Private Tour
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Catalina Island’s original custom guided golf cart tour! Explore Avalon through the eyes of a local. With us you will learn about the history of the Island and the lifestyle of its residents. Custom tours of 2 hours will entertain and educate you! Reserve your tour time in advance, limited times and space are offered each day.
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Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private transportation
Bottled water
Landing and facility fees
Air-conditioned vehicle
Select a pickup point
Avalon
Explore these local hangouts and iconic landmarks – Pebbly Beach, the Inn at Mt. Ada and “three palms”, the pet cemetery, the Memorial/ Botanical Gardens, look-out points over Bell Tower Road, the world famous Casino building – including feeding the fish and the Casino Point Dive Park and Marine Preserve plus a peek around the Avalon Diving History Exhibit!
Pickup included
568 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Natalie H,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
The lovely Audra was a wealth of information. As a long-time resident, her insight was perfect. She took the time to get to know what we were interested in and tailored the tour especially for us. Was a great first thing to do on the island!
Michele D,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
Our guide was very professional, informative, and friendly. Great way to see the island and learn about what you’re seeing
Craig S,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
Dudley was a fantastic guide. A local who grew up in Avalon, he shared a ton of interesting facts and tidbits about the history of the island.
sharoncY343QY,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
What a wonderful experience! Dudley was incredibly patient, especially since our ship’s tender boat left a bit later than expected. We learned so much about the island — its history, culture, and what’s happening there today. We had lots of questions and he answered them all with the kind of insight only a true local could provide. We visited Catalina Island last year and rented our own golf cart, following the map provided. This tour, however, was so much better — it gave us the chance to ask questions and really understand what we were looking at. We highly recommend Catalina Tour Guides, and if you ask for Dudley, you won’t be disappointed. He was definitely the highlight of our trip to Catalina Island!
E2104NFdanielj,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
I had first taken this tour over 30 years ago but I was with my best friend for their first visit to the island. I knew that the tour would point out the many highlights of Avalon but forgot the colorful historical background. Letty, our guide, was outstanding with her wealth of knowledge and her special take on the island with a born and bred Chicagoan. Enjoyed every minute and worth every penny.
Alicia H,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
100% recommend!! Art was our guide and he was fantastic. What was a day trip turned into a love for this beautiful island. We learned so much and saw such breathtaking beauty we can’t wait to come back!
Leslie L,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
The tour would Have been better if we could have gone inside the town streets more not just in the electrical power plant and warehouse supplies delivery area along side the ocean Also wanted to see inside the casino building and its architecture but she skipped it Tour was not the full 2 hours as planned since we didn’t stop at the iconic building
Judy H,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
This is the ultimate tour. We learned so much about the island. Letty was very informative on the history of Avalon.
Passenger583137,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
The Golf Cart Tour was the perfect way to experience Catalina Island. Tour Guide Dudley was very knowledgeable and happy to share information about the many venues and sights on the island.
MICHELE S,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
This was the best way to see Catalina Island. Janeen was a terrific guide and fun to be with. We learned so much about the island.
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