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Los Angeles · HISTORICAL TOURS

The 9 Best Historical Tours in Los Angeles

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Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Admission

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Admission - Dino Hall and the Dino Lab: Fossils That Feel Like Characters

1.Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 111 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $18Our pick

Natural History Museum of LA County admission for $18. Explore dinos, fossils, LA nature, and gems. Mobile ticket, great for families.

“We took our granddaughters, ages 12, 16, and 20 who were visiting from to visit from New Jersey. They have visited several of the museums in Philadelphia, but have never seen dinosaurs on the scale that the Natural History Museum has. They were truly impressed with all of the museums exhibits, but they were the most impressed with the dinosaurs!”

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The History and Architecture of Downtown Los Angeles

The History and Architecture of Downtown Los Angeles - Bunker Hill’s uphill past: more than a backdrop

2.The History and Architecture of Downtown Los Angeles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $39Top rated

A small-group, 3-hour walk through Downtown LA’s architecture and food, from Angels Flight to Little Tokyo and Grand Central Market.

“Chris did an exceptional job of taking us around downtown and providing us with an abundance of information about the architecture and history. As someone who lives within this community who knew many of the shop owners and vendors and it gave a very unique perspective of the community. I would highly recommend.”

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Downtown Los Angeles History and Architecture Walking Tour

Downtown Los Angeles History and Architecture Walking Tour - Price and what $35 really buys you for 2.5 hours

3.Downtown Los Angeles History and Architecture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Walk Downtown LA’s architecture and movie-pataces in 2.5 hours for $35. Grand Central Market to Tower Theatre, plus Art Deco stops.

“This was a fun and informative tour of downtown LA where we visited various hidden gems including repurposed buildings with surprise elements. The tour guide was knowledgeable and funny and shared many interesting stories of the success and demise of DTLA as well as some fun facts along the way.”

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Malibu: Celebrity Homes, Beaches & History Tour

Malibu: Celebrity Homes, Beaches & History Tour - Trancas Country Market stop: a short reset with coffee and snacks

4.Malibu: Celebrity Homes, Beaches & History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 86 reviews · 5h 30m · from $90

Malibu celebrity homes by open-air van, then Malibu Pier, Adamson House, Point Dume, shopping, and Malibu sign photo stops.

“Dave’s tour of Malibu was perfect! The views along the coast during the drive were beautiful and he shared tons of I formation we would’ve never known. Highly recommend!”

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The History and Architecture of Downtown Los Angeles

The History and Architecture of Downtown Los Angeles - Bunker Hill’s uphill past: more than a backdrop

Los Angeles: Dark History and Haunted LA Ghost Bus Tour

Los Angeles: Dark History and Haunted LA Ghost Bus Tour - The Bus Tour Format: Comfort, Stops, and What You Actually Get

6.Dark History and Haunted LA Ghost Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 33 reviews · from $69

A 3-hour night bus tour of haunted Los Angeles with stops at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Avila Adobe, and the Cecil Hotel. $69.

“Jennifer was a great tour guide! She was very knowledgeable and entertaining. We did get out in an area with *quite a few* homeless people which made my heart race as it's not something I'm used to coming from the area I do, but Jennifer confidently walked us right on by and ensured there were no one missing (or extras) getting back on the bus. The bus was super comfortable and the driver did not drive like a lunatic (which was incredibly impressive after doing several other tours with others through the same areas LOL). Would recommend this tour for anyone looking for a mixture of cool but darker history,…”

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Los Angeles: Downtown History & Architecture Walking Tour

Los Angeles: Downtown History & Architecture Walking Tour - Art Deco to Modernist details: what you’ll actually spot

7.Downtown History & Architecture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 25 reviews · 2h 30m · from $30

DTLA on foot with a Belgian guide: Art Deco and Modernist architecture, movie-palace lore, Angels Flight, Bradbury photos, Last Bookstore.

“It was great. We learned so much about the history of LA, and some things about it's future plans. We visited a number of interesting buildings and others were discussed as we walked through town. I'm an architect and I thought our guide did a great job explaining the social factors that influence building and city design. My California relatives realized all they were missing by not visiting LA!”

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LA to San Diego: History, Harbor & USS Midway Magic in one day

LA to San Diego: History, Harbor & USS Midway Magic in one day - Old Town San Diego in about 30 minutes: how to see more

8.LA to San Diego: History, Harbor & USS Midway Magic in one day

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 24 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $254

One long day from Los Angeles to San Diego with Old Town, a harbor cruise, USS Midway, and Balboa Park.

“Great day trip. Would of like to spend more than 30 minutes in Old Town San Diego and less time in Balboa Park. Would of also like more time on the USS Midway. A lot of trafic to come back. Took us 3 hours from San Diego to LA.”

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Black History Tours of South LA (Guided Van Tour) – Crenshaw

Black History Tours of South LA (Guided Van Tour) - Crenshaw - Meeting at 3860 Crenshaw Blvd: How to Prepare

9.Black History Tours of South LA (Guided Van Tour) – Crenshaw

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $69

Guided 4-hour van tour of Crenshaw, Leimert Park, West Adams, Central Avenue and View Park. Learn Black LA stories for $69.

“I am so glad for my bday weekend I decided to do something out of the norm. L.A. has such a rich black culture past, present and future that I was unaware of. Going on this intricate detailed tour with this company embodied all of it. Her passion to do this tour shows in her rRead more”

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