Half Day Best of Los Angeles Guided City Tour with 4 Stops
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
2,059 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nice driver Mike.
V3917ZWstephaniec,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time. Mike was our driver, and he was very knowledgeable. Very friendly and answer any questions we had. We would recommend.
Had a great day and...
Tracey G,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Had a great day and considering not much time fitted a lot of sites in. Bus was good size and comfortable with air con
5* Review!
jamielL8414ME,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chad did an excellent job and made the whole experience really enjoyable. He was friendly, professional, and extremely knowledgeable about the local area, which made everything even more interesting. His recommendations and insights were spot on, and he went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly
Half day LA tour.
hoolio999,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A thoroughly enjoyable day and our driver Shawn was a wealth of information with a great sense of humour. Would recommend.
Worth a visit.
Carl T,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Was a good trip to show you a taster of what’s possible to view later if you have more time. Get to quickly see and stop at some of the popular sites around Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Our guide Chad was fantastic.
Fantastic!
christophercM7972VF,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really enjoyed this. Mike was a great guide.
Drove around sightseeing with stops and facts
V4333RAellas,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was an amazing day getting to see everything, while still being relaxed driver was also great
Thank you ! Great trip
tigresar,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide George was absolutely awesome !!!! So much knowledge
LA half day experience!
bbrennock89,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! Shawn the guide was amazing and very knowledgeable. Excellent way to see LA highlights in a short amount of time. Tour bus was very clean and AC was great.
Stress Free and Fun Tour!
cassiebU7251MZ,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a wonderful, stress free tour of LA! Mike was a wonderful guide and took us safely around the city to all the sights you'd want to see as a visitor!
From US$69.00
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