My wife and I wanted to do something different this time in LA. This was it !…read more1. You will see many different tours out there . Most of them are open air . You may think that's what I want . ACTUALLY , the closed windows were great because of the air conditioning! The windows were plenty big enough to see everything and you didn't smell marijuana all day. . 2. We saw everything ! We leaned a lot from our driver and.he knew pretty much everything. 3. The bus was clean and comfortable especially for an all day tour . 4. I thought we had plenty of time at each stop and the stops were perfect IMO. -Santa Monica -Venice Beach -Beverly Hills -Farmers Market -Griffith Park -Hollywood 5. Our driver cared about everyone . One of our stops , a couple ( from another country) was lost . He made contact with them , made sure they were ok BUT did not leave !! We started with everyone and returned with everyone ! 6. It didn't affect us BUT he was bilingual and very good at spanish with his other guests 7. Very important - Our driver/ tour guide was amazing ! His name was John G. Very knowledgeable about everything LA even the history . He knew something about everything . Plants , trees , buildings , where stars lived , gee wiz things, even things about the other guests states they were from . Everything !! Too much too list . He enjoyed his job . We did not have a vibrant bus but that didn't stop his overall enthusiasm and motivation . I hope everyone have him a tip. He earned every bit of it . Always felt safe , he had road detours , that didn't matter , he found a way around !! Our one time in LA after several trips so why not !! This company is top notch. Why this company with so many out there . It was recommended by Universal Studios . Then we researched . Over 7,000 reviews with 4.8 stars out of 5. Thank you John G!!! And thank you A Day in La!! PS. The buses are painted some unique colors for a reason . Huge help with so many different companies !! Tour duration 4+ hr

Truly enjoyed the experience. A great way to spend a day exploring the city. We saw so much and did…read moreso much and now we have a very good idea where we would like to return to explore more. The tour guide was funny and very attentive. Thank you for a wonderful tour!

Had the opportunity or rather "privilege" to take the Hidden tour with Tina. I am a native and…read morethought I could not be surprised but the experience was amazing! First stop was an off the beaten track retreat with breathtaking vistas and gardens. A camera is a must! Then down to sea level with another hidden jewel that I did not know existed on the Pacific Coast Highway. I you love tile and California/Malibu lore, this is also a must see. You are transported back to a kinder, gentler time as you walk through the house. Next stop was a post modern jewel where we were allowed to to walk around this very unique structure and look in at a time capsule of the period, like the designers and their family had just stepped out and would return at any moment. We had a light lunch and on to the last three stops which were also magical-a serene meditation garden with it's Koi ponds, the Hansel and Gretel House and the oil baron's lair, another hidden architectural and historical gem off the usual tour radar. Here the family lived a self contained life in a mansion which included stables, greenhouses, pools, it's own fire department and an indoor bowling alley which was restored for one of the many films that have been shot at the mansion. Even if you are a native, like I am, take this tour! It is well paced and the guide is very knowledgeable about the art and lore of the different areas.

The tour began really well with being picked up on time and taken on a whole day of unexpected…read moredelights of bits of LA that I had never dreamed were there. Pretty ignorant on my behalf but Tina was great in running a show that took into account the interests of the three of us who were on the tour. In the middle of the day a lovely picnic lunch took us out of the pace and we were able to chill out before continuing. I have no hesitation in recommending the experience

The tour itself with Big Mike was worth it. He's a gifted story teller and shares his own personal…read moreexperiences & insights that adds an authentic value to the tour. The two stars go to Big Mike holding down this bizness. The cons: The night before Purchased dual package tour: La Hood Life and Hollywood tour for $125 a person. A Text message sent at 2am said to meet up at 930am, which we didn't see until parking in the garage at 930am. We get there at 937am to check in, our tour gets verified with the owner (bald slick brother in a all white T parked a glossy badass Benz). At 10am the rest of our tour group arrives. They wait on the opposite end of us because our tours are separate. At 1010am we get verified the 3rd time that we have both tours booked, then offered a seat in the open air tour truck. At 1035 we get verified again & told to get off the open air tour truck and get a seat on the white van with everyone else, that our Hollywood tour would be after we get back from the Hood tour, Mind you the tour I booked was described as 3.5 hrs, quick & to the point. Instead We end up on a nearly 4 hours long tour of the hood. We got back to the pickup location at 230pm. 5 hrs in total wasted mostly by waiting around, watching a verbal argument btwn Mooney, the owner & Big Mike but he seemed to stay out of it. The complaining and arguing and cussing was authentic, cuz Mooney's frustration was real & felt. Yet I think his hissy fit led to all the chaos & waiting around we had to do. We're out $80 because that how much more we paid than everyone else on our tour. I left feeling "Debow-ed" with my tourist chain getting yanked off! Not to mention, the Van sound system went out by blasting uncontrollable screeching noise every time the Van was started back up. This screeching assault to our hearing happened about 9 times. Painful!!! Plus we were stuck in the heat with no AC. Haha it was so ridiculously awful, that looking back I can only laugh. Luckily we broke down close to a small store & bought cold drinks & snacks while the wiring was figured out to the sound system. The rest of the tour the microphone didn't work so the people in the back couldn't hear Big Mike's awesome story telling, and their nonstop complaining behind me was distracting AF. Lastly what we were overcharged $80, should be given to Big Mike and lil sum for Mooney cuz Mooney was mad as hell and I could tell by his high level cussing he can tell a story too.

My boyfriend booked this tour for my birthday! If you are a hip hop fan! This tour is a MUST! Big…read moreMike is the BEST tour guide and I highly recommend him. He is so passionate about his community and I learned a lot about LA and got to take some amazing pictures for great memories.

I hire LA 5 Star Rides for giving me a ride to some of my DJ gigs. Always the best experience! Very…read moreprofessional, friendly and kind service.

Bruce is hands down the best! not only is the tour itself…read moreso mesmerizing , Bruce himself is so knowledgeable about everything! my mom was EXTREMELY hesitant because she hates heights , but he made sure there were no sudden moves that would make her uncomfortable (besides the few wind gusts that are beyond his control) to say the least my mom agreed to going AGAIN!! We will definitely be back for a night tour. Thank you Bruce for being so attentive

We had a fantastic time flying a Los Angeles area tour with Bruce. We did the hour tour. Bruce is a…read moregreat pilot, knowledgable, and has a calm demeanor - exactly what you want when flying in a helicopter. We chose Bruce because of the 5 star reviews and because I wanted an owner / operator for the tour. My hunch was right and we had a very enjoyable tour of Los Angeles. Take a look at our photos! Book with Bruce and have a great time! His rates are reasonable (I know - I compared them to everyone else on Yelp) so you have every reason to get in touch and take that tour you've been thinking about!

Well starters is the parking should be free. And there were only two ticket machines for the…read morehundreds of people arriving. They either need to have people at the booths when you arrive to pay rt away or have free parking. Was a hassle to stand in a large line before even entering the park to buy a parking ticket and then take back to car. Wasted like an hour of our time. Also with half the water slides closed they should be charging half the price! Would never pay $50+ again to come here and bake in the sun. Not enough shade options and not enough water for all these people to cool off in I fortunately.

This was awesome. We joined the Hollywood Park tour and were with an awesome small group. Walked…read morethrough the abandoned zoo and they had a bunch of hilarious stories about why it closed down. Also went through a crazy garden planted in the middle of a mountain. The equipment they had for us was awesome + some snacks and stuff. Was really nice to just show up and have everything you need provided for you. Will was a great host!

This Paddle Pub Karaoke experience is always so much fun! The easy online booking, detailed…read moreinstructions for the day of, ability to BYOB, and friendly captain make it simple to coordinate a night out with friends or a team from work. We enjoyed the beautiful Marina del Rey view from the water, played games, and then sang and danced the night away! I will definitely do this again!

Had such a fun sunset boat trip with Aaron & Madison. Celebrated my friend's birthday and let me…read moretell ya, an awesome fun time was had. Karaoke, drinks, and the perfect water setting...couldn't have asked for anything more! Will definitely try this again. 10/10 highly recommend!!

Our Girl Scout Troop did the 90-minute tour on a gorgeous Sunday morning at 11am! Matt was an…read moreexcellent guide sharing historic and fun facts throughout the walk. The girls really enjoyed themselves, us leaders too! We would highly recommend a guided tour with Bikes and Hikes!

Took the Hollywood sign 2.5 hour sunset hike with Michael. He was funny, had excellent facts and…read morekept us at a good pace. Well prepared, well informed and just tons of fun. I loved this and will be booking other hikes again.