Venice Canals (Venice Canal Historic District) Tours and Tickets

Take a pedal-powered tour through the beaches and streets of the famous Santa Monica and Venice Beach areas of Los Angeles during this electric bike tour. Skip the tour bus as you enjoy fresh ocean breezes and laid back riding with a guide aboard an electric bicycle. Cruise the famous canals of Venice and cycle the trails along Santa Monica Beach, choosing if you want to use your own leg power or get a boost from your electric-powered cycle. This L.A. electric bike trip also includes a helmet rental and bottled water.

Ideal for visitors with a limited amount of time in the city, this tour allows you to see the highlights of Los Angeles in a single day. Visit the Hollywood Walk of Fame, get a good view of the “Hollywood” sign, cruise Rodeo Drive, walk on the Santa Monica Pier, and much more. A private guide picks you up and returns you to your hotel or Airbnb and offers insight about the city throughout the day.

Have only a short amount of time in Los Angeles? Leave the logistics to someone else, and discover many of the city’s top landmarks all in one day, on this seamless, private tour. Following pickup from your hotel, travel in an air-conditioned vehicle to destinations like Venice Beach, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Hollywood Sign, The Grove, and Rodeo Drive. As you go, your guide will share behind-the-scenes stories about the City of Angels.

Explore Santa Monica and Venice like a local on this guided bike tour. Ride through these coastal towns on a classic beach cruiser. Experience the famous boardwalk and canals, go to hidden spots, and learn about the history of these Los Angeles neighborhoods. The tour passes by the Santa Monica Pier and stops at Muscle Beach. You’ll be able to visit Abbot Kinney Boulevard for juice or coffee before heading up Main Street.

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.

Santa Monica is one of the best neighborhoods to explore by bike with its colorful characters, sights and sounds. Since it's also an artistic and creative area of LA, this tour seizes the opportunity to introduce you to legal graffiti street galleries and the best of the local sculpture and architecture. Clocking in at nearly three hours long, this two-wheeled adventure will leave your legs a bit more toned and your stomach ready for lunch.

Get an intimate look at the diverse neighborhoods of LA during this small-group cycling exploration. Join a group of no more than 10 riders for a 32-mile (51-kilometer) adventure through areas like West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Bel-Air, and Beverly Hills, listening to insightful and entertaining stories from your guide as you cycle. During the trip, you’ll also stop in Venice Beach, where you can buy lunch, and take a guided walking tour of historic Greystone Mansion. A hybrid road bike, safety equipment, and bottled water are also included.

This Venice walking tour is the ultimate look at LA's most iconic beach destination. A guide will take you to explore the boardwalk, watch the bodybuilders at Muscle Beach, see the action at the beachside skate park and stroll along the beautiful Venice canals. On the way, you'll learn the history of this fascinating community.

Spend three hours pedaling around Venice Beach like a local: on a beach cruiser. With the bike, helmet, water, and bike basket to store your belongings, you can follow your guide on a tour designed to show you the best of the area. Ride along the Santa Monica bike path, making stops to see the highlights and learning about the area's history and culture through guided commentary.

Put down the guidebook and experience the magic of Los Angeles from the perspective of a local with this private tour in a luxury minivan. Along the way, hear stories about famous sights, and stop off for plenty of great photo opportunities—such as the Hollywood Sign. As it's a private tour, the itinerary is customizable and potential stops include Rodeo Drive, Venice Beach Boardwalk, Santa Monica Pier, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and the Sunset Strip.

If you’re staying in inner-city LA and on a tight schedule, it can be difficult to find the time to get out to the city’s vibrant coastal neighborhoods. Instead of hiring a car or planning a complicated chain of buses and trains, this flexible sightseeing tour fits into any schedule. Get picked up at a time that works for you and drive around Santa Monica, Venice Beach, and Malibu in a luxury SUV, your guide on hand to point out the quirky and beautiful highlights of each neighborhood.

Los Angeles has so many great places to see—from the Hollywood Sign to Rodeo Drive, Santa Monica, Venice Beach, and Hollywood. Going on a private tour means there’s no need to plan an itinerary yourself or rely on public transport. Travel in a comfortable private vehicle between dispersed sights and enjoy plenty of time to get out of the vehicle to take photos of key landmarks.

This private full-day tour stands out by visiting Hollywood and Beverly Hills inland before checking out Venice Beach, Santa Monica, and Malibu along the coast. It’s a solid seven hours of exploration, starting from Melrose Avenue through the Hollywood Hills winding to the Pacific Coast Highway to the Santa Monica Pier, Venice Canals Walkway, and much more.

Explore the famous canals of Venice Beach on this guided walking tour. Stroll along the boardwalk, gaze at the folks working out at Muscle Beach, and see the skate park and street art. Plus, view the bungalows of the local residents. The tour ends at a mural that’s a 20-minute walk from the starting point.

There is so much to see in Los Angeles that we will start off with a comfortable pick up with your chauffeur and licensed driver/guide. During this private full day tour you will visit unique sites like Beverly Hills, the famous Hollywood sign, The Walk of Fame and of course the beaches: Santa Monica and Venice. You can customise the itinerary with your driver/guide in case you are interested in visiting a particular place during your tour.

Immerse yourself in the Venice Beach vibe on this two and a half hour guided tour. You’ll visit the Venice Canals Walkway, Muscle Beach, cruise the Venice Boardwalk, and much more. Your guide will show you all the hot spots, and even treat you to an ice cream at one of the best ice cream spots in town. Meet your guide at Menotti’s Coffee Stop on Windward Avenue, and you’ll be on your way.

Visitors to Los Angeles who want to see the city but are short on time will appreciate this private tour that packs so many essential LA sights into one hassle-free day. You won’t have to worry about navigating traffic or parking with a private driver who will pick you up and take you all around the city, from the Getty Center to the Hollywood Sign.

Los Angeles is filled with must-see attractions, but sightseeing can be hard work. Combine exploring the city's best natural attractions with seaside relaxation on this private tour. Traveling at your own pace you can start at the Venice Canals and Boardwalk, take a walk along Santa Monica Pier and chill out on Surfrider Beach and at Point Dume.

A leisurely visit to the Westside of L.A., this private custom 3-hour tour covers the areas of Santa Monica, Venice Beach and Malibu. We’ll cruise past the mansions of Brentwood and the celebrity homes of Pacific Palisades. Your professional and personable guide will pick you up at your designated location and provide a wonderful scenic overview of some of the world's most famous beaches.

This 7 hour full day tour combines LA Story, our signature tour of Hollywood and the Beverly Hills area, and our Westside Story tour of Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica and Venice. The most popular sights seen from a fresh perspective, as well as the lesser-known gems other tours miss. You're guaranteed a tried and true highly-rated industry professional guide that's fully licensed and passionate about showcasing our amazing cities. *In the tour details listed above, there are few options that best describe timeframes for stops and drive-by introductions. Plus, there are a handful of locations not listed in available "Attractions." Some attractions may not be accessible on certain days of the year. This tour is a solid 7 hours, and we've laid out a guesstimate on stops and travel time. Remember, this is a private tour, so you're also welcome to fully customize your time.

See Los Angeles in style with a 5-hour private tour in a spacious vehicle. Watch for celebrities as you cruise the Walk of Fame past the iconic Chinese Theater, and navigate the roads of Beverly Hills as you spot the stars’ sprawling mansions. Continue along Rodeo Drive and the vibrant Sunset Strip, then hit downtown to see the city’s most famous sports centers, concert halls and museums. Finish your trip at the Pacific Ocean, where you’ll take in Venice Beach, the Santa Monica Pier and miles of perfect, palm-lined beaches.

See the sights of Los Angeles on this electric or standard bike tour that will take you all over the city, including to Beverly Hills, Venice, Melrose, Santa Monica, and to where you can see the best view of the Hollywood sign. You’ll also stop for lunch along the way, but this is an additional expense. Put on your included helmet and safety vest, and then follow your guide for this adventure.

See the hotspots around Santa Monica and Venice Beach on this tour by air-conditioned coach. Led by a local guide, make stops at the Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach.

See some of the best sights in Venice with this app-led private tour with commentary by your local guide, Jeff Wynne. You’ll follow along with the app, which will lead you to Venice Boardwalk and the skatepark, Muscle Beach, past the canals, and to the hipster scene of Abbot Kinney Boulevard. You can either walk this tour in 2-3 hours, or drive to certain places if you like.