Top Los Angeles Self-guided Tours

Venice Beach is one of the most popular tourist spots in LA, and this tour will show you why. Travel from the beach up through the canals to the commercial center of the city, all while learning about the city's founding and its host of important movements in American history. See the birthplaces of skateboarding, fitness culture, and artistic/literary counterculture. Learn why the city's founder, Abbot Kinney's vision has thrived after over a century. Uncover the secrets of LA's own incarnation of Venice... if you can. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Explore Venice Beach Skatepark, Muscle Beach Venice Hall of Fame, Public Art and lesser-known places. After your booking you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.

For a romantic activity perfect for admiring the LA sunset, just grab your favorite person and pedal out onto Echo Park Lake with this swan boat adventure. Book the time that works for you, hop into your novelty vessel, and admire the LA skyline as you cruise. You can enjoy an onboard picnic, glide across the calm waters, or skip pedaling altogether and relax in the boat's roomy back seat.

Book this surf class in Venice, which will get beginners standing up in your first two hours. You’ll be on land for the first half learning about technique, rules, and safety. Then you’ll practice by yourself, with your instructor close by. This is a small group lesson, with a small ratio of instructors to students, so you will receive plenty of individual instruction.

Pasadena is the quiet end of greater LA where civic pride built one of the finest city halls in America — and then kept right on going. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Pasadena on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Follow riddles to Pasadena City Hall, the Pasadena Robinson Memorial, and the Civic Auditorium — a city that built its ambitions in stone and hasn't apologised since • Walk Pasadena's streets at your own pace with no fixed schedule • Great for families, architecture enthusiasts, and groups of any size Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size. The Rose Parade goes through Pasadena once a year. This tour is available every day.

Step into the glamour and dark secrets of Los Angeles with "Death in the Shadows," an interactive, self-guided murder mystery walking tour in Beverly Hills. A famous blogger has been murdered, and you are the lead detective! Was the killer her obsessed boyfriend, or a shadowy local? Skip the crowded tourist buses and experience the city like never before! Starting at Beverly Cañon Gardens, your squad will navigate iconic streets by following clues and solving 12 puzzles directly on your smartphone. What makes this perfect for your trip: • Total Flexibility: There is no fixed schedule. Start whenever you want, pause for a coffee, and resume at your own pace. • Escape the Crowds: We guide you away from typical tourist traps to uncover secret spots most tourists walk right past. • Private & Interactive: You aren't passively listening to a guide in a large group. You actively engage with your surroundings to crack the case.

The Best Way to Discover LA: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a photo with the Triforium public art installation or a moment of reflection at the Vietnam Memorial and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Learn the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: Gloria Molina Park, Walt Disney Hall, The Broad, The Museum of Contemporary Art, Pershing Square, Bradbury Building, City Hall Park Center, City Hall, Public Art “Triforium,” and the Vietnam Memorial.

"Dive into adventure with Let’s Roam, your go-to for the ultimate app-led adventure hunts! Step into a world where every landmark and hidden gem is waiting to be discovered. Challenge yourself with trivia, tackle brain-teasing puzzles, and embark on an epic journey of exploration! Whether you’re collaborating with your crew or turning up the competition, Let’s Roam Adventure Hunts guarantee a blast for all. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a spontaneous outing, a wild bachelorette bash, a festive birthday celebration, or a team-building extravaganza. Each player gets to dive into an interactive role, ensuring every challenge is as thrilling and unique as the next. So, gather your squad, choose your adventure, and let the good times roll! With Let’s Roam, every outing becomes a treasure trove of memories and excitement. Are you ready to conquer the city and create unforgettable experiences? Let’s Roam and make every day an adventure! "

A body has been found in Hollywood. Step into the role of detective and crack the case on this self-guided walking quest. Your smartphone delivers clues, witness statements, and puzzles as you navigate between real-world locations that become your crime scene. Each stop reveals new evidence and suspects. Follow the trail from location to location, piecing together the story while exploring Hollywood's streets. The app guides you step by step with an immersive narrative full of twists. This 1–2 hour private detective adventure runs 24/7 — start whenever you want, pause for coffee or photos, and play at your own pace. Available in 5+ languages.

Renting a swan boat is a fun way to exercise and explore the Rainbow Lagoon at the same time. If your rental is on a hot day—no need to worry about the California sunshine, as each boat comes with shaded canopies to protect you from the elements. Choose from a variety of time slots to suit your schedule—you can even go for an atmospheric evening ride with LED lights on your boat.

Explore a city in a whole new way! This self guided historical walking tour is also a game, during which you get to play detective! Put on your sleuthing hat and get ready to solve "A Silent Murder." By solving the at each historical marker along the route, you will be guided through the clues to lead you to the murderer or Rex King, a silent film director.

Transform sightseeing into an adventure with this engaging guided tour on foot through Hollywood's iconic landmarks. Participate in a treasure hunt filled with clues and challenges, while uncovering captivating stories from your local guide. Visit renowned sites like the TCL Chinese Theatre, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and many hidden gems, all while competing with your team. Perfect for solo travelers, families, or groups, this interactive experience ensures fun for everyone without needing prior knowledge. Enjoy great photo opportunities and create lasting memories during this unique journey through Hollywood. - 60-minute guided adventure full of fun challenges - Explore famous attractions and hidden gems of Hollywood - Suitable for all ages, fitness levels, and group sizes - Learn interesting stories and facts from a local guide

Take an open-air bus tour through Hollywood and Beverly Hills and explore some of the area’s landmarks and celebrity homes. See famous landmarks such as the Hollywood Sign, the Walk of Fame, and the Chinese Theatre. Keep an eye out for celebrity sightings as you drive through Beverly Hills and view the homes of Tom Cruise, Taylor Swift, Leonardo DiCaprio and many more.

Ride in style from the Redondo Beach Pier to the Santa Monica Pier and back on a single charge! This is a 4-Hour Self Guided e-bike tour. Enjoy stops in Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach or Venice Beach along the way. Other e-bike rental durations are available for the self-guided tour. Guided tours are available on Saturdays. Our friendly team will give you suggestions on where to visit up and down the coast along the beach bike path on your self-guided tour. Come to our shop at the top level of the Redondo Beach Pier parking structure. There is plenty of parking with flexible time limits and we are right on the beach bike path. You will receive an orientation to the electric bike to make sure you are comfortable. Our e-bikes are comfortable, high-quality beach cruisers built by the Electric Bike Company. Helmets, locks are included. Liability waiver required prior to riding.

Learn to surf at one of California’s most famous spots during this introductory surfing class at Venice Beach. This class is suitable for all levels, whether it's your first time surfing or you are advancing your skills. Spend some time training on the beach, then hop in the Pacific Ocean for instruction in the water, followed by time for practice.

This Tourist Scavenger Hunt takes you up and down Hollywood Boulevard with a few side trips to see various interesting things you're expecting to see, and other things you didn't know where there. Buy either a single or a group ticket. It takes 2-3 hours to complete, do it whenever you wish - you select your own date and start time, no scheduling or reservation needed. 20+ challenges, games and enigmas to solve as you walk through this historic neighborhood.

Play the game on your smartphone with your group as the game guides you through the city. Score points for correct answers and try to get the high score on the leaderboard! See major attractions as well as less-known gems of LA on this unique interactive tour. Play any time that fits your schedule! There is no in-person guide you have to wait for! Your group of 2 to 6 people works together to solve the 21 challenges on the scavenger hunt. You'll walk about 2 miles along this scavenger hunt tour. Tour downtown Los Angeles, California. See Olvera Street, Union Station, Little Tokyo, El Pueblo, City Hall, and lots of interesting historical sights and markers. Explore the city at your own pace. Enjoy fun challenges with family and friends Discover LA's hidden gems and historic sights. Perfect for all ages!

Dive into adventure with Let’s Roam, your go-to for the ultimate app-led adventure hunts! Step into a world where every landmark and hidden gem is waiting to be discovered. Challenge yourself with trivia, tackle brain-teasing puzzles, and embark on an epic journey of exploration! Whether you’re collaborating with your crew or turning up the competition, Let’s Roam Adventure Hunts guarantee a blast for all. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a spontaneous outing, a wild bachelorette bash, a festive birthday celebration, or a team-building extravaganza. Each player gets to dive into an interactive role, ensuring every challenge is as thrilling and unique as the next. So, gather your squad, choose your adventure, and let the good times roll! With Let’s Roam, every outing becomes a treasure trove of memories and excitement. Are you ready to conquer the city and create unforgettable experiences? Let’s Roam and make every day an adventure!

Hop aboard a Swan Boat and make a splash at Lake Balboa! Pedal, explore, and enjoy a leisurely cruise around the lake—an easygoing outdoor adventure for couples, families, and friends.

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote and interactive live host to assist and encourage you through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 500 cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures include a tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, learning tool, and social experiment! Guests get to discover our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture challenges-for points! Regardless of their score, they enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard. They can race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors with them that day. Get ready to learn, discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your OWN!

Slip behind the wheel of a supercar—and discover some of Hollywood's iconic landmarks as you go—on this private Ferrari tour. Pick from multiple start times, from morning to evening, and choose whether you want to drive, split the driving with someone else, or ride as a passenger. Whichever you pick, you can cruise along Hollywood Boulevard, stop to pose in front of the Hollywood Sign, and more.

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.