Los Angeles: Half-Day Sightseeing Tour by Luxury Bus
4.9
(2211)
🕑 5h 30m
Free cancellation
Los Angeles is filled with must-see landmarks, from the famous Hollywood sign to Santa Monica Pier. But neighborhoods are spread out, and it can be tough to make much progress with limited time to spare. Ideal for time-pressed travelers, this easy half-day tour covers the highlights by luxury bus. Depart from Hollywood or Santa Monica, and take in destinations like Rodeo Drive and Griffith Observatory without dedicating days to sightseeing.
Languages:
English
Portuguese
Japanese
Russian
Korean
Spanish
German
Italian
French
Mandarin
📍1447 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
🏢Operated by Hollywood Bus Tours
Highlights
- ✓Skip the stress of driving yourself, and avoid getting lost or stuck in traffic on your own
- ✓Learn the history of each spot, with juicy tales and tidbits from Tinseltown
- ✓Family-friendly: Car seats are available for kids eight and younger
- ✓Hollywood departure includes a free audio guide in 11 languages
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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
- ✓The Grove & The Original Famers Market - The sprawling historic market features a range of trendy shops, restaurants & gourmet grocery purveyors. - Lunch Stop
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
What's 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
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Available to purchase during tour
- ✓Parking Fees
- ✓Restroom on board
Good to know
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.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
US$ 66.00
Los Angeles: Half-Day Sightseeing Tour by Luxury Bus
4.9
(2211)
🕑 5h 30m
Free cancellation
Los Angeles is filled with must-see landmarks, from the famous Hollywood sign to Santa Monica Pier. But neighborhoods are spread out, and it can be tough to make much progress with limited time to spare. Ideal for time-pressed travelers, this easy half-day tour covers the highlights by luxury bus. Depart from Hollywood or Santa Monica, and take in destinations like Rodeo Drive and Griffith Observatory without dedicating days to sightseeing.
Languages:
English
Portuguese
Japanese
Russian
Korean
Spanish
German
Italian
French
Mandarin
📍1447 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
🏢Operated by Hollywood Bus Tours
Highlights
- ✓Skip the stress of driving yourself, and avoid getting lost or stuck in traffic on your own
- ✓Learn the history of each spot, with juicy tales and tidbits from Tinseltown
- ✓Family-friendly: Car seats are available for kids eight and younger
- ✓Hollywood departure includes a free audio guide in 11 languages
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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
- ✓The Grove & The Original Famers Market - The sprawling historic market features a range of trendy shops, restaurants & gourmet grocery purveyors. - Lunch Stop
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
What's 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
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Available to purchase during tour
- ✓Parking Fees
- ✓Restroom on board
Good to know
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.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
US$ 66.00