Top California Movie Tours

With its iconic hills, architecture, bridge and bay, it’s no wonder so many movies have been filmed in San Francisco. See filming locations from more than 55 productions—from blockbusters like ‘San Andreas’ to family favorites like ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’—on this movie sites tour from Fisherman’s Wharf. Watch clips on the tour bus as you pass by the real locations with an informative actor-turned-guide who shares stories about the city and cinema history.

See the sights of Hollywood on this tour by open-top Mercedes minibus, which allows you to enjoy unobstructed views as you go. Traveling with an on-board guide, you'll pass by attractions such as the Dolby Theatre, Hollywood Sign, Rodeo Drive, and movie studios. Plus, get a look at some of the mansions where past and present stars have lived.

Explore all the San Francisco Zoo has to offer at your own pace with this full-day admission ticket. Go to the Leanne B. Roberts African Savanna exhibit, and spot animals native to Africa such as giraffes, zebras, and kudus. Stop by Penguin Island to watch the adorable Magellanic penguins. Check out and learn about more than 250 species that call the zoo home. 

Gain admission to the Aquarium of the Bay in San Francisco, located at Pier 39 between Fisherman’s Wharf and the Alcatraz ferry landing. A general admission ticket provides direct access to all of the aquarium’s main exhibit areas, which house more than 20,000 sea creatures. Learn what is typically found in San Francisco Bay and the nearby Pacific, including sharks, river otters, and even octopuses. The aquarium features interactive exhibits, as well as walk-through glass tunnels where schools of anchovies and fluorescent jellyfish swim overhead and around you.

Ride a double-decker sightseeing bus to San Francisco's most famous landmarks with a choice of 2 different passes. Explore the city's 49 square miles, including stops at big-name attractions like Pier 39, the Palace of Fine Arts and Union Square. Go at your own pace, hopping off at any of 16 stops, exploring at your leisure, and then hopping back on when you're done. Choose the Premium pass to include a night tour or a Deluxe pass for an additional 24 hours of hop-on-hop-off and a night tour.

Escape to California’s famous wine country on this full-day tour from San Francisco. Taste regional varietals at multiple wineries in Napa and Sonoma, including both big-name and family-run estates. Learn about the winemaking process during guided tours of vineyards and barrel rooms, and savor the area’s gourmet culture with a stop for lunch in charming Sonoma Square Plaza.

For one of the best wine country tours from San Francisco, combine a visit to Northern California wine country with a Muir Woods experience for a truly fabulous day out. This Super Saver provides two popular tours at one discount price, allowing you to see and taste the delights of Marin, Sonoma and Napa counties. You’ll begin with a walk through Muir Woods National Monument with an informative guide to stare up in wonder at the towering redwood trees. Then you'll visit three wineries, with wine-tasting included. You’ll also cross the Golden Gate Bridge and have free time on Sonoma Plaza to buy lunch if you haven't opted to upgrade to the lunch option.

From the Hollywood sign to the celebrity mansions of Beverly Hills, Los Angles is so full of iconic sights it can be tricky to see them all. This guided tour seamlessly transports you by coach to all of the city's top attractions—from Santa Monica Pier to the Sunset Strip—so that you don't need to worry about missing a thing.

Get an in-depth introduction to Los Angeles on this grand city tour. Ideal for first-time visitors and those with limited time, the tours start in downtown Los Angeles then continues to Hollywood, the Sunset Strip, Rodeo Drive, and Beverly Hills.

Explore Hollywood, Los Angeles, and beyond on this all-day guided excursion from Anaheim, downtown L.A., or North Hollywood. After a convenient hotel pickup, head out with a knowledgeable guide and experience classic sites and neighborhoods like the Hollywood Sign and the Walk of Fame, Memorial Coliseum, Griffith Observatory, Venice Beach, and Santa Monica Pier.

Visit many of Los Angeles’s highlights and landmarks on one fun and convenient outing. Learn about LA history and culture—its historic filming locations and crime scenes, celebrity homes and trendy restaurants—from a narrator as you traverse the city in a convertible bus. Stop at the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Rodeo Drive, a farmer's market for lunch, and the Hollywood Sign on this easy and affordable tour.

Join your guide for a 2.5-hour walking tour that combines sightseeing in the hills of Los Angeles with a vigorous walk up to the Hollywood sign. Learn about the history of Los Angeles on an entertaining hike that takes in Griffith Park, the Hollywood Hills neighborhood, and the Hollywood sign, and offers views of Burbank, the San Fernando Valley, and all of Los Angeles.

Take a driving tour that features the glitz, glamour, and celebrities of Hollywood. Sights include the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Chinese Theater, Mulholland Drive, Beverly Hills mansions, and a trip down Rodeo Drive and the Sunset Strip.

Visit the star-studded homes and neighborhoods of Hollywood’s celebrity elite during this narrated tour through Los Angeles and Beverly Hills. Over the course of your ride, stop by the residences of more than 40 of the world’s biggest stars, stopping along the way to visit the world-famous Sunset Strip and high-end Rodeo Drive. Best of all, your trip is via an open-air van, a smaller vehicle that grants access to smaller side streets where other tours can’t go. An optional round-trip hotel transport upgrade is also available.

Spend the day sightseeing in Los Angeles during this guided tour from Long Beach. With an expert local guide and a small group of 14 people or less, see LA landmarks like the Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica, Venice Beach and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Follow your guide to filming locations of famous movies, explore Hollywood Boulevard and see one of the biggest ports in the US. This tour includes a balanced mix of guided tours and free time and includes round-trip transportation from Long Beach hotels.

Discover the highlights of Los Angeles on a small-group full-day tour from Anaheim. Visit famous movie and TV locales such as Hollywood's Walk of Fame, the Hollywood Sign, the Sunset Strip, Rodeo Drive, and the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. Stop for lunch at the farmer's market, then wind down your day at Santa Monica Beach and Venice Beach. Your small-group tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from hotels Anaheim Resort Area and Buena Park.

Experience the glamor of star-studded Hollywood, and make the most of your family’s stay in Los Angeles. Discover Hollywood, Beverly Hills and LA in just 2.5 hours. Travel down historic Hollywood Boulevard, cruise past celebrity homes in Beverly Hills, and venture down luxurious Rodeo Drive before your return trip to Hollywood.

The Hollywood Movie Experience™ is an epic adventure through the world’s largest filming location – Downtown Los Angeles – presented by Red Line Tours. This 90-minute fully narrated walking tour transports you into the locations of your favorite Hollywood films while also taking you inside iconic LA landmarks, old and new, including the Los Angeles Central Library (Ghostbusters 1984), CalEdison Building (Cloak & Dagger, 1984), Bradbury Building (The Artist, 2011) , Grand Central Market (Bosch, 2014), Angels Flight (La La Land, 2016), Walt Disney Concert Hall (Iron Man, 2008) Broadway Historic Theatre District (Transformers, 2007) and much more. We take you from the LA of today to the LA of yesterday including a FREE ride on LA’s historic Angels Flight Railway.

This full-day narrated tour of Los Angeles takes you to the city’s iconic landmarks, neighborhoods, and photo hotspots. With a local tour guide, visit locations such as the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Rodeo Drive, Grauman’s Chinese Theater, and Mulholland Drive. Have lunch at the Original Farmers Market, check out movie stars’ homes, explore the colorful culture of Venice Beach, and more.

Explore Santa Monica on a private tour by electric bike and see the highlights of the vibrant coastal city. Follow your guide along Santa Monica’s palm-lined streets. Stroll the boardwalk at the Santa Monica Pier, dip your toes in the Pacific Ocean and experience the laid-back culture and classic scenery of this iconic beach town. Cruise to vibrant Venice to see the skate park, street art and the bustle of the crowd on the oceanfront walk and onward to the "gem of the tour" or the Venice canals. Then a final stop at Muscle Beach before zipping back to the shop.

Explore Hollywood and Beverly Hills on a 2-hour small-group sightseeing tour that travels through Los Angeles by open-top van. Your guide shows you filming locations and celebrity homes around the city, along with iconic locales like the Hollywood sign, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and Mulholland Drive. Check out places where TV and movies like 'Back To The Future,' 'This is Us,' and 'Iron Man' were filmed, and hear live commentary from your guide about LA's history, architecture, politics, art, and music.

Whether you're a movie fan, history buff, or music enthusiast—the legends and attractions of the iconic Sunset Strip in Los Angeles will not disappoint. Let your guide lead the way as you explore Hollywood's Sunset Strip, synchronized with a soundtrack you enjoy as you take in the sights. Along the way, learn about the street's legends, famous rock clubs, old Hollywood history, and the historic events that shaped the LA of today.

Spend a full day exploring some of Los Angeles’ best attractions on this guided sightseeing tour from the LAX area.  Visit key landmarks such as the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Griffith Park Observatory, and the Hollywood Sign as you listen to informative commentary from your guide. Take in the scenery of Venice and Santa Monica beaches and capture beautiful memories throughout the day. 

Reality television fans will love this tour focused on the filming locations of the "Real Housewives of Beverly" Hills show. Visit filming locations were some of the series' most well-known scenes took place (such as SUR, TomTom, and PUMP) and hear insider stories about the stars. A small group guarantees personalized attention from your guide and the chance to ask questions.