Things to do in Los Angeles
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Los Angeles: Private Half Day Tour with Griffith & VeniceYou’ll start your private Los Angeles half day tour with sweeping city views at Griffith Observatory, wander among stars on Hollywood Boulevard, cruise by Rodeo Drive’s boutiques and supercars, then end with salty air and lively crowds at Venice Beach. It’s a whirlwind of classic LA moments—just enough time for each one to stick with you.
Long Beach: Private Helicopter Tour with Catalina & Queen Mary ViewsYou’ll fly high above Long Beach on a private helicopter tour with live commentary from your pilot. See iconic sights like the Queen Mary and Catalina Island from above, hear local stories through your headset, and feel the rush as LA’s coastline unfolds beneath you. It’s an experience that sticks with you long after landing.
Beverly Hills Food Tour: 4 Tastings, Rodeo Drive & DrinksA 3.5-hour walking food tour through Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive with a live guide in English or Spanish, featuring 4 generous food tastings and 2 adult beverages at curated stops including a historic restaurant, Mexico City–style tacos, and a second-generation chocolatier. Children from age 12 are welcome; the tour is wheelchair accessible and includes time to shop on Rodeo Drive at the end.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in LA without a car—the guide leads you on foot through Beverly Hills with all stops pre-arranged, so you navigate the neighborhood hassle-free.
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Los Angeles: Jaws & Director ExhibitionsYou walk through four floors of galleries dedicated to filmmaking's creative process, with the Jaws exhibition as the centerpiece—scene by scene with original objects and behind-the-scenes revelations. General admission covers all gallery exhibits, in-gallery guided tours, and AR experiences via the museum app. Finish on the terrace overlooking the Hollywood Hills, or catch a screening in one of the two theaters before heading to the café.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to understand how films actually get made, not just watch them—the exhibitions walk you through the creative decisions behind the scenes, and the Jaws show is built around objects and moments that make the process visible and real.
Malibu: Electric Mountain Bike Tour on Backbone TrailYou’ll ride premium electric mountain bikes along Malibu’s Backbone Trail with a local guide who knows every twist and overlook. Expect easygoing paths, ocean views stretching toward Catalina Island, full protective gear included, plus snacks along the way. It’s less about speed and more about feeling those California hills under your wheels—something you might still think about days later.
Los Angeles: Downtown Bike Tour with Art Stops & Olvera BreakYou’ll pedal past DTLA’s icons with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story, from Grand Central Market’s early bustle to Olvera Street’s lively market stalls. Expect easy cycling, quick stops inside places like the Bradbury Building, time for snacks or souvenirs at LA’s oldest neighborhood, and small surprises along the way that might stick with you long after you leave.
Hollywood & Beverly Hills: Ferrari Driving Tour with PhotosYou’ll take the wheel (or relax as a passenger) in a Ferrari California on this private driving tour from Hollywood to Beverly Hills. Cruise past Walk of Fame stars, Sunset Strip’s famous clubs, and Rodeo Drive’s luxury boutiques with your local guide sharing stories along the way. Includes photo stops and all logistics handled—just bring your sense of adventure.
Los Angeles: Hollywood Lamborghini Drive & Mulholland ViewsYou’ll slide behind the wheel—or ride shotgun—in a Lamborghini Huracán Spyder for 30 minutes through Hollywood’s most famous streets. With your local guide handling logistics (and maybe sharing some LA stories), you’ll cruise Mulholland Drive, stop for skyline photos at the Hollywood Bowl Overlook, and feel that wild mix of nerves and excitement only Los Angeles can deliver.
LA: TMZ Celebrity Tour & Hop-on Hop-off Bus PassYou get a 2-hour guided TMZ Celebrity Tour through Hollywood's real hotspots, then 24 hours of unlimited hop-on hop-off access across two routes — Hollywood Loop and Beach Shuttle — with live tracking via the Big Bus app. Step off at Rodeo Drive, LACMA, Farmers Market, or Santa Monica Pier whenever you want, and the bus comes back around. Leather seats and phone chargers mean you're not scrambling for power or space.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the celebrity locations TMZ has made famous without renting a car or planning a route — the guided portion gives you the context, and the 24-hour hop-on hop-off pass lets you fill the rest of your day at your own pace across Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and the beach.
Beverly Hills: Segway Tour of Celebrity Homes & Rodeo DriveYou’ll roll through Beverly Hills on a Segway with a local guide—past celebrity homes, legendary hotels like the Beverly Hills Hotel, and right down Rodeo Drive’s glittering stretch. Expect small surprises: stories you won’t find online, friendly faces along the way, and maybe even your own wobbly start before you settle in.
DTLA Murder Mystery Ghost Tour: Noir History & Haunted BarsThe DTLA Murder Mystery Ghost Tour is a three-hour walking investigation through downtown Los Angeles that traces real murders, trials and hauntings across six historic sites. You start at the Biltmore Hotel, where the Black Dahlia was last seen alive, then move through the Hotel Cecil (site of multiple murders and the Night Stalker's crimes), the Alexandria Hotel (where Rudolph Valentino's ghost is said to linger), the Barclay Hotel (home to two serial killers), and the Halls of Justice (where Bugsy Siegel and Charles Manson were tried). The tour includes stops at two haunted bars for cocktails and visits the site of the 1871 Chinatown Massacre. Tours run Saturday evenings at 6pm and are led by a guide in English; the operator donates $1 per guest to Climate Cents.Is it for me?The three-hour Saturday evening window means you can fit this tour into a free afternoon or evening without blocking out a full day. If you're new to downtown LA's history or want to see the city's noir side with someone who knows the crime scenes, the fixed 6pm start and guided route leave nothing to plan—just show up 10–15 minutes early.
Downtown LA Food Tour: Grand Central Market to The Last BookstoreA 3.5-hour walking food tour through Downtown Los Angeles with a local guide, starting at Grand Central Market and moving through five neighborhood eateries with tastings equivalent to a full meal. You'll see the Bradbury Building and The Last Bookstore, walk historic Broadway, and finish with tacos and dessert. The tour includes admission, a reusable tote bag, and a guide who knows the neighborhood as a native.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guided walk through Downtown LA's oldest market and historic Broadway with tastings at local food stalls and a sit-down pasta meal—all led by a local LA native at an easy pace.
LA E-Bike Tour: Griffith Observatory & Hollywood Sign ViewsYou ride an e-bike from Atwater Village through Griffith Park to Griffith Observatory, passing the Hollywood Sign, the Autry Museum, the Greek Theatre, and the LA Zoo without hiking uphill or waiting in lines. The 3-hour tour includes water, snacks, and coffee, with the motor handling the 1,700-foot elevation gain so you can focus on the views and the stories about Walt Disney, the LA River, and the people who shaped the city's cycling history.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Griffith Park's main sights — the Observatory, the Hollywood Sign, the Greek Theatre, the Autry Museum — in one morning without hiking uphill or renting a car, and you're comfortable pedaling on a bike with electric assist handling the steep climbs.
West Hollywood Food Tour: 5 Stops & French CrepesYou'll walk through the Original Farmers Market and the Fairfax District with a guide who knows the owners, stopping at five food spots including French crepes, Thai, empanadas, gelato and a Jewish deli. All food is included in the ticket price, water is provided at each stop, and the three-hour pace means you finish by early afternoon without feeling rushed or hungry afterward.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat real lunch while learning a neighborhood from someone who actually knows it, rather than assembling a meal yourself or following a generic walking route.
Dolby Theatre Tour & Oscar Statuette: Hollywood AccessYou'll walk through the Dolby Theatre's main halls, see a real Oscar statuette and images from past Academy Awards ceremonies, and possibly step onto the stage where the ceremony is filmed. The tour takes 30 minutes, includes several flights of stairs, and runs only when there's no live performance. Pick up your ticket 10 minutes early at Hollywood & Highland.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to see inside the actual venue where the Academy Awards happen without spending hours on a studio tour—the 30 minutes gets you the main spaces and the Oscar statuette, and the fixed schedule means you're in and out and back on Hollywood Boulevard by mid-morning.
Downtown LA Helicopter Tour: Sunset & Night Skyline FlightYou fly in a private helicopter with two other passengers maximum, departing at sunset, dusk, or night. You see Downtown LA's skyline, the Hollywood Sign, Dodger Stadium (or Griffith Observatory on game days), and Crypto.com Arena lit up below, with live commentary through your headset. The flight includes all taxes, fuel surcharge, and airport charges; you just need to arrive 15 minutes early and sign the waiver.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want a premium view of LA's skyline without the crowds of a group tour, and who don't mind the cost of a private flight — the small group size is what makes the commentary personal and the sightlines unobstructed.
Downtown LA Food Tour: 7 Tastings in Chinatown & Little TokyoA guided walking food tour through Downtown Los Angeles covering Grand Central Market, Chinatown, Little Tokyo and historic landmarks, with tastings at 7 top-rated eateries and a live English-speaking guide. The tour runs 3.5 to 4 hours and includes metro fare, so you move between neighborhoods by transit instead of driving. Choose between a private tour or a public group departure.Is it for me?Book the public tour if you're comfortable walking with a small group and want to meet other food travelers; choose the private option if you prefer a dedicated guide and the flexibility to linger at stops or ask questions without keeping others waiting.
LA: Celebrity Homes Tour & Hop-on Hop-off Bus PassYou ride a luxury sprinter van with a live guide past celebrity homes and through Hollywood Hills, Mulholland Drive, and Beverly Hills; then activate your hop-on hop-off pass to explore 19 stops across two routes—Hollywood's Walk of Fame and TCL Chinese Theatre on the Red Route, or Santa Monica Beach on the Blue Route—at your own pace over 24, 48, or 72 hours, with real-time bus tracking via the Big Bus app.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Hollywood's main attractions without renting a car or figuring out public transit—the sprinter van tour handles the celebrity homes and neighborhoods, and the hop-on hop-off pass lets you explore the rest at your own pace.
Celebrity Homes Tour Los Angeles: Hollywood & Beverly HillsA private 2-hour tour of celebrity homes in Los Angeles takes you through the Hollywood Hills, Beverly Hills, Holmby Hills and Bel Air in a luxury black SUV with a professional guide. The tour covers Rodeo Drive, the Sunset Strip, the Greystone Mansion—a 1928 estate used as a filming location for hundreds of films and TV shows—and the residential Platinum Triangle. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for selected hotels, and you can customize the route based on your interests.Is it for me?At two hours, this tour fits into a morning or afternoon without consuming your whole day, leaving time for shopping on Rodeo Drive, lunch on the Sunset Strip, or other Los Angeles plans. The private format means you set the pace and stops instead of following a group schedule.
Silverlake Food Tour with Comedian Guide: 5 TastingsA 3-hour food tour through Silverlake led by a comedian foodie who takes you to five top-rated restaurants serving Thai, focaccia, pizza, tacos and a signature sandwich. The guide shares the neighborhood's culinary history and stories behind each dish while keeping the pace light and the company sharp. Live English guide; walking tour through the neighborhood.Is it for me?The tour moves at a walking pace for three hours through a neighborhood with hills, so it suits someone comfortable on their feet and ready to stand between stops. If you prefer to sit and eat at leisure or need minimal walking, a restaurant reservation in a single spot works better than a guided tour.
