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Self-guided walking tours in Los Angeles

There are 24 self-guided walking tours in Los Angeles on FreeGuides Tours. They run from about 3 h to about 10 h, and a typical route covers 5.2 km on foot. 1 has audio you can listen to as you walk. Each costs a one-off US$2 to unlock. Every tour runs in your phone’s browser with a live map and local stories at each stop, so you can start whenever you like.

Food and drink 6History 6

Los Angeles walking tours at a glance

Tours
24
Shortest
About 3 hA Day in Los Angeles
Longest
About 10 hBest thing to do in Los Angeles
Typical length
About 3 h
Typical route
5.2 km
With audio
1
Last updated
28 July 2026
Tours in Los Angeles by theme
ThemeToursLengthFreeWith audio
Food and drink tours6
History tours6
Audio tours11

Where tours start

  • HI Los Angeles Santa Monica 3 tours
  • ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX 3 tours
  • PodShare 3 tours
  • Samesun Hollywood 3 tours
  • Samesun Venice Beach 3 tours
  • The Steady 3 tours

What’s on in Los Angeles

Things to do, places to go and walks around Los Angeles, from What’s On by FreeGuides.

How to tour Los Angeles with FreeGuides

  1. 1

    Pick a tour

    Browse tours by city, theme and length. Every tour is written by a local guide, tourism board or hotel that knows the area.

  2. 2

    Unlock on your phone

    One small payment, or free for tours funded by a council or tourism board. Apple Pay and Google Pay work. No app, no account.

  3. 3

    Explore at your own pace

    A live map guides you from stop to stop, with stories and photos at each one (and audio narration on many tours). Start when you like, pause for coffee, finish tomorrow.

Los Angeles walking tours: questions

Are there self-guided walking tours in Los Angeles?

Yes. FreeGuides Tours has 24 self-guided tours in Los Angeles, including food tours and history tours. Each one runs on your phone with a live map and local stories at every stop.

How much does a self-guided tour in Los Angeles cost?

Each tour in Los Angeles costs a one-off US$2 to unlock. No subscription, no account.

How long are the walking tours in Los Angeles?

They run from about 3 h (A Day in Los Angeles) to about 10 h (Best thing to do in Los Angeles). A typical tour takes about 3 h and covers 5.2 km on foot. You can pause and pick up again whenever you like.

Are there audio tours in Los Angeles?

1 of the 24 tours in Los Angeles have audio, so you can listen as you walk instead of reading.

Where do the tours in Los Angeles start?

Every tour has its own start point, shown on its page with a map link. Popular starting points include HI Los Angeles Santa Monica, ITH Hermosa Beach Surf Hostel LAX and PodShare.

Do I need an app for a tour in Los Angeles?

No. The tour opens in your phone’s browser. Pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay or a card and start straight away.

Tours in Los Angeles last updated 28 July 2026.