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5 hours 30 minutes
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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!
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
Hollywood
The Tour begins/ends on The World Famous Hollywood Walk of Fame so you will have ample time to explore Hollywood!
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.
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: 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
1,712 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Kenneth B,
Jun 28, 2025
- Viator
Chad was a very informative tour guide. Positive attitude providing a fun and interesting tour. The tour takes you to interesting places in LA.
Vienna G,
Jun 27, 2025
- Viator
Shawn our tour guide was very knowledgeable and funny. He went above and beyond. It was my first time in LA and got to see everything I wanted to see.
Tanya S,
Jun 24, 2025
- Viator
Talib was GREAT!! Very informative and entertaining! Sights were good…driving was on point! Talib was very attentive to the customers!
Holly T,
Jun 22, 2025
- Viator
Lots of info about recent and current film and tv stars. Less info about the architecture and earlier history. The Griffith Observatory was fascinating.
Erica G,
Jun 22, 2025
- Viator
We did the half day tour of Los Angeles. Our tour guide Talib was knowledgeable and funny. We really enjoyed our tour.
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