Esotouric features three LA literary tours in July--Raymond Chandler (7/11), Charles Bukowski (7/18) and John Fante (7/25)--with discounts when you ride more than one. Mix and match, any two for $96 (save $20) or all three for $134 (save $40).
Ride Free once a month on Esotouric's curated Art Walk shuttle, The Hippodrome.
Translation services offered in most languages. Yes, we give private group tours, and offer discounts on regular tours for groups of eight or more. For more info, click here.
KCRW and KPCC members take 15% off regular bus tour tickets (limit 4 per member)
We Recommend
The Mother Road, Mapped
Robert Waldmire's Old Route 66 Map is a legendary piece of illustrated history. We have a limited supply, direct from the artist. Get yours today before they're all gone.
Your ticket can be refunded up to 72 hours prior to departure if you contact Esotouric by phone or email. We regret that there are no refunds for people who miss the bus.
Visionary Hollywood Saturday, June 7th - SOLD OUT, EMAIL FOR WAITING LIST
Jun 7 2008 - 10:45am
Jun 7 2008 - 3:45pm
As of Friday morning, the tour is sold out. You may email if you wish to get on the cancellation list, or to be added to the Esotouric email list to be alerted about future tours. And please do join Erik Davis for brunch and conversation on Sunday 6/8 at 11am at Clifton's Cafeteria downtown.
Instructions for passengers:
There are no paper tickets: your name will be on a list at the bus door. Check in is at 10.15am for a 10.45am sharp departure from Skylight Books.
There is a Public Parking Lot with meters (10 hour limit) just behind the bookstore. Please bring quarters!
Tickets can be ordered online until the morning of the tour. For last minute bookings, please feel free to call 310-995-4591 after 8am on tour day, and if there are seats available, you can reserve a spot and pay with cash at the bus.
Food and drink are permitted and suggested (note that a vegetarian lunch will be provided); no audio or video-taping without permission. We regret that there are no refunds for passengers who miss the bus.
Get your limited edition plasticmuse / Tony Millionaire Bukbird silkscreen poster, t-shirt or set of beer coasters.
Raymond Chandler Mystery Map Returns!
Back from the out-of-print grave and ready to be used, it's the classic Chandler crime scene map of Los Angeles. Why pay $100+ for a dog eared copy when a crisp new one can be yours for $15?
recommended viewing
now you can purchase the the film the L.A. Times called "irreverent, insightful, surely one of the most ambitious documentaries on Los Angeles ever."