Los Angeles · TOURS
Every outing with a guide, a driver or a ticket attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole morning or a whole day, priced and timed.
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!”
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 Starline Tours’ open-top double-decker buses on three scenic routes and a Studio Express Shuttle. Hop off near Hollywood landmarks, Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, or downtown museums, then rejoin when you’re ready. Audio commentary comes in nine languages, and the CitySightseeing LA app tracks buses. Attraction admission is not included.
“Love it, visited all major landmarks in 3/4 days. Fantastic experiences over my expectations, highly recommended.”
Spend about 5.5 hours crossing Los Angeles by climate-controlled bus, with photo and exploration stops at Beverly Hills, the Original Farmers Market and Griffith Observatory. Your departure point determines whether you stop at the Hollywood Walk of Fame or Santa Monica Pier. Expect city commentary from your driver-guide, with a free 11-language audio app available on Hollywood departures.
“Great way to see the main sights in half a day. Mike our driver and guide has amazing knowledge and kept the whole tip interesting and informative”
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❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌.”
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!”
In three hours, a small group of up to nine rides from Hollywood to a close-up Hollywood Sign viewpoint, Universal City Overlook, the Sunset Strip, Beverly Hills and the Walk of Fame. The air-conditioned vehicle has Wi-Fi and bottled water. Guides including Justin, Mario and Jose lead the route, with time for photos and a restroom stop.
“Justin was a super entertaining driver, loved the stories, the playlist, and all the trivia! I will definitely be doing this 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.”
Explore Los Angeles on Big Bus’s open-top routes, from Hollywood landmarks and Beverly Hills to Santa Monica. Hop off at 19 stops, use the app to track buses and listen to audio commentary in English, Spanish or Chinese. Optional extras include a TCL Chinese Theatre walking tour and a two-hour celebrity homes tour, led by guides such as Ollie or Rodney.
“Ollie on the celeb hours tour was amazing! So funny and so much knowledge not only on the houses but LA itself and the sights we saw as we were travelling. Ollie asked us who we were interested in and tailored that to our tour! Thank you Ollie! Credit to the company”
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.”
Pick a hillside, a beach or a backlot.
