La Brea Tar Pits

Museum • Los Angeles, California United States

The La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles, California, is a captivating museum and tourist attraction that offers a unique glimpse into the prehistoric world. This renowned site, marked by bubbling pools of asphalt and fossilized bones, transports visitors back in time to the Ice Age when mammoths, saber-toothed cats, and dire wolves roamed the land. The museum, a point of interest for both locals and tourists, showcases an impressive collection of well-preserved fossils and artifacts excavated from the tar pits.

Visitors to the La Brea Tar Pits can explore interactive exhibits that provide insight into the scientific processes used to uncover and study the ancient fossils found at the site. From watching paleontologists at work in the Fossil Lab to marveling at the extensive displays of Ice Age specimens, guests are treated to a hands-on learning experience like no other. The museum also offers educational programs and guided tours that delve deeper into the history and significance of the tar pits, making it a popular establishment for families, students, and history enthusiasts alike.

In addition to its educational value, the La Brea Tar Pits museum is a must-see attraction for those with a curiosity about Earth's past and the creatures that once roamed the planet. Whether it's witnessing a live excavation or marveling at the sheer size of a mammoth skeleton, a visit to this iconic site promises a fascinating journey through time.


Tours for La Brea Tar Pits

Exploring the area? Book a tour to fully experience everything La Brea Tar Pits has to offer. A guided tour will provide you with fascinating insights and hidden gems that you might miss on your own.

Museum Row Tour: The Fast & The Fossilized on Wilshire Blvd in Los Angeles, California $44 Tour Provided by Viator

Museum Row Tour: The Fast & The Fossilized on Wilshire Blvd

Los Angeles, California United States

Hear the stories behind Wilshire Blvd's Miracle Mile on this fascinating tour covering 4 museums in just over 2 hours. Your expert guide will walk you through the museum highlights and give you a better understanding of the areas car, art, film and natural history.

We'll start with a visit to the La Brea Tar Pits and step back in time while we explore the park. Come see active dig sites and fossils from animals like giant sloths and woolly mammoths!

Next up are the outdoor exhibits at LACMA, including a photo op with the most instagrammed place in LA, “Urban Light,” the famous street lamp installation featured in countless movies.

Then we shift gears into the Petersen Automotive Museum, home to one of the world’s largest car collections, and admire cars from vintage prototypes to Batmobiles—a true auto enthusiast’s dream!

We'll end with a tour of the Academy Museum and delve into film history, leaving you with stunning views of the LA skyline before you explore more on your own.

La Brea Tar Pits Tour by Segway in Los Angeles, California $169 Tour Provided by Viator

La Brea Tar Pits Tour by Segway

Los Angeles, California United States

Explore the ancient remains at the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles with a modern form of transportation — the Segway! The convenient personal transport vehicle makes it easy to get around this popular and intriguing site and see the remains of prehistoric animals such as mastodons, mammoths and ground sloths. Learn all about the history and scientific significance of the tar pits from your informative guide during your morning or afternoon tour of this off-the-beaten-track attraction.

Los Angeles Full-Day Tour - Hotel pick-up in Los Angeles, California $119 Tour Provided by Viator

Los Angeles Full-Day Tour - Hotel pick-up

Los Angeles, California United States

Experience Los Angeles on a Grand City Tour in 1 fun-filled day!
Stop at world-renowned landmarks throughout the city & enjoy taking photos & time to explore.

Enjoy convenient pick up & drop off from hotels in Hollywood, Santa Monica, Universal City & North Los Angeles including Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Woodland Hills.

Tour Stops: Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Beverly Hills, The Grove & Original Farmer's Market, Griffith Observatory, Hollywood

Pass By: Sunset Strip, Melrose, Paramount Studios, Museum Row, Homes of the Rich & Famous

Enjoy live narration by an entertaining & knowledgeable guide.

Transportation provided in an upscale Mercedes Sprinter Van in the comfort of leather seats, climate control - air conditioning in the summer & heat in the winter - tall ceilings & large picture windows to take in the views.

Avoid the big bus! This is a shared tour. But, with a max of only 10 guests, enjoy interacting with your guide & 5 star hospitality!

Our Signature Tour: 3.5-Hour LA Story Tour in Los Angeles, California $341 Tour Provided by Viator

Our Signature Tour: 3.5-Hour LA Story Tour

Los Angeles, California United States

Our Signature Tour!

The most popular sights seen from a fresh perspective, as well as the lesser-known gems other tours miss. This is a half-day tour.

This private tour is provided by industry professionals who specialize in luxury and customized service. The 3.5-hour tour will concentrate on the must-see sightseeing locations in Hollywood, West Hollywood and Beverly Hills. It's the go-to tour for 5-star hotel concierge desks, as well as domestic and international travel agents looking for a superior experience for their VIP's.

*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 3.5 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.

4 Hour Tour of Hollywood Departing from Santa Monica or DTLA in Los Angeles, California $390 Tour Provided by Viator

4 Hour Tour of Hollywood Departing from Santa Monica or DTLA

Los Angeles, California United States

This is our distinguished signature tour. Conducted by industry professionals specializing in luxury and personalized service, this private 4-hour tour focuses on essential sightseeing locations in Hollywood, West Hollywood, and Beverly Hills. It is the preferred choice for 5-star hotel concierge desks and both domestic and international travel agents seeking an exceptional experience for their VIP clients.

*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 4 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.

Half Day Best of Los Angeles Tour from Santa Monica  in Los Angeles, California $79 Tour Provided by Viator

Half Day Best of Los Angeles Tour from Santa Monica

Los Angeles, California United States

Experience a one-of-a-kind sightseeing adventure through the famous neighborhoods of Los Angeles on this 5.5-hour VIP-style tour. Starting from the Santa Monica Pier with our fun and entertaining driver guide, you’ll travel in a premium mini-coach to see LA’s most iconic landmarks and neighborhoods, with some stops along the way, all in a convenient half-day format. Stops: 1. Hollywood walk of fame for 45 Minutes. 2. The Grove & Farmers Market for 75-Minutes. 3. The Giffith Observatory for 45 Minutes. (FYI: Inside of The Griffith Observatory is closed on Mondays. You will still experience the outside, the outlook, and the Hollywood Sign viewpoint.)

Private Luxurious Tour of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California $179 Tour Provided by Viator

Private Luxurious Tour of Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California United States

Experience the very best of Los Angeles with an expert tour guide while riding in a luxurious vehicle on this 6 hour private and custom tour. You will be immersed in the history, culture, and excitement of LA. Snap a pic with the Hollywood Sign, walk along Venice Beach, drive down Rodeo Drive, fit your hands and feet in the famous impressions on Hollywood Blvd, play on the Santa Monica Pier, catch celebrities and drive by their homes, and so much more. Choose our standard itinerary or customize your own for an additional cost! This is the best way to way to experience LA with a private guide and vehicle.  Pick up and drop off at your hotel is included inside LA County. Extra charge for pickup outside of LA.

Los Angeles Highlights Full-Day Guided Tour in Los Angeles, California $179 Tour Provided by Viator

Los Angeles Highlights Full-Day Guided Tour

Los Angeles, California United States

Join our Highlights Tour for an insider's view of America's most glamorous city! Unlike other tours we keep our groups private and under 15 people per guide so you don't feel lost in the mix. Travel in style in our climate controlled luxury vehicle as your expert guide whisks you through the City of Angels! On this 6 hour comprehensive tour your guide will take you all around LA to see some of the city's most iconic locations. Join us and get fully immersed in California's laid back culture!