Best of Los Angeles Guided City Tour with 4 Stops & Free Time
Overview
Available languages
5 hours 30 minutes
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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.
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.
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
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,124 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Hollywood Heights
Larry G,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was filled with amazing sights and historical information. We loved seeing things in LA and Hollywood connected with the Stars. We went all over. We even went to Santa Monica pier. We hung out awhile before heading back. We had a blast! We recommend this tour highly.
Great LA Tour
680miks,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour. Interesting stops, entertaining and informative. Chellsee was our guide and she was great, knew all the tips and tricks. Thnx
When you have 5 hours to spend in LA and want to see it all..
Departure48563509780,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shawn was awesome.. passionate, knowledgeable, very patient with some guests who didn't understand time keeping 😄 they soon learnt not to be late.. great all round experience. Highly recommended..
5.5 hour taste of LA tour
Lynn R,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience to see all the best sights of LA! Chelsee made the trip a fun experience! Would recommend all first timers to take this tour!
Great way to see LA
7TracyS,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Shawn is a wonderful tour guide. We saw so many attractions, some historical. Shawn gave us a brief history on many of the sites we saw. We got to stop for a while at the Beverly Hills sign, the Santa Monica Beach, the Farmer's Market, etc. He even gave us some tips on good restaurants to eat at while we visited Farmer's Market. This was a great experience for me and my son! It allowed us a full day's experience to see LA. Very enjoyable
Taste of LA 1/2 day tour
Clara C,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00It’s a good start for first time visitors. For my personal preference, Griffith Observatory was the best stop as I didn’t have to deal with expensive parking and traffic.
The best!
nickbD8498ZO,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best.! Thank you.! Chad is very experienced and knows the town inside and out. Great time!
Laughs and fun with Titus!
aliasgartas,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Titus was great! Had lots of fun and laughter and information.
Enjoyed but didn't blow my socks off
Liz B,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It was ok. Talib was fab fun, the bus was comfortable, clean and the driving was great. The tour itself didn't quite hit the mark. Lots of info about things that used to be here, not so much current stuff. Told Rodeo Drive wasn't accessible to our size bus but saw an identical one on it. Enjoyed the Walk of Fame, info on where big stars are located would have been good. Only 2 famous homes pointed out. Would have liked more info on what was inside the Observatory, as missed out on that till the end of the allocated time. Talib wasn't aware of the Graduation road closures, surely a daily Google maps check would be sensible
Quick trip to LA
947jamiet,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chad was fantastic - fun and knowledgeable!
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