2-Hour Venice Beach Art and History Walking Tour

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About this activity

Welcome to Venice Beach! Home to surfers, skaters, celebs, street artists, and body builders - Venice is one of the most famous parts of LA.

This 2 hour walking tour will take you through Venice to see some of its most famous and most overlooked details. As we wind through the neighborhood, you will learn the history of Venice Beach and how Abbot Kinney created Venice for America. You'll see where the local celebrities like to eat and shop before you walk through their neighborhood. After a quick stroll through the historic canals, you will be at the beach. This is where we will see the skaters, surfers, and incredible street art. By the time the tour is over, you'll know Venice like a local!

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–20
Guide: English
Operated by: See LA in a Day

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–110 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tour includes a passionate LA guide for 2hrs.

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Venice Beach Boardwalk

40 min

The tour starts with a visit to the Venice Beach Boardwalk. This is the heart of Venice Beach. You'll stop by the skate park and graffiti pit to take in the classic Venice Beach vibe. We'll discuss the history of skateboarding and how Venice changed the world of sports.
Muscle Beach Venice Gym

10 min Admission not included

Made famous by body builders like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno, this is the world's most famous gym. See where the local muscle men and women work on their physique and tan at the same time.
Venice Canals Walkway

20 min

That's right! Venice has canals just like Italy and they are stunning to see. You'll take a walk through this historic section of Venice while learning about Abbot Kinney and the "Venice of America." This is also where you can get some of the best pictures of your trip!
Abbot Kinney Boulevard

20 min

Called by GQ magazine "The Coolest Block in America" in 2012. This little section of Venice is the go-to spot for shopping and dining. Do a little window shopping as we discuss the trendy elements of Venice culture, but don't miss the amazing historic signposts along the way!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet at the SOUTH EAST corner or Pacific and Windward. This is the corner with the small parking lot.

End point

Meet at the SOUTH EAST corner or Pacific and Windward. This is the corner with the small parking lot.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.