Los Angeles · HOLLYWOOD TOURS
Hollywood is a sign on a hill, a boulevard of stars and two working studio lots over the ridge. These 15 sort the bus loops, the sign hikes and the backlot tours by price, length and how close you actually get.
Spend one hour touring Warner Bros. backlots and sound stages with a guide, then explore exhibits and photo sets for two hours on your own. See the Central Perk set, sit in Sheldon’s spot, and find DC and Harry Potter displays. Guides speak English, French, or Spanish. Transportation is not included.
“10/10 rating! We loved it even more than we anticipated we would!”
Spend about 7.5 hours crossing Los Angeles by air-conditioned coach, from Santa Monica and Venice Beach to Rodeo Drive, Griffith Park and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Your English-speaking guide handles the driving and adds city commentary, while you get short stops for photos and exploring. Lunch time is set aside at the Original Farmers Market; food is at your own cost. Select hotel pickup is available.
“Great Your and Our Tour Guide was Amazing. The Tour Stops and Time was Great. We had an Amazing and Fun Experience.”
A guide leads a small group of up to 14 around Warner Bros. Studio’s backlot and sound stages, then you explore Stage 48 at your own pace. Look for the Friends fountain and Central Perk, Sheldon’s apartment, movie props, green-screen activities, and DC and Harry Potter sets. Guide names vary, with Maya, Maddie, Riley, Javier, Ken, Gary, and Alex among those who have led tours.
“The tour is interactive. Amazing experience! Loved seeing the iconic sets and learning behind the scenes stories. The tour guide was fantastic, fun, informative, and engaging. A must-do for movie and TV fans”
In about two hours, an English-speaking guide takes you past Hollywood landmarks, the Sunset Strip, Rodeo Drive and celebrity-home areas in an open-air vehicle for up to 14 people. Expect one 10-minute photo stop at the Beverly Hills sign, lively commentary and views of homes that are often screened by gates or trees.
“Great tour. Very friendly and the atop at Beverly Hills Sign was perfect. We had a fantastic time. We did have a late afternoon which was a little cooler. They offered blankets to keep us warm.”
Walk Griffith Park’s Innsdale Trail to the Hollywood Sign with a guide such as Jon or Michaela, and possibly Mozart the dog. The roughly 2.5-hour tour includes Hollywood stories, photo help, water, snacks, and sunscreen, with morning and sunset departures. Expect an uphill hike, not a roadside photo stop.
“JON AND HIS DOG WAS AMAZINGGGGGGG will definitely book with them again , he made the hike so memorable and told us so much about the meaning of everything”
This seven-hour Los Angeles tour links Santa Monica Pier, the Original Farmers Market, Griffith Observatory and the Hollywood Walk of Fame by bus. You get time to explore at each stop, plus a guide’s local stories and tips. Guides have included Sammy, Alana and Roger, but the guide is not guaranteed.
“I recommend doing this tour 100% it was amazing. You’re able to take 7 hours and tour the best parts of LA. Santa Monica’s Pier was a great experience as well as the Hollywood walk of fame. Our favorite part was The Farmers Market at The Grove. A mix of being able to shop on the higher end or more affordable while enjoying foods from different cultures. We’re from Miami, Florida and it was our first time in Los Angeles, California. What an amazing tour to include in your itinerary. Best part about it all was that our Tour a guide was the bestttttt.”
This two-hour open-bus ride links Hollywood Boulevard, the Hollywood Hills, Beverly Hills and the Sunset Strip. Your driver-guide narrates the route, points out landmarks and homes associated with stars such as Taylor Swift and Tom Cruise, and stops for 10 minutes at the Beverly Hills sign. Expect mostly drive-by views, not a series of walking stops.
“A must do corny Hollywood tour when you’re in the area!! Get there 10 minutes before your scheduled time. Our driver was so funny and excellent at managing the narrow, curvy hill roads!”
Ride through Hollywood and Beverly Hills in an open-top Mercedes minibus or canopy-topped Ford van, with an English-speaking driver-guide pointing out landmarks, film spots and celebrity homes. Expect views of the Hollywood Sign, Rodeo Drive and Sunset Strip, plus a 10-minute photo and restroom stop at the Beverly Hills Sign. The small group is capped at 14.
“The tour guide was great and very friendly . We saw many celebrity homes and if I have time I will do it again❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌.”
Ride an open-top bus through Hollywood and Beverly Hills, passing the Walk of Fame, Sunset Strip clubs, Rodeo Drive, and celebrity homes. A live English-speaking guide adds local stories and film connections. The two-hour loop starts and ends on West Sunset Boulevard, with a 10-minute photo stop at the Beverly Hills Sign.
“It was fun, light hearted and informative with lots of humour.”
Ride an open-air bus through Hollywood, the Hollywood Hills, Beverly Hills and the Sunset Strip, with a driver-guide sharing stories and pointing out celebrity homes and filming locations. Choose a two-hour Hollywood departure or a 3.5-hour Santa Monica version, which adds time for the Beverly Hills sign, Rodeo Drive and the Walk of Fame.
“Our driver Shane was really good, and he knew a lot, was really pleasant.”
Spend a day at Universal Studios Hollywood with admission to its rides, shows, themed areas, and famous Studio Tour. Expect movie-set stories, big-screen ride effects, and family attractions, from Hogwarts to Super Nintendo World. The mobile ticket is valid for your selected date; parking, food, and Universal Express access cost extra.
“it worked. arrived early and left before the park closed. each person has their own bar code to be scanned upon entry.”
This guided Hollywood Hills hike takes you to the front and back of the Hollywood Sign, with views of Lake Hollywood, Griffith Observatory, Burbank, and the city below. Expect about four miles on an easy-to-moderate trail, stories about LA, and help finding good photo angles. Guides such as Noelle, Michael, Sarah, and Katie have led recent outings.
“Noelle was a great guide and photographer. Learned alot about the area. Beautiful views. Would definitely recommend.”
Spend 150 minutes hiking a scenic route to the front and behind the Hollywood Sign with a working actor or comedian as your guide. Expect LA stories, panoramic views, a friendly trail dog, and photo stops where your guide can help capture the sign. Tours are in English and cost $22 per person.
“Matt was our guide and he made it fun and welcoming. our family had a blast.”
This one-day mobile ticket gets you into Universal Studios Hollywood and gives you one-time express access to each ride, show, and attraction. Make time for the Studio Tour, Hogwarts, Super Nintendo World, and WaterWorld. Express tickets are limited each day, and the pass is valid only at the California park.
“Super useful. Flew through all the lines! Skip the line pass is worth the money especially if you have a large group.”
Ride a convertible tour vehicle from Santa Monica through Hollywood and Beverly Hills, with stops at the Walk of Fame, TCL Chinese Theatre, Rodeo Drive, and a farmer’s market for lunch. Your guide shares stories about film locations, celebrities, and LA history. Select Santa Monica, Venice, and Marina del Rey hotel pickups are available.
“This was a fantastic tour. Great spots visited and Bea was very knowledgeable about the area. Highly recommended.”
Pick a hillside, a beach or a backlot.
