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The 15 Private Tours in Los Angeles That Earn Their Price

96 tours  ·  from $32

Good private tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Los Angeles: Private Vintage VW Bus Tour in Malibu - Starting on Mulholland Highway
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Los Angeles: Private Vintage VW Bus Tour in Malibu

1.Private Vintage VW Bus Tour in Malibu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 303 reviews Our pick

You’ll spend about three hours in a private vintage VW bus exploring Malibu’s canyons, vineyards, overlooks, and native wildlife areas. Wine and snacks are included, though some tasting rooms charge extra. The tour begins and ends on Mulholland Highway and suits groups of up to six.

“We very much enjoyed our more than two hour hike filled with fun stops and beautiful views. The wine tasting afterwards was a great end to a lovely afternoon with a very friendly and accommodating guide. Very glad we did it.”

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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

2.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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Private Luxurious Tour of Los Angeles - Urban Light and the La Brea Tar Pits
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Private Luxurious Tour of Los Angeles

3.Private Luxurious Tour of Los Angeles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $179

Spend about six hours touring Los Angeles in a private vehicle with a local guide. Visit Santa Monica, Venice, LACMA’s Urban Light, the La Brea Tar Pits, Farmers Market, Hollywood Boulevard, the Hollywood Sign, Sunset Strip, Beverly Hills, and more. Guides include Sam, Gregory, Simone, Chris, and Sonya.

“My family and I had a wonderful day on this private tour of LA. Chris was an excellent tour guide who was very knowledgeable about LA. He showed us many sites we did not see on the larger bus tours.”

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Private Hollywood Bus Tour - Celebrity Homes, Film Locations, and Expensive Cars
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Private Hollywood Bus Tour

4.Private Hollywood Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 167 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)

Set out from Hollywood with a private guide, possibly Chase, for a 90-minute to two-hour look at movie history, celebrity homes, Mulholland Drive views, Rodeo Drive, and Sunset Boulevard. The private vehicle keeps the outing personal and works well for families or groups of up to 13.

“Chase was entertaining and accommodating. My kids loved seeing Taylor swift’s house and my in-laws loved hearing the history. Great tour for the entire family!”

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Private 3 Hours Los Angeles Tour - Laurel Canyon adds a music story
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Private 3 Hours Los Angeles Tour

5.Private 3 Hours Los Angeles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend three hours with a private guide exploring Los Angeles by air-conditioned vehicle. Expect the Hollywood Sign from a close trail, Mulholland Drive views, Laurel Canyon music lore, Sunset Strip, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, and the Walk of Fame. Guides such as Cesar, Jose, Adam, and Vincent are known for photos and local stories.

“Cesar was a great tour guide. Not only did he know a ton of very cool information he was our personal photographer. Tour was well worth the money and hit all the highlights. Hollywood sign is a must.”

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2 1/2 Hour Private Tour of Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Bel Air - Rodeo Drive: luxury, movie locations, and Beverly Hills style
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2 1/2 Hour Private Tour of Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Bel Air

6.2 1/2 Hour Private Tour of Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Bel Air

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews

Spend about 2.5 hours with David Rogers in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, visiting Hollywood Boulevard, the Sunset Strip, Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, and celebrity neighborhoods. Pickup is offered, and the route can shift toward the sights and photo stops you care about most.

“A nostalgic tour of all the LA highlights, hot spots, stars homes along with lots of stories of Hollywood from back in the day! A great overview for our first day of arrival!”

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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

7.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

8.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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Los Angeles Private Full Day Luxury EV SUV Tour with Hotel Pickup - The Hollywood Sign from the hills
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Los Angeles Private Full Day Luxury EV SUV Tour with Hotel Pickup

9.Los Angeles Private Full Day Luxury EV SUV Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · from $290

Let Glenn pick you up at your hotel or Airbnb for a private seven-hour Los Angeles tour in a luxury electric SUV. You’ll see Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Venice, the Farmers Market, and the Hollywood Sign, with bottled water, snacks, Wi-Fi, parking, and flexible stops included.

“We had a wonderful time. Glenn provided a safe, clean ride. We visited many of the sites we wanted to see in our one-day stay, and was the most comprehensive private tour available of LA on Viator. It was clear he was engaged in our experience to have an enjoyable day. TRead more”

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Los Angeles: Private 4x4 Vineyard Tour in Malibu - What you see from the vineyard vehicle
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Los Angeles: Private 4×4 Vineyard Tour in Malibu

10.Private 4×4 Vineyard Tour in Malibu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Take a private two-hour 4x4 ride through a Malibu family vineyard tied to Sadderock and Malibu Family Wines. Your guide, possibly Stephanie or PR, leads you past grapevines, a mountain lookout, archaeological site, and vegetable garden, with wine, cheese, crackers, tapenade, and light drinks included.

“It was amazing and Stephanie was so pleasant and informative and fun! The property was beautiful and I was recommend this to everyone!”

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Los Angeles Full Day Private Tour - Hollywood Boulevard in a compact 25 minutes
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Los Angeles Full Day Private Tour

11.Los Angeles Full Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend about eight hours with Vincent, a friendly private driver-guide, visiting LA’s major sights from Griffith Observatory to Venice Beach. You’ll ride in comfort, stop for photos and short walks, adjust the plan to suit your group, and pause for lunch at the Original Farmers Market.

“Amazing tour of the LA area. All the tourist spots. Was able to customize it to work best for my family (have a 19 year old daughter and 13 year old son). Super professional. Can’t say enough good things about this tour!!!”

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Los Angeles: Private Full-Day Tour by SUV - Downtown Los Angeles and the city’s long name
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Los Angeles: Private Full-Day Tour by SUV

12.Private Full-Day Tour by SUV

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 100 reviews · 3 - 9 hours

Travel by private SUV with your own guide through downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and Venice Beach. You can tailor a 3 to 9-hour outing, with pickup, water, and room for up to six people. Guides include Zoro and Claudio, among many language options.

“We booked a private 3-hour tour with a German-speaking guide for €680. The theme we chose was “Hollywood & celebrities.” Both the driver and the guide were very nice guys, but unfortunately, they had no real knowledge about Los Angeles or the topic. For the most part, we just drove through Beverly Hills and other neighborhoods without any commentary or specific information. From time to time, there were some very superficial remarks like “Dan Aykroyd lives around here” or “Here is the Beverly Hills sign.” Even after we explicitly explained our expectations, things did not improve. Eventually, we drove in silence to the TCL Chinese Theatre. When I complained to…”

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Ultimate Private Hollywood Tour - The Hollywood Sign at Beachwood Drive
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Ultimate Private Hollywood Tour

13.Ultimate Private Hollywood Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Ride with guide Bobby through Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Bel Air, and Rodeo Drive. You’ll stop at the Walk of Fame, TCL Chinese Theatre, the Hollywood Sign, Mulholland Drive, and more, with an open-bus view and time for photos, shopping, and celebrity-home sightseeing.

“We had a great tour bus experience with Bobby! He is very friendly and kind.”

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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

14.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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A La La Tour - Fully Customized Private Tour of Los Angeles - One hour around Hollywood Boulevard
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A La La Tour – Fully Customized Private Tour of Los Angeles

15.A La La Tour – Fully Customized Private Tour of Los Angeles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews

Spend about five hours with a private guide such as Vincent or Emily, traveling by car from your Los Angeles pickup point to the Hollywood Sign, Walk of Fame, Beverly Hills, Mulholland Drive, and Sunset Strip. Bottled water is included, and your group of up to four has the vehicle to itself.

“From the friendly greeting to the comfy car ride, Vincent was a wonderful tour guide. He shared funny stories and provided plenty of historical information about the LA area. We highly recommend!!!”

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