Disneyland Tours
Updated: February 19th, 2025
For those interested in a closer look at the history of Disneyland, or learning more about the parks and Walt Disney, or those who want a special experience, Disneyland offers a number of guided park tours.
GENERAL TOUR INFORMATION:
Disneyland currently offers five different tours with different requirements.
None of the tours include park admission.
Receive 15% off the non-discounted price of select guided tours at the Disneyland Resort when you use your Disney Visa Card. Offers and offer elements including guided tours are subject to availability, capacity limitations, closures, additional restrictions, and exclusions. The cardmember must participate in the guided tour.
Guided tours can be booked for up to 10 total guests.
Age Requirements: Some tours require that guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 and older.
Special Requirements:
— Most tours are conducted outside and require quite a bit of walking. Wear comfortable shoes and dress accordingly. Most tours are accessible for those with special needs – inquire when making reservations.
— Bring a photo ID with you when checking in to the tour.
— Guests are not permitted to take photos in backstage areas.
— Some tours are only offered seasonally.
— All tours are subject to change without notice. Call Disney directly to confirm.
A list of tours follows, with links to a page with additional information and first-hand reports, if available.
Disneyland Resort VIP Tours
Enjoy a private tour guide that includes personalized scheduling, concierge booking, reserved viewing, Lightning Lane access, insider storytelling, and more.
The price costs between $500 and $800 per hour, with a minimum of 7 hours and a maximum of 10 hours. The price can vary depending on the date and demand. This tour allows up to 10 guests (this includes infants).
Gratuities for VIP Tour Guides are not included in the price of your tour.
Tours in languages other than English may be available with advance notice.
To book, send an email to [email protected] or call (714) 300-7710. The concierge is open from 8 AM to 6 PM PT. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to email or call.
Should your plans change and you need to cancel your VIP Tour, call (714)-300-7710 three (3) days prior to the date of your VIP Tour to avoid a cancellation fee equal to two (2) hours at the booked rate of the VIP Tour.
If you book a VIP Tour as part of a Walt Disney Travel Company Package, the tour is nonrefundable when canceled four (4) days or less prior to arrival.
Disneyland Railroad Guided Tour
Get a look into Walt Disney’s love for trains and ride in the Presidential Car of the Disneyland Railroad, the Lilly Belle.
This tour also includes a pastry and beverage from a popular Main Street, U.S.A. spot, a souvenir keepsake, and a personalized name tag.
Guests aged 14 and younger must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or older.
Per Disney, “A credit card must be provided at the time of booking your reservation and will be charged the full tour price. Reservations can be made up to 60 days in advance and are highly recommended. Same-day bookings up to 20 minutes prior to the tour can be made on a limited basis and are subject to availability.”
There is a 24-hour cancellation policy. Full price will be charged and forfeited if a guest cancels within one day or is a no-show for the reservation.
To make a reservation, check availability on the Disneyland website or the Disneyland app. Reservations are non-transferable. and may not be sold or bartered.
Disney’s Happiest Haunts Tour
This spooky nighttime tour is held during the Halloween season and includes a 2-hour walking tour across Disneyland Park, a history of Halloween and Halloween tales specific to Disney experiences, Lightning Lane entry to a select attraction, access to a reserved viewing area for Halloween Screams, and a photo op with the Hitchhiking Ghosts from the Haunted Mansion.
Per Disney, “A credit card must be provided at the time of booking your reservation and will be charged the full tour price. Reservations can be made up to 60 days in advance and are highly recommended. Same-day bookings up to 20 minutes prior to the tour can be made on a limited basis and are subject to availability.”
There is a 24-hour cancellation policy. Full price will be charged and forfeited if a guest cancels within one day or is a no-show for the reservation.
To make a reservation, check availability on the Disneyland website or the Disneyland app. Reservations are non-transferable. and may not be sold or bartered.
Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort Guided Tour
This holiday tour features both theme parks for a close-up look at the holiday season at the Disneyland Resort.
This guide includes a 2.5-hour walking tour that pays homage to festive ceremonies from countries around the world, reserved viewing for A Christmas Fantasy Parade, holiday treats, a ride on “it’s a small world” Holiday, and more.
The Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort Guided Tour is offered daily during Holidays at the Disneyland Resort and is refreshed with new offerings yearly.
Per Disney, “A credit card must be provided at the time of booking your reservation and will be charged the full tour price. Reservations can be made up to 60 days in advance and are highly recommended. Same-day bookings up to 20 minutes prior to the tour can be made on a limited basis and are subject to availability.”
There is a 24-hour cancellation policy. Full price will be charged and forfeited if a guest cancels within one day or is a no-show for the reservation.
To make a reservation, check availability on the Disneyland website or the Disneyland app. Reservations are non-transferable. and may not be sold or bartered.
Walt’s Main Street Story Tour
This 90-minute walking tour features hidden details, little-known facts, and trivia about Disneyland Park’s Main Street, U.S.A.
You’ll learn tidbits about Walt Disney’s boyhood town of Marceline, Missouri, and get to visit Walt’s apartment high above the Disneyland Fire Station in Town Square followed by refreshments.
The tour also includes PhotoPass photos of your party with complimentary digital downloads.
Per Disney, “A credit card must be provided at the time of booking your reservation and will be charged the full tour price. Reservations can be made up to 60 days in advance and are highly recommended. Same-day bookings up to 20 minutes prior to the tour can be made on a limited basis and are subject to availability.”
There is a 24-hour cancellation policy. Full price will be charged and forfeited if a guest cancels within one day or is a no-show for the reservation.
To make a reservation, check availability on the Disneyland website or the Disneyland app. Reservations are non-transferable. and may not be sold or bartered.
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