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Best in LA: Private, Full-Day, Guided Sightseeing Tour

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7 to 8 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Experience our city in the most exclusive way you can. With the #1 guest-rated private tour company on TripAdvisor and Google for the last 15 years in a row.

From pick up at your hotel/rental, we show you all the iconic sights in our city, including the BEST VIEW of the Hollywood Sign, Rodeo Dr., Santa Monica, Venice and Hollywood.

From soft drinks to phone chargers, we leave nothing to chance. Our impassioned desire is to leave you with a collection of wonderfully fun, life-long memories of our fascinating city.

Our guides take tremendous pride in making friends every time they guide a family through our city and they glow often when our client's feedback is filled with compliments calling them, fun, creative, attentive or simply amazing.

As the #1 private tour company in the city, our goal is to provide an experience, not just a tour. But do not take our word for it, take a look at our amazing reviews!

Book now as our tours tend to sell out!

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Free hotel pick up at any hotel/rental within 10 miles of LAX and Santa Monica
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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Your Hotel, rental, residence, restaurant or other location anywhere within 10 miles of LAX and Santa Monica.Hotels or rentals located OUTSIDE the Los Angeles Metro Area will have an additional fee for PICK UP and DROP OFF (contact us for more information)San Pedro and Long Beach Port will also have an additional fee for PICK UP and DROP OFF (contact us for more information)

What To Expect

Santa Monica Pier

Pacific Ocean Views! The end of Route 66 and one of the most famous landmarks in the city. No trip to L.A. is complete without visiting the iconic Pier! This bustling wooden wharf is the place to be, with its eateries, shops, roller coaster, giant Ferris wheel and other rides. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the California Coast.(please know timings can be rearrange based on your interest)
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Venice Beach

See and enjoy the most iconic beach in L.A. from Muscle Beach to street art to its unique characters. The skate parks and the birthplace of surfing. Thousands of YouTubers who use it to record their life in Los Angeles. Venice Boardwalk
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Venice Canals Walkway (Pass By)

Venice Canals Walkway
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Beverly Hills

A drive by one of the most expensive neighborhood in Los Angeles and the World, we will take you to the heart of BEVERLY HILLS, we will drive by the Four Season Hotel, formerly known as the Beverly Wilshire Hotel (Pretty Woman was filmed here). A drive north on RODEO DRIVE, the home to the epicenter of luxury, fashion and lifestyle, where the rich and famous do their shopping.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Original Farmers Market

THE ORIGINAL FARMERS MARKETWith over 40 different places to eat, the Farmers Market is ideal to grab some food and enjoy the amazing weather our city offers. Be on the lookout, you never know if a celebrity is eating next to you.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

The Grove

THE GROVEThe Grove is a popular fashion, shopping, dinning and lifestyle destination with the best mix of retail, restaurants and entertainment in Los Angeles, celebrities are seeing here all the time, from JLo to Ty Burrell!
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hollywood Walk of Fame

This landmark welcomes you with over 2600 stars embedded in the sidewalks of Hollywood Blvd. You will also see the TCL CHINESE THEATRE, THE DOLBY THEATRE, and also lots of interesting Angelenos!.Hollywood Blvd Dolby Theater TCL Chinese Theater
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hollywood Sign

The most iconic sign in the world. Featured in over 500 films and without a doubt the most known sight in the world!! We will take you to the closest spot not offered by any group tours as the city has strict laws on the vehicles allowed there, do not miss the best picture of your trip to Los Angeles.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Best in LA: Private, Full-Day, Guided Sightseeing Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Free hotel pick up at any hotel/rental within 10 miles of LAX and Santa Monica
  • Parking Fees
  • Driver/guide
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Operated by a business

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT).

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