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

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)

Inclusions & Exclusions

✔ 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.

✖ Gratuities not included. Please allow 15-20%.

✖ Lunch/Snacks are not included.

Departure & Return

Departure: 6233 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA

The guide will be will be checking-in guests from 15 minutes before the tour begins at the meeting point. The Pantages Theatre is right opposite Hollywood and Vine Metro Station. We CANNOT wait for latecomers, there are other guests.

Return: 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA

3rd Street Promenade is one of the best places to shop, dine and people watch in Los Angeles. It's also only a block from the Metro E-Line station (just over an hour back to the meeting point).

There are also buses and a taxi-rank nearby.

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Itinerary

1

The Real Los Angeles Tours On this tour you'll explore and learn about Hollywood, downtown and Santa Monica, the three most interesting parts of Los Angeles. You'll also learn how to use the metro (it's much better than you probably think) and have lunch at Grand Central Market, one of the top food destinations in the U.S.

2

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.

Duration: 2 hours

3

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.

Duration: 60 minutes

4

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.

Duration: 60 minutes

5

Downtown Historic District 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).

Duration: 60 minutes

6

Santa Monica Place Once in SaMo we’ll give you a tour of the area (including the famous Santa Monica Pier), before finishing your LA in a Day tour at 3rd Street Promenade, a perfect place to watch the sun set while enjoying cocktails and dinner. By now you’ll have had a real experience of Los Angeles and made some great memories to take home with you.

Duration: 60 minutes

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 here).

• 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.

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