Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles County, between LA and West Hollywood, Beverly Hills is a world of its own, synonymous with luxury, wealth and celebrity culture. Here you’ll find plush hotels, extravagant mansions, ultra high-end boutiques and the legendary 90210 zip code. Our private walking tour allows you to peel back the layers of Beverly Hills, exploring the opulent streets with a local guide who will share fascinating stories of the city’s past and present, beyond the glitz and glamour that you see on TV.
On your private walking tour, you will:
- Discover beautiful Beverly Hills in the company of a local guide;
- Begin your tour at The Beverly Wilshire, an extravagant hotel featured in Pretty Woman and other Hollywood movies;
- Uncover the origins of Beverly Hills and see some of its most iconic buildings;
- Stroll past the upscale designer stores of dazzling Rodeo Drive and learn how it became one of the world’s ritziest shopping streets;
- Visit the fabled 90210 district and hear about some of its famous residents over the years;
- Admire the eye-catching architecture of the Union 76 gas station;
- Take in Beverly Hills City Hall, an elegant Spanish Renaissance-style building with a distinctive dome;
- Enjoy the manicured lawns of Beverly Hills Garden Park, home of the Beverly Hills sign and the lovely lily pond;
- Make your way along Santa Monica Boulevard, the historic end of Route 66.
Delve into the extravagant decadence of Beverly Hills on a private, two-hour walking tour designed for travellers who want to experience the city through a local lens. Beginning at the legendary Beverly Wilshire Hotel, immortalised by Pretty Woman and decades of Hollywood history, this engaging orientation tour will introduce you to the stories behind one of the world’s most famous neighbourhoods.
You will make your way along Rodeo Drive, where couture boutiques and polished façades reflect how this street evolved into a global symbol of luxury. Beyond the storefronts, your guide reveals the lesser-known moments and personalities that shaped its reputation. After a healthy dose of window shopping, you’ll pass beloved institutions such as Nate ’n Al’s, the elegant Courtyard Building, and La Scala, each carrying stories that go far beyond their doors. A highlight along the way is the striking Union 76 gas station, whose futuristic design offers an unexpected architectural counterpoint to its surroundings.
The tour continues past notable buildings such as the Wallis Annenberg Centre for the Performing Arts and the stately Beverly Hills City Hall, an exquisite example of Spanish Renaissance architecture crowned by its iconic dome. A pause in Beverly Gardens Park offers a chance to enjoy the carefully tended green space, home to the Beverly Hills sign and its tranquil lily pond, an ideal spot to appreciate the city at a slower pace.
As the walk concludes on Santa Monica Boulevard, once the historic endpoint of Route 66, you will leave with a deeper understanding of Beverly Hills beyond its glamorous image. Throughout the experience, your knowledgeable guide will share engaging anecdotes, hidden details, and insights into the people and events that gave the city its distinct character, making this an ideal introduction for travellers seeking an authentic, thoughtfully paced exploration with a local companion.
