Half Day Best of Los Angeles Guided City Tour
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:
Shore Hotel, 1515 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
Reviews
2,023 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
So much to see!
V5731PSashleyc,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time. Chellsee was amazing and she kept you entertained the whole trip. You had enough time at the stops to explore and get some good pictures. Overall we would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting the city!
Fantastic
G307DKjefff,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Best! Tour guide Chad an 11 on scale of 10. Gonna get friends to do again!
Highly recommend
laurentA8028LJ,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very complete tour. It passes by the most famous spots in the city and the stops are long enough. Special thanks to Chad for providing an incredible tour, sharing his knowledge and making the tour fun and enjoyable!
Great half day LA sightseeing tour
Kit S,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shawn was a great guide for this half day tour of LA. All was enjoyable especially the food market and observatory!
Awesome
camillejoyg2025,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour is very organized. The bus is cool and comfortable. The tour guide and driver Chad is excellent. Highly recommended!
It was amazing
daydayh2026,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Colin was amazing! Great tour guide
Amazing Tour
311sharj,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an amazing time and Mike was a very knowledgeable tour guide. Will definitely recommend this tour to anyone who is a first time visitor.
Best Way to Spend the Day!!
Morgan K,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Best 5.5 hours spent traveling and touring around LA, Hollywood, Santa Monica, and Beverly Hills! We saw and experienced so much without a care in the world! Our tour guide, Shaun, was outstanding!! He made the tour fun and interesting! Our kids are 18 and 4 - both loved the tour equally!! It’s perfect if you are wanting to see the most you can on your trip!
LA Tour (family friendly)
365fantasiab,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mike was very knowledgeable and flexible in accommodating guests (especially with my little one). This company also provides car seats and is able to store your strollers in the back to use throughout the tour. We appreciated the smooth ride, hospitality, and experience! Thank You!
First LA tour
kimbE7591UV,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour. Our guide Chellsee was bery informative and friendly. Our favourite part of the tour was the farmers market. Never knew that plave exsisted untill the tour.
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