Los Angeles · AUDIO TOURS
13 tours in this guide
Below are the 13 best audio tours in Los Angeles right now — what each one costs, how long it takes, and which kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one; it’s top for a reason.
A breezy, open-top hop-on hop-off bus across Hollywood, Santa Monica, Downtown LA, and studios, with multilingual audio and live bus tracking.
“Love it, visited all major landmarks in 3/4 days. Fantastic experiences over my expectations, highly recommended.”
Hop-on hop-off buses in Los Angeles with 9-language audio, flexible stops, and routes for Hollywood, Downtown LA, and Santa Monica.
“The pick up location in downtown Los Angeles is non existent. I had to get an Uber ride to Hollywood.”
Self-guided Hollywood celebrity home drive with offline maps and location-triggered audio, plus a finish at the Hollywood Sign.
“Malísimo. No le doy cero estrellas porque la página no lo permite. Muy mala experiencia, el 70 % de las indicaciones de la app son para indicarte si hay vuelta a la derecha o la izquierda y en las pocas en las que te avisa que hay una casa de un famoso, lo hace fuera de tiempo y confundiendo izquierda con derecha. Los 14 dólares pero gastados de mi vida.”
Self-guided offline audio tour of Avalon on Catalina Island. Start at Crescent Ave, last about 50 minutes, and costs $5.24.
“This was a great way to learn about the island, while taking a leisurely stroll! There was lots of interesting and entertaining information. We felt like we got to see and learn about the highlights of Catalina, while exploring at our own pace. Fantastic!”
A budget-friendly smartphone audio drive along Pacific Coast Highway from Los Angeles to Santa Maria, with GPS-triggered trivia and offline narration.
“Great narrative. We learned interesting facts about the area. Of course, nothing compares to the natural beauty of the coast.”
Walk Culver City with VoiceMap audio, from the Culver Hotel to the MGM/Sony gate. Offline access, film stories, easy self-guided route.
“This is a fun way to learn about insider stories of Culver City. It is an inexpensive self guided 75 minute walking tour for about $5. I think it can be shared among 3 people. It is a little glitchy on verbal map directions but I can see my location on the map and knew where stops were located and hit play button”
A self-guided Downtown Los Angeles audio walk with offline maps, landmark stories, and a smooth finish at Grand Central Market for $14.99.
“How confusing the maps and the guidance were. Writing tips we got lost several times and the guidance had gaps in it that we couldn't fill. There was one point where we had to choose between two sidewalks one that went up and one that went down – we chose the wrong one”
Self-guided West Coast route with GPS, audio in 6 languages, and pre-built stops from L.A. to Santa Monica, plus park drives and walks.
“La utilize para la ruta de San Francisco. Y sinceramente nos ayudó en todo momento. Ruta auto guiada perfecta y con detalles. La agencia como tal, excelente servicio.”
Self-guided smartphone ghost tour on Hollywood Blvd with live GPS and trivia at 16 stops for $9.99.
“Great Podcast, lots of history about downtown LA. If you love ghost stories this ones for you. Best part of the tour is that you get to do it at your own pace. I love group tours, but sometimes I want to check out the buildings and do some exploring on my own and that’s what you get with this one. You can pause and start up at anytime, and I love that. I was able to stop on the strip and have a slice of pizza and a drink then started back up again. This was a great way to get in a good chill walk and enjoy the…”
Self-guided 2-hour Malibu coastal drive on PCH with GPS audio stories, flexible start and easy Wayfarer app. $29 per group.
Malibu Coast self-guided GPS audio from Santa Monica to Mugu Rock, with Hollywood stories, offline listening, and scenic beach stops.
“Great information along the route, if you loose the route, it indicates you the right way. Amazing views too!!”
GPS audio walk through Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive, with offline maps, ending at Church of the Good Shepherd. $14.99.
“My daughter 16 years of age helped me with the reservation. Since They call it a "guided tour " we thought we needed to purchase for each member of the family, when we could have been ok with only 1, since we're travelling from abroad and have limited access to mobile data. The should call it an audioguide and not a tour.”
A 50-minute self-guided audio walk along the Sunset Strip, linking the Viper Room, Sunset Boulevard, and Sunset Marquis with offline VoiceMap audio.
“I had an amazing time on this tour. I learned so much about the Sunset Strip. Highly recommend to anyone!”
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