Los Angeles & Hollywood Tours: Discover West Hollywood
Rock ‘N Walk Sunset Strip
The Sunset Strip walking tour with Rock ‘N Walk Tours is a fun and memorable way to explore the history of this legendary rock ‘n’ roll playground. Rock ‘N Walk is owned by former rock star and three-decades-long Sunset Strip resident Jon D’Amico. Jon adds his own (PG-13) perspective, sharing stories from years on the Sunset Strip alongside insights from celebrity insiders and local historians. A skilled photographer, he’s happy to capture moments along the nearly 5-mile walk, so bring your best smile and wear your comfiest shoes. And if you want nightlife tips, just ask: He’s full of ideas for where to stay, eat and play.
Bikes and Hikes LA
Enjoy healthy, eco-friendly guided tours by bicycle or on foot with West Hollywood-based Bikes and Hikes LA. You can hike the Hollywood Hills, peddle through old Hollywood or seek out the homes of the stars. If you’re up for a day of exploring iconic neighborhoods while earning it with some sweat, experience “L.A. in a Day” on the flagship, 32-mile bike tour. You’ll see cool celebrity hangouts, meander along Santa Monica and Venice Beach’s bike paths, and pass by places you’ve seen on TV and in movies. Bike rentals and custom group itineraries are available.
A Day in LA Tours
A Day in LA provides day-long Los Angeles tours on a luxe tour bus — where you’ll experience the area’s acclaimed sights and landmarks from a cushy seat. Spend the day exploring sunshiny and energetic Los Angeles locales like Hollywood, Venice Beach, Santa Monica and Beverly Hills. Your ride is narrated by knowledgeable tour guides who know the city inside and out. Stops last up to 45 minutes at memorable spots like Muscle Beach, the Sunset Strip, Griffith Park, Rodeo Drive and more. You’ll stroll along a timeless LA tradition — the Hollywood Walk of Fame — and enjoy a healthy lunch at the Original Farmers Market at the Grove. Complimentary hotel pickups are available.
Glitterati Tours
Travel through the City of Angels in style, just like we imagine the stars would. Glitterati Tours offers individually crafted experiences across the city’s four main quadrants: bustling Downtown LA, oceanside Santa Monica, the glitz of Hollywood and trendsetting West Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Settle into a luxury SUV with your own private guide as you take in the sprawling city, enjoy provided refreshments and hear insider insights from well-versed guides with access to some of LA’s most exclusive sights.
Red Line Tours
Red Line blends daily sightseeing with edu-tainment — and gobs of tinseltown history. Join the Hollywood Movie Experience or Hollywood Behind-the-Scenes tour to visit locations from films starring celebrities like Julia Roberts, Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, Drew Barrymore and more. The tour includes a complimentary ride on Angels Flight Railway, a brightly painted historical landmark coined “The World’s Shortest Railway” (when available), and a live audio system so everyone can easily hear the guide.
Starline Tours
Starline Tours has showcased the best of classic LA and Hollywood for nearly a century, from Celebrity Homes tours to hop-on, hop-off sightseeing and the Hollywood Night Tour featuring Griffith Observatory. Ride the open-air, double-decker bus to explore a bounty of quintessential stops across Los Angeles, including three in West Hollywood. Depending on the tour, stops may include the opulent Dolby Theatre, the ever-edgy Roxy Theatre, eye-catching historical mansions and views of the famous Hollywood Sign. Audio tours are pre-recorded and available in multiple languages.
Tour Du Jour
Sign up for a private tour in a luxury automobile with Tour Du Jour. If celebrity homes are on your list, you’ll be chauffeured past architectural marvels worth hundreds of millions of dollars in the exclusive Beverly Hills and Hollywood Hills neighborhoods. Rather see the coastline? Head west for enchantment on the Venice Canals and cruise along the Pacific Coast Highway for vast ocean views. Or see vibrant downtown Los Angeles, with landmarks like the artistically striking Walt Disney Concert Hall, bustling Union Station and Olvera Street, Mexican marketplace featuring artisan vendors since the 1930s.
Self-Guided Tours: Explore at Your Own Pace
West Hollywood’s Golden Era Architecture
Step back into West Hollywood’s 1920s golden age, when glamorous apartment buildings housed Hollywood’s most glittering stars, writers and socialites. Within a few walkable blocks (plan for 1–2 hours of meandering), ornate architectural gems still stand. Follow a self-guided route from the West Hollywood Preservation Alliance to see landmarks like Tara House, the Romanesque Villa d’Este and F. Scott Fitzgerald’s apartment where he wrote The Last Tycoon.
Approximate time travel: Plan for 1–2 hours of meandering
City of West Hollywood’s Historic Walking Tours
Have a soft spot for historical neighborhoods? Try one of the city’s short self-guided jaunts centered around walkable city blocks that can be tackled in an hour or two (if you’re going slow). The Harper Avenue Historic District Tour will walk you past West Hollywood’s significant landmarks like Patio Del Moro, Spanish Revival-style apartments built in 1926 featuring a copper-domed tower and Moorish details. The Old Sherman Walking Tour will take you past early-19th-century craftsman bungalows and an architecturally important home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright’s son.
Approximate time travel: Plan for 1–2 hours of meandering
Take an Unforgettable Hike
Nature might not be the first thing you associate with West Hollywood, but locals know the city is surrounded by scenic trails. Think of a hike as a self-guided tour through beautiful natural areas. Runyon Canyon Park, just minutes away from West Hollywood, offers skyline views from overlooks like Clouds Rest and Inspiration Point — and the occasional celebrity sighting. Nearby Griffith Park features 53 miles of trails leading to the landmark Griffith Observatory, where monthly Sunset Walk & Talk hikes add extra insight.
Approximate time travel: It depends on the special hike you choose!
