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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Los Angeles

395 tours  ·  from $4

Everything with a guide, a bus or a boat attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and paced, with the rest of the catalogue under them.

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

1.Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4.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

5.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

6.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

7.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

8.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

9.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

10.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

11.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

12.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

13.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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LA: Hollywood Sign Tour with Comedians, Dogs, & Epic Photos - Meeting at the Smokey the Bear sign
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LA: Hollywood Sign Tour with Comedians, Dogs, & Epic Photos

14.Hollywood Sign Tour with Comedians, Dogs, & Epic Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,193 reviews · 2h 30m · from $22

Join comedians such as Jon, JB, Matt, or Joe for a 150-minute Hollywood Sign hike with friendly dogs, funny local stories, water, and polished photos taken along the trail. You will reach viewpoints in front of and behind the sign, with broad views toward Los Angeles, Burbank, and the Pacific.

“We had an incredible time with Jon, Michaela, and their wonderful dog Mozart! It was simply amazing. Jon told us the story of the famous Hollywood sign in a very humorous way. They are not only wonderful hiking companions, but also fantastic photographers! Thanks to them, we have beautiful photos to remember this day. Huge thanks again to Jon and Michaela – please give your dogs a big cuddle from us! Sorry for the late review, but we still think back on this day with a big smile. Best wishes from Germany from the two of us you kindly dropped off at the metro station :-)”

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Perfect 5 ½ Hour LA & Hollywood Tour from Santa Monica - Starting beside Santa Monica Pier
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Perfect 5 ½ Hour LA & Hollywood Tour from Santa Monica

15.Perfect 5 ½ Hour LA & Hollywood Tour from Santa Monica

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,124 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Travel from Santa Monica in an open-top convertible bus with live commentary from guides such as Bee, Chad, Josh, and Kent. Stop at the Walk of Fame, TCL Chinese Theatre, Rodeo Drive, the Hollywood Sign, and a farmers market. Hotel pickup is available from select local hotels.

“This tour was great ! We got to see so many highlights of LA! Bee was an awesome tourguide, very knowledgeable and has done her research! We did this mid December, so because it’s an open top vehicle it gets pretty chilly even mid day, I’d take a blanket perhaps. To be fair the van isn’t something that is luxury and was older, but it did what was intended and doesn’t take away from the tour itself just preparing you.”

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