5 hours
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English
Overview
Your day begins with pickup from your Los Angeles hotel (select hotels only). Your tour kicks off in the Downtown Historic District with a stop at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, an architectural masterpiece.
Next stop is the Griffith Park Observatory to take in panoramic views and the Hollywood Sign.
Then, walk along Hollywood Boulevard and find your favorite entertainer’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and see the historic TCL Chinese Theatre.
Via the Sunset Strip, your next destination is Beverly Hills where you can snap a picture at Beverly Hills sign. Drive down Rodeo Drive like a celebrity and see where the rich and famous spend their money, as well as the legendary Beverly Wilshire Hotel.
Your last stop is the Los Angeles Original Farmers Market and the Grove: ask your guide for recommendations on where to grab a bite.
Your tour ends with hotel drop-off.
Operated by
Guideline Tours Inc.
Ratings & Reviews
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This a a great tour to...
Melissa_A, Sept 2025
This a a great tour to get the "lay of the land". The stops aren't very long, but just enough to get a feel for the area. The guide, Bing, was very knowledgeable and engaging.
Hollywood with Bing
Michelle_M, Sept 2025
We had a great tour with Bing. She was very knowledgable, helpful and entertaining. I'm glad we ended up on her bus ... the tour was a great way to fill in 1/2 a day before we had to leave for the airport
Our recent tour of Los...
Darren_D, Sept 2025
Our recent tour of Los Angeles was a truly fantastic experience, largely thanks to our guide, Jim. He was absolutely great—incredibly knowledgeable, and a really nice guy to spend the day with. The tour was so informative, providing us with a wealth of detail about the city's history and landmarks. What we appreciated most was the relaxed atmosphere; we were able to go at our own pace and never felt rushed. Overall, it was a brilliant experience and excellent value for money. We couldn't recommend it more highly!
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Hi Darren, Thank you for taking time out to share your experience with our Guide Jim. Jim, like all of our guides loves to share the incredible knowledge accumulated as a tour guide and local resident. Experience definitely pays off as we are celebrating our 38th year of meeting great folks like you from all over the world! Jim was born and raised in Los Angeles and is most definitely an expert on history and culture as well as the now vibe of Southern California. And yes, as travelers ourselves, a relaxed, fun environment really catch the experience. Thank you for rating our Tours is a brilliant experience and excellent value for the money. We truly appreciate the high recommendation! Wishing you all the best and continued happy travels!
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Linh_T, Aug 2025
It was a wonderful experience with historical knowledge and explanations. We love the history of each location visited. Clear and simple explanation with passion makes it easy to absorb.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hi Linh, Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. We're thrilled to hear that you found the tour to be a wonderful experience filled with historical insight. Since we began offering tours in 1988, we’ve come to understand that Los Angeles, Hollywood, and Beverly Hills offer so much more than just the celebrity and pop culture vibe. There’s a rich history and vibrant culture here that we believe most travelers truly appreciate — and it’s our mission to share that side of the city. We’re so glad you connected with that aspect of the tour! Also clear and understandable dialogue makes it much easier for folks to absorb the information. We do pride ourselves in offering this to our great customers from the United States and all over the world. Wishing you continued happy travels!
Itinerary
Downtown Los Angeles
Your tour begins in Los Angeles' Downtown Historic District the cultural center of our city! See how towering skyscrapers, historical landmarks, trendy art galleries, and gourmet food intersect in the heart of downtown.
City Hall
Snap a picture of one of the most recognizable filming locations in the world. Our Los Angeles city hall has appeared in many film and TV shows including the TV show Dragnet, The West Wing, The Usual Suspects, Identity, Speed, Ocean's Eight, The Nice Guys, L.A. Confidential Gattaca, While the City Sleeps, Adventures of Superman, Alias, Dragnet, Perry Mason, Tower of Terror, Adam-12, and War of the Worlds.
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Snap a picture in front of the Walt Disney Concert Hall, a world-renowned music hall and architectural masterpiece, designed by Frank Gehry. See where the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and Master Chorale play for visitors and locals alike
5 minutesCathedral Of Our Lady Of The Angels
The 58,000 square foot modern cathedral serves as the mother church of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Archdiocese has the largest Roman Catholic population in the United States at more than 2,600,000 members.
Great to snap a picture as we pass the magnificent cultural landmark.
The Music Center
The Dorothy Chandler pavilion (The Music center) opened in 1964 and hosted the Academy awards (The Oscar's) from 1969 to 1999.
Griffith Park
Griffith park is 4310 acres and is one of the biggest municipal parks in the country, an is one of Los Angeles' greatest cultural attractions! Take in spectacular panoramic views from the Pacific Ocean to Downtown L.A., and this is a great place to see the Hollywood Sign!! This stop is a visitor favorite!
20 minutesGriffith Observatory
Located on the south slope of Mount Hollywood the world renowned art deco 1935 building has been in dozens of Hollywood films! From this stop you get amazing views of the Los Angeles area and the Hollywood Sign!
20 minutesHollywood Sign
See the Iconic Hollywood Sign! The most recognized sign in the world. The sign symbolizes the movie industries dreams and aspirations.
10 minutesThe Greek Theatre
The world renowned Greek theater started in 1928.
The Greek is a beautiful outdoor amphitheater that has hosted many of the world's of the top performers!
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Walk along Hollywood Boulevard and find the star of your favorite entertainer on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This stop is a must for anyone visiting The City of Angels!
No trip to Los Angeles is complete without stopping to see the golden doors and the ornate design of the most famous movie palace in the world, the TCL Chinese Theatre! Once home to the Academy Awards, the Chinese Theater is where celebrities like Marilyn Monroe, John Wayne, and even R2D2 from Star Wars left their handprints and footprints right in the cement.
Also on your Walk Of Fame Stop, See the home of the Oscars (The Academy Awards) at the glamorous Dolby Theater. Millions of people around the world watch the stars walk the famous "red carpet" right into the famed Art Deco theater, and now you can see it yourself!
30 minutesDolby Theatre
The Dolby has hosted the Oscars (The Academy awards) since 2001. You will walk up to the entrance exactly where celebrities walk the red carpet!
10 minutesTCL Chinese Theatres
Visit the most famous movie theater in the world. The Chinese theater was built in 1927 by Sid Grauman and now has nearly 200 hand and foot prints in the cement courtyard. The theater also hosted the Oscars from 1944 to 1946.
10 minutesSunset Strip
See where the hottest in Hollywood party, eat, and hangout along the iconic Sunset Strip in West Hollywood. The live music clubs, exclusive hotels, and lively nightlife is what makes this stretch one of the most famous and flocked to in all of Los Angeles
Rainbow Bar and Grill
As the Sunset strip winds its way through the city of West Hollywood you will pas by one to the most iconic rock clubs in the world, the Rainbow Bar and Grill!
Whisky-a-Go-Go
Pass by this iconic world reckoned night club that started in 1964 and still hosts some of the top rock and roll bands world wide!
Beverly Hills
Visit the internationally know hub of the rich and famous Beverly Hills 90210!
15 minutesBeverly Hills Sign
We stop at one of the must have photo opportunities in the LA area!
10 minutesRodeo Drive
Drive down Rodeo Drive like a local celebrity and see where the rich and famous spend their money at the world’s most exclusive boutique shops. We'll make sure you don't miss the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, the unforgettable setting for the movie "Pretty Woman."
The Original Farmers Market
Your last stop will be at the charming Original Farmers Market and popular Grove Shopping Mall. Eat, shop, and enjoy exploring this bustling destination loved by tourists and locals alike. Make sure to ask your guide for recommendations on where to grab a bite!
1 hourKoreatown
Pass through the largest Koreatown in the US. This cool and hip LA neighborhood features great Korean barbecue restaurants and hot night life hangouts!
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Water provided
- Local guide
- Live commentary on board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Lunch (own expense)
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.