Top Los Angeles Half-day Tours

Visit Los Angeles’ most glamorous neighborhoods and iconic sites on a sightseeing tour in a multimedia-equipped luxury van. Watch footage that highlights Hollywood history on a 32" HDTV flat screen monitor as you cruise the palm-lined streets of Beverly Hills, and take in sweeping views of the city from Mulholland Drive. Try to find your favorite stars while spotting celebrity homes, and enjoy live narration from a professional guide, whose facts, trivia and insider gossip will bring your Tinseltown trip to life.

Get an in-depth introduction to Los Angeles on this grand city tour. Ideal for first-time visitors and those with limited time, the tours start in downtown Los Angeles then continues to Hollywood, the Sunset Strip, Rodeo Drive, and Beverly Hills.

This is not your usual scripted tour. In contrast, it is customized and peppered with discussions about Los Angeles culture and history. By the end of this tour, you will have all the "Must Have" LA pictures, make friends with LA locals, and have a very big smile on your face! During the trip, you will have 3-4 actual stops at the most iconic locations throughout the city, and get the best photo opportunities as well as the stories behind the places by your own local tour guide. We will cruise through the mountains for the BEST outlook points like Mulholland Dr, make a stop at the HOLLYWOOD SIGN (SUPER CLOSE), and jump out at famous Palm Trees' Street . Also, we will enter the American Film Academy, where hundreds of blockbusters (X-Men, Batman, SpiderMan, Rush Hour...) were shot and explore the hidden gems of Sunset Strip, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Dr, AND MORE... Perfect for solo, couples, families, or groups of up to 7people. PickUp 2KM FROM MEETING POINT 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

Get an intimate look at the diverse neighborhoods of LA during this small-group cycling exploration. Join a group of no more than 10 riders for a 32-mile (51-kilometer) adventure through areas like West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Bel-Air, and Beverly Hills, listening to insightful and entertaining stories from your guide as you cycle. During the trip, you’ll also stop in Venice Beach, where you can buy lunch, and take a guided walking tour of historic Greystone Mansion. A hybrid road bike, safety equipment, and bottled water are also included.

Take a star-studded sightseeing trip through Los Angeles during this afternoon excursion. Discover the rich history of downtown Los Angeles and unique cultural amenities like the Frank Gehry-designed Walt Disney Concert Hall. Rub shoulders with the stars during a visit to Hollywood, stopping by the TCL Chinese Theatre and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Get stunning views of the city from Griffith Observatory, including a great view of the famous Hollywood sign. A guide and round-trip hotel transport are also covered.

Unlike walking tours, this Hollywood bike adventure covers more ground—12 miles (19 kilometers) to be exact—in just a few hours to make the most of your time in LA. Your guide brings this star-studded neighborhood to life with insider knowledge and fascinating stories you wouldn’t hear if you explored on your own. Visit Instagram-worthy sites such as the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the street art murals on Melrose Avenue, and Paramount Studios.

On this Beverly Hills bike tour, ride past over thirty celebrity homes, famous filming locations, luxury shops and iconic restaurants—you might even a see a star! You also pass top sights such as Rodeo Drive, Robertson Boulevard and the famous Beverly Hills sign. You'll be able to stop or walk at certain locations for an extra look at what makes them special. While you ride, your guide shares fun facts and stories about real life in La La Land.

Satisfy your taste buds on a food and walking tour of Venice Beach, an easy day trip for visitors staying in Los Angeles. In addition to sharing trivia and stories about the area’s history, your guide brings you to popular food stands as well as hidden gems loved by locals. A small group size ensures intimate food tastings, from poke and tacos to crostini and local wine.

Experience Los Angeles in style and sophistication on a private tour, ideal for travelers seeking a personalized experience. During this custom tour, tick off iconic LA sights such as Venice Beach, the Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica Beach and Pier, Sunset Strip, and many more. Amend your itinerary according to your preferences and stop for as long or as little as you like at iconic Los Angeles landmarks. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Visit some of L.A.’s most famous landmarks and neighborhoods on this 5.5-hour small-group city tour. Head to the 21st Century entertainment district to see famous buildings such as the Walt Disney Concert Hall and The Broad museum. Take a photo in front of the Hollywood sign  on Mulholland Drive and see the stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on this comprehensive tour.

With a bus tour of Los Angeles, you only get to see the sights from behind the glass. Experience the city in a more intimate way and see more than you would from a vehicle on this guided bike tour around Hollywood and Beverly Hills. View top sights, such as Bronson Caves, Sunset Strip, and the Hollywood Sign, as well as well-known music venues, and swanky Bel Air mansions.

Spend three hours pedaling around Venice Beach like a local: on a beach cruiser. With the bike, helmet, water, and bike basket to store your belongings, you can follow your guide on a tour designed to show you the best of the area. Ride along the Santa Monica bike path, making stops to see the highlights and learning about the area's history and culture through guided commentary.

We believe one tour does not fit all, and you don’t have to break your bank account to enjoy tours tailored to your preference. Offered in English, Spanish, French, Russian, Armenian! Choosing the private tour with ALLDAYLA gives you the control of your tours, as you decide what to see, when to take the tour and how long to stay. Choose a pace that suits you! Our services allow you to visit the most famous sights and hidden gems that are not in the travel guides. So you get to see the real side of LA! Also, you will learn the history of each place you visit and what makes Los Angeles so exciting and unique. With All Day LA tours, you will feel like a local and come back knowing that you left so much unturned. No more robotic scripted speeches and monologues! Private Tour of LA is engaging, conversational, peppered with thoughts, questions and discussion. It is perfect for groups up to 7 people who want something really special for themselves while visiting the City of Angeles!

See the hotspots around Santa Monica and Venice Beach on this tour by air-conditioned coach. Led by a local guide, make stops at the Third Street Promenade, the Santa Monica Pier, Venice’s Muscle Beach, the luxury homes of Malibu and more. Your guide provides fun and factual commentary about Los Angeles as you take in the views and top attractions.

Explore some of the must-see places of LA on a 4 hour tour. Get amazing photos at the BEST view of the iconic Hollywood Sign. Feel like a star on Hollywood Blvd where you can see the celebrity stars along the walkway and also see the Dolby Theater and Chinese Theater. You will also drive through Beverly Hills and see the famous Rodeo Drive, where stars of Hollywood do their shopping! You will also drive down the historic Sunset Strip where you will see locations where rock bands like The Doors, Guns N' Roses, KISS and more made their debut and also see one of the hottest night life areas of LA!

Travel with a professional guide on a 5-hour Malibu wine tour and tasting. This private excursion whisks you along the magnificent coastline to three tasting rooms, such as SIP Malibu Grapes. Sample fine wines paired with a picnic of cheeses, fruit and bread amid pretty vineyards while you listen to insightful commentary about this up-and-coming wine region. Leave the driving to your guide, with pickup and drop-off from Los Angeles hotels included upon request.

Los Angeles is always changing and you’ll witness it on our Central Downtown LA tour. Thought LA doesn’t have a downtown? It does and it’s the most dynamic, interesting part of the city. Many tourists don't know of DTLA (as it’s known here), but Angelenos do and they’re voting with their feet, as every week new restaurants, bars, Apple stores and apartment blocks open here. Many people don’t realize it’s also the best-preserved historic downtown of any major city in America (with great architecture). Join our Central Downtown LA tour and learn about the neighborhood where the city was born. We also stop for lunch at Grand Central Market (one of the best places in the U.S. for food according to Bon Appetit). * Tour starts 1pm daily * Children under 12 y.o. gain free entry * There’s a big range of food options and all types of diet can be accommodated (vegan, gluten-free etc)

Experience the bustle of Los Angeles night scene without the hassle of navigating on your own on a private tour to the city’s top landmarks and neighborhoods, from City Hall to Hollywood Boulevard. Your guide, who ensures you never miss a landmark, provides little–known trivia about the city’s history and culture and inside recommendations for the rest of your stay.

For the Mount Hollywood Hike we’ll meet you by the Greek Theater. You’ll then hike up through the Bird Sanctuary and into the Hollywood Hills as we tell you about the first inhabitants of the Los Angeles area, the Tongva. As we climb the hills you’ll see LA spread below you, so it’s a great way to get an understanding of how the city developed and how the different areas connect with each other. From the summit of Mount Hollywood you can see almost the whole of Los Angeles. From there we’ll follow the trails down, stopping at some of the best spots to get photos of the Hollywood Sign, to the Griffith Observatory. We’ll finish your Mount Hollywood Hike by giving you a quick tour of the Observatory, before leaving you to enjoy this fantastic free museum. Great exercise and unforgettable memories! * Tour starts 3pm (Winter) or 4pm (Summer) daily * Free bottle of water included in price * Children between 7-12 y.o. gain free entry

Griffith Observatory is a landmark that even locals don’t know enough about. Called “the hood ornament of Los Angeles,” it serves as a public observatory, planetarium, and exhibition space. Designed by some of its former employees, this tour will give you an introduction to the city that you’ll never forget. When Griffith J. Griffith first viewed the moon from a telescope he exclaimed, "If all mankind could look through that telescope, it would change the world!" For the remainder of his life, he toiled to realize his vision for a public observatory that would benefit future generations. Now, the Griffith Observatory is the most popular attraction of its kind in the world. Join us as we discover not just an L.A. landmark, but a place where you’ll have the chance to make memories. As fellow travelers, astronomers, and Angelenos, we at LA Tour1 will help you make the most of your time at Griffith Observatory.

Your private tour guide is Michael Raines, who has worked for a number of limo companies as a driver and bodyguard to some of the biggest celebrities in the world. A TV personality on his own rite, Michael Raines has starred in two survival shows on Discovery and other Film and TV roles in the past 20 years. Just to hear his celebrity stories is worth the price of the ride!! You will ride in style in 6 passenger Lincoln town car with a duel bar setup for wine, beer and liquor with mixers, chocolates and nuts all complimentary. A Bluetooth stereo so you can use your playlist on your phone, with IPhone and android chargers with cables on the rear deck. Your tour is completely customizable, you tell us what you want to see and we will take you there in style.

Los Angeles is a sprawling city that's best to explore by car, but if you drive yourself, you're bound to hit that infamous LA traffic. Avoid the hassle with this private SUV tour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills—two neighborhoods packed with LA's best attractions. After meeting your driver, you're whisked through world-famous streets—like Melrose Avenue and Rodeo Drive—and into the Hollywood Hills. Snap a selfie with this iconic Hollywood Sign, and check out the stars on the Walk of Fame.

From it’s beginning as a Wild West pueblo, Los Angeles has had a notorious and fascinating history. Come explore the criminal, the creepy and the occult. Mobsters. Serial Killers. Hauntings. Conspiracies. Supernatural. Stops on your Go Legendary Adventure include: Manson Family Locations Black Dahlia Locations Haunted Hotels Secret Tunnels of Los Angeles Los Angeles’ most beloved (and Haunted) park Famous and freaky cemeteries Mobster Hideaways The places of LA’s craziest Conspiracies An Abandoned Prison Murder Houses Infamous Celebrity Playgrounds And some Horror Film locations for that extra creepy fun!!! Go Legendary tours are private. And when we say private, we mean private — just the people in your group and your guide. This also means that all of our tours are customizable. We can tailor any of our tours to fit your specific interests and desired activity! Sites listed in the itinerary below are possible stops. If you wish to prioritize one, just let us know!

Make your 5 Hours Private Greater Los Angeles / Hollywood Day Trip, easy, and pleasant by making an affordable RapidShuttle reservation.  Because you are Not sharing the ride with other travelers, your schedule is based on your or your party travel arrangements. This trip can be customized by the guests.

If you’re staying in inner-city LA and on a tight schedule, it can be difficult to find the time to get out to the city’s vibrant coastal neighborhoods. Instead of hiring a car or planning a complicated chain of buses and trains, this flexible sightseeing tour fits into any schedule. Get picked up at a time that works for you and drive around Santa Monica, Venice Beach, and Malibu in a luxury SUV, your guide on hand to point out the quirky and beautiful highlights of each neighborhood.

We use only newer model air-conditioned Mercedes vehicles so you'll tour in comfort and style. Our professional guides and unique itinerary make this a must-see tour excursion.

Layovers can be frustrating, especially when they’re long and the city’s right out there waiting for you to explore. Instead of spending the day milling around LAX, then, head out into the city and enjoy a few hours experiencing the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles’ Hollywood and Beverly Hills neighborhoods. Visit LA’s famous landmarks, including the Hollywood sign, in your private SUV. Unlike the city’s prolific sightseeing buses, though, this tour isn’t all drive-bys – there’s plenty of opportunities for photo stops.

Don’t spend the morning cooped up in a crowded sightseeing bus. Drive with the top down in the passenger’s seat of a sleek Ford Mustang instead on this luxurious private sightseeing tour. Drive down the busy streets and leafy avenues of Hollywood and Beverly Hills, check out celebrity houses in the Hollywood Hills and stop for some shopping at The Grove and Melrose Avenue.

A guided tour by a Warner Brothers Studio Artist to see and pose by the BEST Instagram Walls and Art in Los Angeles. This personalized tour is a small group of 1-5 people. Learn Hollywood back stories by a guide that grew up on the back lots, painted the sets at the Movie Studios as an adult and a professional game show contestant. Fun times like no other plus photos to make your friends jealous. What fun!! Come have the time of your life!!

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First-time visitors can uncover the history and culture of Los Angeles on this walking tour through two must-see neighborhoods: Hollywood and Downtown Los Angeles. Learn about the beginnings of the movie business, see famed Tinseltown sights, and spot the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the TCL Chinese Theater. Then you're whisked via metro to enjoy the art nouveau elegance of LA's bustling downtown before breaking for lunch—at your own expense—at one of the city's foodie hubs, Grand Central Market.

Perhaps the top attraction in Los Angeles is the Hollywood Sign—though many travelers see it from afar, few get to enjoy it up close. On this tour perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, enjoy a hike into the hills to visit the Hollywood Sign, and take in views of Downtown LA and Burbank as you climb. Along the way, enjoy stops at Lake Hollywood Park and scenic Griffith Park.

Discover the star-studded highlights of Los Angeles during this 3-hour sightseeing tour around Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Feel the aura of ‘Tinseltown’ as you check out entertainment-themed sights like The Dolby Theatre (home of the Oscars) and stroll the famous Walk of Fame. After cruising the famous ‘Sunset Strip,’ head to Beverly Hills to check out the mansions, Rodeo Drive, and much more.

City tours in and around Los Angeles combined with a professional photo shoot. After the tour you have memories for life.

This tour is perfect to discover the coast of Los Angeles within 5 hours. You'll be able to see the famous beaches and have a great time.

The best way to experience the City of Angels is on this 6-hour day tour. No stone will be left unturned on this fun trip. See all the classic sights such as the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Chinese Theater and of course, the Hollywood sign. But this tour is so much more! Enjoy spectacular views from Mulholland Drive, see famous movie studios like 20th Century Fox and places such as Century City, iconic Sunset Strip and classic sports stadiums like the Staples Center. You’ll make a stop at The Original Farmer’s Market for lunch (not included in tour price). You’ll also be able to spot a few actors’ and actresses’ homes, some TV locations and finally, check out the art and colorful culture of Venice Beach!

Whether you’re a film buff interested or you just want to explore Hollywood and some of its history, this private tour is a personalized and comfortable way to discover the stories of Tinseltown and the movers and shakers who made it what it is today. Learn about the birth of Hollywood as you drive by historic studios like Paramount, Desilu and Columbia Pictures, and learn about the industry today as you head into Burbank, home of Disney and Warner Bros.

Explore two of Los Angeles' most elite neighborhoods, Beverly Hills and Bel Air, on a 2.5-hour self-guided electric bike tour. Pedal past lavish homes of the rich and famous and visit the filming locations of several Hollywood films and TV shows. As you follow along with a GPS, you'll be entertained with the history of these affluent areas throughout your ride. You'll see plenty of other famous sights, too, including the Beverly Hills Hotel and ritzy Rodeo Drive, bringing you up close and personal to exclusive areas that coach tours may miss. Don't be surprised if you spot a celeb!

A private tour of Los Angeles allows for all the customization of a self-guided tour plus the benefit of a local driver and guide. Your guide navigates notorious L.A. traffic like a pro as you’re brought to must-see Los Angeles sights such as Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, and Malibu. Stop for photos ops along the way, plus get the local scoop on Los Angeles celebrities, history, and culture.