Grand City Tour of Los Angeles, Hollywood and Beverly Hills

This 5-hour Grand City Tour gives travelers a well-rounded Los Angeles sightseeing experience, covering approximately 30–35 miles across Downtown LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Griffith Park, and the Fairfax District. What sets this tour apart is small-group comfort, live storytelling, personal guide interaction, and experience guiding visitors since 1988. Guests enjoy five memorable stops: Downtown LA/Walt Disney Concert Hall, Griffith Observatory with Hollywood Sign views, Hollywood Boulevard and the TCL Chinese Theatre, Beverly Hills/Rodeo Drive, and the historic Original Farmers Market for lunch, a landmark since 1934 with many food choices. Our small-group format gives guests more contact with the guide, more chances to ask questions, and a more personal connection to LA’s neighborhoods and landmarks. Our guides speak clearly and share history, culture, movie stories, and fun facts in a way that is easy to follow, including for guests who speak English as a second language.

Itinerary

1. Your tour begins in Los Angeles' Downtown Historic District the cultural center of our city! See how towering skyscrapers, historical landmarks, trendy art galleries, and gourmet food intersect in the heart of downtown.
2. Snap a picture of one of the most recognizable filming locations in the world. Our Los Angeles city hall has appeared in many film and TV shows including the TV show Dragnet, The West Wing, The Usual Suspects, Identity, Speed, Ocean's Eight, The Nice Guys, L.A. Confidential Gattaca, While the City Sleeps, Adventures of Superman, Alias, Dragnet, Perry Mason, Tower of Terror, Adam-12, and War of the Worlds.
3. Snap a picture in front of 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 (5 min)
4. The 58,000 square foot modern cathedral serves as the mother church of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Archdiocese has the largest Roman Catholic population in the United States at more than 2,600,000 members. Great to snap a picture as we pass the magnificent cultural landmark.
5. The Dorothy Chandler pavilion (The Music center) opened in 1964 and hosted the Academy awards (The Oscar's) from 1969 to 1999.
6. Griffith park is 4310 acres and is one of the biggest municipal parks in the country, an is one of Los Angeles' greatest cultural attractions! Take in spectacular panoramic views from the Pacific Ocean to Downtown L.A., and this is a great place to see the Hollywood Sign!! This stop is a visitor favorite! (20 min)
7. Located on the south slope of Mount Hollywood, the world-renowned Griffith Park Observatory—designed by architect John C. Austin and opened in 1935—has appeared in dozens of Hollywood films and remains one of Los Angeles’ most iconic landmarks, widely recognized as a symbol of the city, much like the Hollywood Sign. Perched 1,135 feet above sea level, this stop highlights the Observatory’s historic Art Deco exterior while offering breathtaking panoramic views of Los Angeles, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and the Hollywood Sign. Guests will have time to step out, take photos, and enjoy the surrounding grounds. (20 min)
8. See the Iconic Hollywood Sign! The most recognized sign in the world. The sign symbolizes the movie industries dreams and aspirations. (10 min)
9. The world renowned Greek theater started in 1928. The Greek is a beautiful outdoor amphitheater that has hosted many of the world's of the top performers!
10. Walk along Hollywood Boulevard and find the star of your favorite entertainer on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This stop is a must for anyone visiting The City of Angels! No trip to Los Angeles is complete without stopping to see the golden doors and the ornate design of the most famous movie palace in the world, the 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. Also on your Walk Of Fame Stop, 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 min)
11. The Dolby has hosted the Oscars (The Academy awards) since 2001. You will walk up to the entrance exactly where celebrities walk the red carpet! (10 min)
12. Visit the most famous movie theater in the world. The Chinese theater was built in 1927 by Sid Grauman and now has nearly 200 hand and foot prints in the cement courtyard. The theater also hosted the Oscars from 1944 to 1946. (10 min)
13. 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
14. As the Sunset strip winds its way through the city of West Hollywood you will pas by one to the most iconic rock clubs in the world, the Rainbow Bar and Grill!
15. Pass by this iconic world reckoned night club that started in 1964 and still hosts some of the top rock and roll bands world wide!
16. Visit the internationally know hub of the rich and famous Beverly Hills 90210! (15 min)
17. We stop at one of the must have photo opportunities in the LA area! (10 min)
18. Drive down Rodeo Drive like a local celebrity and see where the rich and famous spend their money at the world’s most exclusive boutique shops. We'll make sure you don't miss the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, the unforgettable setting for the movie "Pretty Woman."
19. 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! (1h 0min)
20. Pass through the largest Koreatown in the US. This cool and hip LA neighborhood features great Korean barbecue restaurants and hot night life hangouts!

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