4 Half-Day Tours in Los Angeles Worth the Drive

1.Half-Day Best of LA Tour

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

Cover Los Angeles’s far-flung highlights in 5.5 hours aboard a climate-controlled bus, with a live English-speaking guide, free time at Santa Monica or Hollywood, the Original Farmers Market, and Griffith Observatory. Guides such as Jeff, Shawn, Chad, and Chelsea are known for local stories and humor. Hollywood departures also offer an 11-language audio app.

“Chad was absolutely fantastic and made the trip. So much knowledge on LA, and funny stories to keep us all amused throughout. Amazing sights and really great stops along the way. This was the perfect trip for our first day in LA. Thank you Chad!”

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

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

This six-hour Los Angeles tour links Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica Pier, the Original Farmers Market, and Griffith Observatory by small-group vehicle. Your guide shares LA history and movie-star stories, with time for photos, lunch, and a walk by the coast. Hotel pickup is available if you select that option; the group can include up to 27 people.

“I really enjoyed the sites and the length of the trip was perfect. Now I know where I want to visit the next time I am in L.A.”

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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

This 2.5-hour guided drive starts at the Hollywood Roosevelt and links Hollywood Boulevard, the Hollywood Sign, Sunset Strip, Melrose Place and Beverly Hills. Expect commentary from a local guide, short photo stops and a group capped at 14. Guides named in past accounts include Armond, Arman and Roger, though your guide is not guaranteed.

“Seeing a lot of sites that we were familiar with but probably wouldn't have been able to navigate through Hollywood to see them all. Armond was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Beverly hills was not what we expected. Hollywood sign was awesome and we got some great picks.”

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

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

Starline Tours’ six-hour outing links Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica Pier, the Original Farmers Market and Griffith Observatory by small-group vehicle, with open-air views and optional hotel pickup. You get time to explore at several stops, including 45 minutes at the pier and an hour for lunch and browsing. Guides have included Rob, Mike and Ross, though your guide may differ.

“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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