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Best of Los Angeles Guided City Tour with 4 Stops & Free Time

4.9(2,127)Los Angeles1 hour
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Description

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: Beverly Hills & Rodeo Drive (30 Minutes) 2nd stop: Santa Monica Pier or Hollywood (45 minutes) 3rd Stop: The Grove & Farmer's Market (60 Minutes) 4th Stop: The Griffith Observatory (30 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!

Tour Options

Tour begins from Santa Monica
  • This tour will begin and end in Santa Monica and include a 45-minute Stop in Hollywood, optional Audio Guide in 11 languages. Starting point: 1447 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

Itinerary

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The tour begins and ends on either the world-famous Hollywood Walk of Fame or the Santa Monica Pier, depending on your selected departure location, giving you ample time to explore Hollywood or Santa Monica before or after your tour.

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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.

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West Hollywood is a trendy area known for its high-energy nightlife. The fabled Sunset Strip features the Chateau Marmont, a swanky celebrity hideaway, plus comedy clubs and live music venues like the legendary Whiskey a Go-Go. Santa Monica Boulevard, awash in rainbow flags, is home to a number of gay bars, dance clubs, and shops. WeHo also offers some of the city’s most buzzworthy restaurants.

30 min

Guests will enjoy 30 minutes at the Beverly Hills Sign, a perfect spot for photos at one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. From here, experience the heart of Beverly Hills & Rodeo Drive, just steps away, where luxury boutiques, palm-lined streets, exotic cars, and classic Hollywood glamour come together in one of Los Angeles’ most famous districts.

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Guests will enjoy 30 minutes at the Beverly Hills Sign, a perfect spot for photos at one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. From here, experience the heart of Beverly Hills & Rodeo Drive, just steps away, where luxury boutiques, palm-lined streets, exotic cars, and classic Hollywood glamour come together in one of Los Angeles’ most famous districts.

45 min

Tours starting in Santa Monica include a 45-minute stop at the Hollywood Walk of Fame, giving guests time to walk Hollywood Boulevard, see the famous stars, visit iconic theaters like the TCL Chinese Theatre, spot handprints of legendary celebrities, and experience the energy of Hollywood.

45 min

Tours starting in Hollywood include a 45-minute stop at the Santa Monica Pier, where guests can explore the historic pier, take in ocean views, enjoy the beach and boardwalk, watch street performers, grab a snack, and take photos at the end of Route 66.

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Santa Monica is a coastal city west of downtown Los Angeles. Santa Monica Beach is fringed by Palisades Park, with views over the Pacific Ocean. Santa Monica Pier is home to the Pacific Park amusement park, historic Looff Hippodrome Carousel, and Santa Monica Pier Aquarium. Next to the pier is Muscle Beach, an outdoor gym established in the 1930s. In the city center, Bergamot Station houses several art galleries

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The Petersen Automotive Museum is located on Wilshire Boulevard along Museum Row in the Miracle Mile neighborhood of Los Angeles. One of the world's largest automotive museums, the Petersen Automotive Museum is a nonprofit organization specializing in automobile history and related educational programs.

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La Brea Tar Pits are a group of tar pits around which Hancock Park was formed in urban Los Angeles, US. Natural asphalt has seeped up from the ground in this area for tens of thousands of years. The tar is often covered over with dust, leaves, or water.

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The Los Angeles County Museum of Art is an art museum located on Wilshire Boulevard in the Miracle Mile vicinity of Los Angeles. LACMA is on Museum Row, adjacent to the La Brea Tar Pits. LACMA was founded in 1961, splitting from the Los Angeles Museum of History, Science, and Art.

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Retail and restaurants draw a diverse crowd to the lively Fairfax District. The Grove outdoor mall features upscale shops, a fountain, and a trolley car, while the historic Original Farmer’s Market offers casual eats. Along trendy Fairfax Avenue, long-standing Jewish businesses like Canter’s Deli share space with a number of cutting-edge streetwear designers. CBS Television City offers regular TV show tapings

60 min

The Grove & The Original Famers Market - The sprawling historic market features a range of trendy shops, restaurants & gourmet grocery purveyors. - Lunch Stop

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Melrose Avenue is a shopping, dining, and entertainment destination in Los Angeles that starts at Santa Monica Boulevard, at the border between Beverly Hills and West Hollywood. It ends at Lucile Avenue in Silver Lake. Melrose runs north of Beverly Boulevard and south of Santa Monica Boulevard.

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Griffith Park is a large municipal park at the eastern end of the Santa Monica Mountains, in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. The park covers 4,310 acres of land, making it one of the largest urban parks in North America.

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Greek Theatre is an amphitheater located in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, California. It is owned by the city of Los Angeles and is operated by ASM Global.

30 min

Griffith Observatory is a facility in Los Angeles, California, situated on the south-facing slope of Mount Hollywood in Los Angeles' Griffith Park. It commands a view of the Los Angeles Basin, including Downtown Los Angeles to the southeast, Hollywood to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest.

60 min

Return to Start: At the end of the tour, guests will be dropped off at the same location where they began — Hollywood departures return to Hollywood, and Santa Monica departures return to Santa Monica.

Highlights

Car seat for children under 8 years old or shorter than 4’9”
Start From Hollywood or Santa Monica
Audio Guide in 11 Languages
New Climate Controlled Luxury Buses with Expert Driver Guides
Self Guided Hollywood Walk of Fame Walking Tour in 11 Languages

What's included

Included
Car seat for children under 8 years old or shorter than 4’9”
Start From Hollywood or Santa Monica
Audio Guide in 11 Languages
New Climate Controlled Luxury Buses with Expert Driver Guides
Self Guided Hollywood Walk of Fame Walking Tour in 11 Languages
Not included
Gratuities
Available to purchase during tour
Parking Fees
Restroom on board

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • 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.

Reviews(2,127)

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Sandra_K
June 22, 2026
Seeing the sites without having to drive in LA

We had a very good tour. Our guide was Talid and he was very friendly and engaging. We enjoyed taking pictures at the observatory and the market the most. We started at Santa Monica and were able to spend a little time at the pier after.

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Q120ULgrantw
June 21, 2026
Tour guide of Hollywood

Chellsee our tour guide made the experience second to none! The whole trip was amazing and she explained everything in great detail, from start to finish the whole experience was amazing! Highly recommended! Thank you Chellsee, keep doing what you’re doing! Fantastic!

Operator response

Wow—thank you for such an amazing review! ⭐ Chellsee will be so happy to hear your kind words. Her energy, passion, and attention to detail truly make every tour special. We’re thrilled she helped make your experience unforgettable from start to finish. Thank you for the glowing recommendation! 🌴🚌✨

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Michelle W
June 21, 2026
Excellent tour for first timers to LA

Out tour guide Chelsea was AHHHHMAZZING! The tour was GREAT as this was our first trip to LA. It really highlighted the must sees of the city! .

Operator response

Thank you for the amazing review! ⭐ We’re loving the “AHHHHMAZZING!” 😄 Chelsea will be thrilled to hear she helped make your first trip to LA so special. We’re so glad the tour gave you a great introduction to the city’s must-see highlights. Thanks for touring with us! 🌴🚌✨

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Larry_G
June 18, 2026
Hollywood Heights

This tour was filled with amazing sights and historical information. We loved seeing things in LA and Hollywood connected with the Stars. We went all over. We even went to Santa Monica pier. We hung out awhile before heading back. We had a blast! We recommend this tour highly.

Operator response

Thank you for the amazing review! ⭐ We’re so glad you had such a great time exploring Los Angeles with us. From Hollywood history and celebrity connections to the Santa Monica Pier, it sounds like you got the full LA experience! We truly appreciate your recommendation and are thrilled you had a blast. 🌴🚌✨

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680miks
June 15, 2026
Great LA Tour

Great tour. Interesting stops, entertaining and informative. Chellsee was our guide and she was great, knew all the tips and tricks. Thnx

Operator response

Thank you for the great review! ⭐ We’re so glad you enjoyed the stops and had a fun, informative experience. Chellsee will be thrilled to hear your kind words—she definitely knows all the best tips and tricks! 😄 Thanks for touring with us, and we hope to see you again soon. 🌴🚌✨

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Departure48563509780
June 13, 2026
When you have 5 hours to spend in LA and want to see it all..

Shawn was awesome.. passionate, knowledgeable, very patient with some guests who didn't understand time keeping 😄 they soon learnt not to be late.. great all round experience. Highly recommended..

Operator response

What a fun review—thank you! ⭐ Shawn will definitely appreciate this. His passion and patience are a huge part of what makes his tours so memorable… and yes, LA traffic waits for no one 😄 We’re glad everyone got into the rhythm and had a great experience. Thanks so much for the recommendation!

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Lynn_R
June 13, 2026
5.5 hour taste of LA tour

Great experience to see all the best sights of LA! Chelsee made the trip a fun experience! Would recommend all first timers to take this tour!

Operator response

Thank you for the awesome review! ⭐ We’re so glad you got to experience the best sights of LA with us. Chellsee will be thrilled to hear she helped make the trip so much fun! We especially love your recommendation for first-time visitors—it really is a great way to get acquainted with the city. 🌴🚌✨

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7TracyS
June 13, 2026
Great way to see LA

Our tour guide, Shawn is a wonderful tour guide. We saw so many attractions, some historical. Shawn gave us a brief history on many of the sites we saw. We got to stop for a while at the Beverly Hills sign, the Santa Monica Beach, the Farmer's Market, etc. He even gave us some tips on good restaurants to eat at while we visited Farmer's Market. This was a great experience for me and my son! It allowed us a full day's experience to see LA. Very enjoyable

Operator response

Thank you for the wonderful review! ⭐ We’re so glad you and your son had such an enjoyable day exploring LA with Shawn. His knowledge, storytelling, and local tips always help make the experience extra special. It sounds like you got the full Los Angeles experience, from iconic sights to great food recommendations! Thanks for touring with us. 🌴🚌✨

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Clara_C
June 13, 2026
Taste of LA 1/2 day tour

It’s a good start for first time visitors. For my personal preference, Griffith Observatory was the best stop as I didn’t have to deal with expensive parking and traffic.

Operator response

Thank you for your review! ⭐ We’re glad the tour served as a great introduction to Los Angeles, especially for a first-time visit. And we have to agree—Griffith Observatory is a favorite for many guests. Amazing views, iconic scenery, and no parking headache? That’s a win in LA! 😄 Thanks for touring with us. 🌴🚌✨

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nickbD8498ZO
June 12, 2026
The best!

The best.! Thank you.! Chad is very experienced and knows the town inside and out. Great time!

Operator response

Thank you for the amazing review! ⭐ “The best” is music to our ears! 😄 We’re so glad you had a great time with Chad. His experience and deep knowledge of Los Angeles truly make every tour special. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. Thanks for touring with us! 🌴🚌✨

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