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Best of Los Angeles Guided City Tour with 4 Stops and Free Time

4.9(2,256 reviews)Los Angeles, USAOperated by Hollywood Bus Tours
  • Duration5 hours 30 min
  • GroupShared · max 32
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesGerman, Russian, Korean
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Check out the BEST Los Angeles has to offer on this half-day interactive sightseeing experience! Take a seat on one of our Climate-Controlled Buses as your fun and entertaining driver-guide gives you an insider look at LA culture, history, landmarks, and hot spots. This tour is an excellent mix of time spent on the bus, sightseeing, and exploring different stops yourself!

(NEW) You can now choose to begin your tour in Hollywood or Santa Monica! (Your first stop will either be Santa Monica or Hollywood, depending on where your tour begins)

1st Stop: Beverly Hills & Rodeo Drive (30 Minutes) 2nd stop: Santa Monica Pier or Hollywood (45 minutes) 3rd Stop: The Grove & Farmer's Market (60 Minutes) 4th Stop: The Griffith Observatory (30 Minutes)

The ONLY Half-Day Tour in LA! Unlike competitor tours, which last 7-9 hours (or longer with hotel pick-ups), we're proud to offer a streamlined, half-day option that gives you all the highlights without taking up your entire day!

What to expect

5 hours 30 min18 stopsShared tourMax 32 travellers

  1. Hollywood

    Los Angeles, California, United States

    Pass by

    The tour begins and ends on either the world-famous Hollywood Walk of Fame or the Santa Monica Pier, depending on your selected departure location, giving you ample time to explore Hollywood or Santa Monica before or after your tour.

  2. Sunset Strip

    West Hollywood, California, 90069, United States

    Pass by

    The Sunset Strip extends from West Hollywood's eastern border with the city of Los Angeles near Marmont Lane to its western border with Beverly Hills at Phyllis Street. The Sunset Strip is known for its boutiques, restaurants, rock clubs, nightclubs, and its array of huge, colorful billboards.

  3. West Hollywood

    West Hollywood, California, United States

    Pass by

    West Hollywood is a trendy area known for its high-energy nightlife. The fabled Sunset Strip features the Chateau Marmont, a swanky celebrity hideaway, plus comedy clubs and live music venues like the legendary Whiskey a Go-Go. Santa Monica Boulevard, awash in rainbow flags, is home to a number of gay bars, dance clubs, and shops. WeHo also offers some of the city’s most buzzworthy restaurants.

  4. Beverly Hills

    Beverly Hills, California, United States

    30 minutes

    Guests will enjoy 30 minutes at the Beverly Hills Sign, a perfect spot for photos at one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. From here, experience the heart of Beverly Hills & Rodeo Drive, just steps away, where luxury boutiques, palm-lined streets, exotic cars, and classic Hollywood glamour come together in one of Los Angeles’ most famous districts.

  5. Rodeo Drive

    Santa Monica Blvd at Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, California, 90210, United States

    Pass by

    Guests will enjoy 30 minutes at the Beverly Hills Sign, a perfect spot for photos at one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. From here, experience the heart of Beverly Hills & Rodeo Drive, just steps away, where luxury boutiques, palm-lined streets, exotic cars, and classic Hollywood glamour come together in one of Los Angeles’ most famous districts.

  6. Hollywood Walk of Fame

    Hollywood Blvd at Vine St, Los Angeles, California, 90028, United States

    45 minutes

    Tours starting in Santa Monica include a 45-minute stop at the Hollywood Walk of Fame, giving guests time to walk Hollywood Boulevard, see the famous stars, visit iconic theaters like the TCL Chinese Theatre, spot handprints of legendary celebrities, and experience the energy of Hollywood.

  7. Santa Monica Pier

    200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, California, 90401-3126, United States

    45 minutes

    Tours starting in Hollywood include a 45-minute stop at the Santa Monica Pier, where guests can explore the historic pier, take in ocean views, enjoy the beach and boardwalk, watch street performers, grab a snack, and take photos at the end of Route 66.

  8. Santa Monica

    Santa Monica, California, United States

    Pass by

    Santa Monica is a coastal city west of downtown Los Angeles. Santa Monica Beach is fringed by Palisades Park, with views over the Pacific Ocean. Santa Monica Pier is home to the Pacific Park amusement park, historic Looff Hippodrome Carousel, and Santa Monica Pier Aquarium. Next to the pier is Muscle Beach, an outdoor gym established in the 1930s. In the city center, Bergamot Station houses several art galleries

  9. Petersen Automotive Museum

    6060 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, California, 90036-3605, United States

    Pass by

    The Petersen Automotive Museum is located on Wilshire Boulevard along Museum Row in the Miracle Mile neighborhood of Los Angeles. One of the world's largest automotive museums, the Petersen Automotive Museum is a nonprofit organization specializing in automobile history and related educational programs.

  10. La Brea Tar Pits & Museum

    5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, California, 90036-4539, United States

    Pass by

    La Brea Tar Pits are a group of tar pits around which Hancock Park was formed in urban Los Angeles, US. Natural asphalt has seeped up from the ground in this area for tens of thousands of years. The tar is often covered over with dust, leaves, or water.

  11. Los Angeles County Museum of Art

    5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, California, 90036, United States

    Pass by

    The Los Angeles County Museum of Art is an art museum located on Wilshire Boulevard in the Miracle Mile vicinity of Los Angeles. LACMA is on Museum Row, adjacent to the La Brea Tar Pits. LACMA was founded in 1961, splitting from the Los Angeles Museum of History, Science, and Art.

  12. Fairfax District

    Fairfax Avenue, West Hollywood, California, 90036, United States

    Pass by

    Retail and restaurants draw a diverse crowd to the lively Fairfax District. The Grove outdoor mall features upscale shops, a fountain, and a trolley car, while the historic Original Farmer’s Market offers casual eats. Along trendy Fairfax Avenue, long-standing Jewish businesses like Canter’s Deli share space with a number of cutting-edge streetwear designers. CBS Television City offers regular TV show tapings

  13. The Original Farmers Market

    6333 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, California, 90036, United States

    1 hour

    The Grove & The Original Famers Market - The sprawling historic market features a range of trendy shops, restaurants & gourmet grocery purveyors. - Lunch Stop

  14. Melrose Avenue

    Los Angeles, California, 90046, United States

    Pass by

    Melrose Avenue is a shopping, dining, and entertainment destination in Los Angeles that starts at Santa Monica Boulevard, at the border between Beverly Hills and West Hollywood. It ends at Lucile Avenue in Silver Lake. Melrose runs north of Beverly Boulevard and south of Santa Monica Boulevard.

  15. Griffith Park

    4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, California, 90027-1401, United States

    Pass by

    Griffith Park is a large municipal park at the eastern end of the Santa Monica Mountains, in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. The park covers 4,310 acres of land, making it one of the largest urban parks in North America.

  16. The Greek Theatre

    2700 N Vermont Ave, Griffith Park, Los Angeles, California, 90027, United States

    Pass by

    Greek Theatre is an amphitheater located in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, California. It is owned by the city of Los Angeles and is operated by ASM Global.

  17. Griffith Observatory

    2800 E. Observatory Rd., Los Angeles, California, 90027-1299, United States

    30 minutes

    Griffith Observatory is a facility in Los Angeles, California, situated on the south-facing slope of Mount Hollywood in Los Angeles' Griffith Park. It commands a view of the Los Angeles Basin, including Downtown Los Angeles to the southeast, Hollywood to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest.

  18. The Hollywood Visitor Center

    7044 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, California, 90028-6003, United States

    1 hour

    Return to Start: At the end of the tour, guests will be dropped off at the same location where they began — Hollywood departures return to Hollywood, and Santa Monica departures return to Santa Monica.

Pickup & meeting point

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Start

If your tour begins in Santa Monica, please meet in front of The Ocean View Hotel @ 1447 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA, 90401.

If your tour begins in Hollywood, please meet at the Hollywood Visitor Center, 7044 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90028.

End / drop-off

If your tour begins in Santa Monica, please meet in front of The Ocean View Hotel @ 1447 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA, 90401.

If your tour begins in Hollywood, please meet at the Hollywood Visitor Center, 7044 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90028.

Redemption

If your tour begins in Hollywood, please check-in inside The Hollywood Visitor Center on Hollywood Blvd @ the corner of Sycamore Ave. (7044 Hollywood Blvd) If your tour begins in Santa Monica, please meet at 1447 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA. ***You must check in at the location you selected for your reservation. Please double-check your ticket to make sure you are at the right location! On the day of your tour, we ask that your entire group check-in 15 minutes before departure time to ensure the tour can leave on time. All cancellations and rescheduling must be done 24 hours before your tour. If you miss your tour, you will be put on standby, and we will get you on the next available tour. (ONLY AVAILABLE WHEN DEPARTING FROM HOLLYWOOD) We now offer this tour in 11 languages through a free multilingual app with pre-recorded audio commentary (not a live guide). You can follow along in your preferred language: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Russian, Italian, Catalan, Korean, Japanese, or Chinese. Our team will help you download the app to your smartphone and log in during check-in. For the best sound quality, we recommend bringing your headphones—or you can purchase a pair from us for $5.

Pickup details by option

Pickup & meeting point

Applies to: Tour Begins From Hollywood

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Start

If your tour begins in Hollywood, please meet at the Hollywood Visitor Center, 7044 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90028.

End / drop-off

If your tour begins in Hollywood, please meet at the Hollywood Visitor Center, 7044 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90028.

Pickup & meeting point

Applies to: Tour begins from Santa Monica

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Start

If your tour begins in Santa Monica, please meet in front of The Ocean View Hotel @ 1447 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA, 90401.

End / drop-off

If your tour begins in Santa Monica, please meet in front of The Ocean View Hotel @ 1447 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA, 90401.

What's included

Included

  • Car seat for children under 8 years old or shorter than 4’9”
  • Start From Hollywood or Santa Monica
  • Audio Guide in 11 Languages
  • New Climate Controlled Luxury Buses with Expert Driver Guides
  • Self Guided Hollywood Walk of Fame Walking Tour in 11 Languages

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Available to purchase during tour
  • Parking Fees
  • Restroom on board

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 14 travellers per booking
  • Age bands: Infant (0–2), Child (3–11), Adult (12–99)

Additional information

  • (ONLY AVAILABLE WHEN DEPARTING FROM HOLLYWOOD) We now offer this tour in 11 languages through a free multilingual app with pre-recorded audio commentary (not a live guide). You can follow along in your preferred language: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Russian, Italian, Catalan, Korean, Japanese, or Chinese. Our team will help you download the app to your smartphone and log in during check-in.

Languages

Audio
German, Russian, Korean, Portuguese, CMN, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Guide
English

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund

Important booking information

Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
America/Los_Angeles
Product code
243357P2

What you'll be asked when booking

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Traveller reviews

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