Overview
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 & entertaining driver-guide gives you an insider look at LA culture, history, landmarks, and hot spots.
This tour is a great mix of time spent on the bus sightseeing and off the bus exploring on your own! Stop at The Santa Monica Pier(45 Minutes), The Grove/Original Farmer's Market for shopping & lunch (75 Minutes), and The Griffith Observatory (45 Minutes).
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Air Conditioned Bus with Expert Driver Guide
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Our Visitor Center is located on Hollywood Blvd @ the corner of Sycamore Ave. Between Sycamore Ave & Orange Drive.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
On the day of your tour, we ask that your entire group checks in 15 minutes prior to your departure time to ensure the tour can leave on time. All cancelations and rescheduling must be done 24 hours before your tour. If in the event you miss your tour you will be put on standby and we will get you on the next available tour.
Meet @ 7046 Hollywood Blvd @ the corner of Sycamore Ave.
What to expect
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Hollywood
The Tour begins/ends on The World Famous Hollywood Walk of Fame so you will have ample time to explore Hollywood!
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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.
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West Hollywood
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.
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Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills is a city in California's Los Angeles County. Home to many Hollywood stars, it features the upscale shopping street of Rodeo Drive. The expansive Beverly Gardens Park has fountains and rose gardens, plus an illuminated Beverly Hills sign.
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Rodeo Drive
Rodeo Drive is one of the world's most exclusive luxury destinations, and an unparalleled hub at the intersection of luxury, fashion, and entertainment.
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Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
The Santa Monica Mountains is a coastal mountain range in Southern California, next to the Pacific Ocean. It is part of the Transverse Ranges. Because of its proximity to densely populated regions, it is one of the most visited natural areas in California.
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Santa Monica Pier
45 min
The Santa Monica Pier is a large double-jointed pier at the foot of Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica, California, United States. It contains a small amusement park, concession stands, and areas for views and fishing
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Santa Monica
45 min
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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Petersen Automotive Museum
45 min
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 and Museum
45 min
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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Los Angeles County Museum of Art
45 min
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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Fairfax District
45 min
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
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The Original Farmers Market
1 hour
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
1 hour
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
1 hour
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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The Greek Theatre
1 hour
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.
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Griffith Observatory
45 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.
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Hollywood Bus Tours
1 hour
The tour ends where it began on the World Famous Walk of Fame in Hollywood! - The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a historic landmark that consists of more than 2,700 five-pointed terrazzo and brass stars embedded in the sidewalks along 15 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and three blocks of Vine Street in Hollywood, California.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Los Angeles).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 14 travelers per booking
FAQs about Half-Day Sightseeing Tour of the Best of Los Angeles
Can I cancel Half-Day Sightseeing Tour of the Best of Los Angeles for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 5 hours 30 min.
Where does it start?
Our Visitor Center is located on Hollywood Blvd @ the corner of Sycamore Ave. Between Sycamore Ave & Orange Drive.
What's included?
- Air Conditioned Bus with Expert Driver Guide
What's not included?
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Hollywood, Sunset Strip, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
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