Recommendations for a guided tour of the area?

[RobinMarie]

Do any of the DL experts have a recommendation for a tour of the area? It will be me and my 8 yo traveling and I'd prefer to take a chartered tour rather than go it alone and get lost.

We plan on doing 2 days at DL and have one free day.

Any and all advice is welcome and thanks in advance!

 

[Diva of Dragons]

Hi!
Do you have an idea of what you'd like to see? The immediate area around DLR is just touristy...hotels, restaurants, etc.... there really isn't anything to see. The first post in this forum has suggestions on what else to so while in the area. Maybe you can narrow it down and someone can make recommendations.

 

[jlmarr]

Gray Line has a bus tour franchisee in the area - click on the Anaheim link in this page:

http://www.grayline.com/destinations.cfm/action/usa

I've never tried them so can't say if the tours are worthwhile or not. But it sounds like what you're after.

 

[RobinMarie]

Thank You ... this looks interesting:

03- GRAND TOUR OF LOS ANGELES
This is the most complete tour of Los Angeles, where you will see all of the following attractions plus much more!!!

Hollywood - Where the stars live and work in the movie and television capital of the world.
Mann's Chinese Theatre - See the footprints and handprints of your favorite movie legends.
Walk of Fame - View over 2000 stars on Hollywood's greatest boulevard.
Hollywood Sign - See the most popular sign in the world.
Melrose Avenue - See the chic and trendy shops & restaurants.
Beverly Hills - Home of the rich and famous.
Sunset Strip - Playground of the stars.
Chinatown - Where East meets West.
Rodeo Drive - Shop and browse in many exclusive boutiques....Just like the stars.
Westwood Village - Home of UCLA.
Farmer's Market - Famous for its unique shopping and eateries where you can stop and eat lunch.
Hard Rock Cafe - Famous for its collection of Rock n' Roll memorabilia.
Olvera Street - Los Angeles was born here in 1781.
Music Center - See three theaters, water fountains, plazas and more.
Civic Center - One of the largest government centers in the country.
Little Tokyo - The only one of its kind.
Marina del Rey - The world's largest man-made small boat harbor.
Fisherman's Village - Discover the unique shops and restaurants along the waterfront.
Venice Beach - See roller skaters with guitars, and muscle men and women pumping iron.

(Tour Duration: 9 hours. Does not include hotel pick up and drop off times. ) Please call for time schedules 1-800-545-4637 Monday thru Friday 8-5pm only.

Tour Length: 7 Hours




Dates Available Tour Time Days Available Ticket Price
Jan 1, 2004 - Mar 31, 2005 9:00 AM SMTWTFS ADULT (USD $58.00)
CHILD (USD $40.00

 

[Judy from Boise]

sure sounds comprehensive!

 

[jlmarr]

That does sound like the Speed Reader's Guide to LA. A few points of interest for the Disney-file:

- Farmer's Market - Inspiration for the "Sunset Ranch Market" section of WDW/MGM.

- Mann's Chinese Theatre - Obvious - WDW/MGM.

- Olvera Street - Across the street is Union Station, the main train station in L.A., which you'll see represented in DCA a couple of places.

- Off the Hollywood freeway near the Sunset exit you can still see the actual Hollywood Tower, which I understand is now apartments or maybe condos.

My two bits - I'd suggest finding a shorter tour - 7 hours sounds like an ordeal.