Private City Tour of the Los Angeles Area
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Based on 27 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Private City Tour of the Los Angeles Area worth booking?
Private City Tour of the Los Angeles Area is a 5-hour experience in Los Angeles, United States, from $695 per person. It scores 65 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 27 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 65 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (27)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $695 per person
Private tour with up to 5 passengers in your own private mini van. Our recommended route is : Downtown LA, The Music Center of Los Angeles, The Walt Disney Concert Hall, Hollywood, Movie Stare Homes, Hollywood Walk of
What you get
About this experience
Private tour with up to 5 passengers in your own private mini van. Our recommended route is : Downtown LA, The Music Center of Los Angeles, The Walt Disney Concert Hall, Hollywood, Movie Stare Homes, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, Lunch at the world famous original Farmers Market, Korea town, Los Angeles, The Staples arena. 4.5 Hours Option to fully customize where you go & what you see • Expert guide can develop an itinerary of sites for you • Chance to explore iconic Los Angeles & Hollywood landmarks • Fun & worry free experience to be had with private group
What's included
Included
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
Not included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Downtown Los Angeles
Drive by Los Angeles' Downtown Historic District to see how towering skyscrapers, historical landmarks, trendy art galleries, and gourmet food intersect in the cultural center of our city. .
Pass by without stopping
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Stop at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, a world-renowned music hall and architectural masterpiece, designed by Frank Gehry. See where the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and Master Chorale play for visitors and locals alike. .
10 minutes here
Griffith Observatory
Visit one of Los Angeles' greatest cultural attractions, at the Griffith Park Observatory. Take in spectacular panoramic views from the Pacific Ocean to Downtown L.A., and the Hollywood Sign. This stop is a visitor favorite!
20 minutes here
Hollywood Walk of Fame
No trip to Los Angeles is complete without a walk along Hollywood Boulevard. Find the star of your favorite entertainer on the Walk of Fame, then stop to see the landmark TCL Chinese Theatre. Once home to the Academy Awards, the Chinese Theater is where celebrities like Marilyn Monroe, John Wayne, and even R2D2 from Star Wars left their handprints and footprints right in the cement.
30 minutes here
Dolby Theatre
See the home of the Oscars (The Academy Awards) at the glamorous Dolby Theater. Millions of people around the world watch the stars walk the famous "red carpet" right into the famed Art Deco theater, and now you can see it yourself!
30 minutes here
Sunset Strip
See where the hottest in Hollywood party, eat, and hangout along the iconic Sunset Strip in West Hollywood. The live music clubs, exclusive hotels, and lively nightlife is what makes this stretch one of the most famous and flocked to in all of Los Angeles
Pass by without stopping
Rodeo Drive
Do your best celebrity impersonation as you walk down Rodeo Drive like a local star. See where the rich and famous spend their time and money at some of world’s most exclusive boutique shops and 5-star restaurants. We'll make sure you don't miss the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, the unforgettable setting for the movie "Pretty Woman"
20 minutes here
Say hello from the 9-0-2-1-0! Take a picture in front of this iconic sign nestled in the beautiful Beverly Gardens Park. Stretching 40 feet long, the famed sign is one of the cities most photographed locations in our city
5 minutes here
The Original Farmers Market
Your last stop will be at the charming Original Farmers Market and popular Grove Shopping Mall. Eat, shop, and enjoy exploring this bustling destination loved by tourists and locals alike. Make sure to ask your guide for recommendations on where to grab a bite!
60 minutes here
Koreatown
Recently dubbed the 'hippest neighborhood' in LA, see where millennials like to eat and drink! "K-town" is one of the most exciting stretches in the city, with one of the largest concentration of nightclubs and 24-hour businesses and restaurants in the country
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
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
- Guideline Tours Inc.
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 27 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Good for families
4 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
27 verified traveler reviews for Private City Tour of the Los Angeles Area. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Amazing tour
Our trip was amazing! Our tour guide had so much information above and beyond what you would expect on a tour of this kind. You could tell she really enjoys giving these tours.
Response from the operator: Thank you for taking time out to review your Tours experience with us. We are thrilled to see you rated as an amazing tour! Our private tours are intended to be a completely immersive experience for our guests. And yes, we truly enjoy showing folks from all over the world around this great city. We wish you the best and continued. Happy travels!
via Tripadvisor
The PERFECT LA tour
We went on this tour with Bing and had an amazing time. It’s hot right now in LA, and we appreciated being able to see all the places from the spacious air conditioned shuttle. Bing had great stories to share about every location and even showed us a few celebrity homes. We saw lots of historically significant locations and learned so much about LA. I’ve been going to LA every year since I was a little girl and just had no idea what the significance was of anything I was seeing. Because of Bing we learned so many new things and noticed so much more!! She also had great food recommendations and was so accommodating of us with a child. We had plenty of time to explore each stop and she had a great lunch stop planned for us. I’m definitely recommending this tour even to my family that LIVES in LA, because there’s so much to learn from it.
Response from the operator: Thank you for taking time out to share your experience on your private LA tour. We love to conduct Private Tour in Taylor make the needs to eat individual group. History and significant locations is something that we have accumulated with experience. Thank you for pointing out that being is very well-versed not only in history of culture, but also providing food recommendations. We're glad you had plenty of time to explore each stop and since you have family here in LA please look up the next time you pass through all the best to you and happy travels!!
via Tripadvisor
Excellent Tour
We had an excellent time on this tour. Paul was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and accommodating. We had an amazing experience, highly recommend!
Response from the operator: Hi Donald, Thanks for sharing your tour experience with our guide Paul. Paul has accumulated amazing knowledge of the LA area for over 30 years. We are thrilled you had an amazing experience! Thank you for the high recommendation! Wishing you the happiest of continued travels!
via Viator
Comfortable tour that you can customize ☺️☺️☺️rather than the open bus hot tour. 🔥🔥🥵🥵
Best customized private tour ever. Dave showed us so much of L.A. during the tour. Allowed us to customize the tour and had more time doing things we were more interested in. Very knowledgeable of L.A. history. We are from the state of LA (Louisiana) and visited L.A. as Dodgers fans. Dave is awesome and would recommend to anyone to book this tour instead of the open bus tours. You will see and get waaaaaayyyy more for your money. We had a Mercedes Benz van that was very comfortable and cool during the L.A. heat. The tour was five hours from 9am to 2pm. Picked up and dropped off the same hotel downtown L.A.
Response from the operator: Hello Damain, It is summertime once again here in Southern California and I noticed your incredible review about how much you enjoyed a Covered roof van. We definitely agree and have been doing this for well over 30 years. The heat the sun, the air quality all of this, and we continued to offer our private source in a luxurious Mercedes covered air condition van. We're glad you folks from Louisiana found our guide Dave to be very knowledgeable of LA history. And it is convenient with Hotel pick up in downtown Hollywood North Hollywood or Burbank. Wishing you all the best and happy travels!
via Tripadvisor
Paul did a great job and...
Paul did a great job and showed us all the great places in LA! My family and I would definitely recommend doing the tour to get a great insight into the city.
Response from the operator: Hi Jost, We're so glad that Paul did a great job and showed you all of the great places in LA, on our private City tour. Paul has a big family and absolutely loves showing other families around our great BIG in fascinating city. He has worked in sightseeing Tours for nearly 40 years and his most definitely gained a great deal of insight into the city all the best to your family and we wish you continued. Happy travels!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 9
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 65
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private City Tour of the Los Angeles Area: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Los Angeles.
How much does Private City Tour of the Los Angeles Area cost?
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Prices start at $695 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 Private City Tour of the Los Angeles Area take?
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Plan for about 5 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 Private City Tour of the Los Angeles Area worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 65 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 27 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 Private City Tour of the Los Angeles Area?
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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 Private City Tour of the Los Angeles Area suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private City Tour of the Los Angeles Area?
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Around 9 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 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private City Tour of the Los Angeles Area 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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