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During these daily walking tours led by knowledgeable guides, you are made to wear special audio-systems to cut out traffic noise. Catch up on Hollywood history, and learn about the grand old days of downtown and its exciting new architecture.

The LA Conservancy conducts wonderful architecture-themed guided walking tours of downtown every Saturday morning.

For an “illuminating” look at LA, join the night tour organized by the Museum of Neon Art, which takes you through neon signs, both historic and contemporary, and sparkling movie marquees.

Fisherman’s Village in Marina del Rey, San Pedro’s Ports O’ Call Village, and Shoreline Village in Long Beach are all departure points for various boat cruises, including spins around the harbors and whale-watching trips.

Sample the pleasures of the canals of Long Beach’s Naples neighborhood aboard an authentic Venetian gondola.

This company offers classic narrated bus tours of LA, including the popular two-hour Movie Stars’ Homes Tour and the 5 1/2-hour Grand Tour of Los Angeles. Tours depart continuously throughout the day.

Exploring LA from the saddle is a great way to see the city while staying fit. The guided and narrated tours focus on specific neighborhoods but rides in the Santa Monica Mountains can also be organized.

This company organizes several land- and sea-based excursions lasting from one to four hours. Options include a glass-bottom boat tour and the excellent Island Tour.

LACMA in midtown (see Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)) offers up to five different gallery talks daily. The Getty (see The Getty Center) also runs daily art, architecture, and garden tours.

Personal tour guide Anne Block custom-designs tours of LA – you’ll be chauffeured in great style to bars, cafés, clubs, museums, or whatever else takes your fancy.