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The 15 Best Tours in Los Angeles

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A long weekend or a fortnight, the problem is the same: eighty miles of city and one hire car. The 15 below are the days that earn their place, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.

Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More - Venice Beach brings a rougher, more colorful edge
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Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More

1.Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,147 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99Our pick

Spend one full day touring LA by air-conditioned coach with guides such as George, Jeff, Colin, and Key. See Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Rodeo Drive, the Farmers Market, Griffith Park, and Hollywood, with lunch time included and select hotel pickup available.

“It was a great day spent in Los Angeles. I would take special moment to thank my Tour guide George. He went out of way to show us The beautiful Los Angeles cuty. He was quite an old guy, but he was very helpful. He is one of the best person the company who organise this tour has. He had like complete knowledge of every single street we passed through”

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Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood - The guided backlot ride and working studio streets
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Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood

2.Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,246 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $76

Explore Warner Bros. Studio Hollywood with a guide and a group capped at 14 people. See the real Friends fountain and Central Perk set, sit in Sheldon’s spot, visit Stage 48, learn green-screen tricks, and handle DC and Harry Potter exhibits. Plan about three hours, plus $15 parking if you drive.

“This experience was amazing. It was so cool to see where some of my favorite shows filmed and be able to visit the sets. I learned so much. Riley was a great tour guide.”

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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

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

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

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 Sign 2.5-Hour Tour with Comedians and Their Dogs - Climbing through Griffith Park
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Hollywood Sign 2.5-Hour Tour with Comedians and Their Dogs

4.Hollywood Sign 2.5-Hour Tour with Comedians and Their Dogs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,496 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $15

Walk Griffith Park’s Innsdale Trail with guides such as Jon or Michaela and their dog Mozart. The 2.5-hour hike reaches the top behind the Hollywood Sign, with broad views of Los Angeles, Burbank, the San Fernando Valley, Beverly Hills, and Santa Monica. Expect jokes, local stories, snacks, water, and expert photo help.

“It’s really worth doing the trek with Jon. He’s a fun and great guy who explains everything very well, and he also takes amazing pictures. You’ll definitely love it.”

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Full-Day LA Tour: Santa Monica, Hollywood and Beverly Hills - Griffith Observatory delivers the best view
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Full-Day LA Tour: Santa Monica, Hollywood and Beverly Hills

5.Full-Day LA Tour: Santa Monica, Hollywood and Beverly Hills

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,431 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $95

Spend about seven hours touring Los Angeles by open-window bus, with stops at Santa Monica Pier, the Original Farmers Market, Griffith Observatory, and Hollywood. Guides such as Sammy and Alana add local stories, food tips, and Hollywood trivia. Expect plenty of driving, tight timing, and a return to Sunset Boulevard.

“I always use Viator for my travel planning. Professional, timely service, great communication and easy refund policy.”

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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

6.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

7.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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Half Day Best of Los Angeles Guided City Tour - Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive in 30 minutes
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Half Day Best of Los Angeles Guided City Tour

8.Half Day Best of Los Angeles Guided City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,966 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Cover Los Angeles highlights in about 5.5 hours aboard a climate-controlled bus with a driver-guide. Choose Hollywood or Santa Monica as your start and finish, then visit Beverly Hills, a major LA landmark, Farmers Market, and Griffith Observatory. Hollywood departures also include a multilingual audio app.

“It was a good variety of tourist destinations. It was interesting and enjoyable. Chad, the tour guide, was outstanding.”

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

9.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: Half-Day Best of LA Tour - Hollywood departure or Santa Monica departure?
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Los Angeles: Half-Day Best of LA Tour

10.Half-Day Best of LA Tour

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

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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Shared 3 Hour Los Angeles Tour - Mulholland Drive and Universal City Overlook
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Shared 3 Hour Los Angeles Tour

11.Shared 3 Hour Los Angeles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,686 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $50

In a nine-person air-conditioned van, your guide takes you from central Hollywood to a close Hollywood Sign viewpoint, Mulholland Drive, Universal City Overlook, Sunset Strip, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, and the Walk of Fame. Guides such as Justin, Mario, and Jose add music, trivia, movie clips, and local stories.

“It was very informative It's a good way to learn the history of Los Angeles. The tournament guide was very knowledgeable and answered every one questions”

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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

12.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

13.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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Universal Studios Hollywood General Admission Ticket, California - Make Harry Potter your first themed stop
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Universal Studios Hollywood General Admission Ticket, California

14.Universal Studios Hollywood General Admission Ticket, California

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,489 reviews · from $109

Spend a full day at Universal Studios Hollywood with access to rides, shows, themed lands, and the famous Studio Tour. Walk through Hogwarts, race through Super Nintendo World, face Jurassic World, and finish at CityWalk. Mobile entry is convenient, but save your barcode before arriving.

“Going to the studio tour love it , it was Christmas gift for my parents they love universal studios.”

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Los Angeles: The Original 2.5-Hour Hollywood Sign Hike - The climb to Mount Lee
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Los Angeles: The Original 2.5-Hour Hollywood Sign Hike

15.The Original 2.5-Hour Hollywood Sign Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,468 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Walk about four miles through the Hollywood Hills with guides such as Noelle, Michael, Sarah, or Chris. The longer route reaches both sides of the Hollywood Sign, Lake Hollywood, Griffith Observatory views, Burbank, Santa Monica, and the San Fernando Valley. A 90-minute front-view option is also available.

“Chris was very knowledgeable of L.A. and made hike fun.. Also supplied us with water, helped take pics..recommended poses. Easy meet up location.”

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