Los Angeles Private 4 Hour Driving Tour
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Is Los Angeles Private 4 Hour Driving Tour worth booking?
Los Angeles Private 4 Hour Driving Tour is a 4-hour experience in Los Angeles, United States, from $45 per person. It scores 55 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.6/5 rating across 9 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 55 / 100
- Rating
- 3.6/5 (9)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $45 per person
World class private tour, completely controlled by you! Come see the best sights in Los Angeles, at your leisure! Commentary and Tour by Michael Martello, a local legend and famous vlogger! Don't worry about other p
What you get
About this experience
World class private tour, completely controlled by you! Come see the best sights in Los Angeles, at your leisure! Commentary and Tour by Michael Martello, a local legend and famous vlogger! Don't worry about other people, this tour is completely tailored to you with the Pintours App! With a total of 20 stops, you can tailor this tour to what you like, whether its beach views or city highlights! With our app, you can pause the tour, and check out the locations as long as you want! You can skip a stop you don't like, and you have all the best information about each stop at your fingertips.
What's included
Included
- Private vehicle and professional driver/guide
- Customizable itinerary with over 20 iconic Los Angeles stops
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (within designated areas)
- Free navigation and Smartphone Guide
- Pintours App Guide
Not included
- Parking fees
- Food and beverages
- Gratuities for the guide and driver
What you'll see and do
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney Boulevard is a mile-long road lined with shops, restaurants, and galleries located in the southern part of Venice, Los Angeles, California. It stretches from Washington Boulevard to Main Street and is home to one-of-a–kind local goods as well as internationally recognized brands
25 minutes here
Venice Beach
Known for its bohemian spirit, Venice is a buzzing beach town with upscale commercial and residential pockets. Free-spirited Venice Boardwalk is the site of funky shops, street performers and colorful murals. There’s also a skate park and Muscle Beach outdoor gym. Abbot Kinney Boulevard features foodie hot spots, stylish boutiques and coffee bars. A picturesque enclave of canals is surrounded by modernist homes.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Santa Monica Pier
You know you’ve arrived in Santa Monica, California when you see the iconic Ferris Wheel at the Santa Monica Beach Pier jutting into the inviting waters of the Pacific Ocean. Set at Santa Monica’s westernmost point, the Santa Monica Pier is a staple of this picturesque seaside community. Packed with family-friendly activities, vibrant street performers, restaurants and shops, the public pier also has stunning views and over a century’s worth of history.
25 minutes here
Palisades Park
This lush, 25-acre park overlooking the Pacific is a wonderful place for walkers, bikers and people watchers, and connects with the broad Santa Monica beach made famous in TV's "Baywatch" episodes.
10 minutes here
Third Street Promenade
A moviegoer's haven, this colorful three-block stretch, open to pedestrians only, has some 20 movie theater screens, hundreds of stores, numerous restaurants, animal topiaries and street entertainment running the gamut from dancers to fortune tellers.
30 minutes here
Beverly Hills
Home to many Hollywood stars, it features the upscale shopping street of Rodeo Drive. The expansive Beverly Gardens Park has fountains and rose gardens, plus an illuminated Beverly Hills sign. The 1920s Greystone Mansion is the backdrop for many films. Known as a celebrity haunt, The Beverly Hills Hotel is set in tropical gardens and has a poolside cafe.
25 minutes here
The Grove
Los Angeles’ favorite shopping, dining and lifestyle destination. Explore a mix of retail, restaurants and entertainment in an open-air environment pulsing with style and energy. Visit with friends and family to shop, dine and make memories under the California sun.
20 minutes here
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Located on the Pacific Rim, LACMA is the largest art museum in the western United States, with a collection of more than 147,000 objects that illuminate 6,000 years of artistic expression across the globe. Committed to showcasing a multitude of art histories, LACMA exhibits and interprets works of art from new and unexpected points of view that are informed by the region’s rich cultural heritage and diverse population. LACMA’s spirit of experimentation is reflected in its work with artists, technologists, and thought leaders as well as in its regional, national, and global partnerships to share collections and programs, create pioneering initiatives, and engage new audiences.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Sunset Boulevard
One of the world's most famous streets, this route links the urban streets of downtown Hollywood to the lush, green and up-scale residential avenues of Beverly Hills.
20 minutes here
Melrose Avenue
One of LA's most famous streets, filled with upscale dining, bars, and coffee shops. You can find many celebrities in this area
20 minutes here
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A historic landmark which consists of more than 2,700 five-pointed terrazzo and brass stars embedded in the sidewalks along 15 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard
20 minutes here
Runyon Canyon Park
An optional stop and only available in the drive yourself option. One of the most popular hiking destinations in Los Angeles and often shows up on publishers' lists of best hikes in LA.
30 minutes here
Griffith Observatory
Griffith Observatory is southern California’s gateway to the cosmos! Visitors may look through telescopes, explore exhibits, see live shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, and enjoy spectacular views of Los Angeles and the Hollywood Sign.
30 minutes here
Hike the Hollywood Sign
An optional stop and only available in the drive yourself option. An internationally recognizable symbol. Everyone's seen it in photos or while driving in LA, but for those of us who have done the hike up to the top of the sign know that it's an entirely new experience. A must do hike if you're in LA; keep reading to learn how you can get up close and personal with the famous sign in the Hollywood Hills.
60 minutes here
Downtown
Downtown Los Angeles is a busy metropolis of towering buildings, bustling streets, and industrial warehouses. There is a distinct multiplicity of cultures here with a growing influx of business professionals and hipsters. Many call the evolution of Downtown over recent years gentrification. New lofts, bars, hotels and restaurants are popping up regularly. Downtown is home to some of the very best restaurants in the city leading the LA foodie scene, plus it is the location of cultural and sports venues including the Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Staples Center, and the Coliseum at the University of Southern California.
20 minutes here
Manhattan Beach
a laid-back South Bay community popular with families and outdoor enthusiasts. The Strand bike path winds along the oceanfront between modern mansions and wide stretches of sand lined with volleyball courts. Low-key Manhattan Beach Pier features a quaint aquarium and views of surfers.
25 minutes here
Hermosa Beach
Featured as one of the Top 10 Beaches on the Travel Channel, Hermosa Beach is the little gem by the sea with something for everyone where the surf, sand and palms welcome visitors and residents year-round. This intimate sun-drenched beachside village combines a spectacular coastline, wide sandy beach, a century-old rich history, specialty shops and restaurants and lively festivals - long a favorite with Californians.
20 minutes here
Redondo Beach Pier
Landmark pier known for scenic oceanfront dining, shopping & nightlife, plus music & festivals.
20 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Los Angeles
Depending on how you booked, your driver can meet you here, right outside Abbot Kinney Blvd in front of the Butcher's Daughter. We will text you all the details. If you are driving yourself, you can drive from this starting point.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 45 minutes before departure.
Ends at
This will be the last stop, at the Redondo Beach Pier. We highly encourage you to explore this area, but if you would like to head back to your hotel or another area, you can ask your driver to take you back or you can drive yourself.
Options you can book
Unlimited Uber Pass
Unlimited Uber Pass: We will provide you an Uber Pass, which will let you go to each stop with your personal Uber driver.
Tour Only (No Car)
Modern Car Rental Included
Modern Reliable Car
Unlimited Uber Pass / Pickup
Unlimited Uber Pass / Pickup: Unlimited Uber Rides on us, with the Uber Pass. This option will also include a hotel pickup to the tours first stop! Pickup included
Private Luxury Driver (3 ppl)
Luxury Vehicle and Driver: For upto 3 people You can extend the tour for $150/hour Pickup included
Private Luxury Driver (5 ppl)
Private Luxury Car/Chauffeur: For up-to 5 people You can extend the tour for $165/hour Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Pintours
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 9 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
9 verified traveler reviews for Los Angeles Private 4 Hour Driving Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Disappointing
⭐️ Very Disappointing Experience — Tour Canceled Without Notice I booked a 4-hour Los Angeles city tour and was really looking forward to the experience. Unfortunately, on the day of the scheduled tour, the operator canceled the tour without any prior notice, which was extremely disappointing and completely disrupted our plans. Two days before the tour, I contacted Tripadvisor and Aviator because I had questions and wanted to make sure everything was confirmed. Unfortunately, I was only connected to an AI system, and none of my questions were properly answered. I was also given a code to log into the app, but the code was invalid, making it even more difficult to get assistance. After the tour was canceled, I was told that a supervisor would contact me, but I am still waiting for that call. The lack of communication and customer support throughout this entire experience was very frustrating. I understand that unexpected circumstances can sometimes happen, but customers should be notified promptly and given clear assistance when their plans are affected. Unfortunately, that was not my experience. Overall, this was a very disappointing experience, particularly because of the poor communication, lack of customer support, and last-minute cancellation. I hope Tripadvisor and the tour operator take this feedback seriously and improve how they handle cancellations and customer concerns.
Response from the operator: We're truly sorry to hear about your experience and apologize for not meeting your expectations. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We take concerns like yours seriously and would like the opportunity to make things right. If you're willing, please contact us with more details so we can review the situation and work toward a resolution.
via Viator
Private tour of Los Angeles with Pin Tours and our Chauffeur Barkat 11/30/24
Our chauffeur Barkat -- 5 stars! ! he was so kind and attentive and took us to some very prime locations. we were very pleased. we would request him again as our driver and would recommend him to anyone and Pin Tours
via Tripadvisor
Unfortunately this did...
Unfortunately this did not meet our expectation. We understand this is an app based tour but had thought with a driver that they would be familiar with the route, know the stops and let us know approximate times we could spend at specific stops. Our driver spoke less than ten words to us in four hours, skipped stops (I was following the route on our phone) and was visibly irritated by the app and traffic including telling us the app was wrong. We had a 6 year old in the car and he played a radio station with frequent expletives in talkback language. Was just a super expensive Uber unfortunately, definitely not as advertised. You would be better off picking a couple of the destinations and ubering - save significantly on the cost and see the same sights.
via Viator
Great tour for the price and comfort
Brandon really knows his music history! Great tour and good way to see a lot of LA! Comfortable vehicle, knowledgable guide and lots of laughs! You'll enjoy this one!
via Tripadvisor
Loved it! Best stops and commentary of LA!
Did this tour with my family and it was the perfect tour. You can start this tour anytime, pause it, and resume whenever you would like! We started out in Santa Monica, grabbed dinner and then went to the 3rd street promenade, Beverly Hills and finished the rest of the tour the next day! Great fun!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $45 to $825
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 3
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 55
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Los Angeles Private 4 Hour Driving Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Los Angeles.
How much does Los Angeles Private 4 Hour Driving Tour cost?
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Prices start at $45 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Los Angeles usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Los Angeles Private 4 Hour Driving Tour take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Los Angeles is not rushed.
Is Los Angeles Private 4 Hour Driving Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 55 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.6/5 across 9 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Los Angeles, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Los Angeles Private 4 Hour Driving Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Los Angeles Private 4 Hour Driving Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Los Angeles Private 4 Hour Driving Tour?
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Around 3 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Los Angeles can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Los Angeles and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Los Angeles Private 4 Hour Driving Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Los Angeles within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Los Angeles?
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Los Angeles rewards travellers who cluster their bookings by geography rather than by theme. Studio tours and Hollywood walks sit inland, the Malibu and Santa Monica coast runs west, and Griffith Observatory and the canyon hikes work best at dawn or dusk. We weight transport clarity in the ranking here: whether pickup is included changes an LA day more than the tour itself. On Outty we rank every Los Angeles experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Hollywood Sign 2.5-Hour Tour with Comedians and Their Dogs, Los Angeles Hollywood Sign Hike: Front, Behind, and Expert Guide, Los Angeles Original 90-Minute Walking Tour to The Hollywood Sign. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Los Angeles?
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March to May and September to November, for clear air and open canyon roads. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Los Angeles?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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