Top California Historical Tours

Join Murder n’ Mayhem for a Historical True Crime Tour of the Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Diego. You will walk through several eras in time as you explore interesting stories of true crime. You will also learn the darker history of the Gaslamp Quarter, the area formerly known as the Stingaree. Learn about how downtown San Diego first came to be and then the era of the Stingaree. You will visit a historic hotel where a ghost is said to STILL haunt his room. Then you will travel in time to the roaring 1920’s. Next you will move forward a little over 10 years to become familiar with the 3rd victim of a San Diego Serial Killer. And last, we will share one of the most horrific crimes to take place in modern downtown San Diego. * Please note due to the graphic nature of these murder cases we advise extreme caution for children under 13. This tour includes discussion of assault, rape and murder, along with gruesome details that some may find offensive.

Get to know the town of Sonoma in one afternoon with a small-group food and walking tour that offers the option to include wine pairings. Visit the best restaurants in the charming town of Sonoma, with a sit-down tasting experience at favorites such as the girl & the fig, Delhi Belly, El Dorado Kitchen and La Bodega. Stop into museums and other specialty food shops for further delights on this all-inclusive tour.

You're in a special city. Why take an ordinary tour? This is the ONLY convertible MINI Cooper tour in the country! This tour is totally customizable – you choose the length of the tour, what time you want to be picked up, and what you want to see. I love San Francisco and have spent 20 years studying and exploring the city. I’ll work with you to plan your tour so you can see the famous sites and the hidden gems other tours can't go to or don't know about. I’ve designed this to be the type of tour I would take if I visited San Francisco, but where you go is up to you. I make suggestions along the way, but how long you spend at any site is up to you. You're never rushed, and never have to wait for other people. It's all about you! Plus, it's fun! In the convertible MINI Cooper, you see everything up close and personal as we drive along. I love showing guests San Francisco, and talking about the history and culture of this unique and special city.

Discover two of the most unique areas of San Diego with a local expert. Stroll around the cafés, restaurants and beautiful houses that the Italian immigrants shaped since 1920 in what today is the vibrant Little Italy neighbourhood. You will also visit the oldest quarter in the city; Gaslamp quarter. You will wander around renovated victorian-era buildings and restaurants, cafés, art galleries and more, while learning the fascinating history of this historical area of San Diego. Your private licensed tour guide will be at your entire disposition during the total duration of the tour.

There is so much to see that we will start off with a comfortable pick up with your chauffeur and licensed driver/guide. Get a chance to visit unique sites like Beverly Hills, Hollywood sign, The Getty Center and much more during this private tour of Los Angeles. You can customise the itinerary with your guide in case you are interested in visiting a particular place.

There is so much to see that we will start off with a comfortable pick up with your chauffeur and licensed separate tour guide. Get a chance to visit unique sites like Beverly Hills, Hollywood sign, The Getty Center and much more during this private tour of Los Angeles. You can customise the itinerary with your guide in case you are interested in visiting a particular place.

Pick up will be from your hotel or place of choice inside the city of San Francisco. After meeting with your driver-guide, we will head towards Silicon Valley. Before leaving San Francisco, and depending where your hotel/accommodation is located, you will enjoy a brief panoramic view of the city. This would include having a view of Golden Gate Bridge as well as Fisherman’s Wharf. We will head towards the Santa Clara Valley to reach Silicon Valley. In Silicon Valley, you can find the startups and the technological companies. The drive will be around 90 minutes. Our driver – guide is at your disposition during the full day tour and will explain many anecdotes and stories about Silicon Valley and their geniuses! We will arrange a stop to the headquarters of Facebook, Peers Park of Palo Alto, Stanford University, Google, Apple Park Visitor Center and much more! We will pass by a garage where Bill Hewlett and David Packard started HP and many more. SAVE COVID-19 SAFE

Let us take you across to explore the unique site of Alcatraz. San Francisco is very known city worldwide but Alcatraz might be even more popular amongst tourists. The idea of visiting an old prison is many times exiting. Learn about the history and all interesting facts of Alcatraz with your private guide. If its your first time in San Francisco or a repeating traveler, we are here to make your experience unique. Alcatraz, a once military and federal prison offshore of San Francisco. All access to Alcatraz is done by ferry. There is no other way to access. We also would like to inform you that there is no food on Alcatraz. You can only purchase some snacks and candy. It is a really a half day experience to get to know the life in the military and federal prison. The ferry ride is around 15 minutes from Pier 33 in San Francisco. Please note that it can be chilly and rainy in Alcatraz. We always recommend to bring a light jacket.

Take 4 hours out of your busy schedule to enjoy a private walking tour of the most important highlights of San Francisco. We will arrange the meeting point at a centrally located meeting point and we will take you on this private tour. San Francisco is a unique and very famous city. Let us indulge you in this unique 2 hour experience to get to best of San Francisco that can be done walking. Amongst others, during your private walking tour you will enjoy: Queen Anne Hotel St Mary’s Cathedral Lafayette Park Painted Ladies Calvary Presbyterian Church Pacific Heights Golden Gate Bridge Mrs Doubtfire House Congregation Sherith Israel Cow Hollow Union Street - SAVE COVID-19 SAFE - As this is a private tour we take care of maintaining social distance

Enjoy the scenic views on this 7-8 hour, small-group tour to Hearst Castle. Once you arrive at Hearst Castle watch the National Geographic IMAX Movie, Building the Dream, and learn about the construction of the landmark. Then, take a tour of the castle to discover its many rooms and secrets. This tour includes pickup and drop off from Pismo Beach, entrance fees, lunch, and a driver/guide.

Enjoy the scenic views on this 5-6 hour, small-group tour to Hearst Castle. Once you arrive at Hearst Castle watch the National Geographic IMAX Movie, Building the Dream, and learn about the construction of the landmark. Then, take a tour of the castle to discover its many rooms and secrets. This tour includes pickup and drop off from Cambria, entrance fees, lunch, and a driver/guide.

Santa Monica is one of the best neighborhoods to explore by bike with its colorful characters, sights and sounds. Since it's also an artistic and creative area of LA, this tour seizes the opportunity to introduce you to legal graffiti street galleries and the best of the local sculpture and architecture. Clocking in at nearly three hours long, this two-wheeled adventure will leave your legs a bit more toned and your stomach ready for lunch.

Walk right past the crowds on this food tour in Downtown Santa Barbara. Your guide leads the way as you pop into five to six tasting locations and one wine tasting room. Savor dishes and drinks locals have made a staple in their everyday lives, and learn about other places to eat and drink during your stay. If you have any food allergies or aversions or do not drink alcohol, please let us know in advance so we can do our best to accommodate.

Plan your itinerary for your private half-day San Francisco tour and travel in style in a restored vintage Volkswagen bus. Customize your tour to your interests, whether you want to cover city highlights like the Painted Ladies, Golden Gate Bridge, and Twin Peaks, or venture further afield to Muir Woods, Sausalito, or Half Moon Bay. The bus accommodates up to seven passengers, perfect for family and friends.

One of the most scenic roads in California is the coast-hugging Highway 1. Cruise past sea cliffs and windswept cypress trees, and ogle the coastal mansions of Pebble Beach on the iconic 17-Mile Drive.  The magnificent Monterey Peninsula has been called the greatest meeting of land, sea and sky. There is plenty to explore here:  you can walk down Steinbeck’s Cannery Row, visit  the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, and stroll through Carmel-by-the-Sea, an unique and charming European-style village with no high heels law, no street addresses, Client Eastwood once the mayor, and Doris Day helped make Carmel dog heaven on earth.

Tour the San Francisco Bay Area with an Spanish Interpreter.  Lunch is included in any option above 4 hours.  This is a private excursion determined by what you wish to see and experience in the Bay area.  Chose from our list of things to see in the Bay Area and have your guide take you there.

  Tour the San Francisco Bay Area with an Mandarin Interpreter.  Lunch is included in any option above 4 hours.  This is a private excursion determined by what you wish to see and experience in the Bay area.  Chose from our list of things to see in the Bay Area and have your guide take you there.

Tour the San Francisco Bay Area with an Chinese Language Interpreter.  Please specify Mandarin or Cantonese at the time of booking.  Lunch is included in any option above 4 hours.  This is a private excursion determined by what you wish to see and experience in the Bay area.  Chose from our list of things to see in the Bay Area and have your guide take you there.

Tour the San Francisco Bay Area with an Thai Interpreter.  Lunch is included in any option above 4 hours.  This is a private excursion determined by what you wish to see and experience in the Bay area.  Chose from our list of things to see in the Bay Area and have your guide take you there.

6 Hours wine country tours stars in your hotel or residence in Napa area. Usually you are able to visit 3-4 wineries during the 6 hour period. We can help you with your itinerary once you'll book your reservation. All of our drivers are experienced and familiar with the wine country and can make recommendations on the day of the service. Tasting fees are not included.

Visit The City Of Angels with a skilled interpreter.  See the largest city in the state of California, the second largest city in the nation, and the world's center of entertainment.  Select from our list of venues and attractions to visit, and book the appropriate amount of time to see all that you want to see.  Basic, intermediate, and advanced interpretation services offered.  Business, legal, and medical interpretation may also be provided if the need arises.  Venue tickets, attraction fees, and meals not included.

Visit The Capital Of The Silicon Valley, San Jose, California with a skilled interpreter.  See the center of American technology and innovation and see all the history that San Jose has to offer.  Select from our list of venues and attractions to visit, and book the appropriate amount of time to see all that you want to see.  Basic, intermediate, and advanced interpretation services offered.  Business, legal, and medical interpretation may also be provided if the need arises.  Venue tickets, attraction fees, and meals not included.

See Hollywood’s iconic sights and stunning celebrity homes on a 2-hour, small-group sightseeing tour with live narration from a local guide. Take in stunning city panoramas from the Hollywood Hills, capture an iconic shot of the Hollywood sign, then get an insider’s view of celebrity culture as you cruise star-studded neighborhoods. Watch for your favorite stars while exploring the glamorous enclaves of Beverly Hills, West Hollywood and Hollywood, where palm-lined streets lead to some of America’s most fabulous mansions.

If you're intrigued by the details of the OJ Simpson trial, see where the most infamous crime of the 1990’s took place on a true crime tour in LA. Pass by locations like Mezzaluna restaurant, the Rockingham condo murder scene, and more, all while traveling in a white Ford Bronco. The in-depth and respectful tour is led by a Brentwood native and recognized local expert on the "trial of the century."