Fast & Fossilized Tour
Discover LA’s Prehistoric and Cultural Treasures in a Single Tour
Explore LA's prehistoric past at the La Brea Tar Pits, visit iconic spots like LACMA, Petersen Automotive Museum, and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, offering history, art, cars, and epic views
Highlights
- Visit these historic tar pits where natural asphalt (tar) has seeped up from the ground for tens of thousands of years! These pits have trapped and preserved a remarkable amount of Ice Age fossils, including saber-toothed cats, mammoths, dire wolves, and many other animals.
- LACMA is the largest art museum in the western United States and holds a vast collection of artworks spanning from ancient times to the present day. With exhibits ranging from paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts to photography, textiles, and contemporary art installations.
- Take a picture at the iconic "Urban Light" installation, featuring 202 Los Angeles restored vintage street lamps!
- The Petersen Automotive Museum is a popular destination for automotive enthusiasts, historians, and visitors interested in exploring the evolution of transportation and its impact on society. It is one of the world's largest automotive museums and is renowned for its extensive collection of classic, vintage, and modern cars, motorcycles, and other vehicles.
4 Museums Tour: The Fast and the Fossilized on Miracle Mile
Explore LA’s prehistoric tar pits, famous art museums, and enjoy panoramic views of the city from the Academy Museum.
The Story
Everyone knows LA for its famous beaches and celebrities, but did you know it once hosted giant sloths the size of a Volkswagen Beetle? Or that woolly mammoths roamed the LA basin? There was even a North American camel at one point in time. This tour will give you a fresh perspective on LA as we explore its fascinating prehistoric past and cultural landmarks.
Start with a visit to the La Brea Tar Pits, stepping back 50,000 years in time while we explore the park. These tar pits have preserved countless Ice Age fossils, including those of saber-toothed cats, mammoths, and dire wolves.
Next, we'll view the outdoor exhibits at LACMA, the largest art museum in the western United States, including a photo op with “Urban Light,” a famous installation featuring 202 restored vintage street lamps.
Then, dive into the Petersen Automotive Museum, home to one of the world’s largest car collections, from vintage prototypes to Batmobiles—a car enthusiast’s dream!
Finally, we head inside the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures to delve into film history and take in stunning views of the LA cityscape from the observation deck, where you can snap an epic photo of the Hollywood Sign before we part ways.
FAQs
This tour covers less than 1 mile, but we will be walking and standing most of the time. If mobility is an issue, please arrange for a private tour.
Yes, this tour is accessible for both wheelchairs and strollers.
We understand plans change. We offer a 100% refund or the option to reschedule up to 24 hours prior to your tour start time. Within 24 hours of your tour, we would have incurred hard costs and therefore cannot allow rescheduling or cancellation without costs.
Plan to show up 15 minutes early. The tour starts promptly, and you may not be able to catch up if you arrive late.
Our tours run rain or shine. If there’s extreme weather and we have to cancel, you’ll get a full refund.
Tips aren’t included but are always appreciated by our guides. If you think your guide did an outstanding job, a tip is a great way to show that.