The Real Los Angeles Tours

The Real Los Angeles Tours Real experiences of the real Los Angeles, since 2013. On our tours we walk the city & ride the Metro to authentically experience L.A.
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We have tours of Hollywood and downtown L.A., all day tours (covering Hollywood, downtown and Santa Monica), Layover tours (for travelers stuck at Los Angeles International Airport for the day), Ghost tours and even self-guided tours. Join us if you like to immerse yourself in the city you're visiting!

These guests knew almost as much Hollywood history as I did! Thank you for joining us to learn about Hollywood & teachin...
05/31/2024

These guests knew almost as much Hollywood history as I did! Thank you for joining us to learn about Hollywood & teaching me some stuff too! - Chris

Guiding an intrepid crew through Hollywood’s hidden gems – from legendary to cosmic , plus awesome view from , among ot...
05/31/2024

Guiding an intrepid crew through Hollywood’s hidden gems – from legendary to cosmic , plus awesome view from , among other chic stops during our Speakeasy Bar Tour.– Sam

It’s always great when there’s a big event at , where we finish the Real Hollywood Tour. Feels like the good old days 😉....
05/31/2024

It’s always great when there’s a big event at , where we finish the Real Hollywood Tour. Feels like the good old days 😉. -Damien

Under the morning sun, we wandered through Hollywood’s historic gems – iconic Capitol Records Building, newly-reopened 1...
05/30/2024

Under the morning sun, we wandered through Hollywood’s historic gems – iconic Capitol Records Building, newly-reopened 1922 Egyptian Theater & star-studded Walk of Fame. Thanks for joining!-Sam

Strolling through the heart of LA, we soaked up the city’s vibes from the great City Hall to Grand Central Market. Every...
05/30/2024

Strolling through the heart of LA, we soaked up the city’s vibes from the great City Hall to Grand Central Market. Every corner was a new discovery, from the towers in Bunker Hill to the magical notes of the Disney Concert Hall. -Sam

Last week we found out that The Real Los Angeles Tours is listed in the new Lonely Planet for Los Angeles.Since 2017 we’...
05/08/2024

Last week we found out that The Real Los Angeles Tours is listed in the new Lonely Planet for Los Angeles.

Since 2017 we’ve been interviewed or featured in The Times of London, The Los Angeles Times twice, the DTLA News several times, the DTLA Book, Cronkite News, KTLA Unscripted and a German TV Show (interviewing Damien as an expert on the Hotel Cecil).

What was Hollywood like before it became 'Hollywood'? Why did the film industry move to Hollywood? Why is Hollywood call...
05/02/2024

What was Hollywood like before it became 'Hollywood'? Why did the film industry move to Hollywood? Why is Hollywood called Hollywood? We answer these and many more questions here:

https://www.thereallosangelestours.com/hollywood-las-dream-factory/

Hollywood began life as a small country town in 1887, but by the 1930's it had become known as the Dream Factory. Why & how did it happen?

Really enjoyed hosting this crowd of locals on our DTLA Murder Mystery Ghost tour. Midwick Tract! - Damien
04/30/2024

Really enjoyed hosting this crowd of locals on our DTLA Murder Mystery Ghost tour. Midwick Tract! - Damien

From the stars on Hollywood Boulevard to the bustling scenes at the incredible Dolby and Chinese Theaters, we captured t...
04/30/2024

From the stars on Hollywood Boulevard to the bustling scenes at the incredible Dolby and Chinese Theaters, we captured the essence of the city on our ultimate LA in a Day tour. The Metro whisked us to DTLA venturing up to Bunker Hill & the Historic Core with a delectable lunch at Grand Central Market. Our adventure wrapped up on lively Santa Monica Pier...the perfect endnote to our day! – Sam

Our group of adventurers stepped back in time to a secret world of speakeasies dating from Prohibition-era Hollywood. We...
04/30/2024

Our group of adventurers stepped back in time to a secret world of speakeasies dating from Prohibition-era Hollywood. We sipped on classic cocktails & explored some new hotspots. – Sam

A group from Europe discovered the magic of Hollywood, walking in the footsteps of stars (right down the street from the...
04/30/2024

A group from Europe discovered the magic of Hollywood, walking in the footsteps of stars (right down the street from the latest Walk of Fame induction ceremony). Always fun to feel the buzz of California’s iconic entertainment capital! - Sam

We agreed that Audrey Hepburn really is one of the greatest ever movie stars. - Damien
04/26/2024

We agreed that Audrey Hepburn really is one of the greatest ever movie stars. - Damien

Exploring the vibrant heart of LA, we learned of the ever-changing history of the historic core. Along the way our journ...
04/26/2024

Exploring the vibrant heart of LA, we learned of the ever-changing history of the historic core. Along the way our journey included a stunning panorama of the DTLA skyline, a sign of urban renewal. - Sam

Lovely group of locals & visitors on our DTLA Murder Mystery Ghost Tour. The Hotel Cecil is still a big draw 😊. - Damien...
04/26/2024

Lovely group of locals & visitors on our DTLA Murder Mystery Ghost Tour. The Hotel Cecil is still a big draw 😊. - Damien

Had a lot of fun with these guys on the Hollywood Speakeasy Bar Tour. So interested in Hollywood history - as well as th...
04/26/2024

Had a lot of fun with these guys on the Hollywood Speakeasy Bar Tour. So interested in Hollywood history - as well as the bars 😊. - Damien

So enjoyed meeting these visitors to LA & showing them some of my favorite spots in Hollywood. - Damien
04/25/2024

So enjoyed meeting these visitors to LA & showing them some of my favorite spots in Hollywood. - Damien

Had a great time with this crowd of locals who all wanted to find about crimes committed in DTLA. Some people 😆😘😉😊! -Dam...
04/25/2024

Had a great time with this crowd of locals who all wanted to find about crimes committed in DTLA. Some people 😆😘😉😊! -Damien

Catching our breath at the Last Bookstore. - Sonya
04/24/2024

Catching our breath at the Last Bookstore. - Sonya

Enjoying the beautiful Delores Del Rio in Hollywood. - Sonya
04/24/2024

Enjoying the beautiful Delores Del Rio in Hollywood. - Sonya

Happy Earth Day!
04/23/2024

Happy Earth Day!

Chinatown, Los Angeles.
04/08/2024

Chinatown, Los Angeles.

Leading this fun group thru Griffith Park, we trekked up to the iconic Observatory. The sunny afternoon rewarded us with...
04/01/2024

Leading this fun group thru Griffith Park, we trekked up to the iconic Observatory. The sunny afternoon rewarded us with sweeping views of LA. -Sam

Great tacos by Olivera Street. You know they’re good when the guests devour them in 5 minutes! - Damien
03/30/2024

Great tacos by Olivera Street. You know they’re good when the guests devour them in 5 minutes! - Damien

Really happy that these guys chose us to share an important day - giving them the true crime lowdown in DTLA ;-)! - Dami...
03/30/2024

Really happy that these guys chose us to share an important day - giving them the true crime lowdown in DTLA ;-)! - Damien

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Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

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LA is known more for freeways than bike paths. Hopefully that might be changing! #LosAngeles #BikePath #biking

Beneath Los Angeles the new K-Line is taking shape. Tunneling is complete & it’s due to open later this year. Can’t wait. #LosAngeles #metro #tunnel #KLine #underground

Chris (@seelainaday) made this video of our Mount Hollywood Hike. It’s an amazing experience of LA. #SeeTheRealLA #TheRealLosAngelesTours #LosAngeles #tour #travel #GriffithPark #HollywoodSign #GriffithObservatory #MountHollywoodHike

Believe it or not, but last year was one of the busiest we’ve ever had! We welcomed nearly 2000 guests onto 180 different experiences. We want to say a big thank you, both to our guests & our guides. Hopefully we’ll see you at an event in 2022! #SeeTheRealLA #LosAngeles #TheRealLosAngelesTours #Thankyou

Christmas at the Avila Adobe, on Olivera St in DTLA. Season’s greetings! #OlveraStreet #SeeTheRealLA #DTLA #DowntownLA #LosAngeles #LA #Mariachi #MariachiBand #MariachiMusic #Christmas

Culver City has a lot of fascinating history, some great food & a great viewpoint to see LA. Maybe it’s time to visit? #CulverCity #LosAngeles #SeeTheRealLA #MovieStudio #GoneWithTheWind

What a night! From fancy rooftops to dive bars & even to a cantina far, far, away... we saw the absolute best that Hollywood has to offer. Thanks for celebrating your 21st with our Hollywood Speakeasy Tour! - Chris

Angels Flight & Grand Central Market
Angels Flight & Grand Central Market

A ride on Angels Flight, followed by lunch at Grand Central Market. Just the kind of thing that we do on our tours.

Why Does the Oldest House in Hollywood Have a Secret Entrance?
Why Does the Oldest House in Hollywood Have a Secret Entrance?

LA Libros Festival at Los Angeles Central Public Library
LA Libros Festival at Los Angeles Central Public Library

Santa Monica and Venice Bike Tour Moments
Santa Monica and Venice Bike Tour Moments

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Real Experiences of real Los Angeles

I love travel. In the past there was nothing I enjoyed more than visiting a city and getting lost wandering its streets. However, during a trip to Europe in 2012, I discovered a guided walking tour and realized that it’s a much better way get to know a city. I got a quick history lesson, saw most of the best sights and was able to ask all the vital questions I had (like where to have lunch) from a local expert. It was the highlight of my trip and I began doing walking tours in every city I visited.

When I returned to Los Angeles I looked for a walking tour, but all I found were bus tours of Beverly Hills, which isn’t where the “stars” live nowadays, and Rodeo Drive, where Angelenos like me never go. So, as a historian, traveler and lover of L.A., I decided to start a new company, offering totally different tours, that would allow visitors to properly experience this amazing city and learn its fascinating history. I was also passionate about creating eco-friendly tours, to raise money for environmental causes.

The Real Los Angeles Tours launched in 2013 with one tour and I was the only guide. Since then we’ve grown a lot – we now have ten tours and five guides and we’ve launched a tour company in San Francisco. However, one thing has never changed and that’s our mission, which is to give our guests a genuine and entertaining experience of the real Los Angeles. Join us on a tour and we promise it will be the highlight of your trip.

– Damien, founder of The Real Los Angeles Tours

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