Los Angeles: Half-Day Best of LA Guided City Tour

Highlights

• Top-rated guides with local tips, gossip, history and the best stories!
• Walk the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame or explore the Santa Monica Pier.
• Sample some of the best food in Los Angeles at the Original Farmers Market
• Visit Griffith Observatory for stunning LA views and Hollywood Sign photos.
• Audio guide availible in 11 languages via free app (Hollywood departures only)

Description

Discover the BEST of Los Angeles on this half-day interactive sightseeing experience aboard our NEW luxury coaches. Sit back and relax as your fun and knowledgeable driver-guide shares insider stories about LA’s culture, history, landmarks, and famous hot spots. Visit top highlights, including Beverly Hills, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, or Santa Monica Pier (depending on departure), The Grove & Original Farmers Market for lunch and shopping, and the Hollywood Sign viewpoint from the Griffith Observatory.

Now offering departures from both Hollywood and Santa Monica! When booking, simply select your preferred date and choose the most convenient departure location.

Hollywood Departure:
Meet your guide on the Hollywood Walk of Fame before heading toward Santa Monica. Along the way, enjoy entertaining narration as you pass the Sunset Strip and West Hollywood, followed by a 30-minute stop in Beverly Hills & Rodeo Drive to experience palm-lined streets, luxury boutiques, and iconic sights. Continue to the Santa Monica Pier for a 45-minute stop to explore the famous boardwalk, ocean views, and beach atmosphere. Then drive past Century City and Museum Row while receiving local tips on top restaurants, museums, and hidden gems.

Santa Monica Departure:
Begin your journey near the coast, with scenic ocean views, then travel inland past Century City, the Avenue of the Stars, and Wilshire Boulevard. Your first stop is 30 minutes in Beverly Hills & Rodeo Drive, home to luxury shopping, celebrity sightings, and world-famous streets. From there, cruise along the Sunset Strip through West Hollywood before arriving at the Hollywood Walk of Fame for a 45-minute stop to explore the stars and surrounding attractions.

Enjoy a 60-minute lunch break at The Grove & The Original Farmers Market, one of LA’s most popular dining and shopping destinations. After lunch, continue past Fairfax, Melrose Avenue, Paramount Studios, the Greek Theatre, and Griffith Park.

Next, spend 30 minutes at the Griffith Observatory, where you’ll take in breathtaking panoramic views of the Los Angeles Basin, Downtown LA, the Pacific Ocean, and the Hollywood Sign — perfect for photos. (Note: The Griffith Observatory building is closed on Mondays, but the outdoor views and photo opportunities from the grounds are still available.)

Your tour concludes with a scenic return to your original departure location in either Hollywood or Santa Monica.

An optional multilingual audio guide is available via a free app, featuring pre-recorded commentary in 11 languages to enhance your experience.

As a bonus, your booking includes a complimentary Self-Guided Hollywood Walk of Fame Walking Tour (a $9 value)—like a tour guide in your pocket —available in 11 languages. Discover famous stars, Hollywood Sign viewpoints, history, stories, and fun facts as you explore at your own pace, whether for 20 minutes, 2 hours, or the entire afternoon.

From Hollywood: Half-Day Best of LA Sightseeing Tour

From Santa Monica: Half-Day Best of LA Sightseeing Tour