The 5 Half-Day Tours in Los Angeles That Earn Their Price

1.Half-Day Best of LA Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,778 reviews · from $59Our pick

Ride a climate-controlled bus through LA with a lively guide such as Jeff, Chad, Shawn, or Chelsea. Stop at Santa Monica Pier, the Original Farmers Market, Hollywood, and Griffith Observatory, with an 11-language audio app available on Hollywood departures.

“The tour program included the most important (must see) sightseeings in LA. The guide, Christ, was very informative and knowledgable about LA and LA history, and he was very funny. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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2.Los Angeles Half-Day City & Beach Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 163 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $69

Cover Los Angeles highlights in about six hours with a local guide, small-group transport, and optional hotel pickup. Stop at Santa Monica Pier, the Original Farmers Market, Beverly Hills, and Griffith Observatory, with guides such as Ross, Stan, and Brian bringing movie-town stories to life.

“Great tour by a great tour guide, very knowledgeable.”

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3.Hollywood and Beverly Hills Half-Day Tour with Exclusive Stops

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 69 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Spend about 2.5 hours touring Hollywood and Beverly Hills in a small group of up to 14 people. Your local guide points out famous streets, mansions, theaters, studios, and landmarks, with photo stops at the Hollywood Sign and Hollywood Boulevard. Pickup requires an upgrade.

“Arman was an excellent guide! He took his time at the sites, gave detailed explanations, and took pictures of us!”

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4.Los Angeles Half-Day City & Beach Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 36 reviews · 6 hours · from $75

Ride an open-air bus with Starline Tours, stopping for Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica Pier, Farmers Market, and Griffith Observatory. You get a local guide, hotel pickup on selected options, and time to eat and explore. Guides such as Rob, Mike, and Ross have earned strong praise.

“excellent except Griffin Observatory is closed on mondays and would have loved to go inside but views from outside were amazing”

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5.Los Angeles Half-Day Private City Tour with Celebrity Homes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) Top rated

Set out in a black SUV with a private driver-guide for 4 to 5 hours of Los Angeles highlights. You’ll see Griffith Observatory, the Hollywood Sign, Beverly Hills, Venice, Santa Monica, and celebrity landmarks. Guide Dexter is specifically praised for keeping the day moving.

“We hit LAX ground running and covered so much. No time wasted. Dexter our tour guide was great and I highly recommend him!”

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