Available languages
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!
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.
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
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
1,753 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Anthony M,
Jul 29, 2025
- Viator
Shawn was a fantastic tour guide very funny and informative!! We had a wonderful time!! The group was small. The buses comfortable!!
Garry K,
Jul 22, 2025
- Viator
Great chance to get a tour of Hollywood including time at Santa Monica pier, Farmers market for lunch (best pizza ever!) and some luxury shops and finishing up at Griffith Observatory. Coach drivers are also brilliant and very well informed (Jeff has a great selection of Dad jokes!).
Catherine E,
Jul 19, 2025
- Viator
Great job from this company !! Love the market food pics were great . Griffith observatory was amazing !
Terrence H,
Jul 18, 2025
- Viator
Nice tour to hit some of the classic stops in LA. The tour guide kept the ride entertaining by pointing out a lot of things along the way.
Simon C,
Jul 17, 2025
- Viator
That was an excellent tour! Talib was very competent and funny, I enjoyed it a lot. A perfect choice for first-time visitors. 100% recommendation!
Operated by Hollywood Bus Tours