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The 10 Best Literary, Art & Music Tours in California, United States
California is a fertile, peaceful place where you’ll find a near-equal balance of vineyards and deserts, beaches and mountains, hippies and traditionalists. Catch an epic wave in Big Sur or swirl a glass in Napa Valley. Be dazzled by the Joshua Tree night sky or just star-gaze in Hollywood. Swish down the slopes of a Tahoe ski resort, or cruise across the Golden Gate Bridge with the top down and the music blasting. Above all, don’t forget to soak up some Golden State sunshine.
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1. Fun Movie Star Homes Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
See Hollywood and it's surroundings in a fun, windowless bus which allows for excellent views without obstructions in less than 2 hours. The tours depart from Hollywood and are narrated by knowledgable tour guides.
Inclusions: Live commentary on board, Driver/guide
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Markhoveling
It was a great experience. The tour guide provided us with a lot of information. I really recommend this excursion.
2. The Melrose Instagram Experience
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
**GROUPS ARE SMALL BOUTIQUE SIZED FOR YOUR HEALTH, SAFETY & PERSONAL EXPERIENCE** This is a one-of-a-kind tour of Melrose! You'll have the opportunity to take some incredible photos and leave with fantastic memories that you can't get anywhere else and your energetic guide is on hand to help! On this tour, you will definitely feel the Melrose vibe and learn how it is such a huge player in what you know as Hollywood. There's culture, vintage and current fashion, TV and film and incredible street art including the famous 'pink wall'. Enjoy exclusive access to some unique locations, discover where Gucci and Chanel get their inspiration from as well as where major celebs (really do) shop. This is a fun, lively and light experience that drops you in the heart of L.A. culture. There's no drive-by 'point and click' here! You'll get right in the thick of the action! No one is more passionate about L.A. and your guides are excited to share the Melrose Experience with you!
Inclusions: Walking Tour
Exclusions: Guide Gratuity
Reviewed By 다영 류
I had a really fun and lovely time walking around Melrose,with Veronica ???? She takes the most amazing pictures and has some great insights of the area! Thank you so much
3. LA Arts District Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Guests will experience a wide variety of interesting murals and street art. Learn the fascinating history of this ever-changing enclave that has been called home by wine-makers, porters and punks. This tour includes admission to several art galleries and museums.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Private transportation, WiFi on board
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By TravelingFam_8
My teenage granddaughter and I had a blast in Venice. We visited the canals, the boardwalk, the beach and had lots of photo opps by the Venice sign and beach.
4. Los Angeles Murals & Street Art Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
As industries moved away, this area of forgotten empty factories was adopted by artists and former warehouses now serve as a unique open-air gallery. The gritty brick and concrete walls proved irresistible and exploded with graffiti and murals and has now become an extension of LA's famed Arts District. Enjoy the art, murals and graffiti of Southern California's most photogenic neighborhood!
Inclusions: Local guide
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By AnnaCPass
Really fun tour, my guide Neil was personable with a wealth of knowledge on all things LA. While I thought I knew some background on these haunted spots, Neil was able to provide lots of new and interesting information. Only negative spot was the infamous Cecil hotel is currently all boarded up with not much to see. Would definitely recommend booking the experience!
5. Playground of the Stars Palm Springs Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
There are a number of movie stars and celebrities who have (or had) a home here. In some cases, it was the hideaway, for others, the primary home. Without a doubt, its heyday was in the '40s, 50's and '60s, partly driven by the constraints of the old Hollywood studio system, which required them to be able to report to work at a moment's notice. In recent years, young celebrities have flocked to the desert, renting homes, or in some cases buying a second home as a refuge. Palm Springs will always be part of that Tinseltown allure. Locals and visitors still marvel at many celebrities' houses, some for their architectural prowess, others for their curious history. You don't want to miss this tour, because these people made this area what it is today. They had such a profound impact on Palm Springs, you can still feel there presence. The tour takes you to all of that, and then some. Palm Springs was built by movie stars for movie stars.
Inclusions: Bottled water
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Reviewed By isabellY9654EV
My family and I were in Palm Springs for the week, so we decided to take Jack's tour on one of our days and it was the best choice of my trip! From the start, he was very accommodating and answered any questions my family had. He's a great storyteller and this made our trip so enjoyable. There was no limit to his knowledge of Palm Springs, he rattled off facts from even the most specific of questions. Also, he weaved in dates, home prices, and names effortlessly. You could tell he loves Palm Springs, he was prideful of everything he described. We got to see a lot of cool mid-century modern buildings, homes of the rich and famous, and historical landmarks. He was friendly and you can tell he loved his job! I highly recommend Jack and his tour if you're ever in the area! Thanks for an amazing day!
6. Private Tour of Los Angeles
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
This tour is private for you and your family only, nobody else . the tour guide will be concentrating on you and your family only. you can even change some part of the tour if you wish and if we can . Our sole goal is your satisfaction .
Inclusions: Private transportation
Exclusions: Gratuity for the tour guide
Reviewed By L8095HZkylel
The tour was awesome and the tour guides made the experience more than worth it; we’re going again for sure when we come back
7. Private City Kickstart Tour:The Castro & Mission District
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Welcome to San Francisco at one of its top areas, The Castro & Mission District, on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way! In only 90 minutes a local guide will get you acquainted with San Francisco, two of its hotspots, and help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest. Discover where to find Painted Ladies and Dolores Park, and how to explore them away from the crowds. And what about that unique family-owned restaurant or local hotspot? We got you; the local guides are experts in the subject! On this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction. Withlocals City Kickstart Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
Inclusions: Private tour, Small-group tour option available, Local Guide, Local Tips and Tricks, City Orientation
Exclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop off
Reviewed By timaW4803BH
I needed to reschedule due to a flight delay. I was unable to reach the tour operator. I called & left a message & never heard back
8. Private Secret La Jolla Art, Viewpoints and Architecture Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This private tour with award winning tour guide Julie Kremen showcases some of the outstanding yet hidden scenery of the La Jolla area, plus funky, quirky and mind-boggling art and architecture. You’ll also experience “San Diego’s newest tourist attraction” – a remarkable treasure that even locals don’t know about! But Shhhhh…. don’t tell anyone about these places….they’re secret! Note: This 4 hour tour is a private tour, but it is fully customizable; contact Julie to book as described above or to discuss how to change to suit your needs.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Your expert guide Julie will take as many photos of you as you want
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By FuzzyBeaver
This was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Julie starts with a phone call to clearly understand what your interests are. From there she maps out a matching itinerary. Each touring was fabulous and very entertaining. Julie is very knowledgeable and entertaining. She also provides lots of helpful info in advance and after the tours. She is one of the best guides we have used over the years and is highly recommended.
9. Weekday wine tasting - Temecula Ca
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
We select only from the Top Rated wineries to ensure our guests enjoy the best wines Temecula Valley has to offer. Each tour has its own private tour guides to assist you during your days events and show you their hidden spots to get the best photos. We accommodate parties of any size and provide special occastion tours which cater to birthday parties, bridal parties, VIP experiences, holiday parties, and corporate events. Basic Wine Tasting – Open Seating A 4-hour tour to three of Temecula’s wineries pre-selected by our staff from the list above.(tasting included, Not all wineries available on weekends) Basic wine tasting class from your private tour guide Photos commemorating your tour Discounts on all purchases Gratuity is not included — All guests should be prepaired to tip their tour guide & servers. Please bring cash. There are no ATM machines available at these locations.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Music tablet
Exclusions: Grutities.
Reviewed By bll97
Beware of hidden fee. Definition of a gratuity is the option of additional tip for service. Not a mandatory 20% of the full value of the tour. If this is going to be included it should be clearly spelled out in Groupon. "Driver gratuity not included" makes it sound like an option. The three wineries were all nice and good choices. Though we would have appreciated a little history and background on Temecula, the wineries, etc. as your website states. The only information provided was with the $7 pp "upgrade". Though interesting this was a five minute talk and something that should have been part of the service. The pours at the second winery were not larger as advertised when upgrade was offered. The lunch was average, certainly not "gourmet". We didn't even get bread or crackers with our cheese plate. Leah was personable and the driver nice and accommodating. The company policy of not allowing the tour guide to take photos with guests camera phone is a mistake (and opposite of what other wine tours do). Especially when they don't post tour photos for up to four days. Little Bus Tours is missing out on a huge marketing opportunity to have photos posted on social media. Four days later? Who cares? Having been on another Temecula wine tour last month, Little Bus Tours is definitely not the best value for your money.
10. Los Angeles Secret Painted Stairs
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Tours by See LA in a Day are the best way to explore Los Angeles. Our tours combine the hottest tourist spots with off the beaten path secrets. Many of our guests are LA natives that walk away amazed with how little they knew about their home. Whether you are visiting for the first time or have lived in LA your entire life, our tours will offer you an unmatched LA experience.
Inclusions: At the end of the tour we will visit a local Filipino bakery for an amazing treat!
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