Half Day Best of Los Angeles Tour from Santa Monica
Overview
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5 hours 30 minutes
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Experience a one-of-a-kind sightseeing adventure through the famous neighborhoods of Los Angeles on this 5.5-hour VIP-style tour. Starting from the Santa Monica Pier with our fun and entertaining driver guide, you’ll travel in a premium mini-coach to see LA’s most iconic landmarks and neighborhoods, with some stops along the way, all in a convenient half-day format. Stops: 1. Beverly Hills & Rodeo Drive for 30 minutes, 2. Hollywood Walk of Fame for 45 Minutes. 3. The Grove & Farmers Market for 60 minutes. 4. The Griffith Observatory for 30 Minutes. (FYI: The Inside of the Griffith Observatory is closed on Mondays. You will still experience the outside, the outlook, and the Hollywood Sign viewpoint.)
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Santa Monica
You will begin your tour by passing through Santa Monica.
Santa Monica Pier
You will pass by the Santa Monica Pier.
What‘s Included
Audio Guide in 11 languages - Powered by an App that we will help you download on your phone.
Expert Driver Guide.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Gratuities
Options
Half Day Best of Los Angeles Tour from Santa Monica
Reviews
255 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience with laughs along the way
H8421FDmichelec,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Talig did an amazing job - kept us giggling the whole ride and he was very knowledgeable! Highly recommend
Titus rocks!
544lucindav,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Titus was the best. He had great stories and jokes on him. I had great fun. The Netherlands says thank you, Titus 😉 Do take a sweater with you as the way back can be very chilly.
Amazing afternoon
tomaC2892XD,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really fantastic afternoon, Titus was amazing and very knowledgeable. Would definitely book another tour if all of the team are as good as Titus.
Fantastic Tour!
E8472ZSdaniele,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00First time I’ve taken a city tour and I would thoroughly recommend it. Chad our tour guide was amazing! Very knowledgeable and super nice. The tour length was just right. Great value for money. Would definitely take another tour with the company. Thank you!
Perfect Length of Time for a Tour!
SusanJ228,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour driver was fantastic! If you’re lucky enough to tour with Taleb, you’ll learn a lot about the city, history, and culture! Good tour!
Great tour
neilwJ2620ID,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very experienced guild in Talib very informative and friendly , would recommend this to a first time visit to Los Angels
To do again with my daughter
alainr455,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great visit where I could see the essentials, Los Angeles
Great value for the price!
SusanJ228,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great tour! It was long enough to see some great sights, learn some interesting history of the area and landmarks, but not too long to get tired, grumpy and bored! Our driver, Taleb, was entertaining, personable, knowledgeable and professional! Four senior women from Connecticut give it a big thumbs-up and highly recommend the tour!
Awesome Time!
gregoryjS3238BC,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a fantastic experience on our Hollywood bus tour, and a huge part of that was thanks to Chad! From the moment we got on the bus, his energy and enthusiasm set the tone for the entire tour. He was not only incredibly fun, but also extremely knowledgeable—sharing interesting facts, behind-the-scenes stories, and little details you wouldn’t hear anywhere else. What really stood out was how engaging he was. Chad made sure everyone felt included, kept the mood lively, and had the perfect balance of humor and information. You could tell he genuinely enjoys what he does, and it made the experience that much more memorable. He also did a great job pacing the tour, making sure we had time to take everything in without ever feeling rushed. Whether it was pointing out iconic landmarks or sharing insider tips about Hollywood, he went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. If you’re lucky enough to have Chad as your tour guide, you’re in for an amazing experience. Highly recommend!
Did the tour today. Chad was the best. So knowledgable and enthusiastic about his job. Nothing was too much bother.
Michael H,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guide Great day. Great weather. Great sights. Big thank you to Chad.
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