Discover Avalon: Catalina Scenic Tour
Overview
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50 minutes
Mobile ticket
Rediscover the enchantment of Avalon on this delightful nonstop 50 minute journey along the beachfront, up the hillsides, and through the heart of this friendly and historic town. This tour always receives the highest ratings for customer satisfaction in our visitor surveys. You’ll see picture-perfect views and colorful local attractions as your guide shares interesting Catalina Island history and folklore from the comfort of our passenger vehicle. This seven-and-a-half mile journey provides a comprehensive history of Santa Catalina Island’s only city, Avalon. Don’t forget your camera.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
Please check your email through Viator for your confirmation number and tour information
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Catalina Expeditions Tours
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Catalina Island Company
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What‘s Included
Driver Live Commentary on Board
Food and Drinks
Options
Times May Vary
Reviews
260 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great way to see highlights if Avalon
BiggJ14344,,Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took this tour to get the most in a few hours visit to Catalina Island. Our tour guide Cindy Lowe was funny and very informative and kept our big group engaged and entertained. Scenic stops high atop the mountains afforded excellent photos of our visit. Great way to spend about an hour and half getting to know Avalon. She was awesome. Thanks.
Fun!
Irishprl03,,Jul 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time on the Avalon tour bus with Cindy Lowe. She was knowledgeable and I really loved her witty humor. Will definitely recommend her and this tour. Thanks!
This tour is the perfect...
Jessica L,,Jun 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour is the perfect way to explore the island and learn about its history! Laura is a knowledgeable and funny tour guide! I would highly recommend!
Do it!
Robin F,,Jun 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A must!!! We truly enjoyed the history lesson of Catalina Island. Havley was so much fun and made the adventure wonderful.
FAMILY FRIENDLY & VIEWS!!
Mary H,,Jun 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved!! Absolutely perfect to see the island and learn a bit about the history there, through a fun shuttle bus ride! Family friendly (we had 3 kids; elementary, toddler, and infant). Views were amazing!
Great tour with lots of island history
Regina R,,Jun 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour around the island. Our tour guide, Laura, was great! Lots of interesting facts. Beautiful views.
Love Catalina Island 😍
sky k,,Jun 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00There’s not a single bad thing I can say about this island, everything is beautiful. The hotel was excellent and very clean, with two free bottles of wine, and the young man who greeted us when we arrived from the ferry with our luggage was very kind. Everyone in the shops and restaurants truly looked happy, and their attitude was amazing! The tour staff were super friendly and fun! Our favorite person was Cindy Lowe from the Bison Tour 🦬 , she was incredible. This is the kind of island you never want to leave if you love nature. We saw lots of bison, foxes, squirrels, and deer! It honestly feels like being in a tiny little country 😍. We love it!
Great day trip starter
steve f,,Jun 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We arrived at 11am at Avalon for a day trip, leaving at 7pm. We decided to begin with this tour. Our guide was Carlos, and he was jovial and informative. It was a great way to learn quickly about the island community and use that knowledge for planning the remainder of our day.
Loved our tour guide...
Amasa M,,Jun 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved our tour guide Laura! Kind, funny and informative! Got a great tour of the city and made stops to take photos.
Very enjoyable tram tour!
Joy F,,Jun 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Comfortable aboard the open air tram, could hear the driver’s comments well through the speaker system onboard. Enjoyed what our driver/guide shared. Laura was excellent! After walking all over the town, it was very nice to ride the tram tour up higher in the hills, and see the views of Avalon down below us. I would take this tour again!
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