The 10 Best Cultural Tours in West Hollywood, California (CA)

October 21, 2021 Rosalyn Ihle

West Hollywood, occasionally referred to locally as WeHo (/ˈwiːhoʊ/), is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Incorporated in 1984, it is home to the Sunset Strip. As of the 2010 census, its population was 34,399. It is considered one of the most prominent gay villages in the United States.
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1. Private Tour: Hollywood Highlights or Celebrity Homes of Beverly Hills

Another Side Of Los Angeles Tours, 1080 S La Cienega Blvd #108, Los Angeles, CA 90035, USA Another Side Of Los Angeles Tours
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Take a 2-hour private tour of famous Hollywood landmarks or the celebrity homes of Beverly Hills and Bel-Air with an insider guide who combines sightseeing with insightful commentary. You'll discover Hollywood’s history — from its storied past to present day — as you explore Tinseltown at a leisurely pace. Alternatively, learn a bit about the history of Beverly Hills as you’re driven by private vehicle through LA’s most affluent neighborhood. Snacks and bottled water are included with round-trip transport from your hotel.

Inclusions: Narration by a professional private guide, Transport by air-conditioned private vehicle, Bottled water and snacks, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By MsSimplyRed

We opted for a 3 hr private tour for our family of 4 + a toddler and it was a great decision! Kenneth was excellent in laying out all our options for a private tour and getting us quickly booked and set up to go. Darnell was a gracious host and showed us what we wanted to see while teaching us about this city. Great job!! Excellent customer service all around.

2. Private City Tour of the Los Angeles Area

Guideline Tours
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Private tour with up to 6 passengers in your own private mini van. Our recommended route is : Downtown LA, The Music Center of Los Angeles, The Walt Disney Concert Hall, Hollywood, Movie Stare Homes, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, Lunch at the world famous original Farmers Market, Korea town, Los Angeles, The Staples arena. 4.5 Hours Option to fully customize where you go & what you see • Expert guide can develop an itinerary of sites for you • Chance to explore iconic Los Angeles & Hollywood landmarks • Fun & worry free experience to be had with private group

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup (selected hotels only), Private tour

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Reviewed By Aphrodyt

If you need something to do for 4 hours book this!! The interesting stories told by the driver enhanced the experience. I had a wonderful time and highly recommend Guideline Tours.

3. Gambling Built the Sunset Strip: A Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

8000 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046, USA VoiceMap Los Angeles
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Take this fascinating self-guided GPS audio tour of LA’s most famous boulevard and learn the crazy stories behind the legends that made the Sunset Strip what it is today. For 80 years the Sunset Strip has sparked the culture of America with behaviors that have now become normal, like dancing to rock music, gambling at casinos, smoking Marijuana and same sex marriage. And while the heat that the Strip generated from its nightlife sparks have spread out across the entire country, the sources of those sparks – the original ignition points that heated the action on the Sunset Strip – all came from gambling. This tour takes you through the Strip's transformation. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

Inclusions: Lifetime access to Gambling Built the Sunset Strip tour, VoiceMap Application, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusions: Smartphone, Transportation, Food/Drink, Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

4. 2 Days in Los Angeles: Downtown LA, Hollywood and Rodeo Drive with Private Guide

Friendly Local Guides
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2 magic days in Los Angeles with a private friendly guide. Explore Los Angeles with an insider on this fun walking tour to cover all the most prominent places and neighborhoods from Walt Disney Hall, Los Angeles City Hall and Union Station to Rodeo Drive, Walk of Fame and Hollywood Boulevard. See the city of eternal summer where you can expect to see a celebrity around the corner. Immerse yourself in the melting pot of rich history, diverse culture, unique architecture and hipster coffee shops. Witness the world’s shortest railway built in 1901 - Angel’s Flight Railway, and take a selfie with the funicular from the awe-inspiring angle. Sample artisan coffee blends at historic landmark - Grand Central Market (optional, not included). Get advice and recommendations from your guide about what else to see on your own, after all LA has one of the largest number of museums per capita. 2-day tour, 5 hours each day

Inclusions: All taxes, Friendly local guide, Private 2-day 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: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Entrance fees, if any (depending on your preferences)

Reviewed By Annonymity

I had an aMAzing experience with my private photographer, ❤️Alina❤️! She offered creative suggestions for backgrounds/poses and was more than willing to incorporate my vision as well. I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE our role play. Alina was the paparazzi, and I, of course, was the look-alike star, the mistaken identity. ???? So much fun!! You have to see it (below) to believe it. ❤️Alina❤️ captured great action shots of me hiding my face as I escaped the intrusive paparazzi of Beverly Hills. The weather wasn’t the best during my vacation as it rained on and off. However, Alina diligently watched the weather and offered backup times just in case. Thank you, ❤️Alina❤️, for making my private photo tour everything I wanted!

5. Private VIP L.A. Experience

7080 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA LA Stories
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This is the Hollywood Experience you deserve! This is no “Point and Click” Tour - we take our time at locations and deep dive in to the real stories that made you want to come to Los Angeles in the first place. No fake celebrity homes, or just the "touristy" places - this is your tour, catered to the things you want to see! We have a plan and a route, but take your interests, likes and bucket list items, to personalize the experience for you, live and in the moment. When our VIP Chauffeurs are not driving you around, they are quite literally driving celebrities to dinner, shopping or special events such as the Golden Globes or The Oscars. We're passionate about Los Angeles and want you to have the best tour experience of your life. We want you to feel inspired, amazed and spoiled! You'll never see Hollywood the same way again.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Private Chauffeur, Personal Tour Guide, Live Tour Customization based on you

Exclusions: Tour Guide Gratuity

Reviewed By צביקה ע

i wanted to recommend to everyone about this tour! it was so much fun, well informative and Veronica was so cute, full of knowledge and good as taking pics also ! thanks so much to David for making it happen!

6. Go Legendary Custom City Sightseeing [Private Tour]

Go Legendary Los Angeles
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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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Reviewed By Jhorleny

I had the greatest time!! Derek was super cool and customized the tour to fit what we wanted to see.

7. Guided Celebrity Bike Tour of Beverly Hills and Bel-Air

8500 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069, USA Bikes And Hikes LA
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Experience LA’s most exclusive enclaves, Beverly Hills and Bel-Air, in the most up-close-and Instagram-friendly way imaginable: take Bikes and Hikes LA's Beverly Hills CELEBRITY BIKE TOUR! Beverly Hills is the best area to bike in LA, and Bikes and Hikes LA will show you the most exciting parts of it. This 10 mile, 2.5 hour bike ride will travel through West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Bel-Air while your experience guide shares stories of the legendary people who have shaped the area's iconic history.  On our world famous bike tour of Beverly Hills you'll spot over 30 celebrity homes, famous filming locations, and iconic luxury shops and restaurants- you may even see a star! Top Los Angeles sites on this tour include Rodeo Drive, Robertson Boulevard, and the famous Beverly Hills Sign. Your tour guide will regale you with fun facts and stories about life in La La Land.

Inclusions: Expert tour guide who is First Aid/CPR certified, High-End 24-Speed city bike - Pedal bike (electric bike upgrade available on site), Safety equipment (helmet & vest), Optional electric bike upgrade available at check in for an additional $25 (pay at shop)

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities, Transport between tours, Due to COVID-19, guests must provide their own water for this tour.

Reviewed By christigray1

We had the best day with Harris as our private tour guide. We hit 8 cities in 7 hours. I would not want to miss any parts of the ride. You see the hot spots but also the average living areas. I highly recommend the electric bike.

8. Private Tour of Los Angeles For Any Group Size

A Day in LA Tours
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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

Reviewed By MsPearl105

This was the highlight of our short 4 day stay in Santa Monica. We definitely enjoyed walking to the Pier and surrounding areas daily, but we wanted to see the highlights of LA as well. Eight people on our party booked this tour and we couldn’t have been more happy that we did! We covered so much ground in a short period of time. Sure, we wanted to hang out on Rodeo Drive a little longer or stroll Hollywood Blvd more, but it’s a way to experience many places in about 8 hours. Alecia was knowledgeable, kind, professional & hilarious!! We enjoyed the other parties on the bus as well. This is a plus since you never know who’s gonna be on a tour with you. We saw our tour “friends” later at dinner and we were very cordial and chatted a bit more. My son was celebrating his 13th birthday (purpose of our Cali visit). When Alecia found out, she led the bus in singing Happy Birthday to him. She always played a song for him before dropping us off at our hotel. Talk about making the tour extra special! She even remembered my brother’s name. Maybe not a big deal to some, but it was to us. Alecia gave detailed and easy to follow directions each time before we explored a new area (where she’d be, how to remember where to meet up, public restrooms &WiFi, what to do if we encountered a celebrity). Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, Beverly Hills (Rodeo Drive), Farmer’s Market Griffith Observatory, Hollywood, and more! The bus was very nice! Clean, air conditioned and phone/device charging capabilities!! Thank you, Alecia!!!

9. 3 Hour Hollywood to Beverly Hills small group Tour

7013 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA i Ride Like a Star
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We are the number one Instagram private tour company in Hollywood. With us it is a fun day to discover Los Angeles and Hollywood secrets! Pictures and videos will be taken on multiple spots.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water, Discounted tickets for Hollywood attractions

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Reviewed By demychaw

Our experience was absolutely amazing! Definitely was a fun tour to the Hollywood sign. He made sure we were safe and secure

10. Greater Los Angeles: See & Experience it ALL in 3 Days, 1st Class Tour

CharlieTheTraveler
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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

Reviewed By DonnaAlverez

CharlieTheTraveler offered a great value for the trip to Turkey. There were so many amenities included, such as all of the activities and tours and the wonderful tour guide that was provided to help us navigate it all. Overall, this was a well-organized trip.

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