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Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More

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...

7 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$104

Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus
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Your Ticket to The Hollywood Hills on this Interactive Sightseeing Tour on an Open Air Bus with a Fun Driver Guide. Your Drive Guide will...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$41

Malibu: Exclusive Beautiful Beach and Celebrity Lifestyle Tour
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Malibu is open and waiting for you! Lose yourself in Malibu's mystique including celebrity homes, beautiful beaches, filming locations & more on this fully narrated...

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$95

Luxury Shared E-Boat Cruise with Wine, Charcuterie & Sea Lions Spotting
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Enjoy wine and charcuterie board with a selection of meat, cheeses and fruit while cruising in a fully electric Duffy boat. Start from the dock...

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2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$126.50

LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Beach Tour with Hotel Pickup

This top-rated Los Angeles city tour makes seeing the highlights easy from start to finish. With round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off included, you can relax...

7 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (117)
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$100

Santa Monica and Venice Beach 3-Hour Bike Guided Tour

Enjoy the best of Los Angeles with this three hour guided bike tour that begins in Santa Monica near the famous Santa Monica Pier! Take...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$76.66

Best of Los Angeles Guided City Tour with 4 Stops & Free Time
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Check out the BEST Los Angeles has to offer on this half-day interactive sightseeing experience! Take a seat on one of our Climate-Controlled Buses as...

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$74

Best of LA: Hollywood, Griffith, Santa Monica, Venice, and Rodeo
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Hotel pickup and drop-off from over 70 hotels in the Anaheim Resort Area and 150 hotels in the Los Angeles area. This is a fun...

7 to 9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 to 9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 to 9 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$103

Hollywood, Beverly Hills, & Celebrity Home Tour from Santa Monica
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Experience Hollywood’s most popular sightseeing tour, which is now starting from Santa Monica! Discover the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles on our Hollywood Sightseeing...

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$64

Half Day Best of Los Angeles City Tour from Santa Monica
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Experience a one-of-a-kind sightseeing adventure through the famous neighborhoods of Los Angeles on this 5.5-hour VIP-style tour. Starting from the Santa Monica Pier with our...

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$74

Discover California Donut Culture: Santa Monica’s Sweetest Tour

The Santa Monica donut tour is our first foray into sunny Southern California. This tour celebrates all things donuts, sunshine, and beachfront fun. Our tour...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$75

City Cruises Los Angeles Brunch Cruise from Marina del Rey

Start your Marina del Rey Premier Brunch Cruise off right in beautiful Marina del Rey. We’ll welcome you aboard with a bottomless glass of Champagne....

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$108.12

Private E-Boat Cruise: Wine, Charcuterie and Sea Lion Spotting
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Likely to Sell Out

Take a private boat tour in a Luxury E-boat and enjoy the beautiful scenery while you coast with friends for a special occasion. This tour...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$285

Tour of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Beach with Hotel Pickup

Designed for travelers who want to see it all without the stress, this popular LA city tour combines comfort, expert narration, and iconic sights in...

7 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$100

Gourmet Santa Monica Walking Food Tour with Delicious Dish Tours
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Experience the vibrant beachside city of Santa Monica with Delicious Dish Tours. While enjoying views of the ocean, the mountains, and the famous pier, taste...

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation
3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation
3 to 4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$188.02

Santa Monica and Venice Beach Bike Adventure Tour

Enjoy our guided bike adventure through Santa Monica and the historical streets of Venice Beach, California. We’ll explore the sites and history around Santa Monica,...

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$84

Santa Monica Hollywood and Beverly Hills Open Bus Tour

Buckle up for 3.5 hours of pure LA magic on the open-air bus, departing from Santa Monica's Ocean Avenue. Your expert guide takes you through...

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$64

2-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica

Kapowui, was awarded best surf school in Venice beach for the last 5 years in a row. Kapowui is a family run business and and...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$152.50

Grand LA Tour 7 Hour Open Bus Adventure from Santa Monica

Explore the vibrant essence of Los Angeles on this 7-hour open-air bus tour that captures the city's most iconic sights. Visit four must-see locations including...

7 hoursFree Cancellation
7 hoursFree Cancellation
7 hours • Free Cancellation
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$100

Hidden Los Angeles Private Photo Tour - Best for social media
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Discover Los Angeles Through the Lens At Laphotour, we transform the vibrant cityscape of Los Angeles into your personal photo adventure. Whether you're a professional...

8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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