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
Air-conditioned vehicle
Expert Driver Guide.
Lunch
Gratuities
Options
Half Day Best of Los Angeles Tour from Santa Monica
Reviews
232 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Last minute booking
Sandra B,,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A lot of tours seem rushed, but this one gave us enough time to enjoy the area. We really loved going to Griffith Observatory, the view was clear and gorgeous!
Chad the chatterbox
bittym2020,,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great service to explore Los Angeles and Hollywood, comfortable bus with air conditioning, Chad was down to earth and knew his stuff.. we was late on the bus and we didn’t get the guilt of being late
Chad is the best!
KristinPaglinawan,,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is the best option whenever you have limited time to visit LA. Chad is an exceptional, engaging, and knowledgeable guide. I love how he makes sure to ask the group about their interests like series and TV shows and makes sure to impart any fun fact about it whenever we came across a certain landmark. Chad is the best tour guide there is!
Taste of Relaxation and Fun in LA
N958VBjenniferl,,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Talib was incredible! We had a day on a layover in LA and my kids and husband hadn't spent much time there. We booked this on a whim for me, my husband, and 3 kids (14 and two 10 year old twins). It was a good mix of relaxation and constant entertainment. He was incredible at saying things more than once and where to look and had just enough time at each spot to stretch, bathroom, pictures, shop etc. You definitely can't spend a long time anywhere but it's an amazing taste. We ended up with a cancelled flight cause of a blizzard on the northeast and went back to the farmers market. That's place is amazing. You are on a bus with a bunch of people (maybe 20?) so just like your family you can't chose em. Our driver was a mix of funny jokes and facts so was good for the family to keep us entertained. Unfortunately we didn't see anyone famous or their house and no current facts about popular celebs , mostly the legends, so my husband and I knew everything mentioned but kids were lost a bit at times. (We are in our 40's). Hollywood sign is awesome but you can't get a close pic unless you have a super zoom! Overall it was well worth the $!
Great Experience
Coastal29761264331,,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I enjoyed being on this tour with Talib! He was lovely, funny, and made sure where we going the whole entire time. I enjoyed learning the facts along the way too.
Thank you Talib
Oyattayo,,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Talib was an amazing guide. 10/10! He is Funny, kind and very knowledgeable about the area. I would do this again and recommend it to others
Great Half Day Tour
Tigerpaws45,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very excellent and reasonably priced tour by Hollywood Bus Tours. Our driver and guide was Talib who was brilliant. So funny, very knowledgeable and what a “celebrity” spotter (I say that very loosely :0)) We thoroughly enjoyed and would highly recommend. Thank you Talib for a great half day.
It’s a must do!
M9444CEmarceloh,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Outstanding experience! Beautiful atmosphere
Great tour - second time around with Chad!
Rebecca J,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is the second time I have been on this tour and I have loved it both times!!! Today was a rainy day, but Chad did his best to keep things fun and moving along. He is full of information and just a great guy to spend the day with. The tour is fabulous - you get to see lots of cool stuff along the way to the main sites! I highly recommend this tour and hopefully you will get lucky and Chad will be your guide! (Although I’m sure all of the other guides are good too)! Take the your - you will love it!!
Excellent Tour Guide – Highly Recommended
shutingz2024,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chad was absolutely excellent! Professional, knowledgeable, and very friendly throughout the entire trip. The explanations were clear and engaging, and everything was well organized. We truly enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend this tour to anyone!
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