch
Vale_S, Sep 2026
A Wonderful Learning Experience
We had a great time. We appreciated that the boat’s captain deftly maneuvered to give everyone a good view of the sea life. The naturalists were informative and engaging, making it fun to learn about all the sea life we saw. Thank you to the whole crew who were all friendly and helpful.
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Lovely cruise around the bay.
New York City
San Francisco Bay Cruise
Lisa_S, Sep 2026
Lovely cruise around the bay.
Lovey day to cruise around the bay. Getting close to Alcatraz island and passing under the Golden Gate Bridge. We loved it a nice break from the hustle and bustle.
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Great Excursion!
New York City
Chinatown, North Beach, Little Italy: 7 Tastings & History
Michael_R, Sep 2026
Great Excursion!
Plenty of food. Knowledgeable guide. Wonderful places that may be missed if you don't book this tour
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Best tour of San Fran ever!
New York City
Skip The Bus: San Francisco By Luxury Van Tour
ljnicholas, Sep 2026
Best tour of San Fran ever!
Brian is amazing and so knowledgeable. He ensured we knew so much about the history of the area and the present. With showing slide shows while driving and stopping at local places to try their food. He allowed us time to walk around at certain stops. It is a bit more costly than other tours but it is 100% worth it. His van is comfortable and clean. Don't hesitate book him!
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Great Whale Watching experience
New York City
Monterey Whale Watching Tour
Meander194268, Sep 2026
Great Whale Watching experience
We saw dozens of whales, some close up. The narration was very helpful / educational (although it was nearly impossible to hear him from the very front of the boat (lower level). The photographer on board gave us copies of their photos, at no charge. All in all a wonderful experience and I definitely recommend the Monterey Whale Watching Tour by Princess Monterey Whale Watching!! 💖Not: I don't think I would pay the extra $20 next time for the upper deck view. From the upper deck, one can only see out the sides and the rear of the boat, not out front. That direction can only be viewed from the lower deck.
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Beautiful San Diego
New York City
San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour
richard_p, Sep 2026
Beautiful San Diego
Great day in San Diego. Spend afternoon in Coronado. Learned a lot about the city. Got off in little Italy also.
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Monterey Adventure
New York City
Monterey Whale Watching Tour
Mary_W, Sep 2026
Monterey Adventure
Take a warm jacket and take dramamin 2 hours before ride. Binoculars would also be a good thing to bring
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Great Value
New York City
San Francisco City Tour, Muir Woods & Sausalito: Half or Full Day
adampG6373OH, Sep 2026
Great Value
I took the all day trip through the neighborhoods of San Francisco Sausalito and Muir Woods, 7 hours. Definitely worth the money for the amount of time and the insights of the local guide.
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We travelled from NY just to experience SF Bay
New York City
San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise
Bridgette_A, Sep 2026
We travelled from NY just to experience SF Bay
We parked in pier 39 parking garage a few hours before our cruise and enjoyed the area. Lots of things for families with pre teen age kiddos to enjoy prior to departure. We boarded our boat and received a wonderful naration of the local area landscape from the bays point of view.
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So much good food
New York City
North Beach & Little Italy Walking Tour: Food, History & Flavor
Regina_W, Sep 2026
So much good food
Eat lightly for breakfast you are going to eat ALOT of food on the tour. Isabella was a wonderful guide. She had fun ante dotes to share about her life and the people she has met along the way. She had a few surprises for us. Was willing to answer questions. Yes, it is a walking tour but don’t let that discourage you. The area was several blocks with stops for food along the way. I would’t have known to go to some of the places we went to for food. They had vegan options as well. Let your tour guide know.
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Breathtaking Views
New York City
Sunset Sail Along the San Diego Skyline
R5739VMsavannahs, Sep 2026
Breathtaking Views
Such a fun activity, we saw an awesome sunset! Would recommend for anyone visiting San Diego!
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Great experience for animal lovers
New York City
San Diego Zoo 1-Day Pass: Any Day Ticket
shanellesua, Sep 2026
Great experience for animal lovers
Great place to see animals. Parking is paid via an app and you can get an annual membership with different tiers of benefits. It has a ton of different animals, and they were out and about. I really enjoyed seeing the jaguar, red panda, and the panda - but all the animals are cute. They do giraffe feedings but it ends at 1pm so try to go earlier if you really want to feed the giraffes. There is bench seating and the ride across the park was fun, although I wished that the park enforced the line, as there was a particularly rude woman who cut in front of us and brought her family with her with nary an apology or an ounce of shame. I hope she has the day she deserves.Other than that, the food was also pretty good (better than the food at the safari park). I liked the chicken tender spot and I also liked the chicken and waffle plate. The environment is good for families and young children.
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