Los Angeles · LOS ANGELES PRIVATE TOURS
In a city this spread out, your own driver and guide saves the most time of anything you can book. These 15 private days are compared on price, vehicle, length and how much of the route you choose.
Ride around Avalon with a local guide on a private golf-cart tour for up to five people. The two-hour route includes the Catalina Casino, Pebbly Beach, Wrigley Memorial and Botanical Garden, and hillside viewpoints. Guides such as Dudley, Letty, and Janeece have led tours, sharing local stories along the way.
“Our guide, Dudley, has lived on Catalina Island for 50+ years. He was knowledge and an incredible guide!”
Spend about three hours on a private Malibu tour in a vintage VW bus, with a guide, canyon roads, vineyard stops, scenic overlooks, wine, and snacks. The tour can accommodate up to six people. Some tasting-room visits may cost extra, and the listed price details differ, so confirm the total before booking.
“We very much enjoyed our more than two hour hike filled with fun stops and beautiful views. The wine tasting afterwards was a great end to a lovely afternoon with a very friendly and accommodating guide. Very glad we did it.”
Spend about six hours with a private local guide, visiting the Getty Center and Griffith Observatory and riding through Beverly Hills, the Sunset Strip, and Hollywood. You’ll get guided highlights at both main stops, plus time to explore. Guides such as Matt, Brian, Gregory, and Estevan have been praised for lively local stories. Lunch is not included.
“Brian was friendly and knowledgeable. This tour was the perfect amount of time to see a lot of LA. It gave a snapshot of areas I want to visit again to spend more time.”
Spend about six hours seeing Los Angeles by private vehicle, from Venice and Santa Monica to Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Your guide can tailor the day, share local history and film stories, and arrange hotel pickup within city limits. Sam, Gregory, Simone, Chris, and Sonya are among the guides named by past guests. Lunch and any applicable entrance fees are extra.
“We were in Santa Monica for a 3 day stopover and having not been to LA before and wanting to make the most out of our short stay we opted for this private tour. It really didn’t disappoint and we had a spectacular day. Simone was amazing and a great guide. Superbly knowledgeable we saw all the sights in one day with access to some areas we think you’d only get from a private tour with a local guide. Simone really looked after us and made the day very special indeed. Would thoroughly recommend and worth every penny.”
Ride through Hollywood, Mulholland Drive, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, and Sunset Boulevard with your own guide and private transport. The roughly 90-minute to two-hour tour mixes old Hollywood stories with views, celebrity homes, film locations, and the Pretty Woman shopping street. Chase is one guide named by families who have taken the tour.
“Chase was entertaining and accommodating. My kids loved seeing Taylor swift’s house and my in-laws loved hearing the history. Great tour for the entire family!”
This private tour links Hollywood, Mulholland Drive, the Sunset Strip, Beverly Hills, and more in an air-conditioned vehicle for up to seven people. You can tailor the route to your interests, get close-up Hollywood Sign photos from a hiking-trail location, and hear local stories from your guide. Past guides include Cesar, Jose, Adam, and Vincent; your assigned guide may differ.
“Daniel was amazing and gave us a really brilliant tour of LA and brought us to places you wouldn't get to on a big tour .... The vehicle was a little disapointment but the info and the local access we could get because of it was worth it.....”
Explore Hollywood, the Sunset Strip, Rodeo Drive and Beverly Hills in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, with a guide and a route you can tailor to your interests. David Rogers is the guide named in the tour details. Expect photo stops, Hollywood history and drives past celebrity homes, not entry to private properties.
“David is an outstanding tour guide, and we highly recommend him. He expertly navigated us through all the fascinating parts of Los Angeles, sharing captivating historical insights along the way. The tour was not only comfortable but also felt very safe. He accommodated our preferences for pickup and drop-off locations, enhancing the convenience of our experience”
Spend 7 to 8 hours touring Los Angeles in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide. Stops include Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach and its canals, Beverly Hills, the Farmers Market, Hollywood Boulevard, and a close-up Hollywood Sign viewpoint. Guides named in recent feedback include Rivers, Darnell, Mark, and Simone. Pickup is included within the stated service area; lunch is not.
“Darnell our tour guide was so good. He was able to give us a lot of information about LA. Very really enjoyed our tour..!”
Spend six to seven hours touring Los Angeles in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, with pickup in the LA area. Visit Venice Beach, Santa Monica, Hollywood and a trail near the Hollywood Sign, plus drive through Beverly Hills, Sunset Strip and Mulholland Drive. Guides have included Simone and Darnell; the route can be adjusted to your interests.
“Are tour guide was Simone she was fantastic. Simone is very knowledgeable of Los Angeles she was the best. We saw everything we asked to see in one day.”
Glenn picks you up at your hotel or Airbnb for a private, roughly seven-hour tour in an electric SUV. You’ll see Hollywood, Rodeo Drive, the Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica, and Venice, with time to walk at key stops and lunch at the Original Farmers Market. Bottled water, snacks, Wi-Fi, parking, and hotel drop-off are included.
“Glenn was a wonderful driver. Took us to many wonderful places throughout LA. Had a blast at the farmers market. Glenn makes this tour feel like yours and no pressure to stick to a strict plan.”
Take a two-hour private 4x4 tour through a family vineyard in Malibu, with stops in its natural areas, at an archaeological site and mountain lookout, and in a vegetable garden. Your guide shares the vineyard’s connection to Sadderock and Malibu Family Wines. Wine, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks are included. Guides named by past participants include Stephanie and PR, though assignments can vary.
“It was amazing and Stephanie was so pleasant and informative and fun! The property was beautiful and I was recommend this to everyone!”
Spend about eight hours crossing Los Angeles in a private vehicle, with stops at Griffith Observatory, Hollywood Boulevard, the Original Farmers Market, Rodeo Drive, Santa Monica, and Venice Beach. Guide Vincent is praised for personalizing the day, sharing local context, and adjusting the pace. Pickup is offered, and the tour is for groups of up to four.
“Our driver Vincent was great. Very friendly, showed us so many sights and tidbits of info here and there. Got out and walked with us explaining all that was there. I would highly recommend this tour and particular tour guide Vincent. It will take out the worry and stress.”
Travel by private SUV through downtown LA, Hollywood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and Venice Beach. You can choose a tour lasting 3 to 9 hours, with a guide and water included. Guides Claudio and Zoro have earned particular praise, though guide quality can vary, so share your interests clearly before setting off.
“We booked a private 3-hour tour with a German-speaking guide for €680. The theme we chose was “Hollywood & celebrities.” Both the driver and the guide were very nice guys, but unfortunately, they had no real knowledge about Los Angeles or the topic. For the most part, we just drove through Beverly Hills and other neighborhoods without any commentary or specific information. From time to time, there were some very superficial remarks like “Dan Aykroyd lives around here” or “Here is the Beverly Hills sign.” Even after we explicitly explained our expectations, things did not improve. Eventually, we drove in silence to the TCL Chinese Theatre. When I complained to…”
This roughly three-hour Hollywood and Beverly Hills tour starts on Hollywood Boulevard and covers the Walk of Fame, TCL Chinese Theatres, the Hollywood Sign, Mulholland Drive and Rodeo Drive. You’ll ride in private transportation, with an open-bus design for easier views and photos. Guides including Bobby are praised for lively commentary, though your guide may vary.
“We loved our tour! Bobby was awesome and showed us some great iconic places and locations! We loved it and him.”
Explore Los Angeles in a private SUV with a local guide, stopping at places such as the Hollywood Sign, Rodeo Drive, Venice Beach and Santa Monica Pier. You can tailor the route to your interests, and guides such as Cliff and Andrea bring local stories and entertainment know-how. The tour lasts about four to eight hours and costs $800 for up to six people.
“Andrea did an excellent job with our tour. She was very knowledgeable about the Los Angeles area. She showed us all the highlights. I highly recommend this tour.”
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