The 10 Best Cultural Tours in Santa Monica, California (CA)

Hollywood, Sunset Strip, Movie Star Homes, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive Private Tour covering the most important and fun hotspots in Los Angeles with stops for photos and meals. Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Marina del Rey and Malibu We will show you the best of LA's famed beaches with stops at the Piers to take in the sun and stroll on the sands.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Transport by private vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities

See all the best of Los Angeles on this private 3-day LA Tour, 5 hours each day. Having a private guide is the most fun way to explore must-see and off the beaten path of sprawling Los Angeles. Cover almost all of Los Angeles in 3 days: Downtown Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Hollywood and Santa Monica. Avocado is always on the menu, a perfect photo op is everywhere around you, and a celebrity sighting is just around the corner. Getting to know this diverse cocktail of culture can take years, but you can do it in just 3 days with your private knowledgeable guide. Ogle at the celebrity hangouts in Beverly Hills, soak up the Santa Monica ocean vibes and relish the delicious pastry seasoned with the spray of the Pacific.

Inclusions: All taxes, Friendly local guide, Private tour, 5 hours each day, Multiple start times available, Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour, Iconic places for photo shoot, Flexible customizable itinerary, Must-see attractions and off the beaten path, Meeting in the hotel lobby

Exclusions: Entrance fees, if any, Food and drinks, Gratuities

This 7 and a half hour private tour is a fantastic way to spend the day exploring Los Angeles, Venice Beach, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills and Hollywood. Your tour guide will narrate your day-long trip so you can pick up some facts and impress your friends and family members with your knowledge of the LA area. You’ll get to spend up to 45 minutes at every stop, so you can have a hands-on experience. This tour offers free hotel pickup and drop-off within the Los Angeles area. With over 3,500 5-Star reviews on TripAdvisor, Yelp and Google – you simply can’t go wrong!

Inclusions: Transport by luxury air-conditioned van or bus, Driver/guide, Bottled water, Free Hotel pickup and drop-off from hotels and addresses in the Los Angeles area, Tour guide gratuity is included in the fare

Exclusions: cost of lunch

This is a special all-encompassing Elite Tour of Los Angeles, given by an exclusive tour guide in a luxury vehicle. Its not just a tour, its a concierge-level experience of a lifetime.

Inclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water, Hotel Pickup & Dropoff, Port Pickup & Dropoff

Exclusions: Gratuities, recommended

Your private tour guide is Michael Raines, who has worked for a number of limo companies as a driver and bodyguard to some of the biggest celebrities in the world. A TV personality on his own rite, Michael Raines has starred in two survival shows on Discovery and other Film and TV roles in the past 20 years. Just to hear his celebrity stories is worth the price of the ride!! You will ride in style in 6 passenger Lincoln town car with a duel bar setup for wine, beer and liquor with mixers, chocolates and nuts all complimentary. A Bluetooth stereo so you can use your playlist on your phone, with IPhone and android chargers with cables on the rear deck. Your tour is completely customizable, you tell us what you want to see and we will take you there in style.

Inclusions: Beer,wine,liquor,mixers,sodas and candy We have the best stocked limo in town!

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Like we at CharlieTheTraveler have done for thousands of others, you will be given the experience of a lifetime: famous hangout spots, popular attractions, lively restaurants & a lot of personal charm. A boring tour guide is a drag. A geeky tour guide is irritating. A lively & youthful but equally reliable tour guide makes all the difference in your experience. Below are just some examples of what you will see, do and have on this tour: ► Watching Performers, Fortune-Tellers & Artists on Venice Beach ► Seeing California’s Most Visited & Energy-Fueled Beach, Santa Monica ► Hanging Out at a Converted Summer House, Now Arguably California’s Most Popular Outdoor Lounge/Bar ► Views of the City & Hollywood Sign from Griffith Observatory ► Walking the “Walk of Fame,” Featuring Celebrities’ Handprints & Signatures ► World Famous Rodeo Drive ► Exploring Greater LA’s 3 Best Outdoor Shopping & Entertainment Complexes ► Checking Out Celebrity Homes ► Enjoying an Authentic Farmer’s Market

Inclusions: Small-group private tour, Driver/guide, Tour escort/host, Hotel pickup, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Live entertainment, Round-trip private transfer, Round-trip shared transfer, Transport by private vehicle, Gas for vehicle

Exclusions: Flights, Food & Beverages, Travel visa (only applicable to citizens of certain countries), Travel insurance, Hotels/accommodations

Let us do the work by joining our Santa Monica and Venice Bike Tour, letting you relax and enjoy the quintessential L.A. pastime, cycling the area on a Beach Cruiser. That way you can experience the famous boardwalk and canals, go to some hidden spots that only locals like us know of and learn about the history of the famous neighborhoods you’re passing through. We’ll have your bicycles ready when you arrive for the Santa Monica and Venice Bike tour, then we’ll head down to the beach. The tour passes by famous Santa Monica Pier, before stopping at Muscle Beach. Then we cycle to the beautiful canals. There’s a stop on hip Abbot Kinney Boulevard for juice or coffee, before we head up Main St. Our final stop is Santa Monica City Hall and Tongva Park. * Tour starts 10am daily * Bicycle hire included in price * Children under 5 y.o. can go in a child’s seat for $10 on the day (no ticket required)

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Tour Guide

Exclusions: Gratuities not included. Please allow 15-20%., Snacks

See where the real-life and television worlds of Larry David collide in this Curb Your Enthusiasm-themed tour. We’ll see Larry’s office, Jeff and Susie’s house, Larry’s real house, and other filming locations from the show. The whole time, we’ll talk about our favorite episodes (The Carpool Lane!), favorite characters (Funkhauser!), and other iconic moments from the show (the “Accidental Text on Purpose”). We’ll also discuss the totally unique approach to how the show is made which has allowed it to document the subtleties of life in West LA. To fully complete the experience, we’ve obtained the now out of print Curb soundtrack which plays throughout the tour. You’ll be lamping like Larry.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, To complete the experience we’ve play the out of print Curb soundtrack which plays on the tour.

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Los Angeles is a huge sprawl of a city. There’s such an overwhelming amount of amazing things to do, it can often be intimidating. This often leads to settling on mediocre, safe, run of the mill activities and tours. Whether it’s your 1st or 100th time to LA, it’s all about finding that fresh, unique experience tailored to you. Whatever your interests, we can help you plan it, book it and/or guide it! We will discuss your activity desires and put together an absolutely LEGENDARY City Adventure for you. The options are limitless. Once you are booked, we can consult to build your completely unique Go Legendary Adventure. Activity Examples: Cultural: Museums & Galleries Sports Live Music Events: Concerts, Music Venues, Under the Radar Live Music Entertainment: Studio Tours, Live Tapings, Special Movie Events, Live Theater, Stand Up Comedy, Improv, Opera, Ballet History Architecture Film Locations Shopping Neighborhoods & Amazing Houses

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

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Come enjoy all the highlights of Los Angeles with our local and experienced guides. Starting in Downtown Los Angeles, you’ll get the chance to see all the major sites and high-rise buildings LA is famous for! Next stop Hollywood! Check out the World Famous HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME, GRAUMAN’S CHINESE THEATRE, the DOLBY THEATRE. After exploring Hollywood, we then head-up to the HOLLYWOOD HILLS for a relaxing drive along MULHOLLAND DRIVE. There’s nothing better than checking out CELEBRITY HOMES, and getting views of THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN. Lunch stop is at THE ORIGINAL FARMERS MARKET - and iconic spot right in the middle of town with food options from around the globe! From our lunch stop, our guests are taken through the iconic SUNSET STRIP. Our next stop, is the world famous RODEO DRIVE in BEVERLY HILLS. Upon making our way to the beach cities, our guests enjoy a panoramic view of the SANTA MONICA PIER before heading over for the last stop of the day at the funky VENICE BEACH.

Inclusions: fully narrated tour by your local knowledgeable and fun tour guide/driver, water and snacks, perfect picture spots!, stop for lunch (lunch cost not included in tour price), pick-up and drop-off from Orange County area hotels and custom locations, Snacks, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities