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Perfect 5 ½ Hour LA & Hollywood Tour from Santa Monica
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Visit many of Los Angeles’s highlights and landmarks on one fun and convenient outing. Learn about LA history and culture—its historic filming locations and crime scenes, celebrity homes and trendy restaurants—from a narrator as you traverse the city in a convertible bus. Stop at the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Rodeo Drive, a farmer's market for lunch, and the Hollywood Sign on this easy and affordable tour.
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$89.25
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$89.25

The Best of LA Tour from Anaheim or LA: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Beaches
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Explore Hollywood, Los Angeles, and beyond on this all-day guided excursion from Anaheim, downtown L.A., or North Hollywood. After a convenient hotel pickup, head out with a knowledgeable guide and experience classic sites and neighborhoods like the Hollywood Sign and the Walk of Fame, Memorial Coliseum, Griffith Observatory, Venice Beach, and Santa Monica Pier.
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$99.00
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$99.00

Small Group Electric Bicycle Tour of Santa Monica and Venice Beach
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Take a pedal-powered tour through the beaches and streets of the famous Santa Monica and Venice Beach areas of Los Angeles during this electric bike tour. Skip the tour bus as you enjoy fresh ocean breezes and laid back riding with a guide aboard an electric bicycle. Cruise the famous canals of Venice and cycle the trails along Santa Monica Beach, choosing if you want to use your own leg power or get a boost from your electric-powered cycle. This L.A. electric bike trip also includes a helmet rental and bottled water.
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$79.00
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$79.00

4 Hour Private Tour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills from Santa Monica
This private tour is provided by industry professionals who specialize in luxury and customized service. The 4-hour tour will concentrate on the must-see sightseeing locations in Hollywood, West Hollywood and Beverly Hills. It's the go-to tour for 5-star hotel concierge desks, as well as domestic and international travel agents looking for a superior experience for their VIP's.
*In the tour details listed above, there are few options that best describe timeframes for stops and drive-by introductions. Plus, there are a handful of locations not listed in available "Attractions." Some attractions may not be accessible on certain days of the year. This tour is a solid 4 hours, and we've laid out a guesstimate on stops and travel time. Remember, this is a private tour, so you're also welcome to fully customize your time.
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$350.00
Price varies by group size
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$350.00
Price varies by group size

Our Signature Tour: 3.5-Hour LA Story Tour
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Our Signature Tour!
The most popular sights seen from a fresh perspective, as well as the lesser-known gems other tours miss. This is a half-day tour.
This private tour is provided by industry professionals who specialize in luxury and customized service. The 3.5-hour tour will concentrate on the must-see sightseeing locations in Hollywood, West Hollywood and Beverly Hills. It's the go-to tour for 5-star hotel concierge desks, as well as domestic and international travel agents looking for a superior experience for their VIP's.
*In the tour details listed above, there are few options that best describe timeframes for stops and drive-by introductions. Plus, there are a handful of locations not listed in available "Attractions." Some attractions may not be accessible on certain days of the year. This tour is a solid 3.5 hours, and we've laid out a guesstimate on stops and travel time. Remember, this is a private tour, so you're also welcome to fully customize your time.
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$306.25
Price varies by group size
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$306.25
Price varies by group size

Private Tour of Los Angeles For Any Group Size
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Discover Los Angeles without the hassle of driving during this full-day private tour. Get picked up at your hotel and spend the day exploring Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and Venice Beach. Go window shopping on Rodeo Drive, stroll along the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and see the Hollywood sign from Griffith Park Observatory.
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$1,554.00
per group
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$1,554.00
per group

Private Tour - Day Hollywood Tour of Los Angeles - 6 Hours.
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Have only a short amount of time in Los Angeles? See some of the city’s top attractions—and explore without any hassle—on this private, half-day driving tour. Following pickup at your preferred address, hop aboard your vehicle, equipped with Wi-Fi, charging ports, and even a TV. Then, sit back as your driver whisks you to top LA sights, from Downtown LA and the Hollywood Sign to the Griffith Observatory and Rodeo Drive.
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$950.00
per group
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$950.00
per group

Malibu Wine Tour from Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Hollywood, Los Angeles
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What do you think of when you think of Malibu? The Pacific Ocean, Rocky Cliffs, Surfers, Movie Stars, Mansions? After your tour, you will add wine to the list. Sip wine at the diverse wine tasting spots in Malibu - from Malibu's majestic coast to Malibu's rugged Santa Monica Mountains.
Sip Wine at 3 Winery Tasting Rooms or Venues.
See the sights of Malibu along the way.
Be transported in luxury in a new Mercedes Sprinter Van seating up to 10 guests.
Pick Up from Hundreds of Hotels & Residences
Experience 5 Star Hospitality
Receive personalized attention in a small group limited to 10
Come wine taste with us in Malibu… on the edge of Los Angeles, but a world away.
Optional Add Ons After Booking:
Barn at Cielo Farms $35pp, if available
Cupcake and Wine Pairing $16pp
Please join us on this incredible Grape Adventure!
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$249.00
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$249.00

Half Day Tour of Santa Monica and Venice Beach
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Soak up the sand, surf and sun of the waterfront cities of Venice, Santa Monica and Marina del Rey during this 3-hour sightseeing trip aboard an electric-powered Cadillac Escalade limo. Feel like a Hollywood player as you cruise the streets of these beachfront meccas aboard your open-air ride, enjoying live commentary from a guide during the trip. Along the way you’ll also have 90 minutes to enjoy these areas’ excellent shopping and dining options on foot.
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$53.27
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$53.27

Santa Barbara Wine Tour from Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Hollywood, Los Angeles
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Experience wine tasting & sightseeing in Santa Barbara Wine Country & the city of Santa Barbara all in one day!
Travel in a luxurious Mercedes Sprinter on this Private tour for 2 - 10 people.
Knowledgeable, professional & friendly tour owners, Julie & Ken, will be your guides.
Complimentary pick up and drop off locations include hotels, Air B&B's or other agreed upon locations in Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Hollywood, West Hollywood or Beverly Hills & more.
This tour includes gorgeous scenery & highlights of the city of Santa Barbara & Santa Barbara Wine Country between wine tasting stops in the city, villages, countryside vineyards & along the wine trails.
Customizable options include:
- Wine tasting in vineyard settings
- Wine tasting & exploring the charming wine country villages of Los Olivos, Solvang or Santa Ynez.
- Wine tasting & exploring in the city of Santa Barbara.
- Add a cupcake & wine pairing
- Add feeding funny ostriches!
Let us plan your perfect day!
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$499.00
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$499.00

2.5-hour Hollywood Chills Tour - Celebrity Scandals and Cemeteries
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Join Tour du Jour as we pay tribute to the twin obsessions of celebrity and death.
On your private 2.5 hour tour, you’ll visit the final resting places of some of Hollywood’s most beloved stars from long-departed legends to larger-than-life icons like Marilyn Monroe, Natalie Wood, Dean Martin, Farrah Fawcett, to name just a few.
And we’ll take you to the real-life locations where infamous events took place such as Michael Jackson’s last residence and Whitney Houston’s final bath.
From scandalous behavior to murder and suicide –rock stars, movie stars, and child stars.
From the ODs to the DOAs. We know the stories and we know where to look.
Complimentary bottled water and a multi-media iPad presentation of the gone-but-not-forgotten stars and their untimely deaths help round out this popular excursion provided by a highly-rated professional guide.
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$218.75
Price varies by group size
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$218.75
Price varies by group size

City Tour of Los Angeles from Torrance and El Segundo
For visitors staying in Torrance, El Segundo, or Hawthorn, this full–day tour of Los Angeles with round–trip hotel transport is a hassle–free way to sightsee. Going with a guide eliminates the hassle of navigating the sprawling city on your own, as well as ensures you learn more than you could from a guidebook. Highlights on the itinerary include Downtown, the Hollywood sign, Rodeo Drive, and Venice Beach.
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$122.06
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$122.06

Self-Guided Tour of Santa Monica in Los Angeles with Fun Facts and Photo Ops
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Santa Monica is the perfect mix of chilled out beach, artistic and sport cultures with a multitude of amazing restaurants and nightlife options thrown in for good measure. Whether you’re looking to spend your vacation lounging on Santa Monica Beach, shopping ‘til you drop or enjoying the myriad of parks the city has, you can guarantee you’ll have an awesome time.
This self-guided tour of Santa Monica takes you to 10 must-see places in Santa Monica, each of which is extremely instagrammable so be ready for numerous photo ops along the way!
It's a self guided tour.
You can start and finish any time you like. Learn about LA’s history and culture at your own comfortable pace. During this self-guided tour, you will learn fun facts, stories and insights about some historical sites in Santa Monica LA as well as explore the most instagrammable places.
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$25.00
per group
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$25.00
per group

2 Hour Celebrity Homes Tour
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Your private 2-hour tour includes the celebrity homes of movie stars and the rich and famous!
View the magnificent mansions of many of your favorite celebrities.
They’re the homes of the rich and famous – the show biz legends, and the hot new stars of today’s hippest movies and TV shows.
As we drive through the exclusive communities of Beverly Hills, Holmby Hills and Bel-Air, you’ll be amazed by one fabulous mansion after another, including the Spelling Manor and the Playboy Mansion.
Some of these homes are worth more than $100 million. Words like lavish and extravagant don’t begin to describe these magnificent palaces –you’ll just have to see them for yourself.
Travel in a discreet luxury black SUV, and customize your tour by your interests. Each air-conditioned vehicle is equipped with a multi-media iPad to accompany your guide's many talking points. This tour is a solid 2 hours, and we've laid out a guesstimate on stops and travel time.
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$175.00
Price varies by group size
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$175.00
Price varies by group size

Private Full-Day Grand Tour of Los Angeles - 10 hours.
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Our Full-Day Grand Tour of LA will transport your private party (up to 12) to some of LA's most popular attractions - Downtown's Disney Hall and Cathedral, Universal CityWalk, breathtaking views from the Griffith Observatory grounds and the world-famous Hollywood sign. After snapping some picture infront of the Hollywood sign, we'll head to the luxurious Rodeo Drive/Beverly Hills area, and The Grove, LA's oldest Farmer's Market. We'll finish off your Grand Tour of LA with a drive to the beautiful harbors of Marina Del Rey and wrap up the day at the hugely popular Santa Monica Pier.
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$1,250.00
per group
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$1,250.00
per group

Bike from Santa Monica to Venice with a Private Guide
Enjoy a half day bike trip with a private guide along the beach boardwalk from Santa Monica to Venice. On your Private Biking Tour from Santa Monica to Venice Boardwalk you'll explore LA's beaches close up and personally. This private tour is a great way for a family to explore Santa Monica and Venice and is a gentle 6 mile round trip tour on bike paths and boardwalks. The canals form a grid with 6 waterways and three residential islands. Bikes aren't allowed on the canals so you'll walk this part of the tour and pass by some fabulous LA architecture. Along the way, you'll stop for a light snack or drink to enjoy, before continuing your trip.
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$230.00
Price varies by group size
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$230.00
Price varies by group size

Full Day Private Tour of Santa Barbara - 10 Hours
Our private, 10-hour Santa Barbara tour begins in LA and transports your private party (up to 13) to four of the most popular destinations in Santa Barbara.
- Drive up the Pacific Coast Highway
- Santa Barbara Pier and State Beach
- Mission La Reina
- Santa Barbara County Courthouse
- State Street Promenade
You'll be transported to each city destination in our luxury Mercedes Sprinter. Our driver/guides will share local insights and answer questions along the way.
Not a native English speaker? No problem. In addition to English, our drivers speak fluently French, Dutch, German, Italian, and more.
We’re happy to work with you to customize this tour depending on your time and interests. Just let us know!
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$1,250.00
per group
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$1,250.00
per group

Private Tour - Day Beachside, Coastline Tour in Los Angeles - 6 Hours.
We have over 20 years of experience providing custom tours to guests travelling from all over the world.
Our private, 6-hour Los Angeles Beachside package will transport your party (up to 12) to four of the most popular beach cities in LA – Santa Monica, Malibu, Manhattan Beach and Marina Del Rey. You'll be transported to each beach city in our luxury Mercedes Sprinter. Our driver/guides will share local insights and answer questions along the way. Your Los Angeles Beachside tour ensures time to stroll along the Santa Monica Pier, dig your toes into the sand in Malibu, sip coffee as you browse local beach shops and snap some pictures at Fisherman's Village. Not a native English speaker? No problem. In addition to English, our drivers speak fluent French, Dutch, German, Italian and more.
Want to change up the itinerary? We’re happy to work with you to customize this tour depending on your time and interests. Just let us know!
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$750.00
per group
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$750.00
per group

7-Hour Ultimate LA Tour
This 7 hour full day tour combines LA Story, our signature tour of Hollywood and the Beverly Hills area, and our Westside Story tour of Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica and Venice.
The most popular sights seen from a fresh perspective, as well as the lesser-known gems other tours miss. You're guaranteed a tried and true highly-rated industry professional guide that's fully licensed and passionate about showcasing our amazing cities.
*In the tour details listed above, there are few options that best describe timeframes for stops and drive-by introductions. Plus, there are a handful of locations not listed in available "Attractions." Some attractions may not be accessible on certain days of the year. This tour is a solid 7 hours, and we've laid out a guesstimate on stops and travel time. Remember, this is a private tour, so you're also welcome to fully customize your time.
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$612.50
Price varies by group size
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$612.50
Price varies by group size

3.5-Hour West Side Story Tour
A leisurely visit to the Westside of L.A., this private custom 3-hour tour covers the areas of Santa Monica, Venice Beach and Malibu.
We’ll cruise past the mansions of Brentwood and the celebrity homes of Pacific Palisades.
Your professional and personable guide will pick you up at your designated location and provide a wonderful scenic overview of some of the world's most famous beaches.
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$306.25
Price varies by group size
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$306.25
Price varies by group size

Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More
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From the Hollywood sign to the sunny beaches of Santa Monica to the glitz of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles is so full of iconic sights it can be tricky to see them all. This guided tour seamlessly transports you by coach to all of the city's top attractions—from Venice Beach to the Sunset Strip to Griffith Park and more—so that you don't need to worry about missing a thing.
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$99.00
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$99.00
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