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Half-Day Sightseeing Tour of the Best of Los Angeles

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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 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

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

Reviews

4.88

1,791 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Enjoyed half day in LA - the Hollywood city

    Srinibash A,

    Aug 17, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Michelle was an awesome tour guide. Covered important destinations, shared great information regarding LA during the tour, allowed enough time to enjoy and for food….happy to give a 5 star.

  • Use it for half a day in 5 hours, efficiently and compactly Santa Moni...

    TOSHIYA T,

    Aug 15, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We spent half a day in five hours and were very happy to spend time efficiently and compactly visiting major tourist attractions such as Santa Monica, Farmers Market and Griffith Observatory. It was surprisingly convenient to use the restroom on my way to and from Hollywood.

  • Nice, fun tour!

    Corazon W,

    Aug 11, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Tour of famous places in or near LA was fun and informative. Our tour guide Chad was full of fun facts and was really funny and kind!

  • Great service and good price

    MsChalatpan T,

    Aug 10, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Google search brought to company services and fast response when asking before making decision. We chose meeting point at Santa Monica.

  • On time. Excellent...

    Annika S,

    Aug 10, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    On time. Excellent driver/guide. Covered most areas of the city. Had enough time at each stop. Farmers market had great lunch options.

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4.88
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