Los Angeles · GUIDED
34 reviewed
Think of this as the list we would give a friend flying into LAX: the 15 guided tours worth your money, each with its price, what travelers said, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Hop-on hop-off LA bus with 40+ stops, multilingual audio, and 1–3 day passes across Hollywood, Santa Monica, and Downtown.
“Really good tour and super handy getting around the city”
Half-day Los Angeles highlights by luxury bus from Hollywood or Santa Monica, hitting Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, museums, and Griffith.
“The three stops were thoughtfully chosen and gave ample time to experience them. Chad was informative, if a bit too loud.”
Hop-on hop-off bus tour with audio guide covering Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Downtown LA, and the coast. Pick stops, skip LA traffic.
“Moody drivers, incredibly dated commentary and unable to make the purple loop if you go to Santa Monica!! I’ll be requesting a refund!”
A guided 2.5-hour Griffith Park hike to the Hollywood Sign and Griffith Observatory, with skip-the-line entry and great LA skyline views.
“Chris was a wonderful guide! Beautiful weather and a great hike! Looking forward to doing it again. Be back soon.”
Open-top minivan through Hollywood Hills to Rodeo Drive, with Universal City Overlook photos and celeb-home stories from an English guide.
“Unfortunately, my experience fell far short of expectations, earning a mere 2 out of 5 stars. One of the tour's major drawbacks was the lackluster performance of our guide. Throughout the journey, their delivery lacked enthusiasm and failed to inject any humor into the narration. At one point, I noticed a fellow passenger dozing off beside me, a clear testament to the tour's inability to engage its audience. Moreover, the tour route showcased limited diversity in celebrity homes. This further contributed to the overall boredom of the experience. Despite these shortcomings, I must acknowledge the tour's positives. The bus itself was comfortable and well-maintained, providing a pleasant ride t...”
Hollywood and Beverly Hills in 2 hours: open-air celebrity home views, Rodeo Drive glamour, Hollywood Sign stops, and onboard TV.
“What a great tour. Our guide Phil was wonderful. I will definitely do another tour with this company. We did the night tour and will do a daytime one next”
Guided front and back Hollywood Sign hike with close-up photos, LA stories, and sweeping views from Griffith Park in 150 minutes.
“It was amazing and beyond! Highly recommend it. Our tour guide Mark was excellent!”
Guided Malibu vineyard hike with photo stops, Chumash cave art, organic gardens, and two cans of wine to-go.
“The hike. Would’ve been better if there was actually wine tasting involved where you could sit down order cheese and/or food.”
Guided whale watching from Long Beach with Aquarium educators on stable catamarans, Queen Mary views, and a sealife voucher.
“I had the most incredible experience on the Guided Whale Watching tour in Long Beach! We were lucky enough to see pods of dolphins, a gray whale, and even a humpback whale—all in one trip. Watching these animals in their natural habitat was truly awe-inspiring. They are so majestic that it’s hard to find the right words to describe the feeling. The entire experience was wonderful from start to finish, and it’s something I’ll carry with me for a long time. I would absolutely do this again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for an unforgettable ocean adventure. Special shout-out to Zack, our guide (I hope I have the…”
2.5-hour guided hike to Griffith Observatory with Hollywood Sign views, film-location photo stops, and skip-the-line museum entry for $34.
“Michael was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and entertaining.”
Private LA tour linking The Original Farmers Market, the Getty Center, Hollywood Sign, and Griffith Observatory with guided art and sky time.
“Nice, comfortable tour. Hit all the places as stated in the description. Great tour guide Brian! Recommended”
90-minute guided Hollywood Sign walk with expert photo tips, easy hills trail, and great Los Angeles views. From $29.
“Noel! Was great! Great spirit! Very knowledgeable on the history of the Hollywood Sign. She obviously loves what she does & it shows! So worth the $$. —the guys from Austin.”
A private, guided LA full-day tour that mixes Venice Beach, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, movie theaters, and a Hollywood Sign shortcut.
“Are tour guide was Simone she was fantastic. Simone is very knowledgeable of Los Angeles she was the best. We saw everything we asked to see in one day.”
Private LA highlights tour with hotel pickup, AC comfort, quick stops at Venice and Beverly Hills, and the best-possible Hollywood Sign photo.
“EXACTLY what we were looking for! All the iconic sights without the hassle and fuss of driving and parking ourselves. Add in a nice vehicle and gracious host, it was the PERFECT tour! Rivers was funny and went out of his way to capture our memories with great photos. What tour guide says- hang on let me just get on the ground to get the right sun angle!!? He’s a treasure! We were so glad to have an experienced guide who let us just kick back and enjoy! Thanks Rivers!!”
Private LA SUV tour with an expert guide: Hollywood sign, Walk of Fame, Venice, Santa Monica, and Downtown eats. Up to 6.
“Excellent tour, Andrea is very knowledgeable & humble. She explained all attractions in detail.She took us all locations & explained in detail.”
