3-day itinerary · Los Angeles
3 Days in Los Angeles: First-Time Highlights
This plan suits first-time visitors looking for a mix of sightseeing, screen culture and outdoor experiences. Start with city highlights and a working studio, then explore hillside views, downtown history and coastal scenery.
Customize this with AIDay 1: City sights and screen culture
Get oriented with guided sightseeing before exploring filmmaking and celebrity-inspired exhibits.
Morning
Los Angeles 3-Hour City Tour with 3 Stops
Explore city sights with a local guide and three stops, building a first-time introduction to Los Angeles.
Afternoon
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
Go behind the scenes at a working studio to connect familiar films and television with the city's entertainment culture.
Evening
Madame Tussauds Hollywood Admission Ticket
Pose with lifelike celebrity wax figures for a playful finish to a day focused on screen culture.
Day 2: Hillside icons and city history
Combine an iconic guided hike with downtown architecture and an insider perspective on the observatory.
Morning
Los Angeles Hollywood Sign Hike: Front, Behind, and Expert Guide
Hike with an expert guide for front and behind perspectives of the Hollywood Sign, pairing landmark sightseeing with outdoor activity.
Afternoon
The History and Architecture of Downtown Los Angeles
Explore downtown history and architecture with a guide to add cultural context beyond the city's screen image.
Evening
Griffith Observatory Insider Tour
Explore Griffith Observatory with an insider guide for a closer understanding of this landmark.
Day 3: Coastal scenery and lakeside leisure
Discover the coast through sightseeing and neighborhood flavors before finishing with a swan boat night ride.
Morning
Malibu Open-Air Tour from Santa Monica with Celebrity Homes
Take an open-air coastal tour to combine Malibu scenery with celebrity-home sightseeing.
Afternoon
LA Venice Beach Hidden Gems Food Tour With 6 Food Tastings
Explore Venice Beach through guided food tastings, adding neighborhood flavors to your coastal introduction.
Evening
Swan Boat Night Ride at Echo Park Lake
Explore Echo Park Lake by swan boat at night for an outdoor finale that contrasts with the city's guided sightseeing.
Experiences are supplied by our partner Viator and booked on their site. Check times, prices and availability before you go.