Beverly Hills Private Tour: 40+ Landmarks & Rodeo Drive

Walk past the yellow storefront of House of Bijan and into the layers beneath Beverly Hills' surface.

A private 2-hour walking tour of Beverly Hills with a live guide in English or Russian, covering 40+ landmarks, hidden gems, and celebrity hotspots across the Golden Triangle, Rodeo Drive, and the civic center. The route weaves together Parisian fashion houses, London luxury hotels, Old Hollywood institutions, Miami wellness culture, and modern celebrity dining within a few walkable blocks, with 30+ photo stops and a flexible pace tailored entirely to your group's interests. A moderate amount of walking is involved, with frequent stops for sightseeing, storytelling, and photos.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Beverly Hills luxury and landmarks

• Arrive at Novikov café on Canon Drive
• Visit elegant 33,000 sq ft garden near Rodeo Drive
• Walk through luxury hotel and restaurant courtyard
• See The Maybourne hotel British luxury
• Pass by European-style hotel garden courtyard
• Lunch at Il Pastaio celebrity spot
• Dine at Avra Greek-Mediterranean restaurant
• Stroll Beverly Drive local lifestyle area
• Visit Erewhon wellness store
• Stop at Pura Vida Miami-style wellness café
• Enjoy Alfred coffee culture café
• Visit Nate'n Al Old Hollywood restaurant
• Pass by House of Bijan boutique
• Enter Rodeo Drive luxury shopping street
• Explore Rodeo Drive fashion houses and boutiques
• Pass Cartier French jewelry store
• Pass Gucci Italian fashion house
• Pass Louis Vuitton flagship store
• Pass Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry boutique
• Pass Rolex luxury watch store
• See Walk of Style fashion tribute
• View iconic Rodeo Drive luxury corridor
• Walk under Via Rodeo archway
• Explore Two Rodeo European-style shopping street
• Walk through intimate European-style pedestrian alley
• See cobblestone courtyard with balconies
• Pause at Two Rodeo fountain plaza
• Visit Beverly Wilshire hotel
• Recreate Pretty Woman movie scene
• See luxury fashion and hotel intersection
• View Golden Triangle luxury district panorama
• Stop at Avva European-style café
• Visit Beverly Hills Visitor Center
• Photo at Beverly Hills Sign and Lily Pond
• Walk Beverly Gardens Park palm-lined path
• See "Love is love" mural
• Pass Beverly Hills Cultural Venue
• View Civic Center public art and architecture
• See Beverly Hills City Hall architecture
• Shop at The Cheese Store gourmet market
• End tour in Golden Triangle luxury district

The Experience

The tour begins at an international dining address in the Golden Triangle and moves through Beverly Hills' quietest luxury spaces—a 33,000-square-foot hidden garden with fountains and colonnades, courtyards that feel more European than Los Angeles, and the Maybourne hotel's refined British aesthetic. You'll pass celebrity lunch spots like Il Pastaio and Avra, then walk Beverly Drive to see how Beverly Hills luxury is lived day-to-day, not just staged for tourists. Stops at Erewhon (the wellness phenomenon behind celebrity smoothie collaborations) and Pura Vida café show how the neighborhood's definition of luxury has expanded beyond fashion into health and lifestyle culture.

The route then enters Rodeo Drive itself, where you'll see the iconic yellow storefront of House of Bijan (appointment-only, ultra-luxury), then walk past Cartier, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Rolex—each representing a layer of the street's global influence. You'll discover the Walk of Style, the quintessential palm-lined corridor that appears in countless films and commercials, and pass beneath the Via Rodeo archway into Two Rodeo's cobblestone European village, complete with fountains, balconies, and the feeling of stepping into Paris or Milan. The Beverly Wilshire Hotel—where Pretty Woman was filmed and where presidents and royalty have stayed for nearly a century—sits at the crossroads of this district.

The second half moves beyond shopping into Beverly Hills' civic and cultural heart. You'll visit the Visitor Center, the Beverly Hills Sign beside the historic Lily Pond (one of the city's most photographed landmarks), and walk through Beverly Gardens Park's palm-lined pathways. The tour includes the beautifully restored Beverly Hills City Hall (Spanish Renaissance architecture, iconic dome), the Civic Center's public art installations, and the Playhouse West cultural venue in the restored 1933 post office. A stop at The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills reveals the gourmet side of the city—over 600 imported cheeses, caviar, truffles, and European delicacies. Throughout, your guide shares stories of Old Hollywood legends, fashion history, celebrity culture, and the international influences that shaped Beverly Hills into one of the world's most recognizable destinations. The exact number of stops varies with your preferred pace and photo time, but the route is designed to showcase as many highlights as possible within the 2-hour window.

What’s included

• Expert local guide sharing stories and insider perspectives.
• 40+ landmarks and hidden gems across the Golden Triangle, Rodeo Drive, and the civic center.
• 30+ photo opportunities at Beverly Hills' most photogenic locations.
• access to Rodeo Drive, the Beverly Hills Sign, the Lily Pond, Two Rodeo's European-style courtyard, Beverly Hills City Hall, and the Playhouse West cultural venue.
• flexible pace tailored entirely to your group's interests and preferred style of exploration.
• personalized recommendations for restaurants, cafés, rooftop bars, shopping, museums, and local experiences after the tour.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Friendly Local Guides

Is this one for you?Book this private tour if you want a guide who knows Beverly Hills beyond the postcards—someone who can explain why a London luxury hotel sits next to a Parisian café, why Old Hollywood institutions still matter, and which hidden courtyards most visitors never find. The flexible pace means you set the rhythm: linger for photos, skip ahead if something doesn't interest you, or ask your guide to dive deeper into a particular story or neighborhood. It's built for first-time visitors wanting the highlights and returning travelers looking for a more authentic layer, all without the fixed schedule or group dynamics of a shared tour.

Top questions

What's actually inside House of Bijan, the famous yellow storefront on Rodeo Drive?

House of Bijan opened in 1976 and operates by appointment only, making it one of the world's most exclusive boutiques. Its clientele has included presidents, royalty, billionaires, and heads of state; the bright yellow façade has become one of Rodeo Drive's most recognizable symbols of ultra-luxury. You'll see the storefront and hear its story, though entry is reserved for clients with appointments.

How much walking is involved, and what's the pace like?

A moderate amount of walking is required, with frequent stops for sightseeing, storytelling, photos, and short breaks throughout the 2-hour experience. The pace is entirely flexible and tailored to your group's interests—you control how long you spend at each location, so the number of stops may vary depending on your preferred style of exploration.

Will we actually see the Beverly Hills Sign, or just pass by it?

The Beverly Hills Sign is one of the tour's key stops, situated beside the historic Lily Pond dating back to 1907. It's one of Southern California's most iconic photo locations and nearly every visitor stops here; the pond's reflections create one of the most photographed moments in Beverly Hills.

What makes this tour different from just walking Rodeo Drive on my own?

This tour goes far beyond Rodeo Drive, combining iconic landmarks with hidden gems, celebrity hotspots, architecture, public art, Old Hollywood history, and lesser-known discoveries in one seamless route. You'll learn insider stories about the influences of London, Moscow, Milan, Paris, and Miami woven into Beverly Hills' design and culture, plus personalized recommendations for restaurants, rooftop bars, museums, and local experiences after the tour ends.

Is the tour available in languages other than English?

The tour is offered in English and Russian, with a live guide throughout the 2-hour experience.

What was Pretty Woman's connection to Beverly Hills, and will we see those filming locations?

Pretty Woman was filmed at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in 1990, transforming it into a symbol of Beverly Hills fantasy and luxury. The hotel remains one of the most prestigious addresses in Los Angeles, operated by Four Seasons, and is a key stop on the tour where you can recreate scenes from the film.