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LA in a Day Tour: Hollywood, DTLA & Santa Monica

Overview
L.A. is so big – how are you going to see the city in one day? Easy! Join our LA in a Day tour and see 3 completely different neighborhoods of the city - Hollywood, downtown and Santa Monica. There’s no breezing through on buses with a pre-recorded audio commentary playing (which is always out of sync), on this tour we show you the hidden nooks and crannies of the city that other tour companies don’t (including 7 different venues that have held the Academy Awards Ceremony) and give you a feel for the real Los Angeles.

We're pioneers of the all day metro and walking tour of Los Angeles. Why did we create it? Because we want you to feel like you're an Angeleno for the day and to fall in love with the city like we did.

* Tour starts 10 am daily
* Travel on Los Angeles Metro included in ticket price
* There’s a big range of food options and all types of diet can be accommodated (vegan, gluten-free etc)
City: Los Angeles
Fri 13 Jun
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Starting at $135.00
Fri 13 Jun
Starting at $135.00
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What's Included
We donate $1 for every guest to a non-profit, Climate Cents.
We'll show you how to use the LA Metro - the easiest and cheapest mode of transport here.
Tour Guide
Travel on Los Angeles Metro is included in ticket price.
Additional Info
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Aim to get to the meeting point 10-15 minutes early. If you’re late you may miss the tour.
  • This tour is not recommended for children under 15 y.o.
  • By making a booking for this tour you agree to be bound by The Real Los Angeles Tours terms of service.
  • We recommend ride-sharing or taking the metro to the meeting point, then you don't have to pay $30-40 to park your car all day (IF you're driving in LA).
  • Please check dates/times carefully BEFORE making a booking.
  • This is a walking tour and we move at a reasonable pace. If you have mobility issues please book a private tour via our website.
What To Expect
1
Hollywood Walk of Fame
We’ll start your LA in a Day tour in Hollywood (where else) and show you how and why L.A. became the center of the American entertainment industry. There’s a huge amount of fascinating movie history surrounding the famous Walk of Fame, including the oldest house in Hollywood (where Charlie Chaplin’s kids went to school), the Capitol Records Building, the Egyptian Theater, the Dolby Theater (home of the Oscars) and the TCL Chinese Theater, and you’ll learn about it all.
2
Hollywood
Experience this famous neighborhood at ground level and learn its fascinating history.
3
Hollywood Sign
See and learn about this icon of Los Angeles.
4
TCL Chinese Theatres
See the famous theatre and its forecourt of the stars. Take time to get some photos for Instagram while there too.
5
Civic Center
We take the subway to downtown – it’s actually the fastest way to get there. DTLA is where the city was founded, in 1781, and it has a huge number of iconic buildings, such as Los Angeles City Hall and the Walt Disney Concert Hall.
6
City Hall
An icon of Art Deco design and famous from movies and TV shows.
7
The Music Center
A lovely part of DTLA.
8
Walt Disney Concert Hall
One of the most influential modern buildings, in terms of design.
9
The Broad
Pass by this newest addition to the Grand Avenue cultural collection.
10
Angels Flight Railway
Take this historic funicular down from Bunker Hill.
11
Grand Central Market
We pause your LA in a Day tour for lunch at one of the top food destinations in America, Grand Central Market. There are a huge number of (very reasonably) priced options here and all types of diet can be accommodated. You'll love it.
12
Downtown Los Angeles
Every week hip new restaurants, bars, Apple stores, creative offices and apartment blocks are opening in the area. Many people don’t realize it’s also the best-preserved historic downtown of any major city in America (with some of the best architecture in the world, including many beautiful examples of the Beaux Arts, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, modern and post-modern styles).
13
Fine Arts Building
Step into this beautiful lobby from the 1920's (weekdays only).
14
Santa Monica Pier
Walk out onto this historic pier, built more than 100 years ago and often used as a location in classic movies.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (11)
68clarec
Dec 2019
We wanted a more personal tour experience which would give more of a real insight into Hollywood and L.A. This tour delivered. Our guide wove together history, characters and film with the architecture, with highlights being some jaw-dropping downtown hidden gems of old theatre cinemas and arts and craft extravagance. There was a very full day of walking the streets and travelling the trains - but this gave us the opportunity to discuss and experience so many aspects of LA life, before finishing off in Santa Monica.
Fernando_L
Jun 2019
My family and i had a fantastic time in the LA in a Day Tour. Our guide, Damien, truly immersed us in the history of the city and made it come alive. He pointed out events and locations that I dont think we would have known about in any other tour. If you want to book a tour of LA, book this one!

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