What a fantastic and informative tour! I have visited Catalina Island many times throughout my…read morelife, and as much as I believed I already knew about the island and it's history, my knowledge didn't even scratch the surface of what John shared on this tour. He's an incredible story teller and you can tell how passionate he is about the island and it's rich history. I loved that he was so knowledgeable and able to speak to everyone's questions on just about any topic regarding the island's history. He truly is an expert and enjoys sharing his love and passion with others. He also shared great recommendations for activities and dining which helped make our trip even more special. I can't recommend this tour enough!

From the owner: Experience the island through the eyes of local expert John Boraggina, former curator of the…read moreCatalina Island Museum. From ancient heritage and WWII intrigue to Hollywood legends and hidden UFO lore, every private tour is shaped around your interests. Enjoy insider access to secret spots and culinary gems for a truly one-of-a-kind adventure.

Second tour here; another excellent experience. Phil and Sal are phenomenal, highly recommended…read more Stories are fascinating. I love the history of the island, but they both convey it in a way that makes these tours the highlight of my experience on the island. Too much to write. Take the tour, you will see!

There was no haunted tours the day we went but the store it self was awesome. Little store but it…read morehad some great, scary stuff inside. The woman at the register was very friendly. Any horror enthusiast who visits Catalina Idland needs to make a stop here!

Phil was a fantastic guide and had several interesting stories about the island and its history…read morewould highly recommend this tour.

We had an amazing night. The owner and her puppy were so welcoming and lovely! The tour guide was…read morefun and knowledgeable! Highly recommend to go at night!

Excellent tour! Very informative . We really enjoyed Marie made Avalon truly knew a lot about the…read morehistory of the island and the area.

From the owner: Avalon History Tours is a small family-owned business located on Catalina Island. We offer an…read moreauthentic and immersive experience led by knowledgeable guides who are local residents. Our hour-and-a-half-long tour covers approximately one mile of the island's charming and predominantly flat terrain, making it accessible to most guests. For extra convenience, guests aged 6 and over are provided with a headset to wear during the tour, ensuring they can hear the tour guide clearly. Get ready to delve into the rich history of Catalina Island, with a focus on iconic landmarks such as the Holly Hill House, the scenic Green Pleasure Pier, and the renowned Catalina Casino. Guests will discover the origins of the island's name, the visions of Shatto, the Banning Brothers, and how the Wrigley family transformed the island into its current state. Wander through the heart of Avalon, connecting the past with the present, one step at a time.

Joe Sampson is a life-long islander and the only city councilman I know who runs a PediCab…read morebusiness. I've known Joe for sixteen years, and he is a veritable font of all island info, whether you're interested in history, flora, or fauna. If you need a PediCab tour I cannot recommend Joe more highly, though the most interesting places on the island are hard to get to in a PediCab. He took us on a hiking tour on the west end last year, and he out hiked my kid and all his friends. LOL. So next time you're on the island, go find Joe Sampson if you want to learn some local lore. Tell him Marvin sent you. You won't regret it!

I debated with myself whether to give two or three stars and decided to be generous…read more The experience didn't start out too great. When we made reservations for a certain date, Mr LA surprisingly didn't even take down a name. When we arrived at the appointed place and time, Mr LA wasn't there. We called him and he said he'd be there within 15 minutes. Well, he approximately arrived after that time. We took Mr. LA's Culver City Food tour. For a food tour, I'd expect at least three tastings, hopefully more, but we got only one. We walked by many restaurants and he had something to say about several, but we never went in for a little snack. I got hungrier and hungrier hearing about the diversity, food and otherwise, in Culver City. Near the end of the tour, he finally took us into one place and bought so much of one thing that we couldn't even finish. He could have easily made us much happier by getting only one serving to share at this and two other places, maybe not even with the added chai tea. He wouldn't have spent any more money, but would have made us much happier. Other than the food, he started with some interesting facts, but towards the end, his knowledge kind of fizzled out. At one point, he told us one thing, but the sign next to the place said something different. I assume that whenever he mentioned years or dates, they were only approximate. He was a nice guy and I still learned a bit about Culver City, so I wasn't too disappointed, but I wouldn't take another one of his tours. Especially not for regular price; we had a Groupon. I should also mention that the tour only lasted about two hours, when it was advertised as a three hour tour.

I've been on a couple of MrLA Tours. Tom (the owner of MrLA Tours) is a walking encyclopedia of…read moreLos Angeles. It is astounding how much he knows, and his presentation is interesting and entertaining all at the same time. If you want to take a great walking tour in Los Angeles then you must do a MrLA Tour. I highly recommend it.

Wow.. what an amazing tour. Thank you Lindsey!…read more This is Judith. I went with my husband and neighbors. We took a picture with the Polaroid! We want to thank you very much for educating us on the island. As first timers, we were struggling on what to do in a short period of time. This was a great way for sure! We learned so much and love how we as tourist contribute to keep the island going. Every dollar counts. I loved seeing the bisons ( tired and retired ) lol , the airport ( especially the oatmeal cookie ) and even learning about the plants! It was so cool and fun! I'm already planning my trip this month! Hope we can meet again! See you soon!

We had a great time on this two-hour Catalina Island tour. It was the perfect way to see parts of…read morethe island beyond Avalon while learning about Catalina's unique history and wildlife. The highlight was getting to see the bison close up. Our guide shared interesting stories about the island's past and pointed out several scenic spots along the way. The stop at the Airport in the Sky about halfway through was a nice break to stretch our legs, use the restrooms, and grab a snack before continuing the tour. If you want to see a little more of Catalina than just the waterfront area, I highly recommend this tour.