The 15 Best Venice Beach Tours

1.Small-Group Electric Bike Tour of Santa Monica and Venice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 458 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89Our pick

Spend three hours riding a Pedego electric beach cruiser from Santa Monica to Venice and back. Guides including Barb, Steph, Stephen, and Molly lead small groups of up to six past the pier, canals, Muscle Beach, skatepark, and beach paths. Pedal yourself or let the motor help.

“We had a great time! Stef was a great tour guide and we were lucky and had an amazing sunset! Most definitely recommend this tour.”

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2.Surfing Lesson in Venice Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 442 reviews · 2 hours · from $69Best value

Meet your English-speaking instructor at 20 Bicknell Ave, suit up, and learn to surf Venice Beach in a small group setting. You get a 30 to 40 minute beach lesson, about 40 minutes of coached ocean practice, free time to keep trying, a board, wetsuit, storage, and an outdoor rinse afterward.

“Was such a good time, really recommend! We had Ethan and Keanu who had really good pointers and were loads of fun. We booked a group lesson and it ended up being just myself and my partner with two instructors, so a private lesson in essence! Would 100% do again if we’re in LA.”

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3.LA Venice Beach Hidden Gems Food Tour With 6 Food Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 337 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $98

Spend about three hours walking Venice Beach with a small group of up to 12, tasting açai, empanadas, fish tacos, quesabirria, churro waffle bites, and a secret dish. Guides such as Brandon, Clovis, Sade, and Stephen add local history, art, and practical food tips.

“This was a walking food tour. You get to experience different foods in LA while getting to know about some of the city's art history. The food was amazing! Sade is an excellent tour guide and was very patient with our group. This was my first food tour and can't wait to experience more!!”

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4.Santa Monica and Venice eBike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 139 reviews · 3 hours · from $89

Join Barb or Stef for a three-hour, small-group e-bike ride through Santa Monica and Venice. Cruise beneath the Santa Monica Pier, see Muscle Beach, the skatepark, canals, murals, and beach houses, with pedal assist available when the wind or crowds make riding harder.

“I loved the tour with Barb - it was fun, educational, and insightful!”

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5.Surf Class for Beginners in Venice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Meet Golden Wave Surf School at 10 Washington Blvd for a two-hour Venice lesson built for adults ages 18 to 60. You’ll spend 30 minutes on beach safety and technique, then practice in the water with a guide such as Alex, Alexi, Felipe, Martin, or Diego.

“It was excellent. I was taught by Diego, who had a lot of experience and broke down things in a way that made it very easy to understand. I managed to catch a few waves, which was very cool. Highly recommended.”

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6.Private EBike Tour of Santa Monica and Venice Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Ride a private electric-bike route from Santa Monica to Venice with guide Barb or a member of the Pedal or Not team. Expect beach paths, the Santa Monica Pier, Venice Canals, Muscle Beach, skateboarding, street art, photo stops, water, helmets, and edited tour photos.

“Barb was an excellent, friendly guide. She had pictures to accompany her history lessons of the sites we were visiting. We really appreciated the water and snack that went along with our ride! We had never ridden an e-bike but she made learning all the different styles easy! The e-bikes were so fun and we had great weather. We’ll definitely be doing this again!”

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7.Venice Vibrations Public Bike Tour Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend about three hours cycling Venice Beach with Anthony Panzica or another Venice Bike Tours guide. You will ride a flat coastal route to Santa Monica Pier, visit the canals, skatepark, art walls, Abbot Kinney Boulevard, and Marina del Rey, with a cruiser bike, helmet, basket, and water provided.

“A fantastic way to explore Venice Beach. Anthony knew so much about the history and took us to all the cool places. My kids (13 and 11) and husband loved shooting a few hoops on the Venice Beach courts, watching the skaters at the famous skate park, and biking to Santa Monica Pier and around Venice. A great way to explore a new place. Anthony was a fab tour guide and it was great getting to know him. He knew so much about the beach and had great stories to tell along the way. My kids said they would like to take the tour again one day.”

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8.Santa Monica and Venice Beach Bike Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $79

Pedal from Santa Monica’s shopping district to Venice Beach, Muscle Beach, the boardwalk, Venice Canals, and Abbot Kinney Boulevard. A guide such as Sean or Andrew leads this small-group ride, with bikes, helmets, locks, and water included. The bicycles are standard, not electric.

“Loved the biking tour and Andrew made it interactive and pointed out some of the local restaurants to try as well. Great time!”

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9.Private Surf Lesson in Venice Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Meet Golden Wave Surf School at 10 Washington Blvd for a two-hour Venice Beach lesson. You’ll spend 30 minutes learning surf safety on land, then practice in a beginner-friendly area with a board, wetsuit, and instructor guidance. Private booking is required for non-swimmers, minors, and guests with disabilities.

“My two daughters had a great experience. Paul was super patient and a great instructor. Would absolutely recommend.”

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10.Santa Monica and Venice Beach Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $199

Start at Hotel Casa del Mar for a 30-minute Segway lesson, then ride with a professional guide through Santa Monica and Venice. Expect the Pier, Pacific Park, Muscle Beach, street art, and Venice Skatepark, with water and small snacks included.

“A great way to see Santa Monica and Venice Beach! Guide very helpful with Segway.”

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11.Private Rickshaw Tour of Santa Monica and Venice Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

You and one companion ride a private rickshaw between Santa Monica and Venice Beach while a local guide pedals and narrates. Expect photo stops at the pier, Venice Skatepark, Muscle Beach, and Palisades Park, with guides such as Justin, JoWanda, and Sam reported on recent tours.

“Enjoyed seeing Santa Monica and Venice Beach from a different perspective in the back of the rickshaw while JoWanda narrated fun facts about the area. She went out of her way to make sure we had an amazing experience. Looking forward to giving our kids this same experience in 2025.”

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12.Santa Monica & Venice Beach Guided Bike or eBike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 24 reviews · 3 hours · from $71

Join an English-speaking guide for a relaxed 3-hour bike ride from Santa Monica Pier to Venice Beach, Muscle Beach, the canals, and Marina del Rey. You get a standard bicycle, helmet, bike bag, photo stops, and the option to upgrade to a pedal-assist eBike if you are 13 or older.

“Value for money charged is very low. I wouldn’t do it again”

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13.Santa Monica & Venice Beach Bike Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 23 reviews · 2h 30m · from $79

Ride from The Bike Center Santa Monica to Venice Beach with an English-speaking guide such as James, Chag, or Kirk. Cover 7 to 8 miles on a standard city bike, stopping at the pier, boardwalk, Muscle Beach, canals, Abbot Kinney Boulevard, and lesser-seen corners.

“Our tour with James was fantastic. He had lots of interesting info to share with us. This was an awesome way to see the sights of Santa Monica and Venice Beach.”

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14.3-Hour Secret Food Tour of Venice Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 19 reviews · from $95

Walk Venice Beach with an English-speaking local guide and sample smoothie bowls, empanadas, fish tacos, quesabirria, churro waffle bites, and more. The route links the pier, canals, Muscle Beach, boardwalk, and Abbot Kinney. Guides have included Clovis, Matthew, and Brandon.

“Unless you’re from a foreign country…PASS! Just a march around Venice to sample mediocre food with a guide who knows very little about the area outside of Venice. And was very politically motivated. Do something else.”

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15.Venice and Santa Monica French Bicycle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $112

Ride through Venice and Santa Monica with French-speaking guides such as Charlotte, Inès, or Nathalie. Expect canals, murals, quiet side streets, the beach path, Santa Monica Pier, and a stop at Venice Skate Park. The small group is capped at 10 people and the tour lasts about 3.5 hours.

“To do without hesitation!!!! Thank you Charlotte for your good humor, your advice and all the stories that punctuated our ride. Visit accessible to all! Discovery of the "california way of life":-)Auto-translated”

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