Top Ten Things to Know About Taking a Catalina Island Tour with Catalina Taxi & Tours

If you want more than a postcard version of Catalina, you need to head into the island’s interior. Here’s what savvy visitors should know before booking.

1. It’s Completely Private

No shared vans. No strangers. Just your group and your guide. The experience moves at your pace, not a scripted timetable.

2. For 3+ Guests, It’s Often Comparable in Price

Most interior tours on Catalina use flex or demand pricing and typically run about $100 to $125 per person for two to three hours. With three or more guests, our private 1.5-hour tour often comes out to roughly the same total investment, but it’s exclusively yours.

3. You’ll See the Wild Side of Catalina

This is where the island stretches out. Rolling hills. Coastal views. Quiet canyons. And yes, the iconic bison roaming the landscape.

4. We Welcome Dogs on this Catalina Island Tour

As far as we’re aware, we’re the only interior tour provider that allows dogs. Not just service animals. If your pup is part of the family, they’re part of the adventure.

5. We Take Children Under 3

We’re also the only interior tour provider that allows children under three. A rented car seat is required, and we’ll help guide you through that process.

6. It’s Ideal for Multi-Generational Groups

Grandparents, toddlers, teens, dog in tow. Because it’s private, we can tailor the pace and stops to suit everyone.

7. You Control the Timing

You’re not locked into a rigid departure window. We work with your schedule, whether you’re arriving by boat that morning or squeezing in an adventure before dinner.

8. It’s a Photographer’s Dream

Golden hills, sweeping ocean backdrops and elevated overlooks that make your social feed look unfairly good.

9. You’ll Learn the Real Catalina Stories

Beyond the brochure highlights, we share island history, conservation insights and the stories that shape life here.

10. It Feels Like Exploring with a Local Friend

That’s the difference. You’re not checking a box. You’re experiencing a Catalina Island tour through the eyes of someone who knows it well.