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The 15 Best Los Angeles Bus Tours

56 tours  ·  from $15

One vehicle, the whole basin: Hollywood, the mansion streets, Downtown and the sand. These 15 differ on how many hours you sit, how often you get off and whether lunch is your problem. All priced and timed.

Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus - Hollywood Sign views without the long hike
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Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus

1.Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,557 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39Our pick

Spend about two hours with guides such as Gavin, Kenny, Colin, or Megan, riding an open-air bus through Hollywood, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, and the Sunset Strip. Expect one photo stop at the Beverly Hills Sign, drive-by views of celebrity homes, and lively commentary rather than long walks or many stops.

“The parking is terrible. I was late because of the parking. The website should say parking garage with multiple levels. I wasted $40 because I missed the tour.”

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Hollywood and Celebrity Homes Bus Tour - Hollywood Boulevard, stars, and famous theaters
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Hollywood and Celebrity Homes Bus Tour

2.Hollywood and Celebrity Homes Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,074 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Ride an open, fully narrated bus through Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and the Hollywood Hills. You’ll pass the Walk of Fame, Hollywood Sign, celebrity homes, Rodeo Drive, Sunset Strip clubs, and music landmarks. Guides such as Brian, Fernando, George, and Jay are known for adding humor and local stories.

“Tour was nice and what you would expect from it. An overview of the area with good explanations from the guide. We were only two and Dave still gave all of himself. I recommend”

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Los Angeles: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Audio Guide - The Hollywood Red Route: stars, studios, and Beverly Hills
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Los Angeles: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Audio Guide

3.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 2,030 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $51

Use one mobile pass to explore Los Angeles by open-top double-decker bus. Ride the Hollywood, Santa Monica, Downtown, and Studio Express routes, hopping off for the Walk of Fame, Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, Rodeo Drive, and more. Audio commentary is offered in nine languages.

“Got to see a lot of historical places! Wheelchair accessibility was great! I give this tour a 8 out of 10... only because NO air conditioning inside the bus! Very HOT!”

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Hollywood Open Bus Tours - Hollywood Sign views and the Hollywood Hills
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Hollywood Open Bus Tours

4.Hollywood Open Bus Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,801 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Ride an open-top Mercedes minibus or canopy-covered Ford van through Hollywood, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, and the Sunset Strip. Your guide points out movie locations, celebrity homes, the Hollywood Sign, Rodeo Drive, and famous theaters. Guides such as Tommy, Sam, Chase, and Christian bring different styles to the drive.

“Great tour had a good time. Saw all the great places in cali. A must to do if you want to see the popular areas”

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Los Angeles: Hollywood & Celebrity Homes Open-Air Bus Tour - Hollywood Boulevard’s famous sights
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Los Angeles: Hollywood & Celebrity Homes Open-Air Bus Tour

5.Hollywood & Celebrity Homes Open-Air Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,624 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Ride with an English-speaking guide through Hollywood, Sunset Boulevard, the Hollywood Hills, Rodeo Drive, and Beverly Hills. You’ll stop at the Beverly Hills Sign, pass famous clubs and celebrity homes, and hear film stories from guides such as George, Joe, Roger, and Alana.

“It was a great tour with Brian! Next time again! 😊”

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Los Angeles: Celebrity Homes and Hollywood Open-Air Bus Tour - Choosing Hollywood or Santa Monica
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Los Angeles: Celebrity Homes and Hollywood Open-Air Bus Tour

6.Celebrity Homes and Hollywood Open-Air Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,546 reviews · from $37

Ride an open-air bus through Hollywood, the Hollywood Hills, Mulholland Drive, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, and the Sunset Strip. Guides such as Shane, Rodger, Kenny, and Brian add jokes and film stories. Choose a two-hour Hollywood departure or a 3.5-hour Santa Monica route with extra stops.

“Great tour guide. Easy pick up and drop off point. Safe and friendly tour.”

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LA: Hop-on Hop-off Tour by Open-top Bus with 19 Stops - The Red Route: Hollywood, movie history, and Beverly Hills
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LA: Hop-on Hop-off Tour by Open-top Bus with 19 Stops

7.Hop-on Hop-off Tour by Open-top Bus with 19 Stops

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 1,199 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $53

Ride Big Bus Los Angeles on two routes linking Hollywood, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Museum Row, and Santa Monica. Use the app to track buses, listen to digital commentary, and hop off at 19 stops. Optional extras include the TCL Chinese Theatre walk and a celebrity homes tour led by guides such as Rodney and Ollie.

“Loved the headphones idea to guide us, and driver was very friendly and safe! We enjoyed every stop along the way. Great way to see LA/Hollywood”

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City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Audio Guide - Santa Monica Yellow Route: the best views of the day
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City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Audio Guide

8.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 1,083 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $57

See Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Venice, and Downtown LA from an open-air double-decker bus. Choose a 1, 2, or 3-day pass, use the audio guide in nine languages, and hop off at sights such as the Dolby Theatre, Santa Monica Pier, and Walt Disney Concert Hall.

“Wasn’t ’up to par’. Write up indicated we could just ‘stay on’, but we were told we had to disembark so driver could take his lunch break. We were shuffled between 3 buses, taking many more hours than we had planned for. Used another company tour the following day and it was stellar!”

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Los Angeles: LA Grand Tour by Open-Air Bus - Sunset Boulevard starts the Hollywood story
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Los Angeles: LA Grand Tour by Open-Air Bus

9.LA Grand Tour by Open-Air Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,000 reviews · 7 hours · from $57

Spend seven hours touring Los Angeles by open-air bus with an English-speaking guide such as Sammy, Alana, or Jeff. Visit Santa Monica Pier, Farmers Market, Rodeo Drive, and Griffith Observatory, with time for photos, food, shopping, and city views.

“Tour guide Sammy was amazing, very informative and funny”

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Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Celebrity Homes Open Air Van Tour - Hollywood Boulevard, the Chinese Theatre, and the Walk of Fame
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Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Celebrity Homes Open Air Van Tour

10.Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Celebrity Homes Open Air Van Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 678 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $25Best value

Ride an open-air van from Hollywood Boulevard through Beverly Hills, the Sunset Strip, Mulholland Drive, and celebrity neighborhoods. Your guide points out more than 50 homes and shares Hollywood stories. Guides such as Shawn, Megan, Brian, and Koren have earned praise for their humor and local detail.

“Driver was only too ready to zip through the tour. It felt so rushed and robotic. Yes, we saw a lot, but would not recommend this tour or this guide.”

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Big Bus Los Angeles: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour - The Hollywood loop, from Chinese Theatre to Paramount
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Big Bus Los Angeles: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

11.Big Bus Los Angeles: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 545 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $53

Ride two Big Bus routes through Hollywood and along the coast to Santa Monica and Venice Beach. Use the app for live bus tracking, plug in the supplied earbuds for commentary in English, Spanish, or Mandarin Chinese, and hop off at stops such as the TCL Chinese Theatre, Beverly Hills, The Grove, and Santa Monica Pier.

“Wasn’t a very nice experience The app is not accurate at all. Headphones wasn’t functioning The blue loop service ends super early. Lots of time in the bus. Pickups are every 1 hour not every 30-45 minutes. Over all i don’t recommend it and it was waste of time and money.”

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The Ultimate LA Tour: Full Day Sightseeing Tour On Electric Bike - Venice Beach, Muscle Beach, and the canals
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The Ultimate LA Tour: Full Day Sightseeing Tour On Electric Bike

12.The Ultimate LA Tour: Full Day Sightseeing Tour On Electric Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 478 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $214

Spend about five hours cycling from West Hollywood through Beverly Hills, Bel-Air, UCLA, Santa Monica, Venice, and Marina del Rey. Guides such as Ryan, Josh, Harris, and Liz lead the way, with celebrity homes, beaches, canals, and a Venice lunch stop along the route.

“This bike tour is amazing and a nice ride along West Hollywood and Beverly Hills Ahmed is a fabulous and informative tour guide, he filled us with lots of local infos. I fully enjoyed the ride and strongly recommend it.”

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2-Hour Hollywood Bus Tour - The Hollywood sign: famous, dramatic, and sometimes distant
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2-Hour Hollywood Bus Tour

13.2-Hour Hollywood Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 461 reviews · from $45

Ride a small sightseeing bus through Hollywood, the Hollywood Hills, Sunset Strip, Beverly Hills, Bel Air, and Rodeo Drive. A certified guide handles the traffic and commentary, with guides such as Sal, Steve, and Freddy praised for humor and local tips. The open bus can be chilly, and the Hollywood sign may appear distant.

“We read all the good reviews and decided to go on this tour instead of driving around on our own, mainly to get the live guide who knew the traffic, iconic spots and background information of people and places. BUT, this was a terrible experiRead more”

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Los Angeles: Hollywood and Beverly Hills Guided Bus Tour - Hollywood Boulevard and the Chinese Theatre
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Los Angeles: Hollywood and Beverly Hills Guided Bus Tour

14.Hollywood and Beverly Hills Guided Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 442 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Ride an open-air Star Track Tours bus from Hollywood with an English-speaking guide such as DJ, Jeff, Aaron, or Dan. See the Walk of Fame, Chinese Theatre, Hollywood Sign, Beverly Hills mansions, Rodeo Drive, and Sunset Strip, with extra home footage on a 32-inch screen.

“Thank you so much for the fun comprehensive tour! Aaron was great tour guide/driver”

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Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes by Open Air Bus - Looking toward the Hollywood Sign from the hills
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Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes by Open Air Bus

15.Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes by Open Air Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 390 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $29

Ride through Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Sunset Strip, and the Hollywood Hills in an open-sided minibus limited to 13 people. Your driver-guide shares movie clips, local stories, celebrity-home sightings, and city views. Guides may include Hussein, David, Vincent, or Mario. Expect a drive-by tour, not interior visits.

“The tour was great! I highly recomend it ,The price is super affordable,Tour guide was fun and very easy going,,,”

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