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Los Angeles: Go City All-Inclusive Pass with 40+ Attractions

1. Los Angeles: Go City All-Inclusive Pass with 40+ Attractions

The Los Angeles All-Inclusive Pass by Go City gets you into over 40 top attractions in the city for one low price. Save up to 50%* on admission compared to buying individual tickets and pay nothing at the gate. Visit the Aquarium of the Pacific, Dolby Theatre, Madame Tussauds Hollywood, and many more of the best things to do in L.A., Hollywood, and beyond. In addition, when you buy a 3-, 5- or 7-day pass, you also get a ticket to Universal Studios Hollywood. You can take up to 2 weeks from when you first use the pass to use the remaining calendar days on your pass. The free digital guide helps you decide what to do, where to go, how to get there and how to make reservations in advance when required. Simply show your pass straight from your phone (or printed) at the gate or ticket office to get in. Activities, attractions, and tours included with the Los Angeles All-Inclusive Pass: Theme Parks • Universal Studios Hollywood Ticket (3+ day passes only) • Knott's Berry Farm • LEGOLAND California (choice between San Diego Zoo or LEGOLAND) • Knott's Soak City Water Park Outdoor Activities • Hollywood Sign Tour • Celebrity Bike Tour by Bikes & Hikes LA (choice between self-guided or guided tour) • Whale Watch & Dolphin Tour - Beautiful Newport Beach • Huntington Beach: 2-hr SUP board or kayak rental • Huntington Beach: Yoga on the beach • Long Beach Waterfront and Downtown Walking Tour • Santa Monica 3-Hours Bike Rental • Los Angeles 2-Hour Fishing Tour • 2-Hour Beach Bike & Skate Rentals • Highlights of Santa Monica and Venice Beach Bike Tour Tours • Big Bus Discover Hop-on Hop-off Tour • Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood • Big Bus Celebrity Lifestyle and Homes Tour • Dolby Theater Guided Tour • Downtown LA Food and Culture Tour • Glass Bottom Boat Eco Tour • SoFi Stadium Tour • Getty to Griffith Bus Tour • Long Beach Waterfront and Downtown Walking Tour Family-Friendly • Madame Tussauds Hollywood • Aquarium of the Pacific • TCL Chinese Theater - Tour or Movie and a drink (choice between TCL Chinese Theater or Hollywood Museum) • Santa Monica Pier Aquarium • Los Angeles Zoo • California Science Center IMAX Movie • San Diego Zoo (choice between San Diego Zoo or LEGOLAND) Museums and Entertainment • Hollywood Museum (choice between TCL Chinese Theater or Hollywood Museum) • GRAMMY Museum • Battleship IOWA Museum • Natural History Museum • Autry Museum of the American West • Museum of Latin American Art • Cabrillo Maritime Museum • Richard Nixon Library • South Coast Shop & Dine Package • Holocaust Museum LA *Savings based on itineraries on Go City website.

Los Angeles: Half-Day Best of LA Tour

2. Los Angeles: Half-Day Best of LA Tour

Admire in LA's top attractions on a guided bus tour that is customized to your preferences. Take in Hollywood, Paramount Studios, and the Greek Theatre. Stop at the Santa Monica Pier and Beach, the Original Farmers Market, and the Griffith Observatory. Meet your guide on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Climb aboard the bus and head straight to Santa Monica. On the drive, listen to entertaining stories and take in Hollywood, the Sunset Strip, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Rodeo Drive.  See views of the affluent Bel-Air neighborhood and the Getty. Stop at Santa Monica Pier and Beach for an hour to explore the famous boardwalk, shop along the 3rd Street Promenade, and see why Southern California is famous for its beaches.  Head back to the bus to take in Culver City and Museum Row. Get insider tips on the best restaurants and museums. Have an hour lunch break at the Grove/the Original Famers Market which is known for some of LA's best dining and shopping.  Continue past Fairfax, Melrose, Paramount Studios, the Greek Theatre, and Griffith Park. Take in sweeping views of the Los Angeles Basin from the Griffith Observatory. Capture pictures of views of Downtown Los Angeles, the ocean, and the Hollywood sign.  As you head back to the Hollywood Walk of Fame to end your tour, see the Capitol Records Building and explore more of Hollywood Blvd.

Los Angeles: LA Grand Tour

3. Los Angeles: LA Grand Tour

Get a feel for the City of Angels with this full-day tour of some of its key sights. Experience a selection of its main attractions including ocean views and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. After departing from Sunset Boulevard, be driven first to Santa Monica Pier. Stop here for 1 hour to take a walk down the pier, see beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean, and visit the 3rd Street Promenade. Next, drive to an outdoor farmer's market for a 1-hour lunch stop. Here you can enjoy some of the best food in LA, freshly prepared from local produce. Enjoy family-friendly activities and shop at the famous Grove in Beverly Hills. Then, head for the Griffith Observatory for views of the Hollywood Sign, space and science exhibits, and downtown LA. Finally, travel to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Check out Grauman's Chinese Theater, the Dolby Theater, and take a photo with your favorite celebrity's star.

Los Angeles: Natural History Museum of LA Entry Ticket

4. Los Angeles: Natural History Museum of LA Entry Ticket

With your day ticket, you’ll discover the past as you explore the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County’s world-class Dinosaur Hall with over 300 real fossils, 20 complete dinosaurs, and ancient sea creatures. The Museum also features the world’s only Tyrannosaurus rex growth series. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how scientists work on fossils in the Dino Lab and watch as dinosaurs come to life in the Dinosaur Encounters show. Learn how Los Angeles came to be in the Becoming Los Angeles exhibit. Discover nature on a stroll through 3.5 acres of the Nature Gardens to find hidden secrets and the wildlife space attracts. Learn more about local plants and animals in the Nature Lab. Follow an epic evolutionary story that spans 65 million years. See 240 specimens in the Age of Mammals, including skeletons from mastodons to whales, and animal dioramas from North America and Africa and more. The Gem and Mineral Hall houses over 2,000 spectacular specimens, and in the vault, you can see diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and other exquisite gems.

Los Angeles: Mulholland Trail Horseback Riding Tour

5. Los Angeles: Mulholland Trail Horseback Riding Tour

Ride up in the Hollywood Hills where you will get unforgettable views of the LA Basin and the Hollywood Sign. Embark on a relaxing horseback riding adventure through the spectacular hills of Griffith Park. Meet your tour guide and group at Sunset Ranch conveniently located just minutes from Hollywood Blvd and the world-renowned Hollywood Walk of Fame. Mingle with the beautiful horses and get ready to start on a tour that’s sure to provide you with memorable views of Los Angeles. Along the way, witness the beauty of this famous city as you gaze at the remarkable Hollywood sign, the magnificent Griffith Observatory, and panoramic views of downtown Los Angeles. Enjoy this relaxing horseback riding tour as you continue to navigate the Griffith Park hills. Leave with a suite of special memories, knowing you experienced LA in a unique way.

Los Angeles: 2-Hour Hollywood Trail Horseback Riding Tour

6. Los Angeles: 2-Hour Hollywood Trail Horseback Riding Tour

Immerse yourself in the great outdoors on a 2-hour horseback riding tour with an expert guide. Ride through the top of Griffith Park with 360 views of all of Los Angeles. Meet your tour guide and group at Sunset Ranch conveniently located just minutes from Hollywood Blvd and the world-renowned Hollywood Walk of Fame. Mingle with the beautiful horses and get ready to start on a tour that’s sure to provide you with memorable views of Los Angeles. Go at a leisurely pace with your group and tour guide through the 5,000-acre park in the heart of Los Angeles. Along the way, witness the beauty of this famous city as you gaze at the remarkable Hollywood sign, the magnificent Griffith Observatory, and panoramic views of downtown Los Angeles. Enjoy this relaxing horseback riding tour as you continue to navigate the Griffith Park hills. Leave with a suite of special memories, knowing you experienced LA in a unique way.

Los Angeles: Go City Explorer Pass - Choose 2-7 Attractions

7. Los Angeles: Go City Explorer Pass - Choose 2-7 Attractions

Explore LA’s top attractions with the Los Angeles Explorer Pass and get up to 50%* off compared to buying separate attraction tickets. Choose between 2, 3, 4, 5, or 7 activities from a list of over 30 attractions and tours. And with 60 days to use your pass, you'll have plenty of time to discover the City of Angels. You can go behind the scenes with a Warner Bros. Studios Hollywood tour, hop on and off a big bus tour around LA, take a selfie with your favorite celebrity at Madame Tussauds Hollywood, or go hiking in the Hollywood Hills. Your pass is fully digital. Simply print it at home or display it on your smartphone and show it at each attraction for free admission. You will also receive a digital guide to help plan your itinerary ahead. Choose from the following attractions, tours, and activities: (any activity with an "R" means you need to reserve in advance): Popular Attractions • Big Bus LA Discover Hop-On Hop-Off Tour • Warner Bros. Studio Tour (R) • Madame Tussauds Hollywood • Big Bus Celebrity Lifestyle and Homes Tour • Hollywood Sign Tour (R) • TCL Chinese Theatre - Tour or Movie and a drink Tours and Cruises • Dolby Theatre Guided Tour - Home of the Academy Awards (R) • Celebrity Bike Tour (Guided or Self-Guided) by Bikes & Hikes LA (R) • Haunted Hollywood Walking Tour (R) • Downtown LA Food and Culture Tour (R) • SoFi Stadium Tour (R) • Movie Night Star Tour by Star Track Tours (R) • Long Beach Waterfront and Downtown Walking Tour • Whale Watch & Dolphin Tour - Beautiful Newport Beach • Los Angeles 2-Hour Fishing Tour • Hands-On Ghost Hunting Tour of Chinatown Museums and Landmarks • California Science Center IMAX Movie • Aquarium of the Pacific (R) • La Brea Tar Pits and Museum • Grammy Museum (R) • Battleship IOWA Museum • LA Zoo • Natural History Museum of Los Angeles • Museum of Latin American Art • Holocaust Museum LA Leisure and Entertainment • Yoga on the Beach - Huntington Beach (R) • $30 credit for Two Bit Circus • Santa Monica 3-Hours Bike Rental • 2-Hour Beach Bike & Skate Rentals • Highlights of Santa Monica and Venice Beach Bike Tour Check your included digital guide for an up-to-date attraction line-up including opening times and instructions on how to access each attraction with your pass before you go. *Savings based on sample itineraries on the Go City website.

Los Angeles: Big Bus Celebrity Homes & Lifestyle Tour

8. Los Angeles: Big Bus Celebrity Homes & Lifestyle Tour

Are you ready to experience the glitz and glamour of the celebrity lifestyle? Then get on board with Big Bus Tours and buckle up for the ride of a lifetime! Get a taste of the celebrity lifestyle as you pass iconic sites in and around Hollywood on this guided tour with photo stops. Visit hotspots and glimpse how the rich and famous live on this tour aboard an air-conditioned, retractable glass-topped Mercedes sprinter. We take you on a thrilling journey through the most glamorous neighborhoods in town, giving you an exclusive sneak peek into the lives of the rich and famous. As we cruise past their breathtaking mansions and iconic landmarks, you'll be transported into the world of your favorite stars. Our expert guides will keep you entertained with fascinating stories about the stars, their homes, and their lavish lifestyles. You'll learn about their favorite restaurants, clubs, and shopping destinations, and get insider tips on how to live like a celebrity. From Hollywood to Beverly Hills and beyond, you'll be amazed by the sheer opulence on display. See the homes of some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, including actors, musicians, and directors. You'll also get a glimpse into the history of these iconic neighborhoods and the celebrities that have called them home. But that's not all! Along the way, you'll also get to see some of the most famous landmarks in the city, including the Hollywood Sign, the Walk of Fame, and the Sunset Strip. You'll have plenty of opportunities to snap photos and create memories that will last a lifetime. So what are you waiting for? Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live like a celebrity for a day with Big Bus Tours! Book your tickets today and get ready to experience the ultimate celebrity lifestyle tour.

Los Angeles: Grammy Museum Ticket

9. Los Angeles: Grammy Museum Ticket

Get up close and personal with your favorite artists like Beyoncé, Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley and more! Immerse yourself in your favorite Grammy Awards performance in our Mono to Immersive exhibit, which takes you on a journey of sound from the 19th century to the surround sound of today. Follow the evolution of the Grammy Award from 1959 to today while reliving your favorite Grammy Moments. Move your hips in our current special exhibit, Shakira, Shakira: The Grammy Museum Experience, which features the queen of Latin Pop’s iconic outfits, exclusive interviews and videos, handwritten lyrics, TikTok dance challenges, an experiential Instagram Gold Room and more. Not a dancer? Check out The Power of Song: A Songwriters Hall of Fame Exhibit, telling the stories of great songwriters like John Legend, Tom Petty, Nile Rodgers, Taylor Swift, Allee Willis, and more. The Grammy Museum’s special exhibits are on constant rotation, so keep an eye out for exhibits highlighting your favorite artists.

Los Angeles at Night 30-Minute Helicopter Flight

10. Los Angeles at Night 30-Minute Helicopter Flight

Climb aboard a helicopter for a panoramic 30-minute flight over the city center of Los Angeles. Take advantage of the Valentine's Day package option to take in the sights alongside deserts, champagne, rosé, and chocolates. Departing from Bob Hope Airport in Burbank just north of the Santa Monica mountains, set off for breathtaking views of the Downtown skyline. Start off with a bird’s eye view of Staples Center, LA’s multi-purpose sports center. Swoop over Hollywood, with panoramic views of the Kodak Theatre and Hollywood Sign on the Hollywood Hills. See Dodger Stadium, Universal Studios, and many more of Southern California's notable landmarks. It’s truly amazing to see the shimmering lights of the city at dusk, and the tour is perfect for couples, families, or friends. Even if you are a native of Los Angeles you will see city sights you have never seen before.

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Love the Go City pass, super easy to use and very worth it for the price and actives that we have access too! and the app as well as the website was very easy to operate to purchase the tickets. One last thing, i would like to give a shoutout to the individual i spoke to over the phone to assure me of how the tickets and passes worked.

Our guide was extremely knowledgeable of the areas, streets and personalities. He gave us plenty of time to take photos. He had a great sense of humour; He made sure that we all saw what we had wanted to see. Top marks.

It is absolutely value for money.You should visit many places in the day otherwise if you go only to once every day , don't buy it.

Paul did a great job! He was knowledgeable and took his time with the tour. Thank you!

Our guide Paul was fantastic. Highly recommend this tour of Los Angeles!