The 9 Malibu Tours Worth Your Money

1.Guided Vineyard Hike with Photo Stops and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 391 reviews · from $49Our pick

Walk a guided loop through a Malibu vineyard, organic garden and Chumash cave paintings, with hilltop views along the way. The hike is about 2 to 2.5 miles, with roughly 300 feet of elevation gain, and takes around three hours. Guides have included Ben and Tug. You finish with two cans of wine to take away.

“We had an amazing time. I’ve lived in LA for 30 years and have never been to this area. The property is absolutely beautiful. The hike through the vineyards to the gardens are so amazing. Our tour guide, “Tug” was lovely. He was vRead more”

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2.Private Vintage VW Bus Tour in Malibu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 303 reviews

Spend about three hours on a private Malibu tour in a vintage VW bus, with a guide, canyon roads, vineyard stops, scenic overlooks, wine, and snacks. The tour can accommodate up to six people. Some tasting-room visits may cost extra, and the listed price details differ, so confirm the total before booking.

“We very much enjoyed our more than two hour hike filled with fun stops and beautiful views. The wine tasting afterwards was a great end to a lovely afternoon with a very friendly and accommodating guide. Very glad we did it.”

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3.Private 4×4 Vineyard Tour in Malibu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Take a two-hour private 4x4 tour through a family vineyard in Malibu, with stops in its natural areas, at an archaeological site and mountain lookout, and in a vegetable garden. Your guide shares the vineyard’s connection to Sadderock and Malibu Family Wines. Wine, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks are included. Guides named by past participants include Stephanie and PR, though assignments can vary.

“It was amazing and Stephanie was so pleasant and informative and fun! The property was beautiful and I was recommend this to everyone!”

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4.Malibu Wine, Food & Beach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 100 reviews · from $70

Spend about four and a half hours exploring Malibu by open-air vehicle, with stops at the pier, wine country, Point Dume, Paradise Cove and the Country Mart. Guide Gavin is known for local stories, photo help and an easygoing approach. Complimentary wine, water and snacks are provided, and you can bring your own food and drinks.

“Such a fun tour! I am local native & Gavin is a great tour guide. He was very patient (the other customers brought a dog 🙄) and knowledgeable. He took us to places in Malibu that I did not know existed. Since we were a small tour with only 2 groups he was flexible & customized the tour to our liking. The bus is fun. We sat next to the open window even though it was overcast, we weee not cold. The wine was flowing! For the price, this tour is a steal. I highly recommend this tour if you’re interested in seeing Malibu & some beautiful beaches.”

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5.Celebrity Homes, Beaches & History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 86 reviews · 5h 30m · from $90

Ride an open-air van with guide Dave or David along the Malibu coast, stopping at Point Dume, the Malibu sign, the pier, the Country Mart and Adamson House. Expect local history, filming locations and celebrity-home drive-bys, plus time for photos, beach air and shopping. The group is limited to 13.

“Fabulous trip , Dave was an outstanding guide . Great photo stops and lots of great information . Lovely lunch stop . Great that small group who all got to know each other . Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend .”

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6.Scenic Malibu Overlook eMTB Experience (Beginner)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · from $169

Join guides such as Jason, Jasmine or Chris for a two-hour small-group eMTB ride near Malibu. Choose from several premium electric mountain bikes, get a helmet and protective gear, then follow smooth fire roads with optional single-track. Your guide adjusts the pace to your ability, with commentary on local flora and fauna.

“Had a phenomenal first time mountain e-biking. Here for an exec retreat and this was the perfect breakout activity. Our guide Chris was patient, encouraging and since our group was making good time he showed us some bonus trails and lookout points. This is a good workout despite the very powerful motor assist. Bombing the downhills was amazing fun, and these bikes really soak up the bumps well. Would do it again for sure.”

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7.Malibu and Hollywood Flight Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 50 reviews · 1h 15m

Take a 75-minute narrated flight over Los Angeles, from Malibu and the Hollywood Sign to downtown, LAX and the port. The small group is limited to three participants, and pilots including Tommy and Toby have been praised for friendly explanations. Meet at Torrance Airport, where parking is free.

“It was amazing, Tommy was really nice, showed and explained us some stories. We really enjoyed the tour.”

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8.Private Surf Lessons in Malibu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $135

Meet local surfer and instructor Ric at Surfrider Beach for a private, 90-minute lesson tailored to your ability. Start with 15 to 20 minutes on the sand practicing paddling, standing, and surf etiquette, then head into the water to catch waves. Beginners are welcome, but ask about board sizing before booking if anyone in your group may need a larger board.

“It was a wonderful experience. Lesson was better than expected and I was able to ride some waves very quickly. I’ll take another lesson for sure. Bravo”

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9.Guided Vineyard Hike with Photo Stops and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 38 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

Walk a 2.5-mile loop on a private Malibu ranch with an English-speaking guide, vineyard stops, animal sightings, Chumash cave paintings, and sweeping views. Guides have included Maddi, Bradford, Mitch, and Dylan, though the guide for your date may differ. The two-hour outing ends with two cans of wine to take home.

“This activity exceeded our expectations! Our guide Mitch was super informative and fun as he took us around the sights of Saddlerock Ranch. Halfway through, we were able to try some frose to cool off and did the remainder of the hike with a can of wine. We ended the hike with another option to try an additional can of wine. Highly recommend!”

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