Full Day Iconic Sites Tour of LA from Santa Monica with Six Stops
Overview
Available languages
7 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Explore the iconic landmarks of Los Angeles in one full day starting from our convenient location in Santa Monica. This comprehensive tour covers must-see attractions like Hollywood, Venice Beach, Santa Monica Pier, Beverly Hills, Griffith Park and the Hollywood sign allowing you to experience the vibrant culture and sights of LA. Enjoy up to 40 minutes at each stop (an 1-hour for lunch), guided by a knowledgeable tour guide who shares fun facts and history. Travel in comfort on a luxury small tour bus with complimentary bottled water.
- Full day tour lasting approximately 7.5 hours with six iconi stops
- Just a few spots you'd see up close and personal include the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Griffith Park, Muscle Beach, Rodeo Drive and the famous Farmers' Market at the Grove
- The drive will be great as well we cruise past famous Sunset strip and celebrity sighting locations!
- Ideal for families , first-time visitors to Los Angeles and those looking for an overivew of the whole city!
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: The Observatory is closed on Mondays and the Park is sometimes closed for filming so as an alternative the tour may go to Mulholland Drive and/or The Hollywood Bowl
Children must be accompanied by an adult
If you want to be on the same bus as a another group, please contact us immediately after submitting the booking.
No luggage larger than a backpack is allowed on board and we do not store luggage
Please contact us if you need a bus with a Wheelchair lift or have an ADA requirement.
Umbrella strollers that fold are acceptable, nothing larger that cannot fold
Travel Agents: Please provide guests' contact information in booking (mobile/email)
Tours are in English only
Seating is not pre-assigned but we attempt to get groups close together on the vehicle
What To Expect
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica is a beautiful city on the Beach where you can catch some sun and see where Forrest Gump jogged Route 66 to the Pacific! No trip to LA is complete without visiting it's stellar beaches. Arrive to our office early or depart the tour in Santa Monica if you want to walk down the pier - You'll have a great photo opportunity from the bus as well!
Venice Beach
See and explore the Venice Beach Boardwalk where you’ll see the birthplace of surfing, Muscle Beach, skate parks, stunning art murals, and the famous Venice Beach Canals!
Options
Santa Monica Meeting Point
Departure time: Avoid being on a hotel pickup bus! This is option is your best value and ensures the least amount of time spent on a bus. Benefits of Santa Monica Start: There is minimal downtime. The tour begins at 9:45 AM and we'll have you back by around 5:30 in time for a beach sunset. Luxury mini-coach/bus Santa Monica Departure: Please meet us at 1537 2nd St., Santa Monica, CA 90401 on 2nd Street at the Valet stand.
What‘s Included
Carefully curated routes that visit the most welcoming and visitor-friendly parts of Los Angeles
Bottled water
Driver/guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off from select hotels only (if option chosen)
Lunch
No luggage please, personal sized carry-on only.
Parking
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Exceptional tour! Thanks Colin!
Jill R,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an excellent tour Toronto truly visit the highlights of LA! Our tour guide, Colin, was friendly and knowledgeable. It was very easy leaving him a much deserved tip! We loved all the stops, as well as the extra pieces of information he would share along the way like the Google binoculars!
Steve was the best!...
Ruth D,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Steve was the best! Answered questions and gave lots of good information. Was very accommodating with special requests
Great Tour
ppayne07,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Steve is a terrific guide. Very knowledgeable and nice.
The Best Full Day LA Tour!
karar398,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great tour! In addition to the featured stops, John showed us a lot more. Also, he was very informative about the history of the sights and made us feel comfortable. The tour was organized as well. I highly recommend A Day in LA!
Raul was fantastic. I...
Kim D,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Raul was fantastic. I just wish we had more time at Griffith Observatory and Hollywood Blvd. Also I would have liked to have driven by stars homes.
Amazing tour
erincT2759SF,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such an amazing time!! Raul did a great job on all the details he told us of each area. Loved it!!
Exciting insights and views in LA
Heidi W,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The city tour is interesting, especially for film fans. Positive is the group size of about 22 people per bus. There are six different locations with a stop and time for individual exploration. For me, the stays per location were too long, but this is individual.
Excellent trip / must do
Nicola D,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic trip with knowledgeable and funny tour guide . Loads of time at stopping point but could have done with lot longer at Griffith observatory- really fascinating
Bring an Umbrella or...
Michael W,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Bring an Umbrella or Poncho if it’s raining but otherwise it was a great tour and had a great tour guide
Loved the experience
spandan sagar,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Love this tour. Everything was on time. The tour guide Raul was amazing. They cover almost all the iconic places with enough time to spend at each place.
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