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!

We had so much fun on this murder mystery tour it almost was criminal! - Damien
10/30/2024

We had so much fun on this murder mystery tour it almost was criminal! - Damien

So nice taking this family along the iconic Hollywood Boulevard, sharing stories of the stars on the Walk of Fame and th...
10/30/2024

So nice taking this family along the iconic Hollywood Boulevard, sharing stories of the stars on the Walk of Fame and the architectural gem of the Egyptian Theatre. The kids were fascinated by the handprints of their favorite celebrities. Such a fun morning!
- Sam

Lovely experience, taking these guys on a magical tour of the best bars in Hollywood, while telling them stories from it...
10/30/2024

Lovely experience, taking these guys on a magical tour of the best bars in Hollywood, while telling them stories from its Golden Age. - Damien

What a lovely group of locals, Australians & Gibraltarians to take on a true crime tour, with cocktails, in DTLA. - Dami...
10/27/2024

What a lovely group of locals, Australians & Gibraltarians to take on a true crime tour, with cocktails, in DTLA. - Damien

Led a fantastic tour through central downtown LA, hitting highlights like Grand Park, the Disney Concert Hall, and a rid...
10/27/2024

Led a fantastic tour through central downtown LA, hitting highlights like Grand Park, the Disney Concert Hall, and a ride on Angel’s Flight down to Grand Central Market. A day filled with rich history and stunning sights!
- Sam

Had an incredible day leading a tour from Hollywood’s iconic Walk of Fame and legendary theaters — like the Chinese Thea...
10/27/2024

Had an incredible day leading a tour from Hollywood’s iconic Walk of Fame and legendary theaters — like the Chinese Theatre — to the heart of downtown LA. A perfect blend of Hollywood glam and downtown history.
- Sam

Kicked off a group from Europe’s adventure around the Southwest US with a full day walking tour of Los Angeles. We explo...
10/25/2024

Kicked off a group from Europe’s adventure around the Southwest US with a full day walking tour of Los Angeles. We explored Hollywood Boulevard, downtown’s historic core, and took a ride on Angel’s Flight. Wrapped up the day with the stunning views in Santa Monica. – Sam

Our DTLA Murder Mystery Ghost Tour starts at 6pm 2 blocks from . Why not get dinner there before the show starts 😊. - Da...
10/25/2024

Our DTLA Murder Mystery Ghost Tour starts at 6pm 2 blocks from . Why not get dinner there before the show starts 😊. - Damien

This is one of the best experiences in LA - period. Who DOESN’T want to spend a morning cycling through Santa Monica and...
10/25/2024

This is one of the best experiences in LA - period. Who DOESN’T want to spend a morning cycling through Santa Monica and Venice, learning some fascinating history. - Damien

With Indigenous People's Day this week, we took a look at Toypurina, a Tongva woman from the LA area who led a rebellion...
10/17/2024

With Indigenous People's Day this week, we took a look at Toypurina, a Tongva woman from the LA area who led a rebellion against Spanish colonists. She's since become a heroine to oppressed indigenous people everywhere.

https://www.thereallosangelestours.com/toypurina-la-freedom-fighter/

Toypurina was a Tongva woman who led an uprising against Spanish colonists, in 1785. Although unsuccessful, she has since become a folk hero.

Charles Chaplin is probably the greatest ever movie star, pretty much the only one from the silent era that most people ...
10/16/2024

Charles Chaplin is probably the greatest ever movie star, pretty much the only one from the silent era that most people know today.

He had a huge impact on his adopted home of Los Angeles, as well as on the film industry. Discover Chaplin's LA:

https://www.thereallosangelestours.com/charles-chaplins-los-angeles-today/

Charles Chaplin's Los Angeles is all around us. The first person to move to Hollywood & become a star, Chaplin had a huge influence on LA.

Our guests couldn’t believe how amazing the views were during our Mt. Hollywood Hike! See the Griffith Observatory and H...
10/15/2024

Our guests couldn’t believe how amazing the views were during our Mt. Hollywood Hike!

See the Griffith Observatory and Hollywood Sign with this amazing tour! - Chris

Really enjoyed taking this group of locals & visitors around some of the most interesting true crime spots in LA, inc th...
10/15/2024

Really enjoyed taking this group of locals & visitors around some of the most interesting true crime spots in LA, inc the Hotel Cecil 😰! - Damien

Had a great time guiding this group in Hollywood, sharing the fascinating history behind its famous landmarks. We explor...
10/15/2024

Had a great time guiding this group in Hollywood, sharing the fascinating history behind its famous landmarks.

We explored everything from the Walk of Fame to historic theaters, including the recently renovated .

Always memorable to dive into Hollywood’s past!- Sam

Had an amazing time leading this truly awesome group on our Speakeasy Bar Tour in Hollywood. We enjoyed classic spots an...
10/15/2024

Had an amazing time leading this truly awesome group on our Speakeasy Bar Tour in Hollywood. We enjoyed classic spots and discovered new places with a modern twist.

Come on out for a night of history, fun, and great drinks! – Sam

As the nights close in, and with Halloween & Christmas get closer, join us for the Hollywood Speakeasy Bar tour. Every F...
10/12/2024

As the nights close in, and with Halloween & Christmas get closer, join us for the Hollywood Speakeasy Bar tour.

Every Friday night we take you back to Golden Age Hollywood for this fun nocturnal adventure. Get a nightlife with us!

09/13/2024

Genuine experiences of the real Los Angeles.

Had a blast leading a group all around town, from Hollywood to Downtown and ending in Santa Monica, on our LA in a Day t...
09/13/2024

Had a blast leading a group all around town, from Hollywood to Downtown and ending in Santa Monica, on our LA in a Day tour.

Always fun to dive into the heart of the city!

– Sam

Holland is probably the bicycle-capital of Europe - so of course this happy Dutch family decided to join us on our bicyc...
09/13/2024

Holland is probably the bicycle-capital of Europe - so of course this happy Dutch family decided to join us on our bicycle tour to explore the Westside of LA!

We had a wonderful time together! Thanks, guys!

- Silvie

Saw a few stranger things at the Egyptian theater. - Sonya
09/13/2024

Saw a few stranger things at the Egyptian theater. - Sonya

Had a fantastic time guiding a family on our Real Hollywood Tour! We explored the Walk of Fame, Chinese Theater, Capitol...
09/07/2024

Had a fantastic time guiding a family on our Real Hollywood Tour! We explored the Walk of Fame, Chinese Theater, Capitol Records building& more. Hollywood’s full of history. -Sam

A beautiful day to walk in the footsteps of the Stars. - Sonya
09/06/2024

A beautiful day to walk in the footsteps of the Stars. - Sonya

How come everyone knows the Cecil Hotel & no one knows the Barclay - it’s just as bad. Find out on our DTLA Murder Myste...
09/06/2024

How come everyone knows the Cecil Hotel & no one knows the Barclay - it’s just as bad. Find out on our DTLA Murder Mystery Ghost tour. - Damien

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Friday 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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