10 Best Tours in Los Angeles

The Warner Bros. Studio Tour brings the world of cinema to life, taking you behind the cameras at one of the biggest studios in town. A treasure trove of props, costumes, and real filming sets is waiting for you at Warner Bros., where you can see how popular TV programmes ranging from Friends to the Harry Potter series were brought to life. 

Among the highlights of the tour, you can check out a garage full of Batmobiles, learn the secrets of production on an interactive sound stage, and see where some of the biggest names in entertainment got their start.

The Walk of Fame & Beverly Hills Tour is perfect if you want to spend your time outdoors while you take in the sights of Los Angeles. You can try out this journey to see some of the most memorable spots around town. 

Visit the iconic star-studded sidewalks along the Hollywood Walk of Fame to the oceanside amusement park at Santa Monica Pier, and then head into the hills for a visit to the Griffith Observatory and get your photo taken with the Beverly Hills sign at Beverly Gardens Park. This tour is an efficient way to see some of the city's greatest hits.

The Old & New Downtown Walking Tour lets you discover the enduring charms of downtown Los Angeles. Since It's not to be missed since it's easy to get swept up in the larger-than-life glamour of Tinseltown, but don't miss out A walk through the vibrant heart of the city shows you the grand architecture and bustling collection of cultures that helped this sleepy coastal town become one of the most famous cities in the world in only a few decades. 

You can see enduring symbols like the Grand Market, Spring Street, and the Broadway Theater District, alongside the gleaming new skyscrapers in the Jewelry District.

The Legends of Hollywood Tour takes you on a journey through Hollywood to visit the places that hosted famous film settings and red-carpet premieres. The tour offers an insightful look at how the silver screen helped to shape Los Angeles culture. 

From the historic Farmers Market to the Chinese Theatre and from Sunset Boulevard to Mulholland Drive, you're treated to fascinating scenery ranging from the city's vibrant heart to some of the most picturesque views of the skyline. To complete the experience, your touring van comes fitted with HD screens featuring scenes filmed at the sites as you visit them.

Take the Santa Monica & Venice Beach by Electric Bike tour and go for a spin along some of the most famous beaches of the California coast. An electric-assisted bicycle carries you along the open coastal trails for a look at the iconic Santa Monica Pier, Arnold Schwarzenegger's favourite workout spot at Muscle Beach, and some prime celebrity hangouts from the Golden Age of Hollywood. 

The distance between Santa Monica and Venice Beach is only about 1.4 miles. In between, you can enjoy sightseeing, people-watching, or just enjoying a day out by the sea – this tour lets you take in Southern California at its best.

With the Queen Mary Tickets & Self-Guided Tour, you’ll relive the glory days of the Cunard Line as you step aboard one of the most legendary steamships ever to cross the Atlantic. The City of Long Beach saved the Queen Mary from the scrapyard after three decades of service at sea, preserving her as a reminder of the heyday of ocean travel. 

You can also explore the mysteries that have made her a favourite destination for ghost hunters as you learn the secrets held within these cabins and stately corridors, all while you relive the grandeur that helped to define sea travel for a generation.

On the Hollywood Sign & Griffith Park Hiking Tour, you can step away from the city for a bit with a hike into the hills of Griffith Park. The rugged wilderness preserved in one of North America’s largest urban parks makes for a great escape for a few hours of nature—and, this being Los Angeles, there are plenty of landmarks and cinema icons to see. 

You’ll pass by at the Greek Theatre and the high-class mansions of Los Feliz on your way to the Griffith Observatory, and get a look at the iconic Hollywood sign perched on the slopes of Mount Lee.

The Hollywood Tour on Horseback tour lets you Saddle up and relive the days when Los Angeles was just another outpost in the American West. This is a ride that takes you out along the trails. From the pastures of Sunset Ranch to the summit of Mount Hollywood, this ride lets you experience the country the same way the city’s founders did and see why it still captivates enthusiasts to this day.

Along the journey, admire sweeping views of parks, woodland, lakes, and the city skyline against the distant backdrop of the ocean as you explore atop your friendly steed.

The Hollywood Sign Helicopter Tour is the fastest and most convenient way to get an up-close look at the Hollywood sign.  This quick spin through the skies over Los Angeles gives you a great bird’s-eye view, ranging from the studio backlots to the rolling countryside of the Hollywood Hills. 

Look down at the gleaming stars on of the Walk of Fame, the billboards of the Sunset Strip, and get a fresh perspective as the city sprawls out below you. You can get some tremendous photos and a fresh appreciation for the scale of the vast metropolis between the mountains and the sea.

You haven’t really had the full Hollywood experience until you’ve gone for a cruise under the palm trees behind the wheel of a wickedly expensive vehicle. That’s what the Hollywood Hills Tour in a Luxury Sports Car provides.

With a selection of high-end sports cars, an in-the-know guide, and plenty of time to get clear of the traffic, you can check out the most famous roadways in town in true L.A. fashion. You can stop for photos at some of the best lookouts along Wonder View Drive and roll right up to the Hollywood sign for the perfect late-morning drive.