Los Angeles · HISTORICAL TOURS
18 tours in this guide
Out of 18 historical tours on this site, these 15 are the ones to book. Prices, durations and standout details are below — pick in five minutes, then get back to planning the fun part.
Skip the line with an eTicket entry to LA Natural History Museum. See the T. rex growth series, gems, mammals, and nature gardens.
“I loved it !! It’s very fun especially if you have kids I have teens and they loved it I didn’t think they would but they did especially the butterfly pavilion I recommend!!”
LA County Natural History Museum admission for $18, with dinosaur fossils, LA nature exhibits, and a gems-and-minerals hall plus add-ons available.
“The Natural History Museum did not require the tickets that you charged me $28 for. Please reund my account.”
Walk Downtown LA’s key architecture sites, from Angels Flight to Little Tokyo, with included tickets, free art stops, and mochi.
“Chris deserves more than five stars. He not only knows so much about the architecture of DTLA, he’s passionate about his adopted city. I highly recommend this tour. You’ll walk away with an appreciation for an LA that you may not have known existed.”
A 2.5-hour small-group walk through DTLA’s architecture, film history, and repurposed landmarks, starting at Grand Central Market.
“A lot of walking but it helped us see so many parts of the city! Marc was a knowledgeable and kind guide. We had one adult, a 14 year old, and a 9 year old. It was better suited for adults but Marc went out of his way to make the kids feel included.”
Open-air Malibu tour with expert guide Dave, celebrity home drive, Point Dume, pier and Adamson House, plus Malibu Country Mart shopping.
“We thoroughly enjoyed the trip and recommend it to all who visit LA.”
A 3-hour Downtown Los Angeles walk focused on architecture, film sites, court history, and Little Tokyo mochi, led by Chris.
“This is how I like to explore a city! Very excellent walking tour. Forget the houses of the stars, here you get to know the star architects and their houses and stories. Chris will tell you all about it and the history of the area. I enjoyed it alot and I can not recommend Chris and his tour enough! Thanks!”
Haunted Los Angeles bus tour with true-crime and paranormal stops like the Cecil Hotel and Hollywood Forever Cemetery, guided at night for $69.
“Jennifer was a great tour guide! She was very knowledgeable and entertaining. We did get out in an area with *quite a few* homeless people which made my heart race as it's not something I'm used to coming from the area I do, but Jennifer confidently walked us right on by and ensured there were no one missing (or extras) getting back on the bus. The bus was super comfortable and the driver did not drive like a lunatic (which was incredibly impressive after doing several other tours with others through the same areas LOL). Would recommend this tour for anyone looking for a mixture of cool but darker history,…”
DTLA walking tour with a Belgian guide, art deco to modernist stops, Bradbury Building and Last Bookstore, plus movie-city stories.
“Very interesting tour with history, culture and beautiful buildings in focus. The guide was friendly and fun. He was knowledgeable and provided some bonus stories and facts as well.”
LA to San Diego in one day with Old Town, a harbor cruise, the USS Midway, and Balboa Park, plus a scenic coastal drive.
“The narration is funny and engaging . Perfectly timed at different destinations . Will def recommend”
Take a 4-hour guided van tour through Crenshaw, Leimert Park, West Adams, Central Avenue, and View Park, sharing Black LA stories for $69.
“I am so glad for my bday weekend I decided to do something out of the norm. L.A. has such a rich black culture past, present and future that I was unaware of. Going on this intricate detailed tour with this company embodied all of it. Her passion to do this tour shows in her rRead more”
Walk Avalon’s waterfront and landmarks with a local guide, hear Catalina’s big-name stories, and finish at Catalina Casino for $40.
“We arrived on a cruise ship and pre booked tour through Viator.. Bre was awesome! Highly recommend! She was so knowledgeable & personable. Very informative”
Walk Hollywood’s film palaces on a small-group tour. Hollywood Sign, Egyptian and El Capitan Theatres, Oscars red carpet, and more.
“Marc was an excellent guide ,very nice and prepared..Showed us a lot of particular places ,old fotis and gave us a lot of normally unknown infos.We were very happy to have a tour with him. Would raccomand to all If we return would like to make other tours with him”
A 2-hour Hollywood Blvd walk with a live guide, covering the Walk of Fame, theaters, Capitol Records, and the Hollywood sign.
“What an awesome tour...guides were great!! I would definitely recommend, great way to get insight into the quirks of the city!”
Step into the Millennium Biltmore with Oscar and film-set history, guided by smart glasses AR for a 1-hour DTLA walk.
“I wasn’t sure what to expect from an AR tour of the Biltmore, but it completely blew me away. I wore augmented reality glasses that overlaid historical events, scenes, and classic movie clips directly into the spaces where they were filmed. It was like stepping into the past without ever leaving the room. The guide, Mark, was both knowledgeable and entertaining, and the whole experience felt truly one-of-a-kind. It gave me a deeper appreciation for LA history and made me realize how much of the city—especially iconic spots like the Biltmore, which has stood for over a century—is woven into the fabric of Hollywood storytelling.”
Walk Downtown LA’s Historic Core and modern architecture with a French guide, then shift to Little Tokyo’s Japanese streets.
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