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Los Angeles: Hollywood & Celebrity Homes Open-Air Bus Tour

1. Los Angeles: Hollywood & Celebrity Homes Open-Air Bus Tour

See Hollywood’s highlights for yourself on a guided sightseeing tour from the comfort of an open-top bus. Marvel at iconic locations such as the Hollywood Sign, where you can stop for a photo and admire the views of downtown LA. Make your way to the local partner’s office to begin your activity. Board the sightseeing bus, and away you’ll go on your tour of Hollywood.  Pass the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Chinese Theatre, the Art Deco entertainment complex of the Dolby Theater, and the circular Capitol Records Building and other historic sights you’ve seen 1000 times on TV.  Next, head to the Hollywood and Vine district at the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street.  Cruise down Sunset Boulevard, passing famous bars and nightclubs like Whiskey A-Go-Go and the Viper Room. Admire the Chateau Marmont Hotel, where Tim Burton, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and other legends have stayed. Then, drive past the upscale stores on Rodeo Drive as you head towards Beverly Hills. Take a photo of the Beverly Hills Sign and the Beverly Hills Hotel, plus see the homes of Tom Cruise, Leonardo DiCaprio, Elvis Presley, and many more. Be dropped off at your Hollywood, West Hollywood, or Beverly Hills hotel at the end of your activity. If you’re staying outside of these areas, you’ll be dropped back at the local partner’s office. 

Beverly Hills and Hollywood: Helicopter Tour

2. Beverly Hills and Hollywood: Helicopter Tour

Enjoy an exciting tour in a private helicopter over Beverly Hills and Hollywood. On this tour, you'll get an intimate look into the lives of celebrities, while listening to true stories from your friendly pilot. Begin your tour at the world-class Burbank Airport, a stone's throw from Universal and Warner Bros Studios. All guests are asked to arrive at least thirty minutes before the start of their tour in order to check-in with the flight team and get situated for their exclusive sightseeing experience. Lift off from the ground and soar through the air as you climb over the Hollywood Hills and across the LA basin. As you pass over Universal Studios, you might just make out the small crowds lined up for butterbeer at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter or see the gentle smoke rising from the stunt shows and animal experiences. Your tour will pass right by the iconic Hollywood Sign, offering you an opportunity to snap a photo (or a selfie if you're quick) from a vantage point view that few others get to see. From there, it's over Mulholland Drive and around Laurel Canyon, an exclusive, historical enclave once home to some of the greatest names in the music industry. Pass over Beverly Hills and the ultra-wealthy Bel-Air, and see the $90-million dollar mansion purchased by Jay-Z and Beyonce in 2017. Every seat is the best seat on a tour that includes noise-canceling headphones that allow you to listen along to your pilot's running commentary as you whirl through the air on this exclusive celebrity helicopter adventure. For an additional fee, you can book out the tour as private or include the sunset option to add a world-class sunset to the already incredible experience.

Los Angeles: Hollywood Sign Walking and Pictures Tour

3. Los Angeles: Hollywood Sign Walking and Pictures Tour

Join your local guide for a walk right to the top of the Hollywood Sign. Be guided up the best path to get to the sign as your host entertains you with fun historical facts and stories relating to one of the most recognizable signs in the world. In addition to the storytelling, your guide has curated this hike to provide you with the best pictures for your Instagram, creating memories to last a lifetime. Your guide is on hand to help you get the best photos of the sign, the city skyline, and other scenic panoramas that are bound to make your social media light up with likes.   Take once-in-a-lifetime photos in the best locations throughout Griffith Park, including a stunning panorama from above which comes complete with the sign in the background and Los Angeles below.

Los Angeles: City Sightseeing Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour

4. Los Angeles: City Sightseeing Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour

Explore the most iconic landmarks in Los Angles on this sightseeing hop-on hop-off open-top double-decker bus tour. Discover the best of the city at your own pace with over 40+ stops across multiple tour routes including Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood & Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and Venice Beach. For the Downtown Los Angeles route, start at stop #31. See 15 historical stops including Engine Co., the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Olvera Street, the Grand CTR Market, the Bradbury Building, and the Convention Center. Enjoy Hollywood & Beverly Hills from the start, at stop #1. With this route, see the Dolby Theatre, which is home to the Oscars. After stopping at the theatre, proceed to the Laugh Factory, Comedy Store, Sunset Strip, Beverly Center, Farmers Market, and Melrose Avenue. Starting at stop #57, discover Santa Monica and Venice Beach. It includes 16 stops including the infamous Beverly Hills, One Westside Shopping Center, Santa Monica Pier, Wilshire Blvd., and the Beverly Hilton.

Los Angeles: Private Ferrari Drive or Ride Tour

5. Los Angeles: Private Ferrari Drive or Ride Tour

Take in Venice Beach, Santa Monica, and the iconic Hollywood sign in classic Hollywood glamour on a city tour in a glamorous red Ferrari. Choose to either drive or take a back seat as you spin past Los Angeles' most iconic landmarks. Start your tour near the Hollywood Walk of Fame and hop in the Ferrari for the ride of your life. Whether you choose to drive or ride, you'll be accompanied by a tour guide/instructor throughout the tour. For the 20-minute tour, focus on areas around West Hollywood including Dolby Theatre, TLC Theatre, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and lively entertainment around Hollywood. For the 30-minute tour, get to experience higher-up, beautiful views of Los Angeles from the mountainsides. If seeing the Hollywood Sign is on your bucket list, choose the 50-minute tour for a drive right up to the sign with no windows or obstructed views. Stop for a quick photo op before returning to Hollywood. On the 75-minute tour, explore the mega-mansions and luxury stores where the stars live and shop. On the 4-hour tour, explore the city's best beaches until you find the perfect place for you and your group to relax. Some of the beach choices include, but are not limited to, Venice Beach, Santa Monica, and Muscle Beach.

Los Angeles: Hollywood Sign Guided Hike

6. Los Angeles: Hollywood Sign Guided Hike

Hike to the Hollywood Sign and sit directly below one of the world’s most famous landmarks for the ultimate photo shoot on this LA sightseeing tour. Stage the perfect Hollywood tourist photos and immerse yourself in the best views of Los Angeles as your guide points out the scenery. Meet your guide and set off on a hike that is perfect for those looking for exercise, sunshine, LA history, celebrity sightings, and incredible memories to last a lifetime. Learn about the world-renowned film industry as you follow your guide along the trail to the Hollywood Sign. Allow your guide to help you stage stunning photos for Instagram and get a bird's eye view of the studios of Warner Bros, Disney, and Universal. Keep your eyes peeled for top LA filming locations in Griffith Park, the backdrop for such classics as Rebel Without a Cause, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, La La Land, Batman, Back to the Future and Terminator. Catch a glimpse of the Forest Lawn Memorial Park, the final resting place for top Hollywood celebrities. Hear Hollywood history and Tinsel Town trivia on a safe and exciting climb. Arrive at a viewpoint overlooking greater Los Angeles. Cap off your tour by going behind the Hollywood Sign. Once you’ve taken photos behind the world-famous sign and admired the stunning views of Hollywood Reservoir and the City of Angels, walk down to conclude your tour.

Los Angeles: LA Grand Tour

7. Los Angeles: LA Grand Tour

Get a feel for the City of Angels with this full-day tour of some of its key sights. Experience a selection of its main attractions including ocean views and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. After departing from Sunset Boulevard, be driven first to Santa Monica Pier. Stop here for 1 hour to take a walk down the pier, see beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean, and visit the 3rd Street Promenade. Next, drive to an outdoor farmer's market for a 1-hour lunch stop. Here you can enjoy some of the best food in LA, freshly prepared from local produce. Enjoy family-friendly activities and shop at the famous Grove in Beverly Hills. Then, head for the Griffith Observatory for views of the Hollywood Sign, space and science exhibits, and downtown LA. Finally, travel to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Check out Grauman's Chinese Theater, the Dolby Theater, and take a photo with your favorite celebrity's star.

Los Angeles: Original Celebrity Homes Tour

8. Los Angeles: Original Celebrity Homes Tour

Discover the homes of some of Hollywood's biggest stars on this van tour as you make your way through the Hollywood Hills and Beverly Hills. Along the way, see famous sights, like the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Sunset Strip, Hollywood sign, and Chateau Marmont. Start your tour on the world-famous Hollywood Walk of Fame. Then, head up into the hills where Hollywood’s richest and most famous personalities like Katy Perry, Adele, Orlando Bloom, and many more can be spotted. Take photos of famous L.A. sights, including the Hollywood sign. Pass by the infamous rental home trashed by Justin Bieber and Meek Mill in 2015 and the police station famously favored by rapper Chris Brown. Coast down the Sunset Strip, passing some of the most well-known celebrity hangouts and hotspots, such as the Comedy Store and the Chateau Marmont Hotel, where Keanu Reeves, Leonardo DiCaprio, and other stars have stayed.

Los Angeles: Best of LA Bus Tour

9. Los Angeles: Best of LA Bus Tour

Admire in LA's top attractions on a guided bus tour that is customized to your preferences. Take in Hollywood, Paramount Studios, and the Greek Theatre. Stop at the Santa Monica Pier and Beach, the Original Farmers Market, and the Griffith Observatory. Meet your guide on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Climb aboard the bus and head straight to Santa Monica. On the drive, listen to entertaining stories and take in Hollywood, the Sunset Strip, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Rodeo Drive.  See views of the affluent Bel-Air neighborhood and the Getty. Stop at Santa Monica Pier and Beach for an hour to explore the famous boardwalk, shop along the 3rd Street Promenade, and see why Southern California is famous for its beaches.  Head back to the bus to take in Culver City and Museum Row. Get insider tips on the best restaurants and museums. Have an hour lunch break at the Grove/the Original Famers Market which is known for some of LA's best dining and shopping.  Continue past Fairfax, Melrose, Paramount Studios, the Greek Theatre, and Griffith Park. Take in sweeping views of the Los Angeles Basin from the Griffith Observatory. Capture pictures of views of Downtown Los Angeles, the ocean, and the Hollywood sign.  As you head back to the Hollywood Walk of Fame to end your tour, see the Capitol Records Building and explore more of Hollywood Blvd.

Los Angeles: Celebrity Homes 2-Hour Sightseeing Tour

10. Los Angeles: Celebrity Homes 2-Hour Sightseeing Tour

Climb aboard a 12-seater bus for an intimate, small group sightseeing tour of Hollywood’s celebrity homes. Meet your fellow travelers on Hollywood Boulevard, and set off to drive past some of the city’s most iconic attractions. Equipped with canopies to protect you from the elements, the tour bus will drive right up to the front gates of the rich and famous. Enjoy a 15 minute photo stop at the Hollywood Sign. Marvel at the views of Downtown LA, and the Pacific Ocean (on a clear day). Drive the storied streets of Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, and Hollywood, snapping landmarks and gorgeous mansions in many different styles as you go.

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Excellent experience!! A first for us in Los Angeles, we really recommend this visit. The very pleasant guide, he speaks several languages including French of course. He took great photos for us, the Ferrari was like the one mentioned, my husband was able to drive and enjoy himself. The places we saw were like the ones indicated: HOLLYWOOD hill, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica.. One word AWESOME

We absolutely loved it! Matt was an incredible tour guide, very personable, informed, captivating and engaging. He seems to really enjoy what he does and that made our experience that much better.

The guide attentive and fun. He kept track of the group and explain the landscape view. The pictures he took were great!

We had a beautiful sunny day, it was very windy. Provide clothing for this temperature (8 degrees F).

It was a well-organized tour and it was very informative. Worth every minute and penny!