Los Angeles: Holiday Lights & Rodeo Drive Walking Tour

About this experience

Los Angeles Holiday Lights & Rodeo Drive Walking Tour Experience the festive magic of Los Angeles during the holiday season with this guided walking tour through the city's most glamorous neighbourhoods. You'll explore the twinkling lights of Beverly Hills, stroll down the world-famous Rodeo Drive adorned in seasonal decorations, and visit The Grove's spectacular holiday displays. The tour takes you along storied streets like Sunset Boulevard and Hollywood Boulevard, where local landmarks transform into winter wonderlands with dazzling light installations and festive window displays. Your knowledgeable guide shares insights into local holiday traditions, celebrity neighbourhood history, and the unique culture that makes Los Angeles special during the festive season. The highlight is walking through Rodeo Drive's luxury shopping district, where designer boutiques showcase elaborate holiday decorations and the famous holiday tree display creates a picture-perfect backdrop. The tour concludes at The Grove, where you can witness their towering Christmas tree and magical faux snowfall amongst the complex's extensive winter decorations. Perfect for families, friends, and solo travellers, this Los Angeles tour combines the city's glamorous reputation with genuine holiday spirit. You'll finish with a warming treat at Hard Rock Cafe, where adults receive a traditional Italian affogato and children enjoy hot chocolate. What is Included 90-minute guided holiday lights tour Live English-speaking guide Rodeo Drive walking tour Stop at The Grove Affogato for adults or hot chocolate for children Good to Know The tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours and covers about 1 mile at a leisurely pace on flat sidewalks, making it suitable for most fitness levels and accessible for wheelchairs. Tours start in the evening after dark so you can see the lights at their brightest. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time and wear comfortable walking shoes plus a warm layer, as LA evenings can be cool in winter. Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the tour. The tour operates during the holiday season, typically from late November through early January when decorations are on display. You'll have plenty of opportunities for photography at the decorated storefronts and light displays. While the tour focuses on the lights and holiday displays rather than shopping time, you can return to Rodeo Drive afterward as stores maintain extended holiday hours. If you're looking for more ways to explore the city, consider booking the Hollywood Boulevard walking tour to discover more of LA's famous landmarks. For a different perspective on the holiday lights, you might also enjoy the Holiday Lights bus tour which covers additional areas of the city.

Highlights

• Walk Rodeo Drive and Beverly Hills adorned in seasonal decorations
• See The Grove's spectacular holiday light displays with a local guide
• Stroll Sunset Boulevard and Hollywood Boulevard during the festive season
• Discover Los Angeles's most glamorous neighbourhoods on foot

What is included

• 2.5-hour holiday lights tour
• Live guide
• Rodeo Drive walking tour
• Stop at the Grove
• Affogato or hot chocolate

Not included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

Before you go

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Cancellation terms

Cancel for free until 24 hours before your visit date and get a full refund. Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.