Now that Aussies can finally travel to the US, now’s your chance to finally see La La Land for yourself! If you love the glitz and glamour of Hollywood magic, then Los Angeles is the place to be.
There are plenty of things to do in Los Angeles that are a must for first-timers—from seeing the iconic Hollywood sign, visiting actual film and TV sets, immersing in the local beach culture, and more! The best part: you don’t have to do all the legwork and logistics yourself. Los Angeles tours will take care of everything for you.
Ready for your grand tour of the “City of Angels?” Keep reading and we’ll give you the lowdown of all the tours and things to do in Los Angeles!
- Go behind the scenes of all your fave movies and TV shows on the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
- Explore the best of Los Angeles on the Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tours (Open-Top)
- Snap pics with the world-famous Hollywood Sign on the Hollywood Sign and Griffith Park Hiking Tour
- Check out celebrity homes on the Celebrity Stars’ Homes Tour
- Explore the city from above on the Los Angeles and Hollywood Daytime Flight Tour
- Marvel at Los Angeles’ twinkling city lights on the Los Angeles and Hollywood Evening Sightseeing Flight Tour
- See all the sights and stops on the Beverly Hills Private Walking Tour
- Have a feel of the local beach culture on the Venice Beach Private Walking Tour
But before we get into the thick of it, you might want to check out everything you need to know about travel to the US from Australia:
1. Go behind the scenes of all your fave movies and TV shows on the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
One of the best things to do in Los Angeles for TV and movie buffs is to go on the Warner Bros. Studio Tour, where you’ll see an actual studio set and important steps in production. “Friends” fans, get this: you can even recreate scenes from the famous Central Park stage!
2. Explore the best of Los Angeles on the Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tours (Open-Top)
Take in the LA sun and sights on an open-top bus when you go on the Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tours. Visit Paramount Studios, the Walk of Fame, Beverly Hills, and more! All you have to do is hop on the bus and hop off at the stop of your choice, take your time to explore, and hop on and hop off again to the next stop!
3. Snap pics with the world-famous Hollywood Sign on the Hollywood Sign and Griffith Park Hiking Tour
Visiting the Hollywood Sign is definitely a can’t-miss thing to do in Los Angeles! The friendly people behind the Hollywood Sign and Griffith Park Hiking Tour will guide you to the sign and the iconic Griffith Park where you can relish a bird’s eye view of Tinseltown.
4. Check out celebrity homes on the Celebrity Stars’ Homes Tour
Ever wondered what the lavish lifestyles of the stars are like? The Celebrity Stars’ Homes Tour will give you a peek at the homes of A-list celebs and the film industry. You’ll even stop by the world-famous Walk of Fame and other attractions!
5. Explore the city from above on the Los Angeles and Hollywood Daytime Flight Tour
Up for a daring thing to do in Los Angeles? This daytime flight tour takes you to the skies where you’ll see the Hollywood Sign, Dodgers Stadium, Staples Center, Beverly Hills, and other LA highlights from a whole new vantage point.
6. Marvel at Los Angeles’ twinkling city lights on the Los Angeles and Hollywood Evening Sightseeing Flight Tour
There’s something about the City of Angels at night. This evening sightseeing and flight tour will show you the brilliant city lights and all the important attractions lit up, including the Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios, and more!
7. See all the sights and stops on the Beverly Hills Private Walking Tour
Get your comfiest walking shoes and get ready to discover the real glitz and glam of LA on foot on the Beverly Hills Private Walking Tour. Let the expert guide show you around Beverly Hill’s luxurious hotels, The Beverly Wilshire, all the designer stores of Rodeo Drive, and more.
8. Have a feel of the local beach culture on the Venice Beach Private Walking Tour
Beach bums, this Los Angeles tour is for you! Go on a private walking tour of Venice Beach and get a feel of the local beach culture. Aside from exploring the famed LA sand, you’ll also find plenty of souvenir stands, buskers, shops, eateries.