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Tour support is financial support for a touring band. It can be used to cover per diems, travel, accommodation, equipment, and vehicle rental and whatever other expenses come up during a tour. Historically, when tour support was offered, it was usually paid by the record label. In the 21st century, however, tour support and tour sponsorship has gravitated to business conglomerates and even drink companies with no direct involvement in music.

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The music business has drastically changed in response to the various crises and opportunities of digitalization. As a part of this sometimes amazing, at other times troubling transformation, some companies, and prominent artists have dissolved almost completely the distinction between artist management , tour management and record label, a part of a trend toward the monetization of everything related to the artist and her music. The endgame in this trend may be the artist who owns their label. In such an instance, does this mean the artist has nowhere to look for tour support or that has complete control over the tour support budget? For big artists, the latter certainly; for others more like no tour support at all.

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Touring is extremely expensive, so it's not surprising that tour support has become hard to come by, especially for indie music . It has been a continuing and growing trend; now, only the largest superstars are likely to get significant tour support. There are a few reasons for this:

• As album sales have shrunk, often replaced by digital releases of singles, Indie labels may not have enough money to foot the bill
• The returns on tour support are not guaranteed, especially on tours that are essentially promotional tours designed to help a band build a fan base - the tour may help the band find an audience, but it may not directly translate into enough record sales to offset the investment.

Even before the digital revolution, small label support for touring groups suffered from these and other more-or-less built-in problems. Often the tours succeeded in expanding the fan base -- but thereby enabled the artist's move from the small label to a major. In other instances, as with Stomu Yamashta's ground-breaking, but too-hip-for-the-room world music group GO, even strong tour support offered by adept music promoter , producer, and label head Clive Davis ultimately ended without a payoff. It, incidentally, was a group in which almost every member was a star or superstar, including Stevie Winwood, krautrock and EDM pioneer Klause Schultz, Al Demiola, and Santana's star drummer, Michael Shrieve. And there were more -- it was an eleven-piece band in which every member had a fan base. Fans just didn't necessarily want to see all 11 of them onstage at the same time.

Which may be the underlying lesson of the trend toward little or no tour support at all for most musicians: you can't push on a string . The contemporary attitude by tour management and labels now tends to be along the lines that either a new band will succeed somehow without tour support because the audience really wants to hear them (even if they didn't know it until they catch them on their painful, budget-less first tour) or ultimately the audience really doesn't, and no amount of tour money will finally make a difference.

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Glass Animals Will Embark on ‘Tour of Earth’ With 2024 Live Shows

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Later this year, Glass Animals will bring their forthcoming studio album I Love You So F***ing Much on an international tour fittingly titled Glass Animals: Tour of Earth.

The record, which features the newly released single “Creatures in Heaven,” will arrive on July 19, while the tour is scheduled to kick off just under a month later. The band will be joined on the road by Kevin Abstract, Eyedress, Blondshell, and The Big Moon on select dates.

Tour of Earth begins on Aug. 7 in Charlotte, North Carolina, and will close out its North American run on Sept. 22 in Austin, Texas. Glass Animals will make stops at New York’s Madison Square Garden and Inglewood’s Kia Forum, in addition to performances in Philadelphia, Toronto, Cincinnati, Nashville, Phoenix, Raleigh, and more. The tour also includes two back-to-back shows at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado.

General sale for North America and Europe will begin on Thursday, April 11 at 10 a.m. local time via the official Glass Animals website. Presales will begin on Tuesday, April 9.

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Human Musical Group Sensations Glass Animals Announce 2024 Global TOUR OF EARTH

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Kevin abstract, eyedress, blondshell, the big moon on select dates, performing at iconic venues including madison square garden, kia forum, the o2 & more, in support of forthcoming new album ‘i love you so f***ing much’ out july 19th, new single “creatures in heaven” out now, general onsale begins thursday, april 11 at 10 am local at glassanimals.com.

Today, Human Music Group Sensations Glass Animals announced their 2024 global TOUR OF EARTH . Promoted by Live Nation, the 41-date tour sees the band headlining the biggest venues of their career thus far and kicks off on Wednesday, August 7 in Charlotte, NC at PNC Music Pavilion, with stops across North America, Europe, and the UK in Toronto, New York, Nashville, Chicago, Vancouver, Inglewood, Paris, Milan, Amsterdam, Glasgow, and more before wrapping up with an epic hometown performance in London, UK at The O2. The GRAMMY-nominated and BRIT-nominated, Diamond-selling British band  will be joined by special guests Kevin Abstract , Eyedress , and Blondshell on select dates throughout the North America leg. The Big Moon will join on all dates across Europe and the UK.

The tour will see the band playing many iconic venues around the world for the first time, including Madison Square Garden in New York, Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, The Gorge Amphitheatre in Seattle, Kia Forum in Inglewood, 3Arena in Dublin, The O2 in London, and many more.

Yesterday, Glass Animals announced details of their highly anticipated fourth studio album, I Love You So F***ing Much , set for release on July 19th . The album is introduced by the band’s new single, “ Creatures in Heaven ,” out now—listen HERE and watch the visualizer HERE .

I Love You So F***ing Much is the follow-up to 2020’s critically revered Dreamland , which sold over 12 million copies globally and gave life to “ Heat Waves ,” the record-breaking song that became the biggest international hit from a British band in almost 30 years . It was the first song by a British band since the Spice Girls’ “Wannabe” in 1995 to claim #1 for five consecutive weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 , and the first song to reach #1 with a single writer and producer since Pharell’s “Happy” —leading to the pop world’s biggest acts, including Florence Welch , all wanting to work with Glass Animals frontman, songwriter, and producer, Dave Bayley . But the birth of I Love You So F***ing Much was an existential crisis. Dave found himself struggling to make sense of this newfound global stardom, having watched it all happen while the world was in lockdown.

  He says, “Life can change dramatically, but sometimes you aren’t able to change as quickly on a personal level. You end up feeling like a spectator. And then you are asked and expected to be a certain type of person, a different person. But…I wasn’t sure how. It confused me to the point of not knowing who I was or if anything was real.” It took being stranded on a cliff in a wooden house on stilts during one of California’s biggest storms in history to push that feeling into a full existential crisis. In forced isolation, watching trees tumble down mountains and assuming “death was coming,” Dave began asking questions of himself, of the universe, and of the human experience: namely, love. As he came to accept himself as an introvert, Dave realized that “human connection and the love between us is much bigger, more important, and more complex than anything else” . “Creatures in Heaven” is the sublime first glimpse into ten intimate love stories set against the backdrop of the universe.

NORTH AMERICA TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with an artist presale beginning Tuesday, April 9 at 10 AM local time. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Thursday, April 11 at 10 AM local time at glassanimals.com .

EUROPE/UK TICKETS: In Europe and the UK, tickets will be available starting with a Glass Animals Album Pre-Order Presale beginning Tuesday, April 9 at 10 AM local time. Visit glassanimals.com for more info. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Thursday, April 11 at 10 AM local time at glassanimals.com .

HUMAN MUSICAL GROUP SENSATIONS GLASS ANIMALS: TOUR OF EARTH – NORTH AMERICA DATES:

Wed Aug 07 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion +

Thu Aug 08 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre +

Sat Aug 10 – Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at the Mann +

Sun Aug 11 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center +

Tue Aug 13 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden +

Fri Aug 16 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park +

Sat Aug 17 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion +

Tue Aug 20 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage +

Wed Aug 21 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center +

Fri Aug 23 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center +

Sat Aug 24 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre +

Sun Aug 25 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center +

Tue Aug 27 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena +

Wed Aug 28 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island +

Sat Aug 31 – Kansas City, KS – Azura Amphitheater ~^*

Tue Sep 03 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre ~

Wed Sep 04 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre ~

Thu Sep 05 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre ~

Sat Sep 07 – Seattle, WA – The Gorge Amphitheatre ~^

Sun Sep 08 – Vancouver, BC – Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena ~

Wed Sep 11 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre ~

Fri Sep 13 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre ~

Sat Sep 14 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum ~^

Tue Sep 17 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre ~

Fri Sep 20 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion ~

Sat Sep 21 – The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion ~

Sun Sep 22 – Austin, TX – Moody Center ~

HUMAN MUSICAL GROUP SENSATIONS GLASS ANIMALS: TOUR OF EARTH – EUROPE/UK DATES:

Tue Oct 15 – Paris, France – Zenith =

Wed Oct 16 – Brussels, Belgium – Forest National =

Thu Oct 17 – Dusseldorf, Germany – Mitsubishi Electric Halle =

Sat Oct 19 – Warsaw, Poland – Expo XXI =

Sun Oct 20 – Berlin, Germany – Max-Schmeling-Halle =

Tue Oct 22 – Milan, Italy – Alcatraz =

Wed Oct 23 – Zurich, Switzerland – The Hall =

Thu Oct 24 – Munich, Germany – Zenith =

Sat Oct 26 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – AFAS Live =

Wed Oct 30 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena =

Fri Nov 01 – Glasgow, United Kingdom – OVO Hydro =

Sat Nov 02 – Manchester, United Kingdom – Co-op Live =

Sun Nov 03 – Nottingham, United Kingdom – Motorpoint Arena =

Tue Nov 05 – Cardiff, United Kingdom – Utilita Arena =

Thu Nov 07 – London, United Kingdom – The O2 =

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When you’re visiting a city as vast as Los Angeles, tours are the best way to explore as many neighborhoods as possible during a short time. Choose a sightseeing tour if you must hit all the big Los Angeles attractions or opt for a food tour to sample the best tacos in Los Angeles . Movie buffs will want to go behind-the-scenes at film studios, and who doesn’t want to feel the sand between your toes on the best beaches in L.A. ? Whatever Los Angeles experience you want to have during your trip, this list of the best Los Angeles tours has something for everyone.

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This five-hour tour might very well be the most efficient way to see all the top L.A. attractions. Kick things off in Downtown with a visit to the Walt Disney Concert Hall before heading west to check out the Griffith Park Observatory and catch your first glimpse of the Hollywood Sign. Next, it’s off to Hollywood Boulevard to experience the Walk of Fame, Dolby Theatre and TCL Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. You’ll drive through Beverly Hills and loop back to the Original Farmers Market, where you’ll have time for lunch before heading back to your hotel. $75

Los Angeles Latin Food and Culture Small Group Walking Tour

It’s impossible to separate the culture of the city from the culture of the Latin-American residents who call it home. Venture into East L.A. and Boyle Heights and you’ll find the best tamales, incredible mercados and joyful mariachi bands. This tour uses the Metro Gold Line to hit spots all over East L.A., from the first tortilla factory in the city to a bakery that keeps at-risk youth of the streets. And don’t worry: There will be plenty of tastings along the way. $75

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Movie Locations Bus Tour

It’s only fitting that a tour of Los Angeles’s most famous movie locations would depart from TCL Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, a big-screen landmark in its own right. The three-hour tour crisscrosses the city to take you past more than 50 iconic filming locations from movies like The Graduate, Spider-Man and Chinatown . A 65-inch TV on the bus will play relevant clips as you zoom by each spot, in case you need to jog your memory. $60

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Santa Monica Sweet Spots Bike Tour

Ice cream and truffles and lemon bars, oh my! Taste test some of Santa Monica’s most popular sweets on this dessert tour by bike. The tastings vary from tour to tour, but favorites include fudge brownies and authentic Mexican pastries. You’ll spy the Third Street Promenade and some of the city’s wealthiest streets as you pedal along. $89

Warner Bros. Studio Tour

See how movie magic happens with a behind-the-scenes tour at Warner Bros. Studios. Film geeks will love the chance to get an inside look at the production process, from the sound stages to the prop department. The tour ends with your chance to try on the Sorting Hat from J.K. Rowling’s beloved Harry Potter franchise and sit on the Central Perk couch where the Friends gang drank so many cups of coffee. $104

Neon Cruise

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Talk about Instagram bait. The Museum of Neon Art’s popular Neon Cruise drives you past countless examples of L.A.’s illuminated electric art at night. Feast your eyes on the restored facade of Clifton’s Cafeteria, the marquee of the Los Angeles Theatre, the multicolored sign for the Frolic Room and many more neon novelty pieces. $55

South Bay Brewery Tour

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The craft beer scene in Los Angeles has exploded in recent years, and nowhere is that more apparent than the South Bay. El Segundo, Torrance and Redondo Beach each boast a bevy of popular craft breweries like Smog City Brewing Co., Three Weavers Brewing Co. and Phantom Carriage Brewery. Visit three of the best and enjoy a flight of four testers at each location on a guided LA Beer Hop tour of the area. The best part? Your tour guide serves as an automatic designated driver. $69

Philip Mershon’s Felix in Hollywood Tour

Forget the star tours and flashy tourist traps: This tour of Hollywood looks past all the superficial attractions to get to the heart of the entertainment industry. Local historian Philip Mershon describes the origin stories of all the major film studios, record companies and television networks with such gusto that you might feel like you’ve stepped back in time. It’s a fascinating journey for anyone interested in the business of Hollywood. $40

Arts District Walking Tour

Craft breweries, hip restaurants, art galleries and vibrant murals abound in the Arts District, a neighborhood on the eastern edge of Downtown that’s known for its cool vibe. Spend two hours walking the streets of this trendy nabe to experience the art that made it so famous for yourself. The tour also includes a visit to ArtShare LA, the city’s largest private art warehouse. $22

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Los Angeles Taco Tour by Bike

If Los Angeles had an official dish, it would be the taco. Locals know that some of the best come from sidewalk stands or taco truck parked outside strip malls. Navigate the streets of Downtown to sample some of the most beloved al pastor and carne asada tacos on this two-hour bike tour. $100

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LeBron James & Magic Johnson Supported Los Angeles Rams Legend Aaron Donald After Retirement

Los Angeles legends LeBron James and Magic Johnson were among many high-profile stars to show Rams star Aaron Donald Support after his retirement

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And while many Rams fans were saddened that the Donald era came to a close, he largely received overwhelming support at nearly every turn.

In fact, during an interview on 'Green Light with Chris Long' , Donald revealed that he heard from some of the biggest names in L.A. Sports history, with Magic Johnson and LeBron James both among the star-studded names reaching out and sending their support.

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“A lot of people reached out,” Donald told Long of his post-retirement experience. “Like, LeBron (reached) out. Magic Johnson reached out. (Kevin) Durant reached out. A lot of people that are great players and great in their era and did a lot of great things reached out just to congratulate me on my career. It’s pretty special, bro, when you think about how many people reached out. Warren Sapp reached out. A bunch of guys.”

Despite starting his career in St. Louis, Donald cemented his name as one the greatest sports figures in Los Angeles history. Certainly, that is a crowded field to join as well, with James and Johnson just two of a litany of legendary sports figures in the city's history.

Of course, names like Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain, Sandy Koufax, Jackie Robinson, Vin Scully, Clayton Kershaw, and many others certainly loom large.

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Taylor Swift's Eras Tour made her a billionaire

Swift's $1.1 billion fortune makes her the first musician to join forbes' billionaires list based solely on music and performances.

Taylor Swift made her debut on a new chart: Forbes’ billionaires list.

The pop superstar was propelled to billionaire status last October, thanks to a combination of her music catalog and the major revenues from her sold-out Eras Tour shows. With a net worth of $1.1 billion, according to Forbes, Swift is now one of the 2,781 billionaires on the list for 2024.

The 34-year-old is the first musician to join the list solely based on her songs and performances, and not from additional income from brand partnerships, business ventures, or other money-making activities.

Swift’s billionaire status is made up of more than $500 million in estimated wealth amassed from royalties and touring, combined with a $500 million music catalog and about $125 million in real estate, according to Forbes.

Over the last three years, Swift has re-released several of her hit albums to regain ownership after a rights dispute between herself and record executive Scooter Braun (who purchased Big Machine Records, the label that signed Swift for more than a decade, in 2019). And last year, she embarked on the Eras Tour — starting in the U.S. and continuing to sell out stadiums worldwide — which reportedly brought in a historic $4.1 billion in earnings for Swift.

Other famous faces who made it onto the list include Magic Johnson, who makes his first appearance on the chart this year with a $1.2 billion fortune; Rihanna with her two multi-billion dollar brands, Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty; and Michael Jordan, thanks to his lucrative partnership with Nike.

As for the rest of the billionaires list, CEO of the sprawling French luxury empire, LVMH, Bernard Arnault topped the ranks with an estimated $233 billion. He was followed by Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, who has an estimated wealth of $195 billion. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos rounded out the top three billionaires worldwide with a $194 billion fortune, according to Forbes.

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Your SoCal Weather Report For Friday, April 5: Rain, Mountain Snow And Thunderstorms

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It may not be winter anymore, but it sure feels like it today

• Today’s weather: Rain, thunderstorms
• Beaches: 50s
• Mountains: 30s-40s
• Inland: 50s
• Warnings and advisories: Winter weather, Wind advisory, High Surf

Daytime highs across the Southland will be in the upper 50s, nighttime lows will be in the 40s. In the higher mountain elevations, expect highs in the 30s with snow showers.

We'll see showers throughout the day with a chance of thunderstorms later this afternoon. Forecasters say the thunderstorms could produce small hail and sudden bursts of steady rain. The good news is that the storm will begin to move out of the region later this evening.

Looking ahead, we'll have a sunny and dry weekend, but below normal temperatures for this time of year — expect highs in the 60s.

The National Weather Service has issued a couple of advisories due to the storm.

A winter weather warning has been issued for the San Gabriel, San Bernardino and Riverside county mountains. Up to a foot of snow could fall at higher elevations above 6,000 feet. One to three inches of snow is expected as low as 3,000 feet.

It will be windy along the coast — a wind advisory has been extended to Ventura, L.A county beaches and the Malibu coast along with Palos Verdes Hills. Expect winds to be strongest starting at noon through 9 p.m. with gusts reaching up to 40 mph.

High surf is also expected along the coast with large breaking waves between 7 to 10 feet high.

On this day in 1983, strong winds at Disneyland prompted the shutdown of the Skyway gondola lift.

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Best Guided Tours in Louisiana

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Take a trip back in time on the steamboat Natchez. For two hours, you'll ride down the Mississippi River's beautiful crescent and learn why New Orleans was born there.

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While sipping on a cocktail, you'll learn about New Orleans' dark and ominous history on a walking tour. Sip on mouthwatering artisan beverages while hearing chilling tales about the city's eerie past.

Explore the bayous of Louisiana on day trips from New Orleans. Oak Alley Plantation and the Louisiana marshes can be visited in a single day from New Orleans. While on vacation, keep an eye out for alligators and other local wildlife.

Enjoy a 300-year-old mule-drawn carriage ride with a personal chauffeur. Explore the diverse and exciting neighborhoods of New Orleans in style. You'll learn a lot about the area from your tour guide, who is an expert in his or her field.

On an airboat tour over the Louisiana swamps and marshlands just outside of New Orleans, hold on to your hat and ride in a small group (up to 16 people). Alligators, snakes, and a vast variety of birds may be seen in a wildlife preserve.

Explore New Orleans' voodoo, voodoo, and witchcraft legends on a tour of the French Quarter led by an expert guide. Listen to your guide as he or she tells you about the neighborhood's fascinating and sometimes eerie past.

If you have ever wanted to see how artists and architects make distinctive Mardi Gras floats year after year, this is your chance. Enjoy a complimentary downtown shuttle service.

The world's first zipline tour across a swamp may be found in New Orleans. It's a must-see for nature lovers and adrenaline junkies alike to check out the Maurepas Swamp Zipline and Suspension Bridge Adventure.

Smell your way around the French Quarter on this walking tour of New Orleans. Visit four different restaurants and try four different types of food and drinks while you're here.

Take part in a quest in one of four distinct universes. Breaking out of jail or saving the day can make you the hero of your own story.

With interactive displays, multimedia experiences, and hundreds of human stories, visitors may relive the American experience during World War II. A 4-D movie or a guided tour can be added as an option.

A Garden District walking tour is a great way to see the city's most charming neighborhood. Photographs of the oldest cemetery in town, Lafayette No. 1, as well as the house where the famed Gothic author Anne Rice once lived, will leave you feeling uneasy. Mansions and tree-lined streets are to be expected.

As you travel around the streets of New Orleans, you'll learn about the interesting and little-known lives of some of the city's most famous residents. Liquor can be purchased at historic locations.

This guided bike tour in New Orleans includes a stop at Jackson Square and a tour of the French Quarter. Explore the Faubourg Marigny by taking a stroll down Esplanade Avenue.

On this New Orleans guided bike tour, you'll explore the French Quarter, the Mississippi River, and Jackson Square. Explore the Faubourg Marigny by taking a stroll down Esplanade Avenue.

Discover New Orleans' prominent above-ground graves, as well as historic tombs and the final resting places of famous (and infamous) residents. Your guide will tell you everything you need to know about the Cities of the Dead.

Travel by bus to various cemeteries in New Orleans at night. As you walk around the graveyards with EMF readers and dowsing rods, your tour guides will tell you terrible stories about them.

Embark on a gastronomic stroll around the historic French Quarter, stopping at five different eateries along the way. Learn about the cuisine and the people of the region as you try up to nine different dishes.

Make the most of your time in New Orleans by learning about the city's rich culinary history from an expert guide. Eat at some of the city's best-known restaurants in the French Quarter. Beignets, Creole beef brisket, and seafood gumbo are just a few of the mouthwatering dishes you may indulge in while you're here. If you prefer, you can upgrade to a small-group tour of no more than 12 people, where your guide will provide interesting tidbits about the city's history and culture.

On this boat adventure, go on a sunset sail aboard the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen. As the boat makes its way down the Mississippi, passengers may enjoy the sounds of an onboard jazz band and a Creole-style supper buffet. Take in the vistas from the promenade deck and drink New Orleans-inspired cocktails.

With a 3-hour luxury coach tour of New Orleans, you may enjoy the sights from a more relaxed vantage point. Travel through historic neighborhoods including the French Quarter and the Garden District with a knowledgeable tour guide by your side. New Orleans' rich history and the 17th Street Canal, where the canal bank was breached by storm Katrina, can be explored during a tour of the city. You don't have to worry about parking or public transportation when you take this educational tour that begins and ends right at your downtown New Orleans hotel.

A trained guide will lead a small party on an airboat tour of the fabled swamplands of New Orleans. Switch between fast speeds that are thrilling and slow speeds that are relaxing as you pass interesting plants and animals. Capture stunning images of alligators in their natural environment, and experience the intimate ambiance of a small-group tour, limited to only nine travelers. Enjoy the ease of round-trip transportation by luxurious, air-conditioned coach from your accommodation in downtown New Orleans.

Taking a bus tour of New Orleans is the best way to see the city. The Garden District, Treme, and the 9th Ward are all worthwhile side trips from the French Quarter. Take a stroll around Frenchmen Street, Esplanade Avenue, and more to learn about the area's history and culture.

Take a trip down memory lane in an 18th-century mule-drawn carriage to some of New Orleans' most iconic attractions. On this tour, you'll travel around the French Quarter at night with a group of no more than eight people, and you'll learn about a dark history of horrible crimes, natural disasters, and paranormal sightings. A tour guide will tell you all about the city's darkest past while you ride your bike through wrought-iron balconies, dark lanes, and southern mansions steeped in legends.

This two-hour Eerie Pub Crawl with a local certified guide will take you deep into the French Quarter's seductively haunted side. Learn about authentic haunting ghost stories at haunted spots across the French Quarter, which have been validated by historical research done at each property. This trip is all about fun, and we make sure to stop by the most haunted bar in the city. At least one of these stops will feature a bar where you can get a drink. To participate in this tour, you must be at least 21 years old.

One of the city's top-rated haunted tour providers, Hottest Hell, offers a terrifying, adults-only tour of the city's most notorious haunts. There are two unique routes through the most haunted locations in the French Quarter and beyond that take you through the most horrific true-crime stories, voodoo folklore, and ghostly frights.

Explore the Cajun and Creole cultures of New Orleans on a full-day excursion to the swamps and plantations outside the French Quarter. Your high-speed airboat adventure will take you deep into the bayous, where you'll get to see alligators and pelicans in their natural habitat. Take a tour of Houmas House and Laura Plantation to see their gorgeous architecture and hear about their rich history. The package includes a gourmet lunch buffet at Houmas House, which is available for an additional cost.

The National WWII Museum in New Orleans can teach you about a significant period in the city's history by teaching you about World War II. One of the top museums in the country is housed in this world-class facility. There is a lot to see and learn about military history and relics in the museum.

Take a half-day cooking lesson while you're in New Orleans to make the most of your trip. With the help of a professional chef and a small group of like-minded foodies, you can learn how to make authentic Louisiana cuisine. When the class is over, enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or beer, a commemorative apron, and a collection of recipes included in the course fee.

Zip NOLA is a first-of-its-kind, fully submerged swamp zipline in both New Orleans and the world. Nola ziplines and suspension bridges span about a half-mile across the Maurepas Swamp. It's ideal for thrill-seekers and nature lovers alike. The lovely swamp habitat and wildlife can be observed from the moss-covered cypress treetops.

Explore the Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve on a pontoon tour with a local guide. You may be picked up from your hotel for a little additional fee, and then enjoy a scenic boat ride through the cypress swamps of Southern Louisiana, looking for gators and egrets, all while learning about the unique ecology of the region. With the 10 a.m. departure, you'll be able to set your own schedule and enjoy a delicious meal at Restaurant Des Familes.

Take a ride on this New Orleans bus tour and you'll be whisked around the French Quarter. Learn about the city's darkest corners from your guide, who will tell you tales of gruesome murders and the mysteries of the supernatural. It's a good idea to bring your camera and look for ghosts while you explore the area.

This hands-on Cajun and Creole cooking class is located in the heart of New Orleans' French Quarter and teaches you how to prepare three traditional New Orleans meals. Getting to know each other better while learning to cook Creole delicacies like gumbo and bananas foster is an excellent way to spend time with friends.

To save money on your trip from your hotel or port to the New Orleans International Airport, take advantage of shared transportation services. With this package, you’ll enjoy round-trip shared transportation in a comfortable car equipped with Wi-Fi and air-conditioning. Compared to private cabs or public transit, this service offers the ease of a private ride with the lower cost of a shared transfer.

This 90-minute walking tour takes you through some of New Orleans' fascinating voodoo heritage. You may learn about the legends about Marie Laveau's final resting place by visiting a real voodoo shop and a voodoo temple. See the place where she grew up and learn about the history of Congo Square from her parents.

On this small-group tour from New Orleans, you'll explore the history of slavery and the plantations of Louisiana. Whitney Plantation's Louisiana Museum of Slavery may be accessed via the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain. Tour the museum and renovated structures to learn about the enslaved people who labored there and on plantations around the South. Visit the St. Joseph Plantation, which has a Creole flavor and is where the movie "12 Years a Slave" was filmed.

With this special access pass to Mister Gregory's French Quarter Shrimp Boil, you may enjoy a classic NOLA dining experience like a VIP. Begin with a muffaletta sampling and local blue crab and alligator tail appetizers while appreciating views of Armstrong Park. Watch as the chefs prepare the boil, then bite into this traditional New Orleans dish—don't forget to spare space for dessert. Local performers keep you entertained throughout.

Explore Louisiana’s unique history and ecosystem on this combined day tour from New Orleans. Travel along the oak-lined River Road to Destrehan Plantation, where you can visit the 1787 sugar plantation home, grounds, and slave quarters while learning about life in the antebellum South and the site’s shifting significance during the Civil War. Then, journey into the bayou on a narrated swamp cruise through untamed wetlands that are home to turtles, otters, snakes, and legendary Louisiana gators.

A small-group kayaking tour of the Manchac and Maurepas marshes takes you beyond New Orleans into the wilds of Louisiana's bayous. Climb into a tandem kayak and paddle through a verdant environment of cypress forests and wildlife-filled marshes. No previous kayaking experience is required, since a guide will teach you everything you need to know to enjoy this Southern-style trip.

Discover the grandeur and rich history of New Orleans’ antebellum south on this guided tour of Houmas House Plantation. Experience the authenticity of the place as costumed guides describe the history of this famous sugar plantation, leading you through the mansion’s beautiful rooms before you walk off for a private stroll into the estate’s stunning gardens. Getting to Houmas House from either New Orleans or Baton Rouge will take you around an hour and a half. Please plan your trip ahead of time. Do not worry if you miss your booked tour. Your ticket is valid the whole day and can be used for any of the remaining tour times on the same day.

Explore New Orleans through the eyes of a resident on this hyper-authentic tour of the Crescent City. From the Bywater to Bayou Saint John, venture off the main track and explore corners of New Orleans privy to local knowledge. Learn about the city's rich culture and history as you travel, and get tips from locals on how to make the most of your trip. 

It’s time to make your holiday extraordinary!

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Table of Contents

What are guided tours?

It’s common for guided tours to be all-inclusive group trips that are led by a local guide and follow a set itinerary for a specific tourist attraction or local thing to do. It’s possible to go on a guided sightseeing tour, buy a ticket to skip the line at popular attractions, go on a group tour, try food or wine, and even get a ride to the airport.

Should I use guided tours on my vacations?

Explore and experience your destination like a local.

Take in everything there is to offer! To get the most out of your vacation, research for guided tours ahead of time and while you’re there. Get a feel for where you’re going by spending time with the locals. Go in search of precious gems that have been buried!

Avoid scams and pay better prices

Pay the best possible price! To avoid being ripped off by dishonest tour agents during your vacation, book your guided tours ahead of time.

I have a tight budget, can I still buy a guided tour?

Whatever your budget is, there is probably a guided tour out there for you with the large selection of guided tours available.

Save time, Get the most out of your trip.

Don’t waste a moment on your trip! Memories aren’t made while standing in line. Book ahead and skip the lines at the world’s biggest attractions.

If you have a pre-planned trip itinerary, you know precisely what you’ll be experiencing on each day of your holiday.

Check reviews before buying a guided tour

Spoilt for choices and not sure which guided tour to choose? Check out past reviews and decide on which activities suit you better.

No risk to you. Free cancellation

For the majority of guided tours, you can change your mind and cancel your ticket without incurring any fees up to 24 hours before the activity’s start date. This is really beneficial if your travel plans change at the last minute.

Meet people all over the world, make new friends on your next vacation

It’s great to meet folks from all around the world on your guided trips!

Types of guided tours available for your vacation

Depending upon the city you are taking a trip to, there are practically any guide trips and activities for everybody. There are outdoor guided tours, water activities, Nature tracks, Music celebrations, Local food tours, Workshops and Classes, Arts Performances, Hidden Gems exploration, beer or red wine drinking and tasting tours, special TV & Movies trips, romantic couple trips, children’ activities, tours to Parks and Gardens, Island expedition tours, check out well-known landmarks, Museum guided tours and tickets, Airport transfer services, Memorials for you to check out to under the local culture and history, go up Towers & viewing platforms to get a birds-eye view of the landscape, shopping trips, theaters and concert halls, visit ports and harbors, sightseeing cruise, bikes for rental, helicopter flights, ferry tickets, Jeep and SUV for rental, luxury yacht services and sailboat leasing.

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How to visit the best private gardens in and around L.A.

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It’s been a tough two years for garden voyeurs.

The spring of 2020 promised more than 20 garden tours in Southern California, popular fundraising events that would allow participants to wander through other people’s private spaces, closely examining their plants and landscape designs.

For the record:

9:10 a.m. April 7, 2022 A previous version of this article incorrectly stated the time for the Claremont Eclectic tour’s ticket and map pickup as 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The onset of COVID-19 quickly canceled those events, however, even though they were outdoor tours. At that point, we weren’t even sure how the disease spread — remember wondering if it was safe to open your windows? — so no one felt comfortable with strangers gathering on their property, garden fans or no.

Some organizations tried virtual tours, with people paying to look at landscapes online, but it was a sad substitute for walking in the fragrant green of real, live SoCal gardens, with bees humming on the flowers and lizards skittering underfoot.

So thank goodness for 2022 (and COVID vaccines), because the garden good times are back, with at least 17 SoCal garden tours scheduled in April and May.

Here’s a chance to explore yards of every design, such as Mike Esparza’s “Man Garden,” a lush, shade-dappled retreat behind his 1926 Tudor home in Long Beach. He took out the old boring lawn in front and back, dug trenches along his fence line to keep back an invasion of bamboo shoots from his neighbor’s yard and then rejected the plans his first landscape architect offered for the backyard because “it was just a bunch of browns,” as in plants with mahogany leaves.

“I wanted a man’s garden with a lot of texture and color, but I didn’t want frilly flowers,” he said. “I wanted something that stays year-round, with texture and color.”

So his friend Gary Putnam, an employee of Brita’s Old Town Gardens in Seal Beach and an amateur landscaper, helped him come up with a design. They arranged hoses on the bare ground to come up with a yin-yang-type design for the compact backyard, separated by a rocky dry riverbed that curves between the two sides, capturing rainwater and runoff. He’s added a patch of AstroTurf to ensure an even green color year-round and then surrounded it with plants native to California, Australia and South Africa.

“It’s not really a garden; it’s a setting,” Esparza said. “I wanted it to be like a room. We’ve actually had parties where we brought our furniture from in the house to outside and created kind of a living room outdoors.”

There’s almost every shade of green in this garden, with accent colors mostly in white or orange, such as the wisteria that covers his pergola with white blooms two weeks a year and the Rise and Shine redbud ( Cercis canadensis ‘JN15’ ) whose yellow and orange leaves seem lit from within when they’re hit by the sun. There are pathways throughout the garden and lots of little surprises — like tree trunks sprouting huge staghorn ferns, the grinding stone that belonged to his grandmother, an apricot-colored climbing rose by the gate and a Banksia ericifolia with its gold flowers growing up like corn cobs from the feathery stems.

Esparza still works full-time, doing inventory at the Port of Long Beach, so his mom, Libby Esparza, assists in weeding and sweeping. But the biggest maintenance job is keeping all his thriving plants from getting too big and overwhelming other aspects of the garden, such as the huge stones he carefully chose as accents or the pergola with its hanging, removable wall panels and Chinese Chippendale design.

This is Esparza’s 13th year opening his garden for the Mary Lou Heard Memorial Garden Tour , and he enjoys showing it off, especially for this cause.

Mary Lou Heard went through a terrible divorce in the 1970s, when she moved to Southern California. She was hospitalized with depression for a brief period and credited her work with plants as helping her recover, said foundation President Jennifer McInteer. She had a love for cottage gardens and started growing plants in her apartment and selling them at the Orange County Market Place swap meet until she was able to open her now-legendary nursery, Heard’s Country Gardens in Westminster.

Heard started the tours in 1994 to help support the Sheepfold crisis center for women, McInteer said, and when she closed her nursery in 2002, shortly before she died from cancer, the Mary Lou Heard Foundation continued her work.

“Mary dreamed of a garden tour by and for real people. Some gardens are just unattainable for most of us. But these are real gardens created by regular people who love gardening,” McInteer said.

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“We have seven well-meaning volunteers who make the decisions, and a lot of them are, ‘Well, Mary Lou did it that way, so we should too.’ There’s no tickets to the tours. We print out a list of the gardens, distribute them to nurseries and online, and then put a donation jar at each garden. We normally raise $17,000 to $26,000, and we hope this year can be a banner year. ... I’m aiming for $50,000!”

Most of the other garden tours below have admission fees but all are designed as fundraisers to support causes in their community. Note that almost all of these gardens are at private residences, so pets are generally not welcome, and some property owners may request that visitors wear masks, so come prepared.

Check out our list below and start making plans. At the very least, you’ll come away deeply inspired.

April 10 Prisk Native Garden Open House, a rare (and free!) opportunity to tour the blooming garden of California native plants and wildflowers at William F. Prisk Elementary School, 2375 Fanwood Ave. in Long Beach (the garden is behind the school, at the corner of San Vicente Avenue and Los Arcos Street).

The 7,500-square-foot garden was started in 1996 by the school science teacher, Candy Jennings, with help from her husband, Alan, neighbor Frank Duroy and native plant enthusiast Mike Letteriello, and is now designated as a Certified Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation.

The annual open house was canceled the last two years due to COVID-19 but is open for visitors this year from 1 to 4 p.m. and admission is free. facebook.com/prisknativegarden/

April 23 The Garden Conservancy Pasadena Open Days Tour: Explore four elaborate private gardens at historic homes in Pasadena and South Pasadena with advance registration only at each garden.

Tickets are $10 per garden ($5 for members) and only available online. No day-of walk-ins or cash payments will be allowed. Children under 12 are free and do not need to be preregistered if accompanied by a registered adult. Masks are required at the discretion of the garden owners, so come prepared. opendaysprogram.org

April 23-24 19th Theodore Payne Native Plant Garden Tour features more than 30 gardens around Los Angeles, with self-guided tours of private spaces devoted to at least 50% native plants on the Eastside of L.A. on April 23 and the Westside on April 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.

A ticket gets you into all the gardens on both days plus admission to the after-party at L.A. State Historic Park on April 24 from 5 to 8 p.m. Participants will get a map in the mail once they purchase their tickets for $40 ($35 for members). nativeplantgardentour.org

Riverside Community Garden Tour “Homegrown Harvest” is free this year, featuring six gardens with free, self-guided tours between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. both days. Addresses and garden details will be published on the Riverside Community Flower Show Assn. website shortly before the tour dates. riversideflowershow.info

The 28th Floral Park Home and Garden Tour in historic North Santa Ana features tours of homes and gardens from the 1920s to the 1950s from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days, as well as a vintage automobile display, food from local restaurants and shopping at its “Street of Treasures.”

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There’s also a wine and beer garden open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on April 23 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 24. Proceeds from the event support the program’s scholarship awards to students graduating from Santa Ana high schools or attending Santa Ana College and living in Santa Ana.

Tickets for the tour are $45 if purchased in advance online by April 18 or $50 if purchased the day of the event. floralparkhometour.com

April 24 Claremont Garden Club’s Claremont Eclectic is a tour of six local gardens from 1 to 4:30 p.m., starting at the parking lot of the California Botanic Garden at 1500 N. College Ave. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online or in person at Claremont Heritage, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd. in Claremont’s Memorial Park, or Rio de Ojas, 250 N. Harvest Ave. Pick up tour maps, brochures and physical tickets between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the botanic gardens parking lot.

The tickets include free admission to the California Botanic Garden that day. Proceeds from the tours help support the Claremont Garden Club’s activities and fund its donations to local school gardens, Claremont Heritage , Sustainable Claremont Green Crew for children’s planting tools, Uncommon Good and the city of Claremont to replace some trees. claremontgardenclub.org

Foothill Creative Arts Group “Art of the Garden” 27th Garden Tour includes self-guided tours of four extraordinary gardens in the foothill communities of Pasadena, San Marino and Sierra Madre from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tickets are $30 if purchased before noon on April 23, $40 thereafter. Photography, pets and children under 12 are not permitted on the tour. The Creative Arts Group Gallery will be open at 108 N. Baldwin Ave. in Sierra Madre. creativeartsgroup.org

Morongo Basin Conservation Assn. Desert-Wise Landscape Tour returns to in-person tours after two years of virtual online tours due to the pandemic. This year’s tour involves five Morongo Basin landscapes in Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree and Landers along with docent-guided visits to the Mojave Desert Land Trust and Joshua Basin Water District Demonstration Garden .

The tour focuses on wise-water-use techniques, extensive use of native plants, restoration of disturbed desert lands and energy-saving strategies. Registration provides an online tour guide, including directions to the sites.

Tickets are $10 online ($5 for association members). They also can be purchased in person the day of the event at the Mojave Desert Land Trust, 60124 Twentynine Palms Highway in Joshua Tree, between 9 a.m. and noon. mbconservation.org

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April 30-May 1 Mary Lou Heard Memorial Garden Tour features self-guided tours of 42 gardens from Long Beach to San Clemente from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. A list of the gardens and their addresses is on the Mary Lou Heard Foundation website, but plan ahead because some of the gardens are open to visitors on only one day.

The tour is free but donation jars will be set out at the gardens to support the Sheepfold , a crisis center for women and children in Orange that has long been the beneficiary of the foundation’s annual garden tours. heardsgardentour.com

Redlands Horticultural & Improvement Society 2022 Spring Garden Tour features six Redlands gardens open for self-guided tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days as well as a plant sale on April 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. next to the historic Prospect Park Carriage House, 1352 Prospect Drive, in Redlands.

Tickets and maps of the tour gardens are available at Sunshine Nursery, Cherry Valley Nursery, Gerard’s Market and Art Association in Downtown Redlands, and, on the day of the tour, at the Asistencia , 26930 Barton Road in Redlands. Tickets are $15, children 13 and under enter free. redlandsgardenclub.com

May 1 Inspired Garden Artistry presents “Blooms With a View Spring Garden Tour” and vendor fair, a self-guided tour of nine private gardens in View Park-Windsor Hills, View Heights and Ladera Heights, including a sports lover’s dream yard, which features a basketball and tennis court, putting green and pool; a drought-tolerant courtyard inspired by California missions; a Mediterranean-style garden retreat; and an “entertainer’s paradise” with a treehouse bar.

When the tour began in 2001, former L.A. Times Garden Editor Robert Smaus called it “one of the best organized and most hospitable garden tours I’ve taken” and dubbed it “Blooms With a View” — a name that stuck. The tour runs from noon to 5 p.m. and starts at the south entrance to Ladera Park, 4750 W. 62nd St., where the vendor fair will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tickets for the tour are $30 if purchased by April 19 and $35 thereafter; children 12 and under are free. Proceeds from the 2022 tour support the Bridge Builders Foundation , Bugle Horn Autism Support Group and Kids 4 College . inspiredgardenartistry.com

The 24th Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Assn. & Hospice Camarillo Garden Tour features art exhibits and demonstrations, live music, refreshments and a garden-themed boutique in addition to tours of five Camarillo gardens from noon to 4 p.m. Artists from the Pastel Society of the Gold Coast will give demonstrations at each garden.

Tickets are $25 online. Proceeds benefit the association’s hospice program in Camarillo. imvna.org/gardentour/

May 7 Laguna Beach Garden Club 17th Gate & Garden Tour begins at the Laguna Beach County Water District’s Bruce Scherer Waterwise and Fire-Safe Gardens at 306 3rd St. in Laguna, with special buses shuttling tour goers to the “quintessential Laguna neighborhood” where the tours will occur.

Artisanal margaritas and Mexican fare will be available for purchase along with free homemade baked goods and other refreshments. Artists will be working during the tour, painting canvases in several gardens. Money from the tours goes to support school gardens, local scholarships and community projects.

The tours run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, with last entry scheduled at 2 p.m. Timed tickets are $60 plus a $5.28 handling fee online or $65 the day of the tour, if the event is not sold out. lagunabeachgardenclub.org

West Floral Park and Jack Fisher Park Neighborhoods Open Garden Day in North Santa Ana features 10 garden tours in two tree-lined neighborhoods of vintage homes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event includes live music, art displays, garden talks and demonstrations, cooking demonstrations and vendors selling food and garden products starting at 9 a.m.

Advance tickets are $20, or $25 the day of the event. Children 12 and under free. Pick up tickets and tour maps at Santa Clara Drive and Westwood Avenue. opengardenday.com

May 12 The 25th Newport Harbor Home & Garden Tour features stops at seven homes and gardens near Newport Harbor High School, along with lunch, a “boutique” of home decor and accessories vendors and an afternoon reception at Barclay Butera Interiors between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. The home and garden tours are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tickets are $95 and available online. The event is a fundraiser for the Newport Harbor Educational Foundation to support academic programs, faculty professional development and other programs and supplies at Newport Harbor High School. newportharborhometour.com

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May 14 San Clemente Garden Club 2022 Garden Tour features self-guided tours and live music at five San Clemente-area gardens from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased online before the event for $30 ($25 each for purchases involving four or more). Day-of tickets are $40 and must be purchased in person, at a location that will be announced on the website after 6 p.m. on May 13. Proceeds from the tour support the San Clemente Garden Club College Scholarship and Junior Gardeners programs as well as conservation organization and civic beautification projects within the city of San Clemente. sanclementegardenclub.com

The Garden Conservancy Los Angeles Open Days Tour features five of Los Angeles’ premier private gardens with advance registration only at each garden. Short descriptions of each location are available online.

Tickets are $10 per garden ($5 for members) and available online only. No day-of walk-ins or cash payments will be allowed. Children under 12 are free and do not need to be preregistered if accompanied by a registered adult. Masks are required at the discretion of the garden owners, so come prepared. opendaysprogram.org

May 15 Rossmoor Woman’s Club 18th Garden Tour features self-guided tours of six private gardens in the Rossmoor area of Orange County, just north of Seal Beach, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tickets are $20 if purchased in person at Brita’s Old Town Gardens or Prep Kitchen Essentials in Seal Beach, or Antica Olive Oil, Cinnamon Stik or McNally Electric in Los Alamitos, or on the day of the event at the club’s Outdoor Marketplace, featuring its craft and plant sale in the parking lot of the Farmers & Merchants Bank in the Shops at Rossmoor center, 12535 Seal Beach Blvd. Tickets can also be purchased online for $21, but they must be picked up at the Outdoor Marketplace. rossmoorwomansclub.com

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Bikes and Hikes LA – Hollywood Sign Hike

Price: From $29 Duration: 3 hours

Summit Mount Hollywood on this hiking trip. You'll see Griffith Park and the Forest Lawn Mausoleum as well as the world-famous Hollywood sign and panoramic vistas of the city. Be ready for a workout: You'll hike approximately 4 miles round-trip. Reviewers say the tour is excellent and the guides provide lots of history during the hike.

Tours are offered daily year-round and depart at 8:45 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. The company also offers a shorter version of this hike and several bike tours of LA.

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Open Bus Tours – Movie Star Home Tour

Price: From $35 Duration: 2 hours

Open Bus Tours whisks you through Hollywood and Beverly Hills in an open-top van to show you the places where the rich and famous play. The guide will point out landmarks associated with past and current celebrities, contemporary sports figures and YouTube stars, plus drive past famous movie studios and filming locations, if available. You can snap photos of mansions, the Hollywood sign, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Rodeo Drive, the Sunset Strip, the Dolby Theatre and more. Visitors say they like leaving the LA driving to fun, knowledgeable guides who entertain them with gossip. Others emphasize that this is more of a sightseeing tour and wish that they saw more celebrity homes.

The tours are available from Thursday to Monday; there are four departures each day. The company also offers private tours.

Big Bus Tours Los Angeles – TMZ Celebrity Tour

Price: Adults from $59; kids from $49 Duration: 2 hours

Gossip, secrets and buzz-worthy names are the focus of this popular Hollywood Celebrity Hot Spot Tour from Big Bus Tours Los Angeles and TMZ, the famous celebrity news website. The guided bus outing departs several times daily from Hollywood and makes no stops. Instead, the entertaining guides show video clips, share stories, do giveaways and play games. Recent tour-takers who love celebrity gossip and pop culture offer very positive reviews of the outing, while some complain about not seeing any celebrities during their tour.

Tours depart multiple times daily. TMZ also runs a Hollywood Selfie Tour, which shuttles tourgoers to the best photo spots.

ExperienceFirst – Haunted Hollywood Walking Tour: True Crime, Creepy Tales

Price: Adults from $39; kids from $35 Duration: 2 hours

This ghost tour not only covers paranormal activity in Hollywood, but also delves into LA's crime history. You'll learn about serial killers who traumatized the city as well as the infamous Manson family murders. Among the locations you'll visit are the Hollywood Roosevelt hotel and the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. Reviewers say the tour is excellent and that guides are wonderful storytellers.

Trips depart at 6 p.m. nightly. ExperienceFirst also operates guided hikes to the Hollywood sign, among others.

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A Day in LA Tours – LA City Tour

Price: Adults from $99; kids from $89 Duration: 7.5 hours

Cruise from Venice Beach to Griffith Park and everywhere in between on this tour. Tourgoers will hop on an air-conditioned bus that's equipped with device charging ports and cruise in comfort to areas like Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive and Santa Monica. First-time visitors to LA rave about how much you see in one day despite the city's famous traffic. Others appreciate spending about 40 minutes at each attraction so they could explore and take photos.

Trips depart daily around 8 a.m. A Day in LA Tours offers hotel pickup from Los Angeles area hotels for an additional fee. You can also take this tour from Anaheim.

Six Taste – Downtown Los Angeles Food Tour

Price: From $85 Duration: 4 hours

On this Downtown LA walking tour by Six Taste, visitors will sample signature dishes from five eateries while learning more about the history of downtown and the city's diverse cultures. Tastings may include pupusas, pizza, chicken mole and gelato. The company partners with more than 100 restaurants, so these tastings may change. Locals and visitors alike rave about the Six Taste guides and their selection of hard-to-find stands and shops, as well as the delicious food.

Downtown tours run on Saturdays and Sundays only at 11 a.m. The tour is vegetarian friendly. Some dietary accommodations can be made as long as you notify the company at least 72 hours in advance. Other popular Six Taste tours explore Santa Monica and the Arts District.

Malibu Wine Hikes – Malibu Wine Hike & Trail Tour

Price: From $49 Duration: 2 hours

California wine is a must-try for oenophiles, but you won't need to venture to Napa, Sonoma or Santa Barbara to sample some vino. Approximately 30 miles west of LA you'll find Malibu, a well-known beach town and home to Malibu Wine Hikes. On its 2.5-mile wine tour, you'll explore Saddlerock Ranch and its incomparable beauty, including the property's grape vines. Guides will tell you about the varietals the ranch grows and you'll get to taste the wine it produces. Visitors say they had a great time and are particularly wowed by the scenery.

Keep in mind this hike isn't accessible and strollers and wagons are not allowed. Tours depart Wednesday through Monday. Times can vary by day, but you can generally expect tours in the late morning and mid-afternoon. Malibu Wine Hikes also offers a popular tour in a four-wheel drive vehicle.

Sunset Ranch Hollywood – Mulholland Trail Tour

Price: From $75 Duration: 1 hour

Hop on a trusted steed and explore Griffith Park with Sunset Ranch. As you ride through the park, you'll see the Hollywood Sign, the Pacific and LA vistas. Tour-takers say that the guides are friendly and knowledgeable; the ride is a great option for beginners. They also rave about the views from the trail. While children are welcome, they must be at least 8 years old to ride; they company doesn't allow double riders.

You'll want to book your tour online in advance to secure a spot. Tours depart hourly from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you want a longer ride, consider the two-hour Mt. Hollywood Trail Tour.

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Architecture Tours L.A. – Silver Lake

Price: From $80 Duration: 2-3 hours

Architecture buffs and design professionals should book ahead for this tour of the Silver Lake neighborhood. For up to three hours, you'll view midcentury modern and contemporary homes by master architects Richard Neutra, Rudolph Schindler, John Lautner and other notables. Architectural historian and author Laura Massino Smith is your expert guide as she chauffeurs you through the neighborhood via van. Tour-takers appreciate Smith's insider access to homes designed by master architects that would otherwise be impossible to find or view up close.

Tours run daily around 10 a.m. and are given by reservation only. You can get tickets by contacting the company directly and you must have at least two people to book. Architecture Tours L.A. hosts a variety of other tours through Los Angeles neighborhoods, such as Hancock Park/Miracle Mile and West Hollywood/Beverly Hills.

Sidewalk Food Tours of Los Angeles – Downtown LA Food Tour

Price: Adults from $89; kids from $75 Duration: 3 hours

This vegetarian-friendly food tour of downtown Los Angeles appeals to travelers interested in the neighborhood's history and ethnically diverse culinary scene. You'll make six food stops that could include doughnuts, French pastry, Mexican tacos and Asian fusion. You'll also walk through Grand Central Market and see sights like the Biltmore Los Angeles, a luxury hotel, and the Million Dollar Theatre. Visitors rave about the knowledgeable guides and appreciate finding restaurants to return to, while locals enjoy learning about downtown and the city's hidden gem restaurants.

Expect to walk or stand the entire tour and bring a full water bottle. Tours run at 11 a.m. Friday through Monday. Many stops can accommodate gluten-free, vegan and dairy-free diets. Sidewalk Food Tours also offers a West Hollywood Food Tour and private food tours.

Surf City Tours – The Perfect Malibu Tour

Price: Adults from $85; kids from $70 Duration: 5.5 hours

See the homes of the rich and famous – with a side of spectacular ocean scenery – during this tour. Surf City Tours whisks you through Malibu to see the homes of celebrities like Lady Gaga and Cher as well as historic sites and filming locations. It also includes an hourlong stop so you can explore the beach on your own. Travelers say the tour is a must-do and appreciate the guides' enthusiasm and historical knowledge.

Tours depart at 9:30 a.m. daily. You must bring a car seat for all children 8 and younger. Tours depart from the company's location in Santa Monica. The company also runs a surfing trip and a Hollywood tour.

Universal Studios Studio Tour

Price: Included with park admission Duration: 1 hour

Movie fans will get a thrill out of Universal Studios' Studio Tour, a theme park attraction that moves tram riders around the studio backlot. Jimmy Fallon serves as your video tour guide who introduces short clips that serve to enhance the narration from your in-person guide. During the tram ride, you'll encounter the Jupiter's Claim set from "Nope," the shark from "Jaws" and other key props. Interactive experiences include watching a 3D King Kong battle a T. rex and racing alongside stars from "The Fast and the Furious" movie franchise. Both experiences are favorites of reviewers who especially enjoy the special effects. Some tour-takers feel that it is more of another theme park ride than a tour.

The backlot tours leave throughout the day. Tours are included with the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park ticket, which starts at $109 per person for one-day general admission. The park offers multiple shows and rides featuring famous animals, cartoon characters and blockbuster hits.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood

Price: Adults from $70; kids from $60 Duration: 3 hours

Spend time with friends, scientists and wizards during the Warner Bros. Studio Tour. For one hour of the experience, a guide will drive you around the backlots of the studio while they tell you about the company's history and how they produce films and shows. The remainder of the the tour is self-guided. Tour-takers can explore sets from "Friends" and "The Big Bang Theory," see numerous costumes and props (including items from the DC Universe and "Fantastic Beasts") and grab a bite to eat or a souvenir at the cafe and shop. Tourgoers rave about this tour, calling it an absolute must for movie fans.

Tours are available daily from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. You must select a specific time slot when you book. You can upgrade your experience to a Plus or Deluxe tour, which include longer guided tours and meals.

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