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Half Day Best of Los Angeles City Tour from Santa Monica

See Los Angeles’ most recognized neighborhoods and landmarks in a structured tour departing from Santa Monica. Travel by mini-coach with a guide who provides commentary throughout, reducing the need to navigate traffic or coordinate multiple stops independently. Designed for efficiency, this itinerary balances guided transport with scheduled free time, making it a practical option for visitors who want a broad city overview.

Half Day Best of Los Angeles City Tour from Santa Monica

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

La Brea Tar Pits Segway Tour

La Brea Tar Pits Segway Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Likely to Sell Out

Best of Los Angeles Guided City Tour with 4 Stops & Free Time

Los Angeles is filled with must-see landmarks, from the famous Hollywood sign to Santa Monica Pier. But neighborhoods are spread out, and it can be tough to make much progress with limited time to spare. Ideal for time-pressed travelers, this easy half-day tour covers the highlights by luxury bus. Depart from Hollywood or Santa Monica, and take in destinations like Rodeo Drive and Griffith Observatory without dedicating days to sightseeing.

Best of Los Angeles Guided City Tour with 4 Stops & Free Time

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Everything LA Self-Guided Driving Tour Hollywood to Beverly Hills

Skip the crowded bus and explore Los Angeles your way with this immersive, self-guided driving tour through Hollywood, Sunset Strip, Beverly Hills, and beyond. This isn’t just another celebrity homes tour. You’ll cover dozens of iconic landmarks, filming locations, historic sites, and hidden gems—from world-famous spots you’ve seen on screen to places most visitors never even know exist. Drive at your own pace as GPS-triggered audio that shares the stories behind Hollywood’s biggest names, legendary locations, and unforgettable moments in film and pop culture. Also includes two additional self-guided walking tours—one along Hollywood Boulevard and another along Rodeo Drive, featuring even more stops and details best experienced on foot. Each stop includes additional content you can explore later, including: - expanded stories and behind-the-scenes details - curated photos to help you spot key locations - exclusive video clips featuring a longtime Hollywood tour guide

Everything LA Self-Guided Driving Tour Hollywood to Beverly Hills

3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

All California Self Guided Audio Tours, from SF to LA

Explore iconic sites like the Golden Gate Bridge and the Hollywood Walk of Fame—or dive deep into rugged sea caves and hidden redwood groves. Ask about literally anything that catches your eye—from a historic Spanish mission to a secret coastal overlook or a towering Art Deco observatory. The Golden State's secrets are entirely yours to uncover. Point & Discover: Snap a photo of any monument or museum masterpiece to instantly receive a captivating and accurate story. It’s like having a historian in your pocket! Ultimate Freedom: Navigate seamlessly with interactive map-based audio tours. Your schedule, your pace, your rules. Choose Your Vibe: Select a narrator persona that matches your style—from a deep-diving scholar to a fun companion for the kids. Get Started: 7 Days of Premium Access available instantly for iPhone and Android.

All California Self Guided Audio Tours, from SF to LA

7 daysFree Cancellation

Likely to Sell Out

LA Half Day City Tour and 2-Hour Celebrity Homes Tour Combo

Discover Los Angeles' culture, history, and landmarks on this exclusive combo tour. Explore the Santa Monica Pier, shop and have lunch at The Grove or the Original Farmer's Market, and marvel at Griffith Observatory. Then, on the same day or a different day of your choice, spot celebrity homes on a dedicated tour. This package combines a sightseeing tour and a celebrity homes tour, so you can make the most of your time in LA. Please note that the selected date when booking refers to the 5.5 Hour Half Day Sightseeing Tour of The Best of Los Angeles. To select the date and time for the 2-hour Celebrity Homes Tour please contact the local operator.

LA Half Day City Tour and 2-Hour Celebrity Homes Tour Combo

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

A Taste of LA: Best of Los Angeles Half-Day Tour

Experience the highlights of Los Angeles on this 5.5-hour half-day tour, featuring stops at world-famous locations like Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, Griffith Observatory, and Santa Monica Beach. Travel comfortably while knowledgeable guides share fascinating stories and insider insights about the city’s most iconic landmarks. Perfect for visitors wanting to see the best of L.A. in a short time.

A Taste of LA: Best of Los Angeles Half-Day Tour

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Audio Guide

Discover the best of Los Angeles without the heat or the hassle on this open-top, hop-on hop-off bus tour—an easy, breezy way to cover ground without walking for hours. With four scenic route options and over 40 stops, explore iconic neighborhoods like Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Downtown LA, Santa Monica, and Venice Beach at your own pace. Catch views from the open-top deck, hop off to explore must-see sights like the Walk of Fame, Rodeo Drive, and the Sunset Strip, then hop back on when you're ready. Buses run regularly and come with engaging audio commentary in nine languages, making it easy to soak in LA’s culture, coast, and character—without the stress of driving or parking.

City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Audio Guide

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Los Angeles Must-See Attractions Private Car Tour With Guide

Discover the iconic sights of Los Angeles on a private car tour tailored to your preferences. Begin with a drive through Venice Beach's vibrant boardwalk, where you can soak in the unique atmosphere. Next, head to Santa Monica Pier to enjoy the seaside scenery and snap photos at the historic Route 66 endpoint. Experience the magic of Urban Light at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, then explore the famous La Brea Tar Pits, a unique Ice Age fossil excavation site. After a lunch break at the Original Farmers Market, continue to the iconic Hollywood Sign and stroll along Hollywood Boulevard to see the Walk of Fame and the iconic Chinese Theater. Your private tour allows for a personalized experience with flexible stops and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Los Angeles Must-See Attractions Private Car Tour With Guide

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

3.5-Hour LA Story Tour: Our Most Popular Los Angeles Tour!

Explore LA on this private, customizable tour that can take you to Hollywood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and more. Your guide can help you put together an itinerary to fill up the 3.5 hours of your tour. You’ll have private transportation and hotel pickup, plus included bottled water. Bring the whole family, a group of friends, or whoever you think would like to explore Los Angeles.

3.5-Hour LA Story Tour: Our Most Popular Los Angeles Tour!

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Half-Day Los Angeles Historic Districts Private Guided Tour

Go back in time and explore the real Los Angeles and its most important Historic Districts. These gems were built when LA had less than 200,000 inhabitants and today they are hidden inside this megalopolis of 15 millions. We will go from Angelino Heights, with its best example of pre-1900 Victorian houses; to Windsor Square, designed to be the most exclusive LA neighborhood with the largest lots, and Beaux Arts and Craftsman style homes; to Hancock Park, the dream of one of the most famous LA Mayors, known for its two-story, Palatian period revival homes—Tudor, Gothic Revival, Spanish Colonial, American Colonial, Mediterranean. We will stop also the world famous La Brea Tar Pits, with its incredible fossils collection of extinct mega-fauna of the late Pleistocene. Museum not included. The tour will end in South Carthay, a neighborhood developed in the 1930's by the Greek developer Spyros with its Spanish Colonial Revival houses, stained glass windows, tiles, and shower glass etching.

Half-Day Los Angeles Historic Districts Private Guided Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Likely to Sell Out

Museum Row Tour: The Fast & The Fossilized on Wilshire Blvd

Explore Wilshire Boulevard’s Museum Row with a guided tour that connects art, science, film, and design through shared stories rather than isolated stops. This experience focuses on outdoor spaces and architectural highlights, helping you understand how these institutions shaped Los Angeles’ cultural identity. With a guide providing context and connections, it’s an efficient way to appreciate multiple landmarks without committing to separate museum visits.

Museum Row Tour: The Fast & The Fossilized on Wilshire Blvd

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Early Bird Segway Tour of Los Angeles

Early Bird Segway Tour of Los Angeles

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

3 Hours Beverly Hills Private Bike Tour with a Local Guide

Discover Los Angeles up close on this 3-hour private guided bicycle tour, where you’ll visit iconic spots like Hollywood Boulevard, the TCL Chinese Theatre, and the famous Sunset Strip. Pedal through the exclusive streets of Beverly Hills, explore the fascinating La Brea Tar Pits, and cruise down Melrose Avenue for a unique perspective on the city. Unlike bus tours, this experience offers intimate access to popular landmarks and hidden gems, making it ideal for active travelers who want an immersive and eco-friendly adventure. Perfect for culture enthusiasts and explorers, this tour promises memorable views and local insights.

3 Hours Beverly Hills Private Bike Tour with a Local Guide

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Los Angeles Miracle Mile Segway Tour

Cruise the Miracle Mile on a 1.5-hour Segway tour of Los Angeles’ vibrant cultural hub. Learn to maneuver your gyroscopic ride, then look out for the stars as you follow your guide down Wilshire Boulevard. Learn about this neighborhood’s rich history and highlights as you pass the four landmarks of Museum Row, and see the decadent celebrity mansions that surround Hancock Park; get a glimpse of Hollywood’s most important institutions as you take in production studios, E! Entertainment Television and the renowned Screen Actors Guild.

Los Angeles Miracle Mile Segway Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Tour of Hollywood, Sunset Blvd, Farmer's Market, Miracle Miles and Beverly Hills

Explore all the iconic Hollywood landmarks: walk among the hundreds of stars on the Walk of Fame, marvel at the famous footprints of Hollywood stars at the Chinese Theatre, and witness the world-famous Hollywood sign. Walk through the entrance of the Dolby Theater, home of the Oscars, and go back in time to visit the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, where the first Oscars were awarded in 1929.. We will drive then through Sunset Boulevard, known for its boutiques, restaurants, rock clubs, and nightclubs, as well as its array of huge, colorful billboards and Melrose Avenue, a shopping and dining destination, and stop at the Farmer's Market/Grove where you will find many eateries and shops. We'll continue through La Brea Tar Pit/Miracle Mile with its world class museums like, like the newly opened "Oscar Museum" until we stop in Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills with its luxury boutiques and movie sets. ***Optional Tour for an extra fee: Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach ***

Tour of Hollywood, Sunset Blvd, Farmer's Market, Miracle Miles and Beverly Hills

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Los Angeles Sites and Celebrity Homes Private Flexible Day Tour

LA's iconic sites PLUS celebrity homes in one tour! Wouldn’t it be nice to not be tied down to a rigid schedule and cramped in with dozens of other tourists? In the hands of a state-certified, professional, and personable driver, you will be transported in a private and comfortable SUV for your small group of up to 6 passengers to visit all of the iconic sites of Los Angeles like Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Venice & more. Your driver will be knowledgeable in the locations for the best photo opportunities and even show you extra sites usually not covered by other tours. This tour has a flexible schedule. You can opt in or out of any of the stops. Hotel pickup and drop-off included. (Order of stops depends on pickup location). Short stay in LA? Ask about our 1/2 day. You can also try our Beach Towns Tour! https://supplier.viator.com/product/479575P2

Los Angeles Sites and Celebrity Homes Private Flexible Day Tour

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

from $1,095

7-Hour Ultimate LA Tour

This 7 hour full day tour combines LA Story, our signature tour of Hollywood and the Beverly Hills area, and our Westside Story tour of Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica and Venice. The most popular sights seen from a fresh perspective, as well as the lesser-known gems other tours miss. You're guaranteed a tried and true highly-rated industry professional guide that's fully licensed and passionate about showcasing our amazing cities. *In the tour details listed above, there are few options that best describe timeframes for stops and drive-by introductions. Plus, there are a handful of locations not listed in available "Attractions." Some attractions may not be accessible on certain days of the year. This tour is a solid 7 hours, and we've laid out a guesstimate on stops and travel time. Remember, this is a private tour, so you're also welcome to fully customize your time.

7-Hour Ultimate LA Tour

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

4-Hour Tour of Hollywood Departing from Santa Monica or DTLA

4-Hour Tour of Hollywood Departing from Santa Monica or DTLA

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Private 3.5 Hour Sightseeing Tour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills

Los Angeles is a sprawling city that's best to explore by car, but if you drive yourself, you're bound to hit that infamous LA traffic. Avoid the hassle with this private SUV tour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills—two neighborhoods packed with LA's best attractions. After meeting your driver, you're whisked through world-famous streets—like Melrose Avenue and Rodeo Drive—and into the Hollywood Hills. Snap a selfie with this iconic Hollywood Sign, and check out the stars on the Walk of Fame.

Private 3.5 Hour Sightseeing Tour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Los Angeles Grand City Tours and Stars Homes

We ensure that you have the best possible experience, No Hollywood Tour would be complete without a view and possible a photo of the Hollywood Sign , Stop Beverly Hills Sign for 15 minutes, Stop at the world famous Farmers Market for Lunch, where you will have 45 minutes explore and grab a bite to eat. After lunch head to the Santa Monica pier for a 1 hour stop. On your way back pass by Beverly Hills and keep an eye out for the homes of celebrities like Johnny Depp, Justin Bieber and Jennifer Lopez . Continue your journey along the Sunset Strip, passing by iconic venues like the Sky Bar, Whiskey a Go Go, Laugh factory, The Comedy Store, The Viper Room.Finally Drive by paramount studios, the pantages theatre, and the Capital records building before returning to your starting point. Many stops.

Los Angeles Grand City Tours and Stars Homes

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Private 6 Hr Tour from Anaheim for up to 5 ppl - Choose your Destinations & Time

Easy access to Los Angeles is a perk of staying in Anaheim, but driving yourself can make exploring the city a hassle. From the Hollywood Walk of Fame to the Santa Monica Pier, you’ll experience Los Angeles highlights on this private tour, with a personal driver to shuttle you between stops. The whole day is customizable, ensuring plenty of time to enjoy the things that interest you most.

Private 6 Hr Tour from Anaheim for up to 5 ppl - Choose your Destinations & Time

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Celebrity Homes Tour & Hop-on Hop-off Package

Explore the historic cities of Braga and UNESCO-listed Guimarães on this full-day small-group tour from Porto. Visit landmarks like Guimarães Castle, the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança, and Braga Cathedral, while learning about their rich history from your expert guide. With round-trip transportation, entry fees, and an optional lunch included, this tour offers a seamless and immersive journey into Portugal’s cultural heritage.

Celebrity Homes Tour & Hop-on Hop-off Package

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Full Day Los Angeles Tour with a Historian and Naturalist

California can be a dizzying place. We’re the world’s fifth largest economy, one of the most biodiverse places on earth, and of course the place Hollywood movie stars call home. With so much going on it can be hard to make sense of it all, but now there’s a better way to explore the city. On this private, full day tour you’ll experience parts of Los Angeles that many locals don’t even know about. We’ll visit iconic filming locations hidden in plain sight, learn about native and exotic wildlife at a secret lakeside park, and discover the people and places that have shaped Southern California. Naturally we’ll visit a lot of fancy houses and well known landmarks too. Your guide is Adam Papagan, a certified California Naturalist, cultural anthropologist, and author of “Behind The Scenes in Los Angeles: A Pop Culture History Tour”. More than just a city tour, this is a chance to visit a Los Angeles that few know. Please message for special accessibility accommodations.

Private Full Day Los Angeles Tour with a Historian and Naturalist

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The mammoth sculpture in the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles.

The La Brea Tar Pits are a must-visit for history buffs and families traveling with kids.
All exhibits within the museum are wheelchair accessible, and wheelchairs are available to rent.
Don’t forget to bring sun protection, as some areas of the museum are outdoors.

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