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Explore Long Beach: Self-Guided Audio Tour

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2 to 3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

This fascinating audio tour of the beautiful sunny and vibrant Long Beach in California will take you on a fun journey where you will see sights such as the magnificent RMS Queen Mary and the famous Long Beach Grand Prix.

Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set the pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this exciting city.

On this tour you will see wonderful examples of architecture, important historical vessels and lots of free artwork generated by the people who live and work in the area.

To discover this marvellous city in your own time and at your own pace just download this vibrantly-narrated self-guided audio tour, pop in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and start walking.

The tour will take approximately two hours, but you can pause the audio guide when needed. Grab a bite to eat or do some shopping along the way.

Please note that this tour is only available in English.

What's Included

  • Audio files and GPS map
  • Self-Paced
  • Admission Fees
  • Transportation
  • Food/Drinks
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

1126 Queens Highway
Long Beach, CA 90802, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Port of Long Beach
Long Beach, CA 90802, USA

Since this tour is self-guided audio tour, you decide your own starting point and ending point according to your own schedule.

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The Queen Mary Tours & Exhibits

The RMS Queen Mary sailed its final voyage from Southampton to Long Beach in 1967 and after this it became permanently moored here
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Submarine Scorpion

Descend into the once forbidden confines of this genuine, "Cold War Warrior." Explore the torpedo rooms, the cramped crew quarters and the wide array of various valves, pipes and wires that made up this combat sub. Completely authentic, accurate and unchanged since the Cold War days, the Scorpion submarine gives guests the rare opportunity to get a first-hand glimpse of what life was like aboard a Russian submarine.
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Aquarium Of The Pacific

Located along Long Beach’s Rainbow Harbor, the Aquarium of the Pacific is Southern California’s largest aquarium and a must-do Long Beach activity for all ages. Home to more than 11,000 animal exhibits, the aquarium explores three distinct waters of the Pacific Ocean.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Pike Outlets

The Pike offers the same attractions you would expect from most urban complexes such as a cinema, bars and restaurants but it is the history of the Pike and its unfortunate demise that is most interesting.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

Credited with creating a boom in business, tourism and finance within the city, the Long Beach Grand Prix has become a must see race for motor sport fans from all over the world.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center

This area is also known as Long Beach Entertainment Centre and construction was completed in 1962.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Long Beach East Village Arts District

The East Village is perhaps the most culturally diverse area of Long Beach. This diversity is reflected in the architecture that makes up the area and includes high rise condos, studio apartments and small craftmans cottages.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Museum of Latin American Art

The Museum of Latin American Art or MOLAA as it is more commonly known, was opened in 1996 and is the base for Latin American art and culture in the greater Los Angeles area.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Grissom

Island Grissom is one of the four man made islands constructed in 1964, which are used to excavate oil from the Wilmington oil fields.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Shoreline Village

Shoreline Village is a commercial area of Long Beach that runs from the Yard House, all the way along to Parkers Lighthouse.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Port of Long Beach

As the second largest container port in the USA, the port of Long Beach is key to the success of American trade with Asia.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Tour downloading instructions are in the "Before You Go" section of your ticket.
  • No admission fees or physical guide included.
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Explore Long Beach: Self-Guided Audio Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Audio files and GPS map
  • Self-Paced
  • Admission Fees
  • Transportation
  • Food/Drinks
  • Audio Device

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Tour downloading instructions are in the "Before You Go" section of your ticket.
  • No admission fees or physical guide included.
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Please download the audio file and make it ready before you start your journey
  • Available only in English.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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