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We offer the best 5-star rated Tours of Los Angeles from Anaheim! LA in a Day will show you LA the way it's meant to be seen. With our comfortable, air conditioned buses or open air buses, forget LA traffic and let us do the work for you. Whether it's our famous celebrity homes tour, a full day city tour or a private tour for you and your friends and family we got what you need!
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Kimmywhits
Victoria, Australia20 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
John our guide gave so much information. Every place we visited he had an enormous amount of information. I now understand so much about LA that I didn't before. It was such a relaxing easy way to travel. The coach was clean and comfortable. We had plenty of water. Amazing.
Written January 5, 2020
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Baybug2012
Macon, GA577 contributions
Jul 2019 • Business
I brought students from GA for a National Conference. WE did the day with Lenny. The bus was comfortable.. It would have been nice to have cup holders for our drinks. Water was provided and that was awesome-very dry air and GA is NOT dry air. We saw SO much and SO much more we were not expecting. I felt like he kept us in safe areas and the to dos and the do nots at each location. My favorite part was Beverly Hills. I was not disappointed in the tour, but I was disappointed in all the homeless, tent cities & dirtiness of the city. I would recommend this to anyone. WE SAW TONS! Thank you Lenny and Thank you A Day in LA tours - my self and my students are leaving CA to travel home to GA with a ton of memories, experiences & information.
Written July 6, 2019
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capt67
Houston, TX13 contributions
May 2018 • Family
We made a last minute decision to book this tour. With two somewhat disinterested teenagers in tow, I was not entirely sure how this was going to work. The booking process was very easy over the phone and the girl who answered the phone was very friendly and helpful. We were also very pleasantly surprised by how interesting the tour turned out to be. Our guide, Brian, was very engaging, laid back, courteous and genuinely enthusiastic about showing us around. His conviviality was infectious and even my truculent teenagers were drawn out of their shells long enough to really enjoy themselves. Great experience and really showcases the importance of great customer service.
Written June 4, 2018
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Marcus L
Houston, TX36 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
This is a great way to see the entire city in one day but be prepared especially while traveling with young children. The tour is 12 hours long and 85% is driving on the bus. My kids fell asleep several times and missed seeing things we drove past. The bus does not have a bathroom and it only stops at parks and other public facilities that are overrun with homeless people. Neither of my children felt safe entering the filthy bathrooms. In fact at our first bathroom break in downtown LA my son and I were greeted by a homeless man with no pants on, washing his clothes. In addition the stops are very quick (20-30 mins) and the locations are overcrowded, thus if traveling with young children you may not have enough time to enjoy the stops.This is not a bad review about the company. They are awesome and very nice. Our Driver Michiel was very kind and knowledgeable. He is from the Netherlands and has a thick accent so some of his commentary was hard to understand. He was very helpful about warning us about pickpockets and CD scam artist located in Hollywood. We really appreciated the warnings. He also gave us some good recommendations on where to eat while at the Farmers Market. However as my kids pointed out he talked about the homeless people and marijuana laws in LA more than the sites themselves. I am a liberal guy but it was way too much and not at all necessary. Again that is not a bad reflection on him, as someone newer to LA he may not know all the backstories of Hollywood and filming locations. We were also disappointed that the Griffith Observatory was not open. We were not told prior to the trip that it doesn't open until 12 and it is the first stop of the day. You can walk around but you can't enter the building and the only bathrooms are the public bathrooms located in the parking lot (Long lines and filthy). Also, be aware that the tour drives around the outside of Beverly Hills, so if you want to see mansions or famous houses this is not the tour. My son and I are sports nuts, so we were excited to see some of the sports arenas but again this was not what it was hyped up to be. For example you get to pass the Staple Center but on the back side. You are not driven in front where all the statues are located. When I asked the driver he said commercial vehicles were allowed to drive in font of the building, which didn't make sense because it is a public street and we saw other tour buses driving down that road. I think this is a great company and a great way to see the entire city but it might not be the best tour for people traveling with young kids.
Written July 23, 2019
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Cheryl K
Fredericksburg, VA60 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Joe was our tour guide. Hopefully you dont get him. He is basically reciting a canned script, ignored or dismissed any questions. He made sure you knew that he acted in something recently, he appeared to be all about himself and very disinterested in his job. No enthusiasm at all was projected to his passengers. Once you are back on the bus you got info about where you had been. Venice beach was disgusting, the stop at the Santa Monica pier was for maybe 15 minutes. We didn't get the brochure map until about the third stop. The Beverly Hills stop was too long, no one is going to be shopping on Rodeo Drive. We covered a lot of ground and traffic. I would recommend choosing what you want to see and use mass transit or a ride share, this just isn't worth it.
Written February 12, 2020
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CANITALO
Montreal, Canada15 contributions
This tour was the perfect introduction to LA. We made 6 stops: Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, Beverly Hills/Rodeo Drive, Farmer’s Market/Grove, Griffith Observatory, and Hollywood Boul. Just the right amount of time at each location to get a taste, snap photos. Our tour guide, Mark, was truly exceptional. Knowledgeable and funny. A must-do!
Written January 26, 2020
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Tae
Minnesota14 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
This tour was so much fun, our tour guide was super funny & told us interesting history/ details about the areas I would’ve never knew. (Gio? I think his name was). If you’re trying to see a lot in one day this tour is perfect. It made the rest of our California experience more easier since we spent a decent amount of time (45mins-1.5hours) in many areas during the tour. (Santa Monica, Venice Beach & boardwalk, The Grove, Beverly Hills, Farmers Market for lunch, The Hollywood Sign @ the Griffith Observatory & more). It was nice because we visited areas I would’ve never thought of going that we ended up back to the next day & plan on visiting when we come back. I suggest doing this tour the first day you visit Los Angeles if you’ve never been here because it’ll make the rest of your stay a little less stressful if you don’t know much about the area. (They do Free pickup in Hollywood, Los Angeles & other areas)
Written January 21, 2020
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Chip R
San Diego, CA4 contributions
Dec 2019
Prompt responses to a couple text inquiries before the day of the tour reassured us on logistics. Only suggestion is to tell people that the bus and driver that picks you up from the hotel is just a shuttle to the real bus and tour guide. The shuttle bus was not as nice and the driver didn’t say a word, and we were wondering what we had gotten ourselves into!
Written January 4, 2020
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Beth M
Norristown, PA5 contributions
After driving in traffic through Los Angeles to Anaheim on a Saturday night, we decided to have someone else drive. Luckily, we scheduled our tour on Sunday because traffic is lighter. There is no way we could have seen all the iconic LA sites by ourselves. Mike, our tour driver, was excellent, knowledgeable and so pleasant. He truly enjoyed sharing history and fun trivia, with a few recognizable neighborhood locations as a bonus...Houses of ...Freddy Krueger, Nat’lLampoon Christmas, Charming.) It’s a no brainer to sit back and relax to see the sites. Griffith Observatory, Hollywood sign, Grauman’s Theater with the walk of stars, the 1st. Guitar Center with music stars handprints in the cement, Whiskey A Go Go, Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, Rodeo Drive....
Written November 12, 2019
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Samantha Blain
Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica66 contributions
Oct 2019
Had so much fun, this is definitely worth it. I was able to do everything in one day. Lenny is very knowledgeable and friendly. We had just enough time to explore and do the things we wanted to do. The bus is very clean and water is offered. Loved it!
Written October 2, 2019
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Hi, can we be picked up at an LAX hotel and then return to Anaheim? We are flying into LAX but staying in Anaheim. We are doing the Best of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills and beaches from Anaheim and LA Tour.
Written February 11, 2020
ADayinLACustomerService
Los Angeles, California
Hi, Unfortunately, the tour that departs from Santa Monica which is the one that offers a pick at the hotels in the LAX area does not drop off in Anaheim. This tour will end back in Santa Monica where it starts.
Written February 12, 2020
Hi 3 of us coming to LA staying in Anaheim for 3nights looking for a trip to Universal and then tour of Hollywood in the evening, do you or can you do this?looking for either 19 or 20 Sept. Many Thanks Karen
Written January 23, 2020
This is a good company to tour LA with; the tour guide/driver was very professional, knowledgeable, and fun. Equally important, they responded to my inquiries promptly.
Written February 1, 2020
Hi! i am planning to take the tour on 23rd Nov. I will be staying at Crown Plaza , near to LAX international airport. Are tickets available on Saturday? Which would be the nearest pick up point for me?
Written November 21, 2019
Tickets are available on Saturday. The company will provide you with the pick-up location, or you can have them to pick you up from the hotel you are staying at for a small additional fee, which was very convenient for us when we did this tour; you will enjoy it!!
Written January 3, 2020
Buona sera , noi arriviamo a Los Angeles alle 14 del pomeriggio c’è qualche tour per vedere Los Angeles .. grazie
Written October 28, 2019
Our tours all have morning departure. We'd love to have you aboard the next day!
Written October 29, 2019
I will be flying in to LA for my birthday and will be there for the day only. I'll arrive at LAX at 8:00am and my flight out is at 6:00pm. My primary reason for coming is to see my favorite group's star on the Walk of Fame, anything else is extra. What tour would you recommend for the amount of time that I will be in LA?
Written January 5, 2019
Hi!
Thank you for contacting us here at A Day in LA Tours! Our Full City Tour 1 starts at 9:45 am and ends around 5:30 pm at our store front located at 410 Broadway, Santa Monica 90401. Will you be coming off of an international flight or domestic?
Our tour visits Venice Beach, Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive, the Farmers Market at The Grove for lunch, Griffith Observatory to see the Hollywood sign (the closest you can drive up to the Hollywood sign), Hollywood Blvd. (to see the Walk of Fame, The Chinese Theatre and the Dolby Theatre - where the Oscars are held) and a drive down Sunset Blvd. (to see the iconic music and comedy venues). Each stop is for approximately 30 minutes, with an hour given for lunch.
Feel free to contact us with any other questions you might have. For more information about the tours we offer, please call us at 818-538-6287.
Sincerely,
Kelly
Written January 6, 2019
I am flying into LAX and have two days to explore LA. I am staying in Santa Monica. I will be using public transportation. I would like feedback on the best LA day tours, I see that some leave from Santa Monica. Is the hop on off buses better than public buses? Is it hard to follow the schedules? I want to get the best bag for my buck, and be safe traveling.
I would also like to see some celebrity homes.
Written August 4, 2018
I would recommend using A Day in LA Tours. The tour is $94/adults, starts at 9:45am in Santa Monica and ends around 5:30pm in Santa Monica. You see Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Rodeo Dr., lunch at the Farmers Market at The Grove, Griffith Observatory, Hollywood Blvd. and the Walk of Fame and drive down Sunset Strip. It's pretty fun.
I hope this helps!
Written August 16, 2018
I am flying into LA from Florida Tampa bay area on a Saturday landing st 12p with light overnight backpack and have a one day layover. I'm staying airbnb by grove farmers market on Ogden.as long as I pick up my room key between 3 and 730pm. I've got a lot of free time without a car and a very limited budget. I wanted to see either Getty or Observatory and Chinese theater and see the historical tiki bar Tonga hut. To pick up a t-shirt perhaps. I have to be back by Grove area to Ogden street by 730 no later for room key. What do you reccommend to offer and how much would a short tour be. Also I will still have to get from LAX. Any recomendstions on that. Does a fly bus get me anywhere. Renting a car is not an option for the day. Is all that too adventurous. Should I just go to Farmers market near my airbnb room and walk around Melrose Avenue. I leave early next day at 630am from Farmers market on a tour bus out of LA.
Written July 31, 2018
The best way to get around is by Uber or Lyft. They both pick up from the airport. That way you don't have to worry about driving or parking anywhere. Unfortunately, there aren't any tours that operate at that time other than getting a private tour. Private tours will probably be out of your price range as they are more designed for small groups.
My recommendation would be to check into your place first. Traffic later in the day is a beast and if you go out to check out these places you might get back after 730pm because of the traffic.
Your best bet would be to just take Ubers to certain locations, like Griffith and Hollywood Blvd. The Getty closes at 5pm, I believe and is going to be pretty far from where you're staying. You won't really make it there in time to do anything of value.
Griffith Observatory is really awesome and has a great view of the LA basin and the Hollywood sign. I would say take an Uber up there. Cell reception can be spotty at Griffith, though. They do have free shuttles that take you to and from the parking area by the Greek Theatre, though, and there is much better cell reception there for your ride to the next place.
I would also recommend checking out Hollywood Blvd. to see the Walk of Fame and Grauman's Chinese Theatre with the handprints and footprints. You only need to spend about 30-45 minutes there to see everything.
Another great way to get around is to take the Metro. The Metro Red Line stops at Hollywood and Highland right next to the Chinese Theatre. You can also take the Expo Line all the way to Santa Monica a couple blocks from the pier (the Red Line and Expo Line connect in Downtown LA). Each way on the Metro is only $1.75 with free connections and it is totally safe. You can either take the 217 bus to the La Cienega/Jefferson Expo Station or a quick Uber. That will be a really good and cheap way to get around so you can see Santa Monica, Downtown LA and Hollywood.
I hope this helps!
Written August 16, 2018
Traci P
Glastonbury, Connecticut
I am travelling with three 14-year-old boys who are interested in Segway tour and want to see and learn about history of the area including Lords of Dogtown (they're big fans), Jim Morrison, Muscle Beach, etc. Will this be possible with your tour?
Written July 30, 2015
You can go to their website for more specifics but it was $79 each person for a 2 hour tour. As far as age required, I'm not sure. But it is worth looking into. Good luck!
Written March 30, 2015
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