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Top 15 Guided Tours in Los Angeles

44 tours  ·  from $4

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 guided tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Los Angeles: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Audio Guide - The Hollywood Red Route: stars, studios, and Beverly Hills
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Los Angeles: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Audio Guide

1.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 2,030 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $51Our pick

Use one mobile pass to explore Los Angeles by open-top double-decker bus. Ride the Hollywood, Santa Monica, Downtown, and Studio Express routes, hopping off for the Walk of Fame, Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, Rodeo Drive, and more. Audio commentary is offered in nine languages.

“Got to see a lot of historical places! Wheelchair accessibility was great! I give this tour a 8 out of 10... only because NO air conditioning inside the bus! Very HOT!”

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Half Day Best of Los Angeles Guided City Tour - Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive in 30 minutes
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Half Day Best of Los Angeles Guided City Tour

2.Half Day Best of Los Angeles Guided City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,966 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69Top rated

Cover Los Angeles highlights in about 5.5 hours aboard a climate-controlled bus with a driver-guide. Choose Hollywood or Santa Monica as your start and finish, then visit Beverly Hills, a major LA landmark, Farmers Market, and Griffith Observatory. Hollywood departures also include a multilingual audio app.

“It was a good variety of tourist destinations. It was interesting and enjoyable. Chad, the tour guide, was outstanding.”

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City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Audio Guide - Santa Monica Yellow Route: the best views of the day
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City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Audio Guide

3.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 1,083 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $57

See Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Venice, and Downtown LA from an open-air double-decker bus. Choose a 1, 2, or 3-day pass, use the audio guide in nine languages, and hop off at sights such as the Dolby Theatre, Santa Monica Pier, and Walt Disney Concert Hall.

“Wasn’t ’up to par’. Write up indicated we could just ‘stay on’, but we were told we had to disembark so driver could take his lunch break. We were shuffled between 3 buses, taking many more hours than we had planned for. Used another company tour the following day and it was stellar!”

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Griffith Observatory Hike: Guided Tour through Griffith Park - Meeting at the Greek Theatre
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Griffith Observatory Hike: Guided Tour through Griffith Park

4.Griffith Observatory Hike: Guided Tour through Griffith Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,020 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Hike 3.5 miles through Griffith Park with a first-aid-certified local guide, hearing Hollywood stories and viewing the Sign, Mount Lee, Downtown LA, and the San Fernando Valley before reaching Griffith Observatory. Choose a 10 a.m. or sunset departure. Guides include Michael, Josh, Chris, Sarah, and Mark.

“Our guide Erik, is very knowledgeable about the trekking route and he told us many stories and history. He is also very helpful and friendly.. he is very good tour guide ! View is fantastic from this trekking.”

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Los Angeles: Guided Hollywood Celebrity Homes and Lifestyle Tour - Why the open-top van matters
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Los Angeles: Guided Hollywood Celebrity Homes and Lifestyle Tour

5.Guided Hollywood Celebrity Homes and Lifestyle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 698 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Spend two hours in an open-top Sprinter van touring Hollywood Hills, Mulholland Drive, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, and the Sunset Strip. Guides such as Rodney, Ollie, and Shara add humor and local detail, while the Universal City Overlook provides a photo stop. An optional package adds 48 hours of sightseeing.

“Ollie was an awesome guide. Funny and informative! Great to see parts of LA we would not have seen on our own!”

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Los Angeles: Hollywood and Beverly Hills Guided Bus Tour - Hollywood Boulevard and the Chinese Theatre
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Los Angeles: Hollywood and Beverly Hills Guided Bus Tour

6.Hollywood and Beverly Hills Guided Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 442 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Ride an open-air Star Track Tours bus from Hollywood with an English-speaking guide such as DJ, Jeff, Aaron, or Dan. See the Walk of Fame, Chinese Theatre, Hollywood Sign, Beverly Hills mansions, Rodeo Drive, and Sunset Strip, with extra home footage on a 32-inch screen.

“Thank you so much for the fun comprehensive tour! Aaron was great tour guide/driver”

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Los Angeles: Front & Back of Hollywood Sign Hike Guided Tour - Starting at 6298 Innsdale Trail
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Los Angeles: Front & Back of Hollywood Sign Hike Guided Tour

7.Front & Back of Hollywood Sign Hike Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 439 reviews · 2h 30m · from $34

Walk about 4 miles through Griffith Park to viewpoints at the front and back of the Hollywood Sign. Your English-speaking guide sets the pace, shares Hollywood stories, points out studios and landmarks, and takes photos. Expect sun, some steep sections, and no restrooms on the route.

“Sarah was very informative ..very friendly .. if we had done this on our own we wouldn't have had the history lessons which was really good . Sarah is easy to talk too and gives great advice for walking when its roasting hot ... very helpful 100% recommend”

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Malibu: Guided Vineyard Hike with Photo Stops and Wine - Golden hills, rocky peaks, and native oak views
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Malibu: Guided Vineyard Hike with Photo Stops and Wine

8.Malibu: Guided Vineyard Hike with Photo Stops and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 391 reviews · from $49

Walk a 2 to 2.5-mile loop through a Malibu vineyard with a guide such as Ben or Tug, stopping for hill views, Chumash cave paintings, native oaks, and the organic garden. The hike gains about 300 feet and ends with two complimentary cans of wine to-go.

“I really enjoyed this little experience! This is the first time I had booked off of viator and I will definitely be doing it again! The only thing I wish is that I was able to buy more wine than the two they give to you at the end of the hike Read more”

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Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach - A catamaran made for scanning the water
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Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach

9.Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 335 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Join Harbor Breeze Cruises at Long Beach’s Aquarium Way for a 2 to 2.5-hour whale watching trip aboard a comfortable catamaran. Aquarium educators and experienced captains explain the harbor and marine life as you search for whales, dolphins, sea lions, and seabirds. Bring layers and arrive early for your preferred seat.

“Our tour guide was so friendly and knowledgeable and didn't mind answering the random questions we had. Thanks for the wonderful experience Zack! We saw 3 humpback whale calves and an enormous pod of dolphins that swam along side our boat!”

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LA: Express Hollywood Sign Guided Walking Tour with Photos - The first Hollywood Sign views and photo stops
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LA: Express Hollywood Sign Guided Walking Tour with Photos

10.Express Hollywood Sign Guided Walking Tour with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 310 reviews · 1 hour · from $15Best value

Meet actor-guides such as Joe, Jon, JB, Matt, or Elko at Griffith Park’s Innsdale Trail for a one-hour uphill walk toward the Hollywood Sign. Expect Hollywood stories, LA views, water, snacks, and polished photos at the best sign viewpoints.

“What an incredible experience! Jon is extremely funny, knowledgeable and kind. He brought water bottles and oat bars for everyone. The entire tour was full with anecdotes about the Hollywood sign and LA. He has amazing photographer skills and truly made time to take pictures of everyone. This tour was the highlight of my stay in LA!! Thanks Jon”

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Private Getty Center to Griffith Observatory Guided Tour - Starting at the Original Farmers Market
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Private Getty Center to Griffith Observatory Guided Tour

11.Private Getty Center to Griffith Observatory Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $172

Spend six hours exploring Los Angeles with a private guide, from the Original Farmers Market and Getty Center to Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Griffith Park, and Griffith Observatory. Guides such as Brian, Matt, Gregory, and Estevan bring local stories, art, film lore, and city views to life.

“The tour was amazing and the tour guide Matt was awesome! Great experience, I do wish the Getty Museum tour was longer. Thank you for an amazing experience :)”

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Los Angeles: Express Hollywood Sign Guided Walk & Photo Tour - Starting at 6298 Innsdale Trail
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Los Angeles: Express Hollywood Sign Guided Walk & Photo Tour

12.Express Hollywood Sign Guided Walk & Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 150 reviews · 1h 30m · from $29

Walk 1.8 miles through the Hollywood Hills with an English-speaking guide, stopping directly below the Hollywood Sign and at city viewpoints. Guides such as Michael, Noelle, Josh, Sarah, and Katie are praised for local stories and photo skills. The route is family-friendly but not suitable for mobility impairments.

“Noelle was AMAZING! My friend and I had her as our tour guide for the Hollywood walking tour yesterday. She was funny, knowledgeable, and engaging, which made the tour a lot of fun. We learned some history about Hollywood, as well as heard some funny stories! The walk was very easy, and leads up to an amazing view! She was aldo an amazing photographer and got us some really good photos with the sign! Highly recommend this tour if you want some good photos with the sign! Be careful when booking Hollywood Sign tours . This one is legit, but we had another one booked the day before and it…”

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Best in LA: Private, Full-Day, Guided Sightseeing Tour - Santa Monica Pier: Route 66 meets the Pacific
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Best in LA: Private, Full-Day, Guided Sightseeing Tour

13.Best in LA: Private, Full-Day, Guided Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Spend 7 to 8 hours with a private guide such as Rivers, Darnell, Mark, Simone, or Anna, seeing LA’s major sights by air-conditioned vehicle. Enjoy hotel pickup, flexible timing, photo stops, and a close view of the Hollywood Sign, with lunch at the Original Farmers Market.

“Simone was awesome!! Would definitely recommend for anyone who wants to see all the sights and learn about the history of the area. There is no way we could’ve seen everything that Simone showed us in one day on our own. Would do it again!”

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Los Angeles Private, Guided, Full-Day Sightseeing Tour - Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, and the Sunset Strip
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Los Angeles Private, Guided, Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

14.Los Angeles Private, Guided, Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.)

Spend 6 to 7 hours touring Los Angeles in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Simone or Darnell. Stop at Venice Beach, Santa Monica Pier, the Farmers Market, Hollywood, and a local trail beneath the Hollywood Sign, with time to adjust the day to your group.

“That was a lovely experience! Our guide, Simone, was excellent - very friendly, informative, engaging and accommodating. We've seen and experienced quite a lot in one day. The car (and the drive) was comfortable and nicely cool and there were free drinks on offer. We got a proper taste, a feel for the city and its neighbourhoods. We can wholeheartedly recommend this tour.”

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Private Tour of Los Angeles in a SUV with Experienced Guide - Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, and celebrity stories
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Private Tour of Los Angeles in a SUV with Experienced Guide

15.Private Tour of Los Angeles in a SUV with Experienced Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.)

Explore Los Angeles in a private luxury SUV with guides such as Cliff, Andrea, Alex, Jordan, and Boris. Choose your priorities, from the Hollywood Sign and celebrity landmarks to Venice Beach, Santa Monica, and Downtown LA. Tours last about 4 to 8 hours and include hotel pickup at selected hotels.

“George was great getting us around the city and hitting some highlights. Very knowledgeable about the history and landmarks without overdoing the history. He allowed us to totally “geek out” as tourists and view a lot of gorgeous celebrity homes! Highly recommend.”

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