15 Anaheim Tours to Plan a Day Around

1.Anaheim to LA: Hollywood, Beaches & Famous Film Sites tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 862 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $92Our pick

Leave the driving to a guide on this 9 to 10-hour small-group trip from Anaheim and Buena Park. See the Hollywood Sign, Walk of Fame, Sunset Strip, Beverly Hills and the Pacific coast, with time for lunch at the Original Farmers Market. Guides such as Alberto and Mike share local stories, while hotel pickup and drop-off simplify the long day.

“Very informative and great time with just a small group of people. The tour guide was excellent. He gave great information of the areas and history we would have never known about.”

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2.Best of LA: Hollywood, Griffith, Santa Monica, Venice, and Rodeo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 788 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $98

This 7 to 9-hour small-group tour connects Hollywood, Griffith Observatory, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and Venice, with pickup options from Anaheim and Los Angeles. You get a guide, round-trip transport, water, and a lunch stop at the Original Farmers Market. Guides on recent outings have included George, Joe, Jannette, and Keoni, but assignments vary.

“This tour is a great way to see the highlights of Los Angeles in one day. Well organized, smooth transportation, and perfect timing at each stop. From Hollywood and Griffith Observatory to Santa Monica, Venice Beach, and Rodeo Drive, everything was well balanced. The guide was professional and informative, and the overall experience was comfortable and enjoyable. Highly recommended, especially if you have limited time in LA.”

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3.60 Minute Adventures at The Escape Game in Orange

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 400 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $42

At The Escape Game Orange, your team gets 60 minutes to solve clues and finish one of six themed missions. A dedicated game guide introduces the adventure and helps as needed. Choose from a time-travel train, prison escape, cosmic crisis, art heist, school playground, or secret lab. The activity lasts about 1 hour 15 minutes and starts and ends at 20 City Blvd W in Orange.

“It was a fun adventure especially having to work together as a team to unravel the puzzles. My kids loved it.”

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4.Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, Santa Monica & Venice Tour from Anaheim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 345 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $92

Start in Anaheim or Buena Park for an 8 to 9 hour guided loop through LA, Hollywood and the coast. Hotel pickup is offered, and groups are capped at 12. Expect brief stops at Griffith Observatory and Beverly Hills, time for lunch at Original Farmers Market, and visits to Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach. Guides have included Nate, Johnny, Alberto and Alfredo.

“Our tour guide, Nate, did a fantastic job ! Enjoyed the stops in LA : Griffith Observatory, Walk of Fame, Original Farmer's Market, Santa Monica Pier !”

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5.LA Highlights Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 249 reviews · 9 hours · from $94

Ride in an air-conditioned van from Anaheim or Buena Park for a full day of LA sights, from Griffith Observatory and Hollywood Boulevard to Santa Monica and Venice Beach. Your English-speaking guide adds local stories and film trivia, with free time at several stops and lunch at the Original Farmers Market. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available in designated areas.

“We really enjoyed the trip! Our guide Mike was very friendly and told us lots of interesting information along the way. The bus was comfortable, especially in the heat! We felt like we visited all the key hotspots and that the tour was great value for money. Would recommend!”

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6.Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $88

This 8 to 9 hour guided trip from Anaheim links Rodeo Drive, Santa Monica, the Original Farmers Market, Venice Beach, Hollywood and Griffith Observatory. You get timed stops to explore, plus a driver-guide for the long stretches between LA sights. Groups are capped at 13; past guides have included Johnny and Alberto.

“I wasn't sure about that tour, but finally you have to do it without hesitation if you go to Anaheim. Such a wonderful guide with a lot of experience. Follow my kid advise Johnny is the best.”

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7.Small-Group Day Tour of Hollywood, Los Angeles and Beaches from Anaheim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 191 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $99

Leave the LA driving and parking to a guide on this 8 to 9 hour small-group tour from Anaheim. You’ll stop at Venice Beach, Santa Monica Pier, Rodeo Drive, the Original Farmers Market, Hollywood Boulevard and downtown landmarks. Pickup is offered at Anaheim Resort Area hotels and two nearby hotels. Guides include Tom, Cody, Johnny, Rick, Brooke and Nate.

“Amazing tour guide super friendly, helpful and knew what ge was talking about. Unfortunately we didn't get to finish the tour out.”

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8.Admission to Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $29

Visit the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum at your own pace with flexible admission. See nearly 70 exhibits, including a replica Oval Office, Marine One, a piece of the Berlin Wall and Nixon’s presidential limousine. Then visit his restored childhood home and nearby gravesite. Museum entry is listed at $29 per person, with free parking.

“President Nixon’s reflection on his life, especially Watergate were so honest and moving. The whole Library was amazing. It brought back so many memories, good and sad. At times I was fighting back tears.”

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9.Pirates Dinner Adventure Buena Park

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 114 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $76

Spend about two and a half hours at Pirates Dinner Adventure in Buena Park, where Captain Sebastian The Black, Treasure and First Mate Mr. Magee lead a quest for Neptune’s Treasure. Expect sword fights, cannon blasts, aerial acts and chances for children and adults to join the action, plus a served dinner inside a ship-themed theater.

“All 5 of us had a great funfilled evening at this show. Look forward to bringing my next Grandkid down for this experience when he turns 5 or 6 !”

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10.Los Angeles Sightseeing Tour: From Anaheim & Buena Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 68 reviews · 9 hours · from $85

Spend about nine hours exploring Los Angeles in an air-conditioned van with an English-speaking guide and a group of up to 12. The route links downtown, Griffith Observatory, Hollywood, Rodeo Drive, Santa Monica, Venice Beach and Marina del Rey, with time to walk, take photos and stop for lunch. Guides have included Johnny, Nate, Jonas and Tony.

“Johnny was a great guide - very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Transport was excellent and we had plenty of time at the stops for pictures, food or time to walk around.”

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11.Whale-Watching and Orange County Beaches Tour from Anaheim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 4 hours 50 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Leave Anaheim at 8:30 am for Laguna Beach’s Heisler Park viewpoint, Newport Beach and a whale-watching cruise, then Huntington Beach’s pier, shops, and surf landmarks. Round-trip transport and a narrated tour are included. The group is capped at 12, and guides such as Tom, Brooke, and Cody have earned praise for local tips and clear pickup communication. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

“Wonderful day trip. Very informative. Lots of great stops. Tour guide Shauntil was fantastic. Totally enjoyed the day”

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12.Shared Los Angeles from Orange County

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $115

Travel from Anaheim, Newport Beach, Newport Coast, or nearby Orange County hotels on a shared Los Angeles tour capped at 14 people. A local English-speaking guide such as Joseph or Joe leads a full day of city sights, from Griffith Observatory and Hollywood to the Original Farmers Market and Venice Beach. Pickup, water, and snacks are included; lunch and an $18 parking charge are not.

“Our guide was Joseph and we were really impressed with him. He picked us up on time and was dependable throughout our tour. We really appreciated the fact that he was such a good driver. Driving in LA can be pretty nerve racking but Joseph’s driving made us feel reassured. We’ve been to LA before but we actually learned a few new things on this tour, thanks to Joseph’s extensive background and knowledge on the subject. We would definitely recommend this trip to anyone interested.”

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13.LA Angels Baseball Game Ticket at Angel Stadium

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 60 reviews · 3 hours · from $16Best value

Watch the Los Angeles Angels play at Angel Stadium of Anaheim with a mobile ticket and an assigned seat. Expect roughly three hours of Major League Baseball, a lively crowd, stadium concessions and the California Spectacular rock formation in the outfield. Friday home games also feature a fireworks show. Seat views vary by category.

“Vraiment ça plonge dans l’ambiance USA, à vivre au moins une fois 🌟”

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14.Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · 9 hours 35 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Ride from Anaheim to Heisler Park, Newport Beach, and Huntington Beach with a guide and a group of up to 12. You get a short Laguna Coast stop, then roughly three hours each around Newport and Huntington for beach time, the pier, shops, food, and optional local sights. Pickup, air-conditioned transport, and child safety seats are included.

“Being on the beaches I grew up going to with my new husband. I grew up in California and hadn’t been here since 2017. The beach is my happy place. I could sit and listen to the waves crash forever. Being able to do that with my new husband was amazing.”

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15.The Shared Temecula Wine Tour from Anaheim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $170

Spend about eight hours traveling from Anaheim to Temecula’s wine country with a small group of up to 14. You’ll visit Somerset, Oak Mountain, Callaway, and either Cougar or Bel Vino, with three tastings and a charcuterie board included. Old Town Temecula, bottled water, snacks, and transport options round out the day.

“We had a great time joe was informative and funny and patient...we enjoyed the stops and the winery’s pleasant attention. It was worth the experience”

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