What to do and see in Los Angeles, California (CA): The Best Cultural Tours

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

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

On our Hollywood tour we go back in time to when the name first appeared on maps in the 1880’s, then we’ll tell you how and why the start-up movie industry first moved to this small farming town in the early twentieth century. By walking the streets of Hollywood you’ll get the chance to discover the many hidden historic sites in the area (such as the oldest house in Hollywood, where Charlie Chaplin’s kids went to school), as well offering you the best up close and personal experiences of such icons as the Walk of Fame, the Capitol Records Building, the Egyptian Theater, the Dolby Theater (the home of the Oscars) and the TCL Chinese Theater where your Hollywood tour ends, in the perfect place to get lunch or get some great shots of the Hollywood Sign for Instagram. * Tour starts at 10am daily * Children under 12 y.o. gain free entry

Inclusions: English guide

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

L.A. is so big – how are you going to see the city in one day? Easy! Join our LA in a Day tour and see 3 completely different neighborhoods of the city - Hollywood, downtown and Santa Monica. There’s no breezing through on buses with a pre-recorded audio commentary playing (which is always out of sync), on this tour we show you the hidden nooks and crannies of the city that other tour companies don’t (including 7 different venues that have held the Academy Awards Ceremony) and give you a feel for the real Los Angeles. We're pioneers of the all day metro and walking tour of Los Angeles. Why did we create it? Because we want you to feel like you're an Angeleno for the day and to fall in love with the city like we did. * Tour starts 10 am daily * Travel on Los Angeles Metro included in ticket price * There’s a big range of food options and all types of diet can be accommodated (vegan, gluten-free etc)

Inclusions: Travel on Los Angeles Metro is included in ticket price., Tour Guide

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

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

Just past Little Tokyo, L.A.’s hottest neighborhood, The Arts District, is full of galleries, tech-industry, nightlife, murals, history, architecture, shopping, breweries, and restaurants. We visit Hauser and Wirth Gallery, Sci-Arc, Bloom’s Square, Warner Brother’s Music, Art Share, La Kretz Innovation Campus, The American Hotel, some of L.A.’s best restaurants and many more surprising locations. You’ll hear about the origins, history, new development and current status of The Art’s District. This tour breaks at galleries and shopping, allowing participants to explore a bit on their own. This ride is perfect for visitors looking for off the beaten path, up and coming neighborhoods in DTLA.

Inclusions: Includes 8-speed bike, helmet and guided tour.

Exclusions: This tour does not include any food.

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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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.

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

The Skyline, and Skyline Twilight tour visits the more modern gathering spaces of DTLA. Staples Center and L.A. Live, the home of the Lakers, Figueroa and 7th Street home of the tallest skyscrapers on the west coast, and several shopping destinations, as well as Grand Avenue's museums and performing arts venues are all new additions to the downtown skyline. We stop in Little Tokyo for an off bike break. We offer this tour day and night, with lighted bicycles and reflective safety vests. It is a thrill to cruise L.A. streets at night. Most of this route takes place in designated bike lanes. We design our small group, Downtown Los Angeles bike tours for casual riders. Our formula of flat, easy, 2.5 hour tours is perfect for novice and regular cyclists alike. All tours feature an off bike break for you to explore on your own or grab a snack. Experience Los Angeles like a local on the back of a bike. We are the only tour company that offers evening city tours.

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, helmets, safety vest and lights

Exclusions: Little Tokyo has many snack options, guests may want to try on their own.