Grand City Tour of Los Angeles, Hollywood and Beverly Hills

4.9
(559 reviews)

5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

The best tour LA has to offer is our guided Grand City Tour of LA. What sets us apart from other tours is we visit the cultural hub Downtown LA, +Hollywood, Beverly Hills. Also, hotel pickups at select Downtown and Hollywood hotels. With small tour groups our guides will share historical, cultural and fun facts of our iconic city, to maximize personalized service. See iconic sights like the Hollywood Sign and Rodeo Drive from the comfort of a private minibus driven by our friendly experienced tour guides. In 37 years of curating tours in Los Angeles, we have a pulse on what people want to see for a memorable vacation. You will also visit highlights like the Griffith Park Observatory where you will see the Hollywood Sign and a stunning view of LA. Then you’ll visit Hollywood Blvd, the Sunset Strip, and Beverly Hills where you will see select Celebrity Stars Homes. Finally, lunch at the historic must see farmers market. We are experienced guides with emphases on culture, history and fun.

What's Included

Water provided
Local guide
Live commentary on board
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Gratuities
Lunch (own expense)

Meeting and pickup

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End point
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Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • Downtown Los Angeles (Pass by)

    Your tour begins in Los Angeles' Downtown Historic District the cultural center of our city! See how towering skyscrapers, historical landmarks, trendy art galleries, and gourmet food intersect in the heart of downtown.

    Admission ticket free
  • City Hall (Pass by)

    Snap a picture of one of the most recognizable filming locations in the world. Our Los Angeles city hall has appeared in many film and TV shows including the TV show Dragnet, The West Wing, The Usual Suspects, Identity, Speed, Ocean's Eight, The Nice Guys, L.A. Confidential Gattaca, While the City Sleeps, Adventures of Superman, Alias, Dragnet, Perry Mason, Tower of Terror, Adam-12, and War of the Worlds.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Walt Disney Concert Hall

    Snap a picture in front of the Walt Disney Concert Hall, a world-renowned music hall and architectural masterpiece, designed by Frank Gehry. See where the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and Master Chorale play for visitors and locals alike

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Cathedral Of Our Lady Of The Angels (Pass by)

    The 58,000 square foot modern cathedral serves as the mother church of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Archdiocese has the largest Roman Catholic population in the United States at more than 2,600,000 members. Great to snap a picture as we pass the magnificent cultural landmark.

    Admission ticket free
  • The Music Center (Pass by)

    The Dorothy Chandler pavilion (The Music center) opened in 1964 and hosted the Academy awards (The Oscar's) from 1969 to 1999.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Griffith Park

    Griffith park is 4310 acres and is one of the biggest municipal parks in the country, an is one of Los Angeles' greatest cultural attractions! Take in spectacular panoramic views from the Pacific Ocean to Downtown L.A., and this is a great place to see the Hollywood Sign!! This stop is a visitor favorite!

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Griffith Observatory

    Located on the south slope of Mount Hollywood the world renowned art deco 1935 building has been in dozens of Hollywood films! From this stop you get amazing views of the Los Angeles area and the Hollywood Sign!

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Hollywood Sign

    See the Iconic Hollywood Sign! The most recognized sign in the world. The sign symbolizes the movie industries dreams and aspirations.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • The Greek Theatre (Pass by)

    The world renowned Greek theater started in 1928. The Greek is a beautiful outdoor amphitheater that has hosted many of the world's of the top performers!

    Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Hollywood Walk of Fame

    Walk along Hollywood Boulevard and find the star of your favorite entertainer on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This stop is a must for anyone visiting The City of Angels! No trip to Los Angeles is complete without stopping to see the golden doors and the ornate design of the most famous movie palace in the world, the TCL Chinese Theatre! Once home to the Academy Awards, the Chinese Theater is where celebrities like Marilyn Monroe, John Wayne, and even R2D2 from Star Wars left their handprints and footprints right in the cement. Also on your Walk Of Fame Stop, See the home of the Oscars (The Academy Awards) at the glamorous Dolby Theater. Millions of people around the world watch the stars walk the famous "red carpet" right into the famed Art Deco theater, and now you can see it yourself!

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Dolby Theatre

    The Dolby has hosted the Oscars (The Academy awards) since 2001. You will walk up to the entrance exactly where celebrities walk the red carpet!

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    TCL Chinese Theatres

    Visit the most famous movie theater in the world. The Chinese theater was built in 1927 by Sid Grauman and now has nearly 200 hand and foot prints in the cement courtyard. The theater also hosted the Oscars from 1944 to 1946.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Sunset Strip (Pass by)

    See where the hottest in Hollywood party, eat, and hangout along the iconic Sunset Strip in West Hollywood. The live music clubs, exclusive hotels, and lively nightlife is what makes this stretch one of the most famous and flocked to in all of Los Angeles

    Admission ticket free
  • Rainbow Bar and Grill (Pass by)

    As the Sunset strip winds its way through the city of West Hollywood you will pas by one to the most iconic rock clubs in the world, the Rainbow Bar and Grill!

    Admission ticket free
  • Whisky-a-Go-Go (Pass by)

    Pass by this iconic world reckoned night club that started in 1964 and still hosts some of the top rock and roll bands world wide!

    Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Beverly Hills

    Visit the internationally know hub of the rich and famous Beverly Hills 90210!

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Beverly Hills Sign

    We stop at one of the must have photo opportunities in the LA area!

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Rodeo Drive (Pass by)

    Drive down Rodeo Drive like a local celebrity and see where the rich and famous spend their money at the world’s most exclusive boutique shops. We'll make sure you don't miss the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, the unforgettable setting for the movie "Pretty Woman."

    Admission ticket free
  • 10
    The Original Farmers Market

    Your last stop will be at the charming Original Farmers Market and popular Grove Shopping Mall. Eat, shop, and enjoy exploring this bustling destination loved by tourists and locals alike. Make sure to ask your guide for recommendations on where to grab a bite!

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • Koreatown (Pass by)

    Pass through the largest Koreatown in the US. This cool and hip LA neighborhood features great Korean barbecue restaurants and hot night life hangouts!

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Guideline Tours Inc.

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