LA: Hollywood, DTLA & Santa Monica Full Day Walking & Metro Tour

Los Angeles, US
90% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (11 reviews)

Highlights

  • Explore Hollywood and learn about the movie history
  • Discover downtown Los Angeles and its iconic buildings
  • Enjoy lunch at the top food destination, Grand Central Market
  • Experience the best-preserved historic downtown in America
  • Visit Santa Monica Pier and enjoy sunset at 3rd Street Promenade

Meeting Point

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.

Meeting point

6233 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 , United States

End point

End Point

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.

Meeting point

1415 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401 ,

End point

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.

Duration 120 minutes
2

Hollywood

Experience this famous neighborhood at ground level and learn its fascinating history.

Duration 20 minutes
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.

Duration 20 minutes
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.

Duration 60 minutes
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.

Duration 15 minutes
8

Walt Disney Concert Hall

One of the most influential modern buildings, in terms of design.

Duration 15 minutes
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.

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Included
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.

Duration 60 minutes
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).

Duration 60 minutes
13

Fine Arts Building

Step into this beautiful lobby from the 1920's (weekdays only).

Duration 10 minutes
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.

Duration 20 minutes
15

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

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Not recommended for participants with spinal injuries
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    Not recommended for pregnant participants
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    Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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    Aim to get to the meeting point 10-15 minutes early. If you’re late you may miss the tour.
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    This tour is not recommended for children under 15 y.o.
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    By making a booking for this tour you agree to be bound by The Real Los Angeles Tours terms of service.
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    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).
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    Please check dates/times carefully BEFORE making a booking.
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    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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What our experts say

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    Arrive 10-15 mins early to check-in
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    Try vegan options at Grand Central Market
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    Bring comfortable shoes for walking
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    Visit nearby restaurants at 3rd St Promenade
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    Use the Metro to avoid parking fees

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