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Early 20th-century architecture is typically the main draw of LA’s Historic Core, a storied stretch of Downtown Los Angeles centered around Pershing Square. Visitors can tour art deco buildings, cover more ground in less time with a sightseeing tour, or admire downtown views with a ride on the historic Angels Flight funicular.
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Grand City Tour of Los Angeles
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Get an in-depth introduction to Los Angeles on this grand city tour. Ideal for first-time visitors and those with limited time, the tours start in downtown Los Angeles then continues to Hollywood, the Sunset Strip, Rodeo Drive, and Beverly Hills.
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$84.00
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Private Helicopter Tour of Beaches & Downtown Los Angeles from Long Beach
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Take in Los Angeles’ scenic highlights from the air with a private, 45-minute helicopter tour from Long Beach. Soar over the L.A. harbor and the iconic Queen Mary, and look out towards Catalina Island from the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Fly up the coast past Manhattan Beach and Marina del Rey, bank over Santa Monica pier then head for downtown. See the city’s sports centers and gleaming sky scrapers and take in views of the Hollywood Hills and the San Gabriel Mountains before touching back down in Long Beach.
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$360.00
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$360.00
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Go City: Los Angeles Explorer Pass - Choose any 2, 3, 4, 5 or 7 Attractions
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Los Angeles is packed with world-famous attractions, but checking them all off can quickly get expensive. Save money and see more with the Los Angeles Explorer Pass by Go City. Choose what you want to do- there are over 30 attractions and tours all hand-picked by local experts- and simply display your pass on your smartphone for easy admission. From visiting the Warner Bros. Studios to whale watching on the ocean - there is something for everyone. Go City gives you the freedom to choose what to do, when you want - all on one pass.
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$83.00
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Shared 4 Hours LA Afternoon Tour With Hollywood Sign and Star Homes
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Take a star-studded sightseeing trip through Los Angeles during this afternoon excursion. Discover the rich history of downtown Los Angeles and unique cultural amenities like the Frank Gehry-designed Walt Disney Concert Hall. Rub shoulders with the stars during a visit to Hollywood, stopping by the TCL Chinese Theatre and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Get stunning views of the city from Griffith Observatory, including a great view of the famous Hollywood sign. A guide and round-trip hotel transport are also covered.
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$80.00
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Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park and Beaches Full-Day Tour from Anaheim
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Our professional tour guide will put your mind at ease, no need to fight La traffic, just sit back, relax and enjoy what Los Angeles & Hollywood have to offer. Some of the highlights include: Hollywood Walk of Fame, Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory, Beverly Hills and much more. If you love movies and the LA scene, you are here for a treat as you will get to see plenty of filming locations. Our tours also include hassle free hotel pick up and drop off.
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$89.00
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Los Angeles Half-Day Tour - Downtown, Hollywood, Rodeo Drive, Farmer's Market
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Dive into the life of Los Angeles on this comprehensive guided tour. Discover the best landmarks and visit sights without a hassle. Following your enthusiastic local guide, you’ll get the most from sights specially selected according to your preferences.
Revel in the thriving energy of the city visiting the most iconic spots and locations you’ve never known before. Prepare for a stunning eye-opening adventure and try the most mouth-watering delicacies as recommended by your guide. Hear intriguing and fascinating facts about the city life, celebrities, Hollywood, stroll through historic districts, and be amazed by the fast growth pace and the development scale.
Explore LA with a local guide
Combine the major tourist must-sees with hidden sights not all visitors able to discover
Watch the city life from a local perspective and check out the best food options
Hear intriguing and fascinating facts about the city life, celebrities and Hollywood
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$155.00
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Los Angeles Club Crawl - Nightlife Party Tour
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Party like a rock star in Downtown LA, one of Los Angeles’ hottest nightlife destinations, on this epic club crawl with up to 100 other party people and good-time hosts. Hit four different bars and clubs across Downtown, with no lines, no wait, and no cover charge—and meet like-minded travelers too.
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$35.00
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Private City Tour of the Los Angeles Area
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A guided tour may be the best way to see a new city, but group tours can feel crowded and impersonal and don't always include everything you want to see. This private tour is exclusively for your party, which means you don't have to wait around for others, and is fully customizable, so you only visit places that you want to go.
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$595.00
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Hollywood, California Science Center, and the Griffith Observatory from Anaheim
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Combine the California Science Center, the Griffith Observatory, and Hollywood all into one day on this tour from Anaheim, including round-trip transport. Gain admission to both the California Science Center and the Griffith Observatory, as well as a ticket to the Samuel Oschin Planetarium movie at the observatory and a ticket to the IMAX film at the science center. During the day, walk the stairs at Dolby Theatre, and see the stars at the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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$119.00
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Elite Los Angeles Private Tour
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Have only a short stay planned in Los Angeles? See the best of the City of Angels, all in one day: this private luxury vehicle tour makes navigating this expansive city easy. Meet your guide at a time and place that work best for you, hop aboard, and set off. You'll see highlights like the Hollywood Sign and Walk of Fame, Rodeo Drive, Venice Beach, Beverly Hills, and much more.
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$1,024.62
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LA in a Day Tour: Hollywood, DTLA & Santa Monica
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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.
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$120.00
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The Los Angeles Sightseeing Flex Pass: Save Big on 20+ Hollywood Attractions
See the top attractions in Los Angeles with a sightseeing pass that saves you time and money during your trip to southern California. The pass covers admission for your choice of three, four, or five attractions out of more than 20 options, and it remains valid for 30 consecutive days. The pass is delivered instantly after purchase, and comes with a guidebook to attractions that provides you with essential information.
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$112.00
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2 Hours and 30 Minutes Downtown Taco Trek in Los Angeles
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This is the story of tacos in LA. You will follow the city's history through taco tasting, getting introduced to some of the local favorite foods and family stories.
Enjoy three delicious tastings, balanced by different flavors, textures and traditions in some of the city's oldest sites, like Olvera Street, the Grand Central Market and off Broadway.
Walking from stop to stop, you'll gain an appreciation for the various neighborhoods of Downtown LA and the city's true taco tradition.
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$65.00
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Reel to Real: Hollywood & DTLA Tour
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First-time visitors can uncover the history and culture of Los Angeles on this walking tour through two must-see neighborhoods: Hollywood and Downtown Los Angeles. Learn about the beginnings of the movie business, see famed Tinseltown sights, and spot the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the TCL Chinese Theater. Then you're whisked via metro to enjoy the art nouveau elegance of LA's bustling downtown before breaking for lunch—at your own expense—at one of the city's foodie hubs, Grand Central Market.
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$95.00
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Go Legendary Custom City Sightseeing [Private Tour]
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Decide exactly what you want to see with your guide before the tour, and spend a half day together with your private party getting an in depth look at Los Angeles. This city can be daunting, but with your guide, you can observe the chunks that really interest you. You can choose a cultural theme, or sports, history, film locations, architecture, celebrity homes, and much more.
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$185.00
Price varies by group size
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