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Book NowYosemite National Park is merely a one-day trip from San Jose. Free time in the park allows you to hike, bike, picnic, or simply take in the stunning monuments and waterfalls that the area has to offer.
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Book NowTake Highway 1, Monterey's famed Cannery Row, 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, and Carmel-by-the-Sea as your starting points for a gorgeous coastal excursion.
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Book NowThe four storeys and 160 rooms of this enigmatic house may be explored.
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Book NowTake a tour of Silicon Valley, the birthplace of computers in the United States as well as the information era. Check out the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, as well as the headquarters of Google, in addition to other attractions.
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Book NowLocated inside the Great Mall, LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Bay Area is the ideal indoor LEGO® playground. Bring the whole family together to create, construct, and have fun.
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Book NowGet off the beaten path with this all-inclusive wine tour that visits family-owned wineries in the South Bay region that produce the greatest wines in California.
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Book NowYou may visit Yosemite National Park on a day trip from San Jose and see the park's famous sequoias and stunning terrain. Afterwards, you may hike on your own through Yosemite Valley and see Half Dome, Inspiration Point, and El Capitan on your own. From the comfort of your hotel, you'll be able to take in the scenery and keep an eye out for animals as you make your way around the park.
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Book NowTake a lovely 17-mile trip through some of the area's most beautiful scenery! Discover all that Monterey has to offer by taking a tour around the city. Explore Lone Cypress and Pebble Beach. Visit Carmel-by-the-Sea and Fisherman's Wharf.
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Book NowWith this private trip along the Pacific Coast of California, you get the best of both worlds: a guided tour and the freedom to explore on your own terms. Even though your driver-guide will serve as a tour guide, you have complete control over the itinerary. When driving down one of the country's most picturesque highways, focus on the scenery rather than the road.
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Book NowThis small-group trip is ideal for adventurous tourists who don't want to take the chance of getting lost or missing out on the greatest parts of Yosemite National Park. A guided tour of Yosemite Valley and the Tuolumne Grove's huge sequoias begins when you arrive at the park in an air-conditioned van. Then, go to the less-known Sequoia Grove for some workouts and stunning vistas, followed by some free time.
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Book NowThis is a world-class personalized trip that you can control from start to finish! Visit Silicon Valley at your own pace and discover the finer points of the area! Matt Chatta, a local legend, weighs in! Forget about other people; this tour is all about you! Our app allows you to pause the trip and spend as much time as you wish at each destination! A stop you dislike may be skipped, and you have quick access to all of the best information about each stop.
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Book NowThe Golden Gate Bridge is a must-see!
Discover all that San Francisco has to offer!
Look at Lombard Street and the Civic Center.
Visit the biggest Chinatown in North America, located in San Francisco.
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Book NowYou won't find a better way to explore California than with our ultimate combo! The Pacific Coast Highway is a postcard-perfect drive where you can see stars in LA and historic La Jolla on the beaches. A trip to Lake Tahoe or Joshua Tree National Park is another great way to relax and soak in nature's splendor. Hack Silicon Valley's tech industry and drive across San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge! Why restrict yourself to just one region of California when it's such a vast and lovely state?
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Book NowIt's only a short drive from San Jose or Palo Alto to see an old Santa Cruz Mountains vineyard and winery. On our shady terrace, with views of the mountains and valleys, you may pre-order your lunch and sip on estate wines from certified organic and sustainable vineyards.
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Book NowExperience the world-famous Napa Valley and its award-winning wines. Take a trip to one of the world's most famous vineyards. The Inglenook and Sutter Home are right around the corner if you want to see them from the air. Visit Sausalito, a picturesque harbor on the San Francisco Bay that offers views of the city.
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Book NowA ticket is provided for a ride on the Redwood Forest Steam Train. Please make your way out to the Santa Cruz Harbor! Explore Capitola Beach's natural splendor. Enjoy a day that will last a lifetime and leave you with many memories!
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Book NowYou can get a taste of outdoor rock climbing in the Santa Cruz Mountains in Los Gatos at Castle Rock State Park. This half-day clinic is for people who are new to rock climbing and want to learn the basics in a friendly and safe setting. It can be done in the morning or afternoon. Climbing on the carved sandstone will teach you about gear, instructions, and knots.
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Book NowExperience the world-famous Napa Valley and its award-winning wines. Take a trip to one of the world's most famous vineyards. The Inglenook and Sutter Home are right around the corner if you want to see them from the air. Visit Sausalito, a picturesque harbor on the San Francisco Bay that offers views of the city.
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Center is in Milpitas, California's Great Mall. Over 2 million LEGO bricks inspire 3-10-year-olds' imaginations. The indoor LEGO attraction is a 2-3 hour play experience including a LEGO themed coaster, a 4D movie, and MINILANDTM (a LEGO re-creation of Bay Area landmarks). In Creative Workshop, kids may learn from the Master Model Builder, create their own LEGO automobile, and race it in LEGO Racers: LEGO Friends: Heartlake City, Build & Test, and more! Family building fun!
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Book NowThis half-day outdoor course teaches advanced rock climbing techniques. Meet your teacher in Santa Cruz's Castle Rock State Park. After a fast review of beginner skills, you'll learn to belay and perform intermediate climbing methods. Ascend the molded sandstone's challenging terrain.
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Book NowLet's Roam is the leader in app-led scavenger hunts. Answer trivia questions and complete tasks while visiting landmarks and hidden gems. Learn new information and create unique experiences with your team or against them. Let's Roam Scavenger Hunts are perfect for bachelorette parties, birthdays, business team development, and more. Each participant chose a role with different challenges.
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Book NowLet's Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt firm. Walk to landmarks and hidden jewels while tackling trivia questions and challenges. Compete with your team to discover new information and create unique experiences. Scavenger hunts are fantastic for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, business team building activities, and more. Each participant takes a role, with challenges varied.
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Book NowIn this entertaining treasure hunt, you'll utilize an app to explore Sunnyvale. Take pictures and get points while exploring the city using the app. When you're done, check out the results to see how you stack up against other teams from around the country. You can count on a live remote host for all of our scavenger hunts! We'd love to have you join us for a walk around Sunnyvale.
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Book NowSan Jose's Operation City Quest is a fantastic way to discover the city! You may earn points by taking photographs of items you find around the city and completing tasks. Any sequence you choose for the products and challenges is OK! See how you stack up against the rest of the field by checking out the app's scoreboard. During this game, you can talk with a remote host to get answers to your questions. San Jose awaits your arrival.
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Book NowUsing a private car service to travel from the airport to your hotel is a great option. There are no taxi queues or shuttle stops to deal with. All you need to get to your destination is a late-model vehicle with a skilled chauffeur to make your trip stress-free.
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What are guided tours?
Guided tours are often all-inclusive group travel experiences guided by a local travel guide and following a predetermined schedule centered on a particular tourist attraction or local activity. Numerous sightseeing guided tours, skip-the-line tickets to major tourist destinations, group day/night trips, food/wine tastings, and even airport transfers are available.
Should I use guided tours on my vacations?
Explore and experience your destination like a local.
Learn about your vacation spot from a local’s perspective. Discover a treasure trove of undiscovered gems!
Avoid scams and pay better prices
Avoid overpaying when overseas! To take advantage of travelers, many local tour brokers in other countries charge exorbitant charges. Make your reservations for guided tours as soon as possible!
I have a tight budget, can I still buy a guided tour?
Whatever your budget is, there is probably a guided tour out there for you with the large selection of guided tours available.
Save time, Get the most out of your trip.
Finding local tours in your destination is a waste of your precious vacation time.
With a scheduled tour itinerary, you will know precisely what you will be doing each day, eliminating the possibility of disappointment.
Check reviews before buying a guided tour
Spoilt for choices and not sure which guided tour to choose? Check out past reviews and decide on which activities suit you better.
No risk to you. Free cancellation
Many of the guided tours allow you to change your mind and cancel your reservation up to 24 hours prior to the activity day without incurring any additional fees. If your trip plans alter at the last minute, this will come in handy.
Meet people all over the world, make new friends on your next vacation
It’s wonderful to meet people from all around the world on your guided excursions!
Types of guided tours available for your vacation
Depending upon the city you are taking a trip to, there are practically any guide tours and activities for everyone. There are outdoor guided trips, water activities, Nature trails, Music celebrations, Local food tours, Workshops and Classes, Arts Performances, Hidden Gems expedition, beer or white wine drinking and tasting trips, special TV & Movies tours, romantic couple trips, children’ activities, trips to Parks and Gardens, Island expedition tours, check out famous landmarks, Museum guided trips and tickets, Airport transfer services, Memorials for you to check out to under the local culture and history, go up Towers & viewing platforms to get a birds-eye view of the landscape, shopping trips, theaters and concert halls, visit ports and harbors, sightseeing cruise, bikes for rental, helicopter rides, ferryboat tickets, Jeep and SUV for rental, yacht services and sailboat leasing.