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LA: Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Open-Top Sightseeing Tour

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493 reviews
Activity provider:Big Bus Tours Los Angeles
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Hop-on hop-off tour

LA: Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Open-Top Sightseeing Tour

Activity provider:Big Bus Tours Los Angeles
3.7  / 5
493 reviews

From US$ 48.60 per person

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Discover LA's best landmarks and top attractions on an open-top hop-on hop-off bus tour. Hear the city's captivating history and visit Sunset Strip, Santa Monica, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and more

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Valid 1 - 2 days
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English
Audio guide included
Spanish, English, Chinese, Catalan
Wheelchair accessible

Experience

Highlights
  • Discover the best of LA at your pace with panoramic views from an open-top bus
  • Hop off at any stop and explore the Museum Row, Miracle Mile, Rodeo Drive & more
  • Visit West Hollywood, Sunset Strip, and more with key stops across the city
  • Experience Universal Studios and Warner Bros to see behind the movie magic
  • Visit Santa Monica and Venice Beach to see eccentric artists and roller-skaters
Full description
Are you ready to explore the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles in style? This tour is perfect for those who want to see the best of LA without the hassle of driving or navigating public transportation. With an open-top double-decker bus, you'll have the perfect vantage point to take in all the sights and sounds of this iconic city. Ride through the streets of LA and lay eyes on the stunning views of the city's most famous landmarks, including the Hollywood Sign, the Walk of Fame, Beverly Hills, and the Sunset Strip. Sit back, relax, and let the Big Bus take you on a journey through the heart of LA. With your ticket, you'll get access to two distinct sightseeing loops, plus fun and professional digital commentary with insights on the culture and hidden stories of LA. Learn about the history of Hollywood on the Red Route, or explore the world-famous beaches of Santa Monica on the Blue Route. Each loop offers a unique experience, so you can tailor your tour to your interests. You have the freedom to hop off the bus at any of the stops along the route, so you can explore the city at your own pace. Want to grab a bite to eat in Beverly Hills, take a tour of Universal Studios, see the movie magic at Warner Bros., or do some shopping on Rodeo Drive? Hop off the bus and take your time – the Big Bus will be back to pick you up when you're ready to continue your tour. Add the 2-hour Celebrity Homes & Lifestyle Tour to your ticket for a bespoke journey into the exclusive world of Hollywood royalty. This immersive tour takes you on a brush with fame as you pass the luxurious homes of stars from film, TV and music, including iconic names such as Michael Jackson, Madonna, Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Kylie Jenner and many more. Explore elegant neighborhoods like the Hollywood Hills, Mulholland Drive, Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive to discover dozens of recognizable filming locations and landmarks from your favorite movies and TV shows. With comfortable seating, informative commentary, and unbeatable views, the Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour is the ultimate way to experience all that Los Angeles has to offer. Book your ticket today and get ready for an unforgettable adventure through the City of Angels!
Includes
  • Unlimited hop-on hop-off access throughout your ticket validity
  • 1 or 2-day tickets (depending on option selected)
  • 2-hour celebrity homes and lifestyle tour (if option selected)
  • Digital commentary in multiple languages
  • Souvenir earbuds
  • Special offer at Unlimited Biking. 1 additional hour of bike rental free or $5 off a bike tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Redeem your ticket at Big Bus Center, 6763 Hollywood Boulevard, or at any Big Bus stop.

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What to bring

  • Sunscreen

Not allowed

  • Pets (assistance dogs allowed)

Know before you go

  • Tickets are flexible - if you can't go on the date you booked your ticket will be accepted up to 6 months later
  • The first tour of the day departs from Stop #1 – Big Bus Visitor Center Hollywood at 10:00 AM. Last tour of the day departing at 4:30 PM
  • The Beach Shuttle departs from Stop #6 - Beverly Gardens Park at 10:45 AM with the last departure at 4:15 PM. The beach shuttle also departs from Stop 16 at 11:15 AM with the last tour departing at 3:45 PM
  • Headphones will be provided upon arrival, however, feel free to use your own

From US$ 48.60 per person

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Overall rating

3.7 /5

based on 493 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    3.9/5
  • Transportation
    3.8/5
  • Service
    3.8/5
  • Organization
    3.6/5

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I wish we had known that the bus was going to take an hour break after doing the full loop. The website recommends taking the full loop and then riding back around and getting off at the stops you like then, but we ran out of time to really do what we wanted. The full loop ended up taking three hours due to traffic, and then the bus took a break. I recommended researching the stops before hand, doing the blue route Santa Monica transfer at stop six, and then riding the rest of the red route to do the full tour as efficient as possible. We only ended up having an hour at Santa Monica because the last bus there leaves at 3:45.

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July 6, 2023

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Melanie – United StatesVerified booking

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I booked Universal Express tickets and 2 days of hop on hop off bus tickets for my stay in LA. The process was easy and we had no issues at checkin for the activities. All the tickets were muxch cheaper than buying from the provider, and it was more convenient to pay in £s rather than incur rcurrency exchange charges. Email confirmation and tickets were recieved immediately. The bus drivers were very helpful, happy and friendly. I didnt even have to que for ticket exchange at Universal Studios and used my e-tickets direct at the turn styles. I cannot recommend this company/app enough, I will definitely use them again in the future.

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June 3, 2023

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Lisa – United KingdomVerified booking

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Love this tour. The information provided for the places we were passing was very interesting. Drivers were friendly and professional. I enjoyed a lot listening to the stories during the tour in Hollywood , unfortunately when I changed to the bus that goes to Santa Monica pier we didn’t have one. Nothing to hear for a long ride. Over all I give the tour a 5 starts.

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