LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, from the Hills to the coast.
The 15 best guided tours in Los Angeles right now. What each trip includes, what it costs, how long it runs, and the operator behind the wheel.
Half-day luxury bus tour that strings together Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and Griffith Observatory with free multilingual audio.
Most Popular“Chad was an amazing tour guide. He was entertaining and very knowledgeable. He knows about almost everything you.need to know in the tour”
Hop-on hop-off LA bus with audio earbuds and multiple routes covering Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Downtown, Santa Monica, and studios.
“I bought 2 day tickets for 4.It was a waste of money. So much traffic on the road. We sat on the lower deck of the bus, it was very hot. We only took the Hollywood and downtown routes for the first day. I don't really like it. We did use our ticket the second…”
Guided 3.5-mile Griffith Park hike to the Hollywood Sign and Griffith Observatory, with stories, small-group pace, and skip-the-line entry for $34.
“Uphill hike for about 30 min. Manageable but may be tough for some. It was all worth it for the view though! Our guide Michael was great! Shared some Hollywood stories along the way and helped me with my bags as well!”
Ride an open-top van through Hollywood Hills and Beverly Hills, then pause for photos at Universal City Overlook on a guided 2-hour tour.
“My Partner and I had a great experience! A big shout out to Shara! Shara made this experience so special; she was funny, super friendly and extremely knowledgeable on all elements of the tour. She knew all the photo opportunities and made the whole experience so memorable. A big thank you to you Shara, we…”
Private golf-cart tour of Avalon on Catalina Island with a local guide, Pebbly Beach, gardens, and the Casino area in about 2 hours.
“Informed! Hopefully they can lower the price a bit or let us drive the golf cart! But the tour definitely saved us the time!”
Guided hike to the front and back of the Hollywood Sign with LA stories and panoramic views plus close-up photo angles.
“Our tour to the Hollywood sign 2 weeks ago was the best part of my trip to LA. Katie our guide was friendly and so Informative on all things Hollywood sign and LA itself. We learnt so much on the hike and it was such a lovely hike. Not too strenuous, always a scenic view…”
Hollywood and Beverly Hills on a guided bus: Rodeo Drive, Walk of Fame, Hollywood Sign views, celebrity homes and TV commentary.
“The tour was excellent! We saw many celebrity homes, the Hollywood sign, the house and the driver of Al Pachino our guide chatted for a while, made a pit stop when needed just below Rodeo Drive, and all supported with the artistic commentaries of our guide! he also accommodated my two bags on the first…”
Guided Malibu vineyard hike with cave paintings, organic garden stops, photo moments, and two wine cans to-go for $49.
“A great experience hiking through the property and seeing things, both random and beautiful, all throughout with a tour guide who knows her stuff! We were there this past Saturday as part of a spontaneous idea to spend a day in Read more”
Guided whale watching from Long Beach with Aquarium of the Pacific educators, a comfy catamaran, and a bonus wildlife voucher if you strike out.
“We boarded on time and left close to the departure time. We saw many dolphins and quite a few whales. Once the whales kept popping up and we would see their blow holes we would chase them down and get as close as possible the way that they explained everything was so informative by far…”
Guided Hollywood Sign hike in Griffith Park with a funny actor/comedian guide, panoramic views, and pro photos after your walk.
“Loved and enjoyed the tour. I would recommend JB (and his dog, Scout 💕). No dull moment. JB knows when and where to stop during the hike. We chose to hike up above the Hollywood letters. He cares for the group. Bringing your own water is necessary but he brought extra for the ones who…”
Private LA day trip linking the Getty Center and Griffith Observatory with a narrated Hollywood drive, plus time at LA’s iconic markets.
“The entire trip was great if you want a comprehensive view of LA. The tour guide we had, Matt, was engaging and knowledgeable. Plus, we didn't have to drive! 10/10 would recommend.”
A private, full-day Los Angeles tour with coastal icons, Beverly Hills photo stops, and Hollywood landmarks, plus flexible pacing.
“What a great tour. Simone, our tour guide, was informative, engaging, knowledgeable and made for a great day. She was flexible with the tour and made sure we saw and learned as much as we could on our tour. We thoroughly enjoyed our day.”
Private full-day LA highlights from Santa Monica to the Hollywood Sign, with hotel pickup, A/C transport, and flexible guide stops.
“Anna was our tour guide an she was amazing. I've done tours with my 10 year old in several cities (New York & Chicago most recently), this was the best one. My number one concern moving around the area in a car was the potential for traffic. Well Anna is a traffic ninja and did…”
Private Los Angeles tour by SUV with an expert guide: Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Venice and Santa Monica, plus Downtown stops.
“Guides were great - amazing experience - really interesting - great for family - I would highly recommend”
A 30-minute guided walk through Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre, including Dolby Lounge and an Oscar statuette, for $29.
“A most interesting look behan behind the Oscar show location, with lots of information from an enthuastic guide. highly revommended, hoveder slightly expensive.”
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