Half-Day Best of Los Angeles Tour

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Overview

Available languages

German
Russian
Korean
Portuguese
Chinese
Japanese
English
Italian
French
Spanish

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: Santa Monica Pier or Hollywood (45-Minutes)

2nd Stop: The Grove & Farmer's Market (75 Minutes - Lunch/Shopping)

3rd Stop: The Griffith Observatory (45 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. For the best sound quality, we recommend bringing your headphones—or you can purchase a pair from us for $5.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Car seat for children under 8 years old or shorter than 4’9”

Air Conditioned Bus with Expert Driver Guide

Gratuities

Available to purchase during tour

Parking Fees

Restroom on board

What To Expect

1

Hollywood

The Tour begins/ends on The World Famous Hollywood Walk of Fame so you will have ample time to explore Hollywood!

Admission Not Applicable
2

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.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Tour begins from Santa Monica

This tour will begin and end in Santa Monica and include a 45-minute Stop in Hollywood (instead of a stop in Santa Monica).
Starting point:
Shore Hotel, 1515 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

4.88

1,849 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Excellent trip well worth it

    Kevin P,

    Sep 19, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great way to see the main sights in half a day. Mike our driver and guide has amazing knowledge and kept the whole tip interesting and informative

  • Loved it

    Gladys C,

    Sep 18, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Loved it the Mike was Great the Whole Tour was enjoyable and Worrh Every Dime I will definitely be recommending this tour to my family and friends 🧡

  • Mike, our tour guide was...

    William C,

    Sep 15, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Mike, our tour guide was great. He kept us informed of what was coming up and gave suggestions for lunch options. The History of some of the stops and drive-by buildings,

  • Worthwhile

    Sanjana T,

    Sep 14, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our Guide Shawn 10am-3pm explained everything in details. Tour was worthwhile. Glad booked the tour.

  • Good Fun

    Brent D,

    Sep 13, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Was a good half day out. Jeff our driver was good fun and had a good selection of Dad jokes which i may have to borrow. A good look around a big city. The stops were well placed and we certainly enjoyed ourselves.

From $79.00

4.88
1,849 reviews