Beverly Hills Beyond the Botox

Highlights / General details

Get to know all things 90210 on this Los Angeles tour through the power and privilege of Beverly Hills’ ‘Golden Triangle’. Go beyond the botox and into lesser-known cultural havens, sample gourmet fare, and chow down at an iconic cupcake bakery. And you thought the Golden Triangle was an opium growing region in Southeast Asia! Discover the quirks and icons of legendary Rodeo Drive. Hit up the world-famous Sprinkles Cupcakes for a little sweet fix. Nibble on treats from beloved local gourmet shops. Balance yummy food with brain food and explore a unique media museum. Learn about the history, gardens, and architecture of Beverly Hills. Check out an impressive family-owned art gallery (with Rembrandts and Dalis!)

Inclusion

English speaking guide; Select gourmet tastings; Entrance to museum.

Exclusion

Additional food and drink; Items of a personal nature; Tips & Gratuities for guide.

Hours of operation

Available: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday; Start time at 10:00am. No Tour departures: 4 Jul 2014; 27 Nov 2014; 25 Dec 2014; 1 Jan 2015; 4 Jul 2015; 26 Nov 2015; 25 Dec 2015.

Duration

Approximately 3 hours.

Location Meeting point: The Electric Fountain, at the NE corner of Santa Monica and Wilshire Boulevards. (Local bus lines 704, 720, 20, 4, 316. Please see www.metro.net for more information on how to arrive by public transportation. Parking available at 461 North Bedford Drive or 485 North Roxbury Drive.) Finish point: 465 North Beverly Drive at the corner of South Santa Monica Boulevard.

Itinerary A haven for art, beauty, and gourmet fare, Beverly Hills’ Golden Triangle offers more than just window shopping on Rodeo Drive. Just off the tourist path, the area is dotted with galleries, museums, and gardens often missed by the average tourist. We’ll show you quirks and local spots that will prove there’s more to Beverly Hills than botox and boob jobs. Because it’s so iconic, we will travel down Rodeo Drive, but instead of window shopping, we’ll dish on things like historic architecture, local stories, and relatively unknown quirky facts that will help you really understand Beverly Hills. Your LA tour will also be chock full of sweets and treats, with visits to some of our fave shops – rustic cheese and gourmet chocolate, anyone?! We’ll also hit up Sprinkles, the original cupcake bakery in Los Angeles (and the people responsible for making cupcakes so insanely popular). Dig in to a sample while learning about Sprinkles’ sustainable practices and celebrity status. Keep your sugar high in check, because next up on this Beverly Hills tour is a rather impressive family-owned gallery, stocked with masterpieces by Rembrandt, Renoir, and Dali (to name a few). We’ll also check out one of LA’s most interesting and underrated museums, a unique media museum that you probably wouldn’t have found on your own.

Participant restrictions

This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour. Children younger than 6 are permitted at no extra cost, but please make sure you inform our guides of this before you take the tour.

Additional Information As we will walk about 2 miles total, including some unpaved trail, please wear comfortable walking shoes. Comfortable clothing, sunscreen, hat and sunglasses are recommended (especially for warmer months) and layers may be necessary as mornings can be cool October through June. We believe in sustainable travel. Please bring a refillable bottle for water and remember to keep hydrated, especially during hot days. A reusable bag is also recommended to carry any purchases and reduce plastic bag waste.

Itinerary

A haven for art, beauty, and gourmet fare, Beverly Hills’ Golden Triangle offers more than just window shopping on Rodeo Drive. Just off the tourist path, the area is dotted with galleries, museums, and gardens often missed by the average tourist. We’ll show you quirks and local spots that will prove there’s more to Beverly Hills than botox and boob jobs. Because it’s so iconic, we will travel down Rodeo Drive, but instead of window shopping, we’ll dish on things like historic architecture, local stories, and relatively unknown quirky facts that will help you really understand Beverly Hills. Your LA tour will also be chock full of sweets and treats, with visits to some of our fave shops – rustic cheese and gourmet chocolate, anyone?! We’ll also hit up Sprinkles, the original cupcake bakery in Los Angeles (and the people responsible for making cupcakes so insanely popular). Dig in to a sample while learning about Sprinkles’ sustainable practices and celebrity status. Keep your sugar high in check, because next up on this Beverly Hills tour is a rather impressive family-owned gallery, stocked with masterpieces by Rembrandt, Renoir, and Dali (to name a few). We’ll also check out one of LA’s most interesting and underrated museums, a unique media museum that you probably wouldn’t have found on your own.

Participant restrictions This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour. Children younger than 6 are permitted at no extra cost, but please make sure you inform our guides of this before you take the tour.

Location

Meeting point: The Electric Fountain, at the NE corner of Santa Monica and Wilshire Boulevards. (Local bus lines 704, 720, 20, 4, 316. Please see www.metro.net for more information on how to arrive by public transportation. Parking available at 461 North Bedford Drive or 485 North Roxbury Drive.) Finish point: 465 North Beverly Drive at the corner of South Santa Monica Boulevard.

Itinerary A haven for art, beauty, and gourmet fare, Beverly Hills’ Golden Triangle offers more than just window shopping on Rodeo Drive. Just off the tourist path, the area is dotted with galleries, museums, and gardens often missed by the average tourist. We’ll show you quirks and local spots that will prove there’s more to Beverly Hills than botox and boob jobs. Because it’s so iconic, we will travel down Rodeo Drive, but instead of window shopping, we’ll dish on things like historic architecture, local stories, and relatively unknown quirky facts that will help you really understand Beverly Hills. Your LA tour will also be chock full of sweets and treats, with visits to some of our fave shops – rustic cheese and gourmet chocolate, anyone?! We’ll also hit up Sprinkles, the original cupcake bakery in Los Angeles (and the people responsible for making cupcakes so insanely popular). Dig in to a sample while learning about Sprinkles’ sustainable practices and celebrity status. Keep your sugar high in check, because next up on this Beverly Hills tour is a rather impressive family-owned gallery, stocked with masterpieces by Rembrandt, Renoir, and Dali (to name a few). We’ll also check out one of LA’s most interesting and underrated museums, a unique media museum that you probably wouldn’t have found on your own.

Participant restrictions This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour. Children younger than 6 are permitted at no extra cost, but please make sure you inform our guides of this before you take the tour.

Additional Information As we will walk about 2 miles total, including some unpaved trail, please wear comfortable walking shoes. Comfortable clothing, sunscreen, hat and sunglasses are recommended (especially for warmer months) and layers may be necessary as mornings can be cool October through June. We believe in sustainable travel. Please bring a refillable bottle for water and remember to keep hydrated, especially during hot days. A reusable bag is also recommended to carry any purchases and reduce plastic bag waste.

Policies For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people. If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

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