Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More
Overview
Available languages
7 hours 30 minutes
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This 7.5 hour guided tour - by LA-natives - is perfect for families, couples and all ages! Our routes are carefully curated to visit the most welcoming and visitor-friendly parts of Los Angeles. Discover the area’s most iconic sights and landmarks including Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Dr., the Beverly Hills sign, iconic Farmer's Market at the Grove, The Griffith Park Observatory for a perfect selfie of the Hollywood Sign; the Hollywood walk of fame Grauman's Theatre, The Kodak Theatre, Sunset Strip, celebrity spotting and much more. Entertaining, friendly, informative and hilarious guides! Hotel pick-up and drop-off available for select tour options. We have private tour options as well!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please note: The Observatory is closed on Mondays and the Park is sometimes closed for filming so as an alternative the tour may go to Mulholland Drive and/or The Hollywood Bowl
If you chose a hotel pickup tour option please make sure to include your hotel name. Be aware you will be on the bus doing other hotel pickup for 30 minutes to 1.5 hours
IMPORTANT: If you select a hotel, it must be within our guidelines. All other hotels are subject to cancellation.
Choosing the "Santa Monica Departure" ensures no wait time before the tour and also give you plenty if time to explore the Santa Monica Pier if you come early.
If you want to be on the same bus as a another group, please contact us immediately after submitting the booking.
Please contact us if you need a bus with a Wheelchair lift or have an ADA requirement.
North and East Hollywood pickups may be given an Uber Voucher to get home from the last stop
Seating is not pre-assigned but we attempt to get groups close together on the vehicle
Tours are in English only
Umbrella strollers that fold are acceptable, nothing larger that cannot fold
No luggage larger than a backpack is allowed on board and we do not store luggage
Order of tour stops may vary
Travel Agents: Please provide guests' contact information in booking (mobile/email)
Tours end in the same place they begin.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica is a beautiful city on the Beach where you can catch some sun and see where Forrest Gump jogged Route 66 to the Pacific! No trip to LA is complete without visiting it's stellar beaches. Arrive to our office early or depart the tour in Santa Monica if you want to walk down the pier - You'll have a great photo opportunity from the bus as well!
Venice Beach
See and explore the Venice Beach Boardwalk where you’ll see the birthplace of surfing, Muscle Beach, skate parks, stunning art murals, and the famous Venice Beach Canals!
What‘s Included
Carefully curated routes that visit the most welcoming and visitor-friendly parts of Los Angeles
Bottled water
Driver/guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off from select hotels only (if option chosen)
We stop for one-hour at the Farmers' Market for lunch. They have a wide selection of foods for all diets (cost of lunch is not included).
Gratuities
Parking
No luggage please, personal sized carry-on only.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Santa Monica Meeting Point
Santa Monica Meeting Point: Avoid being on a hotel pickup bus! This is option is your best value and ensures the least amount of time spent on a bus. Benefits of Santa Monica Start: There is minimal downtime. The tour begins at 9:45 AM and we'll have you back by around 5:30 in time for a beach sunset. Luxury mini-coach/bus Santa Monica Departure: Please meet us at 1537 2nd St., Santa Monica, CA 90401 on 2nd Street at the Valet stand. Starting point: 1537 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
Private Tour Upgrade: LA Area
Upgrade to a private tour!: Free hotel pickup from the LAX, Marina Del Rey, Venice, Santa Monica, West LA, Hollywood and Downtown LA (No Anaheim Pickup) Up to 7 passengers: This private tour will accommodate up to 7 passengers! Start time: We can accommodate your tour start anytime between 8am and 10am. Duration: 8 hours Lunch: The tour will have a 1 hour lunch stop at the Famous Farmers' Market (guests pay for their own lunch) Private Tour Upgrade: This 7.5 hour private tour can be customized! Please contact us for hotel pickup within the LA area for no extra charge! Luxury Full Size SUV: Travel around in style in a high-end luxury SUV with an amazing guide Tips / Gratuity not included: If you had a great time tipping your guide is much appreciate! Starting points: 1537 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA 7001 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA Pickup included
Los Angeles Area Hotel Pickup
Over 150 hotel pickups in LA: Hotel pickup time will vary depending on your pickup location - Please only select a hotel from the list. Pickup Time Slots: Santa Monica [9-9:30AM] LAX area [8:30-9AM] South LAX[8-8:30AM] Hollywood [8-8:30AM] North Hollywood [7:30 AM] Pickup Time Slots;: Culver City [8:45-9:15AM] Century City [8:45-9:15AM] Marina Del Rey [8:45- 9:15AM] Venice Beach [9-9:30AM] North and East Hollywood : Some hotel pickups may get an Uber voucher instead of hotel drop off from North and East Hollywood. Hotel Pickup Duration: Hotel pickups can be up to 90 minutes before the tour start time depending out what part of the city you are in. Starting point: 1537 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA Pickup included
Hollywood Meeting Point
Meeting Point Bus: This meeting point is subject to up to 1.5 hours of downtime on bus before tour but will not have any downtime at the end Pickup 8am: The pickup occurs at 8am. Please be ready by 8am sharp. The tour begins at 9:30 am. Meeting Point: This option DOES NOT include hotel pickup. It requires meeting at hollywood meeting point. Hollywood Departure: Meet street side on Hollywood Blvd. in front of LALA Land Souvenir by 8am sharp. The pickup is 1.5 hours prior to tour. Starting point: 7001 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA
Anaheim / Disney Hotel Pickup
Tour time: Tour time does not include the time of driving to and from Anaheim to LA Duration: 10 hours Hotel Drop Offs: Hotel drop-offs begin after the last stop in Venice Beach anywhere between 3 and 430 pm depending on traffic and day of week. Anaheim Hotel Pickup: Be ready outside your hotel by 7am. Pickup is between 7am and 7:30am. Please select a hotel in Anaheim from our list. Starting point: 321 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA Pickup included
Anaheim / Disney Meeting Point
Duration: 9 hours Luxury mini-coach/bus Meeting Point (7:30am): Please meet at the Anaheim Garden Walk in Anaheim by 7:30AM. In front of McCormick & Schmick's Grille. Starting point: 321 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA
Reviews
6,362 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic LA Tour!
668kimberlyt,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing private tour of LA with Monty! He was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the entire day fun and memorable. We saw so much of the city and learned plenty along the way. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a fantastic LA tour!
Private tour-so worth it!
Y7527KRtarad,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow! Just Wow! We travel extensively and this was one of the best tours we’ve ever experienced. We live in Northern California and have been to LA several times so we thought we knew LA, but we learned soooo much yesterday. We booked a private tour because our friends are visiting from Ireland and we wanted them to see as much as possible but we weren’t prepared for how much we enjoyed it as well! Monty is so fun, bright and personable! His knowledge and story telling abilities are exceptional! Highly recommend the private tour! So worth it!
Hits All the Spots
christinadT1797WI,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The only way to see the highlights of LA. From the very beginning the tour was well organized. The mini bus was the perfect way to be chauffeured around with ease while learning about the many neighborhoods we visited, no worries about parking or traffic! It was a long day but we hit all the must see spots. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting the city.
Great
John K,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time, would do again.
Fabulous trip
920kayj,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous trip just enough time at each location.. our guide was amazing he truly loves this beautiful city
Everything you want to see in L.A.
seansY6260FA,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A "Day in LA" tour is definitely the way you want to see Los Angeles! They cover all the sites so you don't have to spend all day trying to figure out where to go, what to see, how to get there! You can even customize a trip if you wish. I've had the opportunity to ride with, A Day In L.A. tours twice and both times were totally worth it! Trust me, let them do the driving, you don't really want to self drive around here even if you are from the area! If I ever come back to L.A., I'd definitely consider another tour with them!! The drivers are very knowledgeable, friendly and very descriptive of the sites. They will accommodate any size group. The buses are comfortable & air conditioned. The bring bottled water and mist places along the route have shoppes to purchase snacks and/or lunch. One last thing the cost of the tours are very reasonable, they will work with you and provide the most cost efficient way to go! Check out A Day In L.A. tours! You won't regret it!
Fantastic guide, saw it all!
Anonymous,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Steve was the best driver and tour guide. Saw all the sites I've seen in the movies growing up. So that was good! Such sadness in the streets behind the glitz and glam.
Anniversary celebrations!
jo w,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Full packed day wouldn’t have been able to see so many landmarks in our 4 day visit without this tour.
Well worth the full day
John H,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to get some of the LA sights in on limited time . We were taken all over and our guide was amusing and knowledgable
A great tour!
Marcelo S,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was very comprehensive. The driver and guide was very entertaining and informative. His knowledge of the areas and history of the place made this tour very special.
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