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Private Los Angeles Tour: Hollywood, Rodeo Drive, The Grove

7 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Los Angeles. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private Los Angeles tour with flexible start time
  • 02 Explore Chinatown, Olvera Street, and Little Tokyo
  • 03 See historic Downtown landmarks and cultural districts
  • 04 Visit architectural highlights including Union Station and the Bradbury Building
  • 05 Discover local markets, murals, and street art
  • 06 Personalized itinerary with a private local guide
  • 07 Hotel pickup included for added convenience

Discover Los Angeles through its neighborhoods, landmarks, and cultural contrasts on this private city tour. Travel with a local guide as you explore historic Downtown areas including Chinatown, Olvera Street, Union Station, and Little Tokyo, with time to take in architecture, local character, and well-known cultural sights.

Depending on your preferred route and timing, the experience can also include more of Downtown Los Angeles, from the Bradbury Building and Broadway Theater District to the Arts District and Pershing Square. With private transport, flexible timing, and hotel pickup, this tour offers a comfortable and personalized way to see the city.

Discover Los Angeles through its neighborhoods, landmarks, and cultural contrasts on this private city tour.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Los Angeles
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Stop At: Chinatown

Take a star-studded tour through Los Angeles in a private vehicle. Timing is flexible and you can start the tour any time you prefer. This tour can be customized to make it a unique experience for you. 

10am Your private local guide will meet you in the hotel lobby and discuss the tour itinerary with you at the beginning of the tour. Start your tour in Chinatown. Explore Central Plaza, West Plaza and find a mart overflowing with local character at ethnic Far East Plaza.

Stop At: Thien Hau Temple

Take in the rigorously crafted columns of the Thien Hau Temple. If you fancy, get a drink in the Chinatown’s iconic Hop Louie, gloriously kitschy bar with a towering pagoda as its entrance.

Stop At: Olvera Street

11am Take a trip to Mexico strolling along Olvera street, a great open space market with authentic restaurants, food stalls and souvenir shops.

Pass By: El Pueblo de Los Angeles

Check El Pueblo off your list by visiting LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes.

Pass By: La Plaza de Cultura Y Artes

Enjoy the cultural heritage of Los Angeles

Stop At: Avila Adobe

Take a glance at the altar and painted ceiling of Plaza Catholic Church. Discover what life was like in California before the 20th century touring the Avila Adobe museum.

Stop At: Union Station

Flash back in time wandering through the grand Union Station, the city’s transit hub and a vibrant symbol of Downtown’s renaissance.

Stop At: Little Tokyo

12pm Make your way to Little Tokyo, the hub of Japanese Americans and an atmospheric enclave replete with trendy restaurants, Japanese markets, bakeries and mochi. Delve into the culinary scene of the area and sample the best sushi, ramen and yakitori.

Pass By: Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple

Meditate under the shadows of blooming trees in picturesque Japanese Garden, see Koyasan Buddhist Temple and Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, beautiful examples of Japanese architecture.

Pass By: Go For Broke NEC

See Go For Broke Monument, tribute to the Japanese-American soldiers. Discover free exhibits at Union Center for the Arts and deepen your knowledge about history of the neighborhood by visiting Home is Little Tokyo Mural.

Stop At: Bunker Hill Steps

If you opt for a 4-hour tour:

1pm From there continue to Civic Center and Bunker hill, the core of the city.

Pass By: Japanese American National Museum

Finish your tour at one of the cafes in Little Tokyo or see more of Downtown Los Angeles if you opt for a 4-hour tour.

Pass By: Grand Central Market

Explore the world of local delicacies

Pass By: Los Angeles Central Library

Venture to Financial District and marvel at the magnificent architecture of the Central Library, the Millennium Biltmore Hotel, US Bank Tower and LA’s tallest Wilshire Grand Center.

Pass By: The Theatre at Ace Hotel

Next, drive through Historic Core where you can take a glimpse at the majestic Eastern Columbia Building and check out the largest concentration of cinemas in the Broadway Theater District. Learn about the rich history of the Theater at Ace Hotel

Stop At: Bradbury Building

Stare at the timeless, fantastic Bradbury Building, the biggest architectural gem in Downtown Los Angeles.

Pass By: Art District

Take a short stop at Downtown’s enigmatic Arts District, mecca for Street art. Sneak a peek at beautiful graffiti and murals and discover hidden art treasures.

Pass By: Pershing Square

Finish your tour at Pershing Square or some place in downtown LA (to be discussed with your guide).

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All taxes
  • Private car
  • Friendly local guide and live commenting
  • Multiple start times available
  • Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour
  • Iconic places for photo shoot
  • Parking Fees
  • Must-see attractions and off the beaten path
  • Meeting in the hotel lobby

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • The tour can be modified to meet your preferences
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Traveler pickup is offered
    Pickup is available for hotels, Airbnb and airport
    You don't need to call to confirm the tour. The local supplier will contact you via email.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Los Angeles.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Los Angeles.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Los Angeles..

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