Top Santa Monica City Tours

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.

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.

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.

Tour Santa Barbara & Santa Barbara Wine Country from Los Angeles. Experience why Santa Barbara County was named 2021 Wine Region of the Year by Wine Enthusiast Magazine! Highlights: 2 equally fabulous itineraries to choose from. Both itineraries include: - 3+ wine tasting opportunities in vineyard & village locations. Wine is optional & sold separately - Cruising the legendary Pacific Coast Highway - Transportation in an upscale Mercedes Sprinter with climate control, leather seats, tall ceilings & picture windows for viewing the stunning scenery - A local guide to share historical & fun facts Saturday Itinerary: Santa Barbara Wine Country 130 Miles North of Los Angeles - Solvang, Danish capitol of America - Los Olivos, historic "wine focused" village - Vineyard Winery Sunday Itinerary: Santa Barbara, "America's Riviera" 90 Miles North of Los Angeles - Santa Barbara - State Street Promenade & Presidio Historic Neighborhood - Santa Barbara Funk Zone & Waterfront - Vineyard Winery

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.

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.

Leave the bustle of Los Angeles behind—and explore peaceful Catalina Island at your own pace—with this convenient package deal. In the morning, meet your driver directly at your LA accommodation, hop aboard your vehicle, and then transfer to the ferry to Catalina Island, where you can admire the seaside views. Once on the island, head to the Undersea Expedition (tickets included), and explore the sights independently.

Swap the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles for something a bit more relaxing—a scenic ferry trip to Catalina Island. Once you arrive, enjoy a guided tour of the main city of Avalon to help you get your bearings, and learn about its top sights. No need to worry about rushing back—the tour factors in some free time to explore Avalon’s shops, restaurants, and famous landmarks independently.

Cruise around Malibu in a vintage 1972 VW camper van on this half-day tour. Take in scenic views of the area’s coastline and mountain landscapes as you see popular attractions like Malibu Pier. Plus, make a short visit to a winery for a tasting. Choose between a morning or afternoon departure time.

Santa Monica is one of the best neighborhoods to explore by bike with its colorful characters, sights and sounds. Since it's also an artistic and creative area of LA, this tour seizes the opportunity to introduce you to legal graffiti street galleries and the best of the local sculpture and architecture. Clocking in at nearly three hours long, this two-wheeled adventure will leave your legs a bit more toned and your stomach ready for lunch.

Explore LA on this private, customizable tour that can take you to Hollywood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and more. Your guide can help you put together an itinerary to fill up the 3.5 hours of your tour. You’ll have private transportation the entire way, and you can sip on included bottled water. Bring the whole family, a group of friends, or whoever you think would like to explore Los Angeles.

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.

Malibu is a 21-mile strip of prime Pacific coastline, home of the rich and famous and filled with hidden gems, including wineries and movie locations. Let's explore it together! You'll have the option to stop for a sip of wine, beer or cocktails, or visit a winery (available Wednesday to Sunday). Let's customize the perfect tour for you in one of America's most storied locations.

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.

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.

Santa Monica, Malibu, Venice Beach, Beverly Hills, Culver City, Sunset Strip, The Grove and Original Farmer's Market, Melrose, Museum Row, Griffith Observatory & Hollywood & more - enjoy a full-day guided tour with live narration. Make multiple stops throughout the day to explore iconic Los Angeles sites and take photos. We will pass by countless other well-known Los Angeles sights, celebrity homes, movie studios, and film locations. Movie studios include Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Studios, Raleigh Studios, and Culver Studios / Amazon Studios, Sunset Bronson Studio Lot - Netflix LA Headquarters. (Studio tours not included) Transportation provided in an upscale Mercedes Sprinter Van in the comfort of leather seats, climate control - air conditioning in the summer and heat in the winter - tall ceilings, and large picture windows to take in the views. With a max of only 10 guests, enjoy interacting with your guide and 5 star hospitality!

Santa Monica is known for its artsy beach vibe, shopping options and vibrant culture. This self-guided tour helps you explore the area through 10 must-see places, each of which have superb photo opportunities sure to impress the Instagram crowd. You'll learn the unique history and culture at your own pace and you can start and finish any time you like. Learn fun facts, stories and insights while you get to love sunny Santa Monica!

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.

Tour the homes of the rich and famous on this two hour celebrity homes tour in Los Angeles. You'll Drive through Beverly Hills, Holmby Hills, and Bel-Air seeing palaces that are over $100 million. You’ll be driven in a luxury black SUV where you’ll hear your guide’s commentary and have an interactive iPad to receive even more info. Plan on around two hours for this celebrity homes tour.

Get the most out of your Los Angeles stay on this full-day (10-hour) tour. You'll see all the hotspots on your list, including the Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica pier, Universal CityWalk and Disney Concert Hall, among many others. Why miss anything when you can see it all? This tour accommodates up to 12 people comfortably in an air-conditioned van.

Tour with the best in the industry to see the top attractions in Hollywood, West Hollywood and Beverly Hills. This 4-hour tour includes countless LA landmarks and stops at the Hollywood sign, the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Hollywood Forever Cemetery, where stars are laid to rest. Anything else that suits your interest can be included. Let's explore Hollywood together!

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.

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!

From Los Angeles, enjoy four of Santa Barbara's most popular destinations on a private tour. We'll transport your party (up to 13) in a Mercedes Sprinter van up the beautiful Pacific Coast Highway to the "American Riviera." Your guide will answer questions and share local insights along the way. If English is not your best language, we offer several the tour in several other languages, just ask!