Top 15 VIP Experiences in Los Angeles

1.30-Minute Luxury Driving Tour: Explore Hollywood in a Ferrari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 676 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75Our pick

Take the wheel of a Ferrari California, or ride beside a professional co-pilot, on a private Hollywood tour. You will pass the Chinese Theatre, Magic Castle, El Capitan Theatre, and Hollywood Boulevard before stopping on Mulholland Drive for photos near the Hollywood Sign. Guides include Paul, John, Umar, Medi, and others.

“This experience was well worth the money! Our daughter got to drive a Ferrari through Hollywood while our guide, Kevin, pointed out a few celebrity homes. There are upgrade options available to enhance and extend the experience that are well worth it. Kevin was an amazing guide.”

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2.The VIP Experience at Universal Studios Hollywood in California

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 551 reviews · from $359

Spend a full day at Universal Studios Hollywood with a VIP guide, behind-the-scenes backlot access, unlimited Express entry, reserved show seating, valet parking, refreshments, and a gourmet lunch. Guides such as Mark, Luke, Wendy, and Daniel have helped shape memorable days for past visitors.

“Completely stress-free experience. Daniel made the day fun and provided many insights into what we were seeing or the rides before we experienced them. He did a great job interacting with all the age groups on our tour. From the family of 7 with 5 children to the older couples like us and the solo traveler from Japan. Valet parking and the buffet breakfast and lunch were included and just added to the experience overall.”

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3.LA VIP Tour : Beverly Hills, Sunset Strip, & Hollywood Sign!

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 175 reviews · 3 hours · from $59

Ride in a small, air-conditioned vehicle with local guides such as Justin, Mario, or Adam. Reach a close Hollywood Sign photo spot, then visit Mulholland Drive, Sunset Strip, Greystone Mansion, Rodeo Drive, and the Beverly Hills Sign in one fast-moving three-hour tour.

“Mario was the best guide ever! Such an amazing tour with him! Really Beautiful! Thank you so much!”

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4.Universal Studios Hollywood: VIP Tour with Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 170 reviews · 1 day · from $359

Spend one day at Universal Studios Hollywood with a VIP guide, special backlot trolley, unlimited Express access, priority show seating, valet parking, breakfast, and a private gourmet lunch. You may visit working sets and sound stages, then tackle Mario Kart, Mummy, Transformers, WaterWorld, and more.

“Love the tour. Will do it again. Special thanks to Daniel my tour guide. She was wonderful!!”

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5.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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6.Luxury Cruise with Wine, Cheese & Sea Lions

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 116 reviews · 2 hours · from $119

Spend two hours on a private or small-group electric Duffy boat in Marina del Rey. Your captain, possibly Tyler, Shaun, Maxx, or Mike, serves two glasses of red or white wine with a charcuterie board while pointing out sea lions, birds, boathouses, and yachts.

“The boat was immaculately clean, had blankets if needed. Very comfortable. The wine & cheese plate was beautifully prepared, our glass was never empty. Shaun, our guide, was charming & knowledgeable. He had a perfect playlist on his phone and showed us the area as the sun was setting. I highly recommended the tour, especially the 5:00, was at a beautiful time of day on the water.”

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7.G’day LA by Luxury E-Bike: Griffith Park, Observatory to LA River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $175

Join Gavin or Shelli-Anne for a small-group e-bike ride from Atwater Village through the LA River and Griffith Park. You’ll see the Hollywood Sign, Greek Theatre, Griffith Observatory, Autry Museum, and local-only viewpoints on a premium bike built for hills and trails.

“Gavin our tour guide was awesome! He is extremely knowledgeable of the local area and full of great information. The route was beautiful, with lots to see and we just had a great time! It was so nice to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The bikes were easy to learn and very easy to ride. I highly recommend!”

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8.Luxury Shared E-Boat Cruise with Wine, Charcuterie & Sea Lions Spotting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $119

Cruise Marina del Rey for two hours on a quiet electric Duffy boat with two glasses of wine and a charcuterie board. Captain Ade, Maxx, Shaun, Mike, and others have made this a warm, personal outing, with sea lions, birds, yachts, and houseboats along the route.

“Captain Iiya was amazing kind and informative. The whole tour was relaxing and beautiful. Wine was amazing ordered the red and charcuterie board was good.”

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9.Los Angeles Luxury Private Tour For Up To 7 Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Spend about 7.5 hours with a private driver-guide seeing LA’s headline sights, from Venice Beach and Santa Monica Pier to Rodeo Drive, Hollywood, and Griffith Observatory. Pickup covers much of Los Angeles, and the SUV fits up to seven. Guides have included Monty and Joe, though assignments can vary.

“We had a good tour with Joe. He provided a lot of background information on the sites and Hollywood stars. He was flexible on time and locations since this was a private family tour. We saw all the highlights of LA.”

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10.Marina Del Rey Luxury Boat Cruise Wine, Charcuterie Sealions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $149

Join Captain Shaun for a two-hour private Duffy boat cruise through Marina del Rey. Sip two glasses of wine, enjoy cheese and crackers, watch for sea lions and birds, and hear local stories while music plays over Bluetooth. Sunset departures are especially appealing for couples and celebrations.

“the captain and our guide were very friendly and knowledgeable!”

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11.Private Tour of Los Angeles in a Luxury Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 1 to 12 hours (approx.)

Explore Los Angeles in a private luxury SUV with a driver-guide such as Zoro, Ashot, or Ash. Set your own pace and choose from Hollywood, Santa Monica, Venice, downtown, Beverly Hills, and more. Hotel pickup, bottled water, and drop-off are included.

“The Santa Monica Pier, Hollywood walk of fame, and our driver, who too excellent care of us. The best driver in LA. Very friendly, courteous, intelligent, informative, and down to earth.”

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12.#1 Luxury Hollywood Sightseeing Trolley Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $52Best value

Ride The Parlor Car, a restored trolley with tufted seats and brass details, through Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Miracle Mile. Your guide, including hosts such as Albert, shares stories about landmarks, celebrity homes, architecture, and Los Angeles culture. The small group holds no more than 15 people.

“I wanted to see the major sites, and I saw most of them (Hollywood Walk of Fame, Beverly Hills, beautiful mansions, flowers, palm trees, and 150 year old fig tree.”

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13.Los Angeles #1: Luxury Boat Cruise-Wine, Cheese & Sea Lions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 2 hours · from $149

Cruise Marina del Rey for two hours aboard a quiet electric Duffy boat with Captain Shaun, also listed as Sean in some booking details. Expect yachts, waterfront homes, coastal wildlife, music, one bottle of red or white wine, and small charcuterie. Private groups and dinner add-ons are available.

“So viele wunderbare Impressionen in unseren Herzen! Absolut empfehlenswert. Super Guide, danke Shaun!❤️”

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14.VIP Ferrari Tour and Open Bus Celebrity Homes Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Spend about 3.5 hours touring Los Angeles in a small air-conditioned vehicle, then enjoy a 30-minute Ferrari ride through Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Guides such as John, Vincent, Kia, and Mehdi may lead the experience. The Ferrari portion is chauffeur-driven unless you pay for the optional self-drive upgrade.

“Having paid over £160 for 2 people, I was expecting a lot in 3 hours.”

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15.Luxury Privet Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4 reviews · 6 hours

Ride Los Angeles in a black SUV with a private driver-guide for six hours. You can shape the route around Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Malibu, downtown, beaches, and the Observatory. Abdel has provided polished service on some bookings, but confirm your guide and language in advance.

“Prise en charge à l’aéroport et visite des incontournables de Los Angeles dans une top voiture classe et climatisée. Notre guide et chauffeur Abdel était parfait. Conduite prudente. Vous pouvez y aller les yeux fermés.”

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