Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More
Overview
Available languages
7 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
This 7.5 hour guided tour - by LA-natives - is perfect for families, couples and all ages! Our routes are carefully curated to visit the most welcoming and visitor-friendly parts of Los Angeles. Discover the area’s most iconic sights and landmarks including Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Dr., the Beverly Hills sign, iconic Farmer's Market at the Grove, The Griffith Park Observatory for a perfect selfie of the Hollywood Sign; the Hollywood walk of fame Grauman's Theatre, The Kodak Theatre, Sunset Strip, celebrity spotting and much more. Entertaining, friendly, informative and hilarious guides! Hotel pick-up and drop-off available for select tour options. We have private tour options as well!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
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
If you chose a hotel pickup tour option please make sure to include your hotel name. Be aware you will be on the bus doing other hotel pickup for 30 minutes to 1.5 hours
IMPORTANT: If you select a hotel, it must be within our guidelines. All other hotels are subject to cancellation.
Choosing the "Santa Monica Departure" ensures no wait time before the tour and also give you plenty if time to explore the Santa Monica Pier if you come early.
If you want to be on the same bus as a another group, please contact us immediately after submitting the booking.
Please contact us if you need a bus with a Wheelchair lift or have an ADA requirement.
North and East Hollywood pickups may be given an Uber Voucher to get home from the last stop
Seating is not pre-assigned but we attempt to get groups close together on the vehicle
Tours are in English only
Umbrella strollers that fold are acceptable, nothing larger that cannot fold
No luggage larger than a backpack is allowed on board and we do not store luggage
Order of tour stops may vary
Travel Agents: Please provide guests' contact information in booking (mobile/email)
Tours end in the same place they begin.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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!
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)
We stop for one-hour at the Farmers' Market for lunch. They have a wide selection of foods for all diets (cost of lunch is not included).
Gratuities
Parking
No luggage please, personal sized carry-on only.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Private Tour Upgrade: LA Area
Upgrade to a private tour!: Free hotel pickup from the LAX, Marina Del Rey, Venice, Santa Monica, West LA, Hollywood and Downtown LA (No Anaheim Pickup)
Up to 7 passengers: This private tour will accommodate up to 7 passengers!
Start time: We can accommodate your tour start anytime between 8am and 10am.
Duration: 8 hours
Lunch: The tour will have a 1 hour lunch stop at the Famous Farmers' Market (guests pay for their own lunch)
Private Tour Upgrade: This 7.5 hour private tour can be customized! Please contact us for hotel pickup within the LA area for no extra charge!
Luxury Full Size SUV: Travel around in style in a high-end luxury SUV with an amazing guide
Tips / Gratuity not included: If you had a great time tipping your guide is much appreciate!
Starting points:
1537 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
7001 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA
Pickup included
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.
Starting point:
1537 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
Hollywood Meeting Point
Meeting Point Bus: This meeting point is subject to up to 1.5 hours of downtime on bus before tour but will not have any downtime at the end
Pickup 8am: The pickup occurs at 8am. Please be ready by 8am sharp. The tour begins at 9:30 am.
Meeting Point: This option DOES NOT include hotel pickup. It requires meeting at hollywood meeting point.
Hollywood Departure: Meet street side on Hollywood Blvd. in front of LALA Land Souvenir by 8am sharp. The pickup is 1.5 hours prior to tour.
Starting point:
7001 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA
Anaheim / Disney Meeting Point
Duration: 9 hours
Luxury mini-coach/bus
Meeting Point (7:30am): Please meet at the Anaheim Garden Walk in Anaheim by 7:30AM. In front of McCormick & Schmick's Grille.
Starting point:
321 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA
Anaheim / Disney Hotel Pickup
Tour time: Tour time does not include the time of driving to and from Anaheim to LA
Duration: 10 hours
Hotel Drop Offs: Hotel drop-offs begin after the last stop in Venice Beach anywhere between 3 and 430 pm depending on traffic and day of week.
Anaheim Hotel Pickup: Be ready outside your hotel by 7am. Pickup is between 7am and 7:30am. Please select a hotel in Anaheim from our list.
Starting point:
321 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA
Pickup included
Los Angeles Area Hotel Pickup
Over 150 hotel pickups in LA: Hotel pickup time will vary depending on your pickup location - Please only select a hotel from the list.
Pickup Time Slots: Santa Monica [9-9:30AM] LAX area [8:30-9AM] South LAX[8-8:30AM] Hollywood [8-8:30AM] North Hollywood [7:30 AM]
Pickup Time Slots;: Culver City [8:45-9:15AM] Century City [8:45-9:15AM] Marina Del Rey [8:45- 9:15AM] Venice Beach [9-9:30AM]
North and East Hollywood : Some hotel pickups may get an Uber voucher instead of hotel drop off from North and East Hollywood.
Hotel Pickup Duration: Hotel pickups can be up to 90 minutes before the tour start time depending out what part of the city you are in.
Starting point:
1537 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
Pickup included
Reviews
6,051 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The best experience in LA!!!
Rukmal P,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best of the best! George is an amazing chaperone and is very knowledgeable about the route. Moreover, he knows the best places to become comfortable, like I the locations of toilets.
Maximize your time!
MilesPartyofFive,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Day in LA Tour was the perfect way to maximize a quick trip to LA. We came for the Rose Bowl, but we had one extra day. I wanted to see it all! We stopped at Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Beverly Hills, the Farmers Market, The Grove, Griffith Observatory, Hollywood Boulevard and the Walk of Fame! Jeff, our tour guide, was full of interesting local knowledge.
Great experience
T6249UYandrewg,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00GREAT way to see the city in one day!! Thanks to our driver/guide, Joe, for an amazing day. The weather didn’t cooperate (rained most of the day) but we had an absolute blast. Highly recommended.
Fantastic tour!
KathyRA 13,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John was an amazing tour guide. He was knowledgeable and funny. Gave great tips for each stop. Nice mixture of bus time and walk around time. I’d recommend this to everyone!!
Great tour
dzakip2026,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We've covered all the must-see places in LA. The trip was very convenient, got picked up from the hotel. Joe is a very great tour guide.
Fantastic tour!!
Kathy A,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00John was our tour guide and he was amazing. He was so knowledgeable and gave great tips/advice. I love each stop had restrooms available. He also had ponchos for the rain. He even added an extra drive through Bel Air because traffic was light and we had time. Had tight amounts of bus time vs walking time (smallest complaint more time on Hollywood Boulevard) One of the best tours we’ve taken (and we’ve taken A LOT!). I’d recommend this to everyone.
Excellent tour! Highly recommend
Sherry B,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide George was very helpful and knowledgeable, made every effort to make sure everyone was safe and enjoying their trip
Good
Meghana r,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Good but time constrained. Decent enough to cover la local sight seeing if u have no car or can't drive
Lovely Key!!
Jennifer G,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour with Key - so knowledgeable about everything. We loved her commentary, service and everything of the experience. Thank you so much!
We loved the day trip....
Purvi T,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved the day trip. Enjoyed seeing the city .our tour guide and driver was very nice and pleasant. It was great to finish the busy spots early in the day before the large crowds start coming. Farmers market and shopping area nearby is excellent.
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