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 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
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
Reviews
2,028 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A must have experience in LA
arpitadasca,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was fantastic..the guide Shawn was exceptional, he was cool calm composed and most informative & interactive at the same time.. really loved the Beverly Hills..Santa Monica beach and pier was a simply awesome experience..to top it of the Farmer's Market was another rememberable experience...overall loved every minute of the trip..a must have experience in LA
Great facts, and very entertaining
472camj,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super fun and great facts. The bus was comfortable and airy. Perfect amount of times for the tour itself and the rest stops.
Half day Los Angeles tour
Road27482087867,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time. Chad was very knowledgeable and helpful. He definitely knows his Hollywood celebrities. We highly recommend this tour. They even stored our luggage in their office for us.
Brilliant Tour
karencarver,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant tour with Chad. Extremely informative and entertaining, would highly recommend. Karen and Tim (England)
Not One Boring Moment!
Susan D,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour! Joseph, our driver, was interesting and knowledgeable about the areas we visited and the streets we traveled. Long enough to see a lot and short enough show value!
One of the Best!!!!
addisons994,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chad was one of the best tour experiences me and my family has ever been on! He is super interactive and shares super cool facts along the way. I would highly recommend suggesting Chad!
The best way to see LA!
B9280HKamys,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great day hosted by Chad - charming, fun and knowledgeable. We saw so much more of the city than we expected and Chad regaled us with stories and facts at every turn. Fascinating! Highlights were the TV and movie studios, "big mistake...huge!", Griffith Observatory and the views, Hollywood sign, farmers market, whist-a-go-go, Dolby theatre, Hollywood stars!
Riding with Shawn
Mercedes w,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00It was nice definitely woulda been nicer to stop and stay at the places longer the pier being one of them 45 minutes wasn’t long enough to enjoy the festivities ..Shawn was great would highly recommend
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!
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