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Joshua Tree Day Trip: Sunset at Keys View from LA
Joshua Tree Day Trip: Sunset at Keys View from LA★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (1)10h–14hA private day trip from Los Angeles to Joshua Tree National Park with dedicated vehicle, English or Russian-speaking guide, and hotel pickup. You start with breakfast in Joshua Tree town, explore the Visitor Center, then spend the afternoon walking Hidden Valley's 1-mile loop, photographing Skull Rock, hiking to Heart Rock and Arch Rock, and finishing at Keys View for sunset over the Coachella Valley. The itinerary includes a stop in Pioneertown, an Old West movie set, and an optional evening return for stargazing in an International Dark Sky Park.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Los Angeles without a car—the pickup and private vehicle mean you skip the 2+ hour drive each way and the stress of navigating the desert alone. The guide handles the route and timing, so you focus on the hikes, the rock formations and the sunset instead of planning the day.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 1,090View ›
Beverly Hills Walking Tour: History, Architecture & Rodeo Drive
Beverly Hills Walking Tour: History, Architecture & Rodeo Drive★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (1)2h 30mA 2.5-hour guided walking tour of Beverly Hills that traces the neighborhood's history from the Tongva people through its rise as a celebrity destination, visiting the Beverly Hills Sign, Rodeo Drive, Beverly Gardens Park, and the "Pretty Woman" hotel. The tour ends with a piece of chocolate from Edelweiss, the historic chocolatier that has supplied LA's stars since the 1940s. A live English-speaking guide leads the route, which is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?If you're arriving in Beverly Hills without a car or staying elsewhere in LA, this tour starts at the Beverly Hills Sign—a landmark you can reach by public transit—so you don't need to arrange your own transport or navigate the neighborhood's layout on your first visit. The guide handles the route and the history, which means you see the architecture and the stories instead of spending the afternoon figuring out where to go.Free cancellationfromUS$ 45View ›
Joshua Tree Tour: Full-Day Desert Exploration from LA
Joshua Tree Tour: Full-Day Desert Exploration from LA10h–14hA private full-day tour from Los Angeles to Joshua Tree National Park with personalized door-to-door transportation, breakfast in town, and a customizable itinerary through the park's most scenic stops. The guide adjusts the pace and route to your interests—whether that's photography, short walks, hidden viewpoints or simply taking in the Mojave Desert. Pickup is included; the vehicle is air-conditioned and fully licensed.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to set the pace yourself and focus on the stops that matter to you—the guide adjusts the itinerary and timing to your interests, so you're not locked into a fixed schedule or a group's rhythm. It's built for couples, families, and small groups who prefer the flexibility and personalized attention of private transportation over a shared bus tour.Free cancellationNewfrom · per groupUS$ 1,090View ›
Los Angeles: Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Beaches Tour
Los Angeles: Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Beaches Tour7h 30mYou'll visit Downtown LA's historic adobe buildings and Olvera Street; ride up to Griffith Observatory for panoramic city and mountain views; walk the Hollywood Walk of Fame, see the Hollywood Sign, and stand in front of the Dolby Theatre; explore Beverly Hills' Rodeo Drive, the Lily Pond, and Beverly Gardens Park; drive along the Santa Monica coastline, visit the pier and Route 66 end sign; finish at Venice Beach's boardwalk and skate park. The whole experience covers 60+ landmarks across six neighborhoods in one day, with hotel pickup included on group tours or flexible private start times.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the complete story of Los Angeles—from its 1781 colonial roots through Hollywood glamour to the modern California coast—without arranging your own transport, timing, or figuring out which neighborhoods matter most. The fixed route and knowledgeable guide handle all the logistics, leaving you free to look, listen, and take photos.Free cancellationNewfromUS$ 155View ›
LA Private Tour: Beverly Hills & Venice – 40+ Landmarks
LA Private Tour: Beverly Hills & Venice – 40+ Landmarks4h–6hA private Los Angeles tour through Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and Venice Beach (4 or 6 hours) with a live English-speaking guide and dedicated vehicle. You'll see 40–55 landmarks including Rodeo Drive, the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Santa Monica Pier, Route 66, Venice Canals, and Abbot Kinney Boulevard, with flexible pacing and 40+ photo stops tailored to your group. The 4-hour option covers Beverly Hills and Santa Monica; the 6-hour adds Venice Beach and its artistic neighborhoods.Is it for me?Choose the 4-hour option if you're visiting Los Angeles for the first time and want to see the highlights of Beverly Hills and the coast without a full day commitment. Pick the 6-hour tour if you want to experience all three neighborhoods—the glamour, the beach culture, and the artistic energy—and have time to absorb each one's distinct character without rushing between stops.Free cancellationKids −18%NewfromUS$ 199View ›
Beverly Hills Private Tour: 40+ Landmarks & Rodeo Drive
Beverly Hills Private Tour: 40+ Landmarks & Rodeo Drive2hA 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.Is it for me?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.Free cancellationNewfromUS$ 169View ›
Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive Self-Guided Tour: Luxury landmarks
Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive Self-Guided Tour: Luxury landmarks2hA self-guided walking tour of Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles using the Pintours App, with audio narration in 20+ languages. You navigate at your own speed through the pedestrian-only cobblestone street, past the world's most exclusive flagship boutiques and the appointment-only hypercar showroom. The tour takes roughly two hours and is wheelchair accessible throughout.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to explore Rodeo Drive and Beverly Hills without a guide keeping pace or a group waiting for stragglers—the app lets you stop, rewind, or move ahead whenever you want, and you can start any time that suits your day.Free cancellationNewfromUS$ 9.99View ›
Beverly Hills Walking Tour: Rodeo Drive & Celebrity Landmarks
Beverly Hills Walking Tour: Rodeo Drive & Celebrity Landmarks1hA self-guided audio walking tour of Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles, where you follow your own pace through ten stops including the Beverly Hills City Hall, the Edelweiss Chocolate Factory, and the cobblestone Two Rodeo plaza. The audio guide covers the history of the landmarks, the celebrity connections, and the architectural details — you download the app, start whenever you want, and pause or skip stops as you choose. Children under 11 go free.Is it for me?Choose this self-guided walk if you want to explore at your own pace with unlimited access to the app—pause for shopping, skip sections, or return another day without time pressure.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 9.99View ›
Private Beverly Hills Scavenger Hunt: Rodeo Drive Quest
Private Beverly Hills Scavenger Hunt: Rodeo Drive Quest2hA private scavenger hunt in Beverly Hills puts your team on a timed quest through Rodeo Drive, the Golden Triangle and Beverly Gardens Park, solving clues and completing challenges across the city's luxury shopping and landmark districts. A live guide in English or Spanish leads the hunt; small snacks and bottled water are included. The route is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this if your team is meeting in Beverly Hills or staying nearby without a car — the guide meets you at the starting point and the two-hour window fits between other plans, so you get the competition and the bragging rights without building a full day around it.Free cancellationfromUS$ 125View ›
Joshua Tree National Park Tour: Hidden Valley & Keys View
Joshua Tree National Park Tour: Hidden Valley & Keys View13h–15hA private guided day tour from Los Angeles to Joshua Tree National Park for up to five people, with hotel or airport pickup and all park access included. The itinerary moves through Pioneertown's Old West movie set, then into the park to walk Hidden Valley's 1-mile loop trail surrounded by massive rock formations, photograph Skull Rock and the natural Arch Rock, hike to Heart Rock, and end at Keys View for sunset over the Coachella Valley. The guide is live and speaks English; the vehicle is air-conditioned and bottled water is provided throughout the day.Is it for me?The tour runs 13 to 15 hours with multiple walks ranging from easy loops to moderate hikes—Hidden Valley and the Arch Rock trail are the main physical stretches, so book this if you're comfortable with a few hours of walking and scrambling on rocks across the day. Dinner is on your own after sunset, and stargazing is optional, so you control how late the day runs.Instant confirmationfrom · per groupUS$ 1,290View ›
Death Valley 2-Day Private Tour from Los Angeles
Death Valley 2-Day Private Tour from Los Angeles2dYou get picked up in Los Angeles and driven straight into Death Valley's main sights over two days: Zabriskie Point, Twenty-Mule Team Canyon, Ubehebe Crater, and Dantes View on day one; sunrise at Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, Mosaic and Golden Canyons, Artist's Palette, and Badwater Basin sunset on day two. The tour includes park entry, water, fuel, parking, and an air-conditioned vehicle with a private driver — you arrange your own hotel but the tour handles the rest. You can choose to end in Los Angeles or Las Vegas.Is it for me?This tour suits travelers who want to see Death Valley's main sights without renting a car or planning the route themselves — the private driver handles the 4.5-hour drive from Los Angeles, the timing between stops, and the choice of whether to end in Las Vegas or return home, which removes the logistics and lets you focus on the landscape.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 2,990View ›
Los Angeles to San Diego: USS Midway & Old Town Tour
Los Angeles to San Diego: USS Midway & Old Town Tour10hYou travel from Los Angeles to San Diego with a driver who knows the route and handles all the timing. You spend time at Old Town's historic district and walk through the USS Midway Museum at your own pace, then pass through Balboa Park's 1,200-acre grounds. The three-hour drive each way is built into the day, and you return to Los Angeles in the evening without arranging transport yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see San Diego's major landmarks in one day without renting a car or planning the three-hour drive yourself — the fixed itinerary and included transport mean you show up and move through the day without logistics getting in the way.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 975View ›
5-Hour Bike Tour Los Angeles: Beverly Hills, Venice, Santa Monica
5-Hour Bike Tour Los Angeles: Beverly Hills, Venice, Santa Monica5hA 5-hour guided bike tour of Los Angeles covering 32 miles from Santa Monica to Venice to Beverly Hills, with stops at the Venice Canals, Greystone Mansion grounds, and the Venice Boardwalk. You ride on either electric or standard bikes with a CPR/First Aid certified local guide, helmet and safety vest provided, and a lunch stop halfway through on Venice Beach. The tour sticks to bike paths and includes expert tips for other LA sights.Is it for me?The electric bike makes the 32-mile distance and a few hills manageable for riders who want to cover real ground without arriving exhausted, while the standard bike is the choice if you want a harder workout. Either way, you need a moderate fitness level and closed-toe shoes to ride the full 5 hours.Free cancellationfromUS$ 325View ›
Los Angeles Cruise Center to LA: Private Transfer & Luggage Help
Los Angeles Cruise Center to LA: Private Transfer & Luggage Help1hYou get picked up at the cruise terminal with a nameplate, travel door-to-door in a private air-conditioned vehicle with your luggage handled, and arrive at your hotel without waiting in a shared shuttle line. All fees are included upfront. The driver is professional and the car is clean — it's the straightforward option for when you want the cruise experience to end smoothly.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi queue and shared shuttle stops after your cruise — the fixed price and door-to-door service mean you go straight from the terminal to your hotel without arranging anything else.Free cancellationfromUS$ 164View ›
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets: All-Day Admission
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets: All-Day Admission★★★★★★★★★★ 4.00 (1,668)1dYou get all-day access to Universal Studios Hollywood's 15 major attractions, including the Studio Tour, Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Jurassic World, and Despicable Me Minion Mayhem. Your ticket covers entry and access to shows, rides and attractions on your selected date. Plan for a full day — most people spend 8 to 10 hours in the park to hit the main draws without rushing.Is it for me?Right for families and groups who want to experience the major Universal attractions in one day without arranging separate tickets or timing — the single admission covers everything. Plan for a full day out, which is what lets you fit the Studio Tour, Wizarding World, and Jurassic World without backtracking.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromUS$ 100View ›
Los Angeles: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 3 Routes & Audio Guide
Los Angeles: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 3 Routes & Audio Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 3.17 (1,124)2hYou board an open-top double-decker and ride three separate routes covering Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Venice Beach, and Downtown LA. Get off at any of 40+ stops to explore museums, beaches, shopping districts, and landmarks, then catch the next bus when you're ready. The app tracks buses in real time, audio commentary plays in nine languages, and your pass works for 1, 2, or 3 consecutive days.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want to see LA's main attractions without renting a car or navigating traffic—the flexibility to hop off, explore, and catch the next bus removes the pressure to stick to a fixed itinerary or worry about parking.Free cancellationKids −24%fromUS$ 57View ›
Los Angeles: Hop-on Hop-off Bus & Santa Monica Beach
Los Angeles: Hop-on Hop-off Bus & Santa Monica Beach★★★★★★★★★★ 3.44 (615)1h 40m–2hYou board an open-top bus with a digital ticket on your phone, choose between the Hollywood Loop (TCL Chinese Theatre, Sunset Plaza, Paramount Studios, Melrose) or the Beach Shuttle to Santa Monica Pier and Venice, hop off and on as many times as you want over 24, 48, or 72 hours, and listen to recorded commentary in your own language. The app shows you where the next bus is, and you skip the 30-minute theatre tour if you'd rather keep moving.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to see the main Los Angeles landmarks without renting a car or committing to a fixed itinerary—the two routes and flexible pass let you spend as much time as you want at each stop, and the app removes the guesswork about when the next bus arrives.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 59View ›
Halloween Horror Nights Universal Studios Hollywood: 8 Haunted Houses
Halloween Horror Nights Universal Studios Hollywood: 8 Haunted Houses★★★★★★★★★★ 2.90 (69)1h–5hYou get general admission to eight haunted houses and the Terror Tram at Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights, running September 3–November 1, with entry from 2pm onward. The event is separately ticketed, runs rain or shine with no refunds, and includes access to themed attractions across the park. Parking is not included, but public transit options are nearby, and Universal CityWalk is adjacent for food and breaks between experiences.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants a full Halloween scare experience without planning eight separate attractions — the ticket covers all the haunted houses and the Terror Tram in one place, so you're not hunting for individual events across Los Angeles.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 79View ›
LAX to Los Angeles Hotels: Private Airport Transfer 24/7
LAX to Los Angeles Hotels: Private Airport Transfer 24/7★★★★★★★★★★ 3.59 (66)30m–40mYou book online with your flight details, receive driver contact info 48 hours before arrival, and meet your driver at LAX within 60 minutes of landing. The transfer includes a professional driver, air-conditioned vehicle, and direct route to your Los Angeles hotel with no extra stops or negotiation. Oversized luggage requires advance notice.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing at LAX with luggage and want to reach your hotel without arranging a taxi, ride-share, or rental car — the fixed price and flight tracking remove the uncertainty of ground transport on arrival day.Free cancellationfromUS$ 33View ›
Warner Bros. Studio Tour & 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus LA
Warner Bros. Studio Tour & 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus LA★★★★★★★★★★ 3.55 (55)8hYou start with a three-hour guided tour inside the Warner Bros. Studio lot, then spend your afternoon and evening hopping on and off an open-top bus at 15 Hollywood landmarks — Walk of Fame, TCL Chinese Theatre, Rodeo Drive, LACMA, La Brea Tar Pits, and more. The 24-hour hop-on hop-off ticket lets you set your own pace, the app tracks buses in real time, and you're back in central Hollywood by mid-afternoon so you can actually use the time.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see inside a working film studio and then spend the rest of the day exploring Hollywood's main landmarks without planning transport or timing between stops — the shuttle handles the studio logistics, and the 24-hour bus ticket lets you move at your own pace.Free cancellationKids −19%fromUS$ 112View ›
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