About this experience
California can be a dizzying place. We’re the world’s fifth largest economy, one of the most biodiverse places on earth, and of course the place Hollywood movie stars call home. With so much going on it can be hard to make sense of it all, but now there’s a better way to explore the city. On this private, full day tour you’ll experience parts of Los Angeles that many locals don’t even know about. We’ll visit iconic filming locations hidden in plain sight, learn about native and exotic wildlife at a secret lakeside park, and discover the people and places that have shaped Southern California. Naturally we’ll visit a lot of fancy houses and well known landmarks too. Your guide is Adam Papagan, a certified California Naturalist, cultural anthropologist, and author of “Behind The Scenes in Los Angeles: A Pop Culture History Tour”. More than just a city tour, this is a chance to visit a Los Angeles that few know.
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At a glance
- Duration: 7 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 7 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
How to Plan Los Angeles by Region, Light, and Distance
Build a Los Angeles day around one region, honest travel time, changing light, and enough room to understand the place between stops.
Los Angeles Without One Center
A practical way to use regions and neighborhood names without flattening Los Angeles into one downtown or one story.
Reading the Los Angeles River
Choose a named river reach, check current conditions, and understand the corridor as infrastructure, habitat, and community space.
What is included
- Private transportation
- In-person Licensed Guide: English
Not included
- Lunch (for personal expenses)
Itinerary and highlights
Learn the history behind the world's most famous sign.
Walk among native plants at this hidden Beverly Hills Park
The iconic Brady Bunch house come to life.
Enjoy lunch at this LA classic.
Hear the stories behind some of the well known stars on the Walk of Fame
The forecourt of the Chinese Theater is home to dozens of famous celebrity footprints.
The venue for the Academy Awards is in the middle of the mall.
LA's oldest street and a link to the state's colonial past.
Explore the flashy, fascinating city.
Los Angeles is home to an asphalt lake, one of only a few in the world.
The World's Most Expensive Street
Site of numerous show business triumphs and tragedies.
The gritty center of Los Angeles government.
A collection of preserved Victorian houses and a frequent filming location.
Meeting and pickup information
- We offer free local pickup in most circumstances. If you prefer to meet at a central meeting point we will meet at Will Rogers Park in Beverly Hills.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Cool LA Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- I can arrange accessibility accommodations with prior notice.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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