Top Los Angeles Historical 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.

Sightseeing in Los Angeles can be overwhelming: where to go? what to do? Nevermind the traffic. Step aboard this 2-hour bus tour that follows a carefully curated itinerary through the must-see Hollywood area. Your guide will provide insightful commentary as you travel around the neighborhood; keep your eyes out for a celebrity sighting or two.

Departure Time: 10:30 AM We’ll take you in front of and behind the Hollywood sign for an unforgettable experience! With ample opportunities for killer Instagram photos, insider Hollywood History, and a local guide, this hike brags some of the best views in LA. Snag a bird’s eye view of top film studios Disney, Warner Bros., Paramount, Dreamworks, the Hollywood Walk of fame, and more! Your docent will regale you with Hollywood history while ensuring a safe and exciting walk. This experience will take approximately 2.5 hours, and is suited for guests looking for a challenging, bucket-list outdoor adventure. Perfect for guests looking for a very special, unforgettable Hollywood Sign Hike. HIGHLIGHTS Hollywood Sign (behind and in front!) Panoramic 360° views of all of LA Best photos of the Hollywood Sign to last a lifetime Leave LA fulfilled: get your full fix of insider LA history from the best local guides in Los Angeles!

Experience Hollywood's most popular sightseeing tour in Los Angeles! Our Hollywood Celebrity Homes tour is fully narrated by our fun and entertaining tour guides as you explore Hollywood, the Sunset Strip, Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, Celebrity Homes and much more.

Combine the glamour and glitz of Hollywood with some dark lore on this haunted Hollywood tour. With a guide in the lead, you'll visit some of the most haunted locations in the area, listening to tales you won't hear on a typical Hollywood tour. Talk about local crimes, accidents, and traumas that have taken place at some famous locations. You'll even have a chance to try to contact some spirits if you're brave.

Explore one of America’s coolest cities on a highlights tour of Los Angeles. During this 7-hour tour, visit cool neighborhoods such as Venice Beach, Hollywood, and Santa Monica as well as iconic landmarks like the Chinese Theater and the Hollywood Sign. Drive around the ‘City of Angels’ in an air-conditioned coach and listen to live commentary on board from your guide.

Glide through Los Angeles’ most glamorous neighborhood on a Segway tour of Beverly Hills’ iconic landmarks and exclusive streets. Learn the history of this star-studded enclave as you follow your guide to the celebrity homes of Wilshire Boulevard and Benedict Canyon Drive, then take in views of the elegant Hilton and Beverly Hills Hotel. Snag a selfie by the town’s famous sign, browse the designer displays that line Rodeo Drive and finish your tour in the heart of the downtown ‘90210.’

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.

Some things just don't get old, especially when they're part of LA's historic Downtown core. On this 2-hour walking tour, your small group visits some of the finest architectural sites from the city's golden era: the Pantages, the Bradbury Building, Grand Central Market and the Broadway Theater District. There's no better way to get a feel for the City of Angels than exploring it on foot, so let a local guide lead the way as you absorb the colorful street scenes, history, and people.

Explore the Arts District of Los Angeles on a bike tour that provides a close look at this colorful neighborhood. Your guide leads you on a leisurely ride from the Grand Central Market to see street murals, art galleries, landmarks, museums, and other destinations that showcase the creative spirit of the district. You’ll also pass by breweries and distilleries, learn about Little Tokyo, and check out some spots on foot.

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! Choosing the private tour with GTLA 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 GTLA 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!

Explore Beverly Hills, Hollywood, and West Hollywood on this private tour, which ensures a flexible itinerary and personalized attention. This is a great option for those short on time or first-time visitors to the area. Enjoy snacks and bottled water as you explore the highlights of the areas, asking plenty of questions along the way.

Get an insider glimpse into the lifestyles of the rich and famous on this customizable, VIP tour. Skip the crowded coach and hop a sleek, luxury SUV, equipped with WIFI, free snacks, and bottled water. You’ll cruise filming locations and gated mansions in the Hollywood Hills, Beverly Hills, Holmby Hills, and Bel Air, getting a first-hand peek at the region’s most legendary real estate.

Explore Los Angeles’ vibrant past and glamorous downtown on a walking tour through the heart of the city. See the murals and vaulted ceiling at Union Station, browse souvenirs as you stroll historic Olvera Street, then visit the concert halls, cathedral, and park that have reenergized Downtown L.A. See the site of the Angels' Flight funicular, which once ferried Los Angeles’ elite into the city’s most sought after neighborhood.

This walking tour of Downtown LA takes in the city's finest architectural monuments including the city's tallest building, the Broadway Theater District, Central Library, the NoMadHotel, and more. As you explore, hear a guide discuss the history and architecture of this vibrant city.

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, with its top attractions spread far and wide. With this tour, pack in three city neighborhoods—Hollywood, Downtown, and Santa Monica—in one day. Avoid cramped tour buses and generic commentary, and get a more intimate view of LA by exploring at street level in the company of a guide.

Experience the bleeding edge of L.A. culture on this guided walking tour bohemian Arts District. Get out of your car and onto the pavement as you discover the area’s wealth of street art, historic concert venues and world-class art galleries. It’s a great way to explore a lesser-known side of L.A.’s rich cultural scene.

Ready to ride in the canals of Venice, Los Angeles? We will be rowing canoes down these famous Los Angeles waterways while learning about the rich history of the Venice of America. This experience is great for couples, pairs and small groups. We will meet at the canals, board the canoes, and then do a 1-hour boat tour with a history of Venice.

See Hollywood’s iconic sights and stunning celebrity homes on a 2-hour, small-group sightseeing tour with live narration from a local guide. Take in stunning city panoramas from the Hollywood Hills, capture an iconic shot of the Hollywood sign, then get an insider’s view of celebrity culture as you cruise star-studded neighborhoods. Watch for your favorite stars while exploring the glamorous enclaves of Beverly Hills, West Hollywood and Hollywood, where palm-lined streets lead to some of America’s most fabulous mansions.

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!

Ready for a touch of luxury? Have a relaxing day in beautiful Santa Barbara! This trip starts off with a spectacular drive up the coast before arriving downtown. Marvel at the Spanish-inspired historic buildings and take in a panoramic view from the iconic Santa Barbara Courthouse before exploring the historic Old Mission. Have lunch and soak in the Old West Ambiance at the Cold Spring Tavern. Take a beautiful drive up to charming Los Olivos and try out some of the local wines such as Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Sauvignon Blanc. This tour is around 9 hours and includes admission to the Old Mission self-guided tour and one free wine tasting experience (or olive oil tasting for under 21s). The planned itinerary can be personalized to include your most desired sightseeing or dining destinations. Contact us to customize this tour!

This tour is for those who don't want the standard Hollywood tour. Instead of celebrities, we focus on history and culture, and also on film as an industry and an artform. Because of this, you'll get a different perspective on the area, on the film industry, and on movies in general. I love movies and pretty much everything about them, and my goal is to share that love and passion with you.

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)