Things to do in Los Angeles
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Santa Monica Venice Beach Tour: 3-Hour Guided Beach LoopA 3-hour guided tour of Los Angeles beaches departing from the city, traveling by air-conditioned Mercedes van to Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach Boardwalk, Muscle Beach, the Venice Canals and Marina del Rey, with a professional guide narrating throughout. A minimum of two people per booking is required; tours run rain or shine, and the route is suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?Three hours is tight enough to fit into a morning or early afternoon without eating your whole day, but long enough to cover all five stops—the Pier, the Boardwalk, Muscle Beach, the Canals and Marina del Rey—without rushing through any of them.
San Francisco, Yosemite & 17-Mile Drive: 3-Day LA TourYou leave Los Angeles early and drive north through the Central Valley to the Monterey Peninsula, stopping at the 17-Mile Drive and Pebble Beach before arriving in San Francisco. Day two covers the Golden Gate Bridge, Palace of Fine Arts, Lombard Street, and Fisherman's Wharf with an optional 90-minute Bay cruise; you also see the Cathedral of Saint Mary, Civic Center Plaza, and Twin Peaks. Day three is a full day in Yosemite National Park among El Capitan, Half Dome, and Yosemite Falls before the drive back to LA. Hotels, breakfast, bilingual guide, and all transport are included; non-U.S. residents over 16 pay an additional $100 park surcharge on-site.Is it for me?Book this if you want California's three biggest draws—coast, city, and mountains—in one trip without arranging hotels, park tickets, or driving yourself; the fixed three-day loop is what makes it possible to see the Golden Gate Bridge, Yosemite's granite cliffs, and the 17-Mile Drive without backtracking.
Griffith Park e-bike tour: Wild backside and LA River viewsAn electric bike tour of Griffith Park and the LA River starting from Atwater Village, led by a local guide who takes you past the Red Car Bridge, the abandoned zoo, Cathy's Corner and Bee Rock. The route covers remote terrain and historic stops—the 1926 carousel, the old zoo ruins, a 100-year-old avocado tree—and ends with sweeping views across the valley to the San Gabriel Mountains. Water and snacks are included; the ride takes about three hours.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to explore Griffith Park's remote side with a guide who knows the hidden stops—the old zoo, the avocado tree, the small forest—rather than the main attractions. The e-bike motor means you can ride for three hours without the climbing wearing you down, so the focus stays on the route and the views instead of the effort.
Los Angeles: 35-Minute Helicopter Tour Santa Monica & MalibuYou board a helicopter for a 35-minute flight that covers Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, the Getty Center, Hollywood Hills, Malibu, and the Marina in one arc. You don't drive, don't hike, don't spend the day arranging logistics—the pilot handles the route and the timing. Weather and federal flight restrictions can shift your date, but if that happens, you reschedule or get refunded. Bring ID and know your weight.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see LA's most famous landmarks and coastline in one flight without spending a full day driving between them—the 35 minutes covers what would take hours on the ground, and the helicopter does the work of getting you there.
Long Beach to Catalina Island: 18-Minute Helicopter FlightYou arrive at Queen Mary Terminal, board a helicopter with up to six other passengers, and fly 18–20 minutes over the Pacific to Avalon on Catalina Island. The flight includes all fees and taxes; once you land, the island's restaurants, shops, and beaches are open to you. Bring original government-issued photo ID (required for all travelers 18+) and arrive early for weight-and-balance seating assignment.Is it for me?Book this if you're docking at Long Beach and want to reach Catalina without spending three hours on a ferry — the helicopter cuts the crossing to 20 minutes and the price is fixed upfront, so you know exactly what you're paying.
Los Angeles: Celebrity Homes Tour & Hop-On Hop-Off BusYou start with a guided two-hour tour of celebrity homes in Beverly Hills and Hollywood Hills, then get a hop-on hop-off bus pass covering 15 stops across Los Angeles — Hollywood Walk of Fame, Farmers Market, La Brea Tar Pits, LACMA, and more. Audio commentary in nine languages, real-time bus tracking via app, and the flexibility to use both parts on different days or upgrade to 48-hour unlimited access.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see where celebrities live without hiring a private car, then spend the rest of your day exploring Los Angeles on your own schedule — the combo saves you the cost of booking two separate experiences and the hassle of figuring out how to get between neighborhoods.
Private LA Limo Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Venice BeachYou’ll ride in style through LA’s most iconic neighborhoods—from star-studded Hollywood to lively Venice Beach—all at your own pace with friends or family. It’s flexible: stop where you want, bring your own drinks, and let a local show you hidden corners most folks miss.
Doors-Off Helicopter Photography Flight Los Angeles: 60 MinutesA private doors-off aerial photography helicopter flight departing Long Beach covers 60 minutes of Los Angeles coastline and landmarks—the Queen Mary, Vincent Thomas Bridge, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Venice Beach, Santa Monica Pier, Hollywood Sign, and Downtown LA—with live guide commentary and headsets included. Groups are limited to a maximum of 3 passengers, and a minimum of 2 people per booking is required. Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.Is it for me?Book this if you want to shoot from an open door without the cabin glare that stops most aerial photography—the doors stay off the entire flight, and the guide times the passes over each landmark so you can frame your shots. The private booking means no strangers between you and the window, and the 60-minute route covers enough ground to get the Hollywood Sign, the coastline, and Downtown LA in one flight.
Temecula Wine Tour from Los Angeles: 6 wines at Wilson CreekA Temecula wine tasting tour departing from Los Angeles includes private transportation, a guided experience at Wilson Creek Winery, and tastings of 6 different wine varieties on the winery's expansive grounds. The tour runs 6 hours with an air-conditioned vehicle and bottled water provided; you can customize it to add more wineries in the area if you want a deeper dive into the valley.Is it for me?Book the standard tour if a single winery's tasting room and grounds are enough for your afternoon; choose the customizable option if you want to visit multiple wineries and build a fuller picture of what Temecula Valley produces. The private vehicle and fixed 6-hour window mean you're not coordinating rides or managing your own schedule between stops—the day is built and the driver handles the route.
Beverly Hills Photoshoot: Pro Photographer, 50 PhotosA private 2-hour photography session in Beverly Hills pairs you with a professional photographer who shoots at Rodeo Drive, Beverly Canon Gardens, the Beverly Wilshire, and other Instagrammable spots around the neighborhood. You customize the itinerary and receive 50 professionally edited photos plus originals via email within five to seven days; groups of five or more get 70+ images instead. The photographer speaks English or Russian, and the session works for individuals, couples and groups of any fitness level.Is it for me?The session runs two hours on foot around Beverly Hills, so comfortable walking shoes matter more than fitness—the pace is set by the photography, not by distance. If you're building content for Instagram or want polished lifestyle photos without hiring a photographer for a full day, this hits the time and budget sweet spot.
Los Angeles: Universal Studios & Hop-on Hop-off Hollywood TourYou spend Day 1 on a double-decker bus exploring 15 Hollywood landmarks at your own pace, with real-time tracking and multilingual commentary. Day 2 is a full day at Universal Studios with admission included and a free shuttle both ways. No separate bookings for transport or park entry; everything is bundled and timed so you move between days without logistics getting in the way.Is it for me?Book this if you want both the studio experience and the Hollywood sightseeing without arranging two separate bookings and shuttles—the package handles transport and entry so you just show up and move through each day on your own schedule.
Los Angeles Tacos Cruise Bike Tour: 3 Taco Stops DowntownA 2-hour bike food tour of downtown Los Angeles starting at Grand Central Market, visiting 3 taco vendors with different styles—guisado, al pastor, queso and dorados tacos—all included in the price. The guide orders at most stops, but at the street taco vendor you get to order yourself and top off with homemade salsas. Bikes, helmets and a licensed English guide are included; children over 8 with street bike riding experience are welcome.Is it for me?Small groups work best here—you'll move through downtown neighborhoods and taco stands as a tight crew, which is how you access the street vendor experience and the hidden bike pathways. This tour suits someone who wants to eat real tacos the way locals do, not someone looking for a leisurely sightseeing pace.
Los Angeles Art Deco & Beaux Art Architecture: Walking TourA private walking tour of downtown Los Angeles exploring Art Deco and Beaux Art architecture across eight landmarks, led by a live guide in English. You'll see the Bradbury Building, Los Angeles Central Library (saved from demolition in 1978), the CalEdison building with its marble interior, and the Eastern Columbia Building's iconic clock tower, ending at Santee Alley market. The tour runs three hours and includes plenty of time to photograph each stop; wheelchair accessible with public transit nearby.Is it for me?Three hours leaves your afternoon or morning free depending on when you book, so you can pair this with lunch in the district your guide recommends or explore the market at the end without rushing. The private format means your guide adjusts the pace and focus to what interests your group most.
Los Angeles Getty Center: Reserved Entry & Audio TourYou get a timed-entry reservation to the Getty Center (free admission, no ticket line), a self-guided audio tour loaded into the WeGoTrip app, and access to the galleries at your own pace. The tour includes step-by-step navigation, commentary on major works, and a tram ride to the top. You decide how long to stay and which galleries to explore.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to see the Getty's main works without a tour group or a crowded entry line, and who prefers to move through galleries at their own speed rather than follow a fixed itinerary. The app handles timing and navigation, so you show up and walk in.
Celebrity Homes Tour Los Angeles: Beverly Hills & Hollywood HillsA private 2-hour celebrity homes tour in Los Angeles takes you through Beverly Hills, Hollywood Hills, Holmby Hills and Bel Air in a black luxury SUV with a live guide. You'll pass the Spelling Manor, Playboy Mansion, Greystone Mansion and other multimillion-dollar estates while the guide points out which homes belong to which stars and the stories behind them. The tour includes bottled water, all fees and taxes, and a multimedia iPad with talking points to accompany the narration.Is it for me?The tour runs 2 hours without stops for walking or getting out of the vehicle, so it suits anyone who wants to see the neighborhoods and the homes without spending a full day on it. If you're interested in the stories behind specific addresses and want a guide who knows which stars live where, the customizable route lets you focus on what matters to you instead of following a fixed itinerary.
Los Angeles Harbor Cruise & USS Iowa Museum Tour OptionsThis Los Angeles tour bundles a narrated harbor or whale watching cruise departing from San Pedro with self-guided admission to the USS Iowa Museum. You choose between a 45-minute sightseeing cruise or a 2.5-hour whale watching adventure, then explore the battleship on your own schedule—same day or another—with access to the main galley, crew's mess hall and museum exhibits. Live guide narration, luggage storage and family-friendly timing make it flexible for all ages.Is it for me?Pick the harbor cruise if you want a quick scenic overview of the waterfront and landmarks; choose whale watching if you're willing to spend more time on the water and want the best chance at spotting marine life. Either way, the self-guided museum pace means you can spend as long as you want exploring the battleship—or come back another day.
Joshua Tree National Park Private Day Trip from Los AngelesA private day trip from Los Angeles to Joshua Tree National Park for groups of up to 5 people, led by an English-speaking guide with hotel or airport pickup included. The itinerary moves through Pioneertown's Old West movie set, a breakfast stop in Joshua Tree town, then into the park itself—Hidden Valley's boulder-ringed loop trail, Skull Rock's skull-shaped formation, a 1.5-hour hike to Heart Rock and Arch Rock, and Keys View at sunset overlooking the Coachella Valley. Dinner in town follows; stargazing in the International Dark Sky Park is optional. The tour runs 13 to 15 hours total.Is it for me?This is a private tour for groups of up to 5 people, so you travel with only your party and guide instead of joining strangers—the small size means the pace stays relaxed and you can linger at photo spots or ask questions without holding up a larger group. The 13- to 15-hour day is long but the itinerary mixes easy walks (Hidden Valley's 1-mile loop, Skull Rock's roadside access) with a more active 1.5-hour hike to Heart Rock and Arch Rock, so it suits people comfortable with moderate hiking rather than serious climbers or those who prefer to stay in the vehicle.
Downtown Los Angeles Walking Tour: Architecture & HistoryA private walking tour of downtown Los Angeles covering three hours of architecture and history, starting at Union Station and moving through five landmark stops including the Bradbury Building, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Olvera Street, and Grand Central Market. Your guide is a live English speaker who knows the context behind each structure. The tour includes time to photograph, and you choose whether to eat along the way — your guide will point out local spots.Is it for me?The three-hour walk moves at a steady pace through downtown, so you need moderate fitness and comfortable shoes — this suits a first-time visitor with an afternoon free or someone who wants the city's architecture explained by someone who knows the history behind each building.
Small Group Wine Tour to Temecula from Los AngelesA small group wine tour from Los Angeles to Temecula Valley with pickup included, an expert guide who drives, and stops at Wilson Creek Winery and Harveston Lake. Wine tastings are at your own cost; the tour runs 5 to 6 hours and covers the drive, transport between stops, bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle.Is it for me?Pick this if you want continuous narration throughout the drive—your guide handles both commentary and navigation, so the story stays unbroken as you move between wineries.
Beverly Hills Walking Tour: Rodeo Drive & the Golden TriangleA private walking tour of Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive with a live guide in English or Spanish, covering the Golden Triangle district, iconic landmarks and the historic Route 66 terminus on Santa Monica Boulevard. The tour runs 90 minutes at a relaxed pace, includes bottled water and small snacks, and suits all fitness levels. Gratuity for the guide is optional and arranged at checkout.Is it for me?Start from the Golden Triangle in Beverly Hills itself, so you don't need a car to reach the tour or navigate between stops—the guide handles the route and the pace lets you absorb the neighborhood on foot instead of passing it through a window.
