Best of Los Angeles Guided City Tour with 4 Stops & free time
Overview
Available languages
5 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
(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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Hollywood
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.
Sunset Strip
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.
What‘s 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
Gratuities
Available to purchase during tour
Parking Fees
Restroom on board
Options
Tour Begins From Hollywood
Tour begins from Hollywood: Stops at Santa Monica Pier, Grove/Farmers Market, and Griffith Observatory—optional Audio Guide in 11 languages. Starting point: Hollywood Visitor Center, 7044 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA
Tour begins from Santa Monica
This tour will begin and end in Santa Monica and include a 45-minute Stop in Hollywood, optional Audio Guide in 11 languages. Starting point: 1447 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
Reviews
2,084 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Do it!
Cowperstowe,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00George was great fun. Anna was brilliant soooo helpful. An amazing trip. Do it!
Great value for a day trip in Hollywood
Adriennemadden,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thanks Chad. You are very passionate about your city and it was great to hear all the interesting facts. The tour was well timed with a good amount of times at each stops.
Best way to see LA!
sonyasF3274BU,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to see all the things! Very nice and clean bus. Chellsee was wonderful
Tour by Rodeo Dr and Beverly Hill sign
Brave Heart B,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience ,walkable streets,next to shopping areas
The whole experience was...
Sushama I,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The whole experience was so much fun…our guide ,Mike was also very helpful and very knowledgeable…..
Take the tour
D2134PBrenes,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chellsee was amazing!! Super informative and very good presentation of the tour.
Amazing Experience
Escape12494978600,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chellsee our tour guide was absolute fantastic and funny at times. Kids loved everything about this tour and I would put that down to Chellsee. Chellsee’s recommendation of where to eat with kiddies at the farmers market was on point.Thank you from Oz Family.
All good
Kamila C,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very nice trip, will recommend to anyone who wants to do a quick trip to see LA for the most important placecs
Excellent Highlights of LA / Hollywood / Beverly Hills Tour
ewpdhc,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a great tour to truly get a sense of the Hollywood / LA / Beverly Hills area, history, and interesting facts. The tour guide was engaging and interesting. The stops were time well to accomplish a few things at each place. For new visitors to the city, it was truly a great way to get a sense of the area and it peculiarities.
Well rounded experience for first time in LA
sucyw2023,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour guide! Great stops!
From US$69.00
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