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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. 

Los Angeles: Best of LA Bus Tour

2. 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

3. 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.

Los Angeles: TMZ Celebrity Tour & Hop-On Hop-Off Combo

4. Los Angeles: TMZ Celebrity Tour & Hop-On Hop-Off Combo

Soak up the sunshine and splendor of LA with this combo tour. Gain an insight into the lives of the stars as you explore Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and the Sunset Strip on a celebrity tour. Then, see some of the city's major attractions with a 24-hour ticket for a hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus. Discover the celebrity circuit in LA as you make your way around key locations in Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and the Sunset Strip. Find out where the celebrities go to play and party as some of the greatest stories in celebrity entertainment news are brought to life. Take a trip through the City of Angels on a double-decker hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour. Your 24-hour ticket allows you to see the city's most well-known monuments and attractions. Explore different sides of the city on either the Hollywood Loop (Red Route) or the Beach Loop (Blue Route).

Los Angeles: Hollywood and Beverly Hills Minibus Tour

5. Los Angeles: Hollywood and Beverly Hills Minibus Tour

Start in Downtown Los Angeles and discover notable landmarks like The Music Center and Walt Disney Concert Hall. Continue through trendy neighborhoods such as Echo Park, Silverlake, and Los Feniz until you reach Griffith Park Observatory. From this ideal viewpoint, admire the views of the iconic Hollywood Sign and the Los Angeles skyline. Next, visit Hollywood Boulevard, where you can place your hands in the handprints of movie stars outside the Chinese Theater. Walk down the world-famous Hollywood Walk of Fame and spot the tiles dedicated to famous pop culture figures. Travel through West Hollywood to see the nightlife hub of the Sunset Strip, before arriving at one of the most famous neighborhoods in the world, Beverly Hills. Take pictures at the iconic Beverly Hills sign and see designer stores where the rich and famous shop along Rodeo Drive. Finally, end your tour with a lunch stop at the Original Farmers Market at The Grove, a historic and popular meeting point among locals and tourists alike. Enjoy food from a diverse range of restaurants and buy memorabilia at one of the many unique shops only found in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles: See LA in a Day by Electric Bike

6. Los Angeles: See LA in a Day by Electric Bike

Make the most of your Los Angeles sightseeing with the LA in a Day bike tour. This leisurely paced LA tour includes all the best Los Angeles sightseeing attractions, on an outdoor, fresh-air-filled, unforgettable bike tour. You’ll kick off your LA tour on legendary Route 66 in West Hollywood. From there, you head into one of the richest cities in the world and take a Beverly Hills tour, where you’ll explore some of LA’s most iconic architectural landmarks and celebrity homes and gardens. Then, ride to the scenic West LA neighborhoods of Westwood and Brentwood, leading to the beautiful coastal suburb of Santa Monica, known for its laid-back vibe and welcoming atmosphere. Pause in your LA tour for lunch in eclectic Venice Beach, home of Muscle Beach and LA’s most popular skateboarding park. You'll also take a Venice Canals walking tour before visiting the world’s largest man-made boat harbor in spectacular Marina del Rey. Your Los Angeles tour wraps up with a trip through Culver City, home to famous, historic movie studios and LA’s booming technology sector. Along the way, your expert LA tour guides share insights that bring the sights and sounds of the city to life. Part of what makes this Hollywood tour the best Los Angeles tour is the carefully selected bike routes that avoid major traffic corridors for your enhanced safety.

Beverly Hills: Movie Star Homes & LA Sightseeing on eBike

7. Beverly Hills: Movie Star Homes & LA Sightseeing on eBike

See where today’s Hollywood stars live and play. This bike tour takes you through two of the most desirable neighborhoods in the world to live in. Beverly Hills and Bel Air is home to many Hollywood celebrities and boasts some of the largest homes in the USA. Ride through this extravagant neighborhood as you pass by many celebrity homes, take in the sights and scents of their world-class gardens, bike down Rodeo Drive and a very famous Beverly Hills mansion. Enjoy riding along Rodeo Drive, all while getting a great work out. In 2009 and 2010 Beverly Hills was listed as the most expensive housing market in America, with a median home price of over USD 2.2 million. In total, you're about to see over 30 celebrity homes!

Los Angeles: Dark History and Haunted LA Bus Tour

8. Los Angeles: Dark History and Haunted LA Bus Tour

Join your guide who is an expert in the paranormal, for an entertaining tour through the dark side of Hollywood and LA. Hear colorful stories of unexplained sightings, famous movie stars, tragic misfortune, secret mafia connections, and much more. Learn the secrets of famous landmarks including the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, the burial place of Hollywood greats Mel Blanc, Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney, Burt Reynolds, and many more. Stop at the mysterious Cecil Hotel as seen in the 2021 Netflix documentary. LA City Hall, the Cecil Hotel, and the Charlie Chaplin Studios. Along the way, you’ll separate fact from fiction in famous stories like Richard Ramirez, the Night Stalker, the Hillside Strangler, and the ill-fated Black Dahlia – whose unsolved murder in 1947 is one of America's most fascinating true crime mysteries. Venture out after dark on the only bus tour in LA that specializes in haunted tales and paranormal experiences. Enjoy a bus tour with stops along the way to explore a number of the sites on foot. Some of the locations seen on the tour include Pueblo de Los Angeles, Avila Adobe La Golondrina Cafe, Pico House, Forte Moore, Biltmore Hotel, Hollywood Tower, Knickerbocker Hotel, Roosevelt Hotel, and Charlie Chaplin Studios.

Los Angeles: Celebrity Homes & Hollywood Open Air Bus Tour

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

Discover highlights like the Hollywood Sign, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Mulholland Drive, and the Hollywood hills on this Los Angeles tour in an open-air bus. Enjoy interactive narration from your driver-guide and have some fantastic photo opportunities along the way.  Hop aboard the bus on Hollywood Boulevard and take a seat on this open-air bus that puts no barriers between you and your photos of world-famous sights. After the first part of your adventure, take a 15-minute stop at the Beverly Hills sign that allows you time for a bathroom breaks, window shopping, or some star gazing. Following the Beverly Hills stop, drive through Rodeo Drive, West Hollywood, and the classic Sunset Strip. Go by a selection of famous homes and celebrity hotspots. Keep your cameras at the ready, as you might spot a celebrity before returning to your starting point.

Los Angeles: Famous Neighbourhoods and Celebrity Homes Tours

10. Los Angeles: Famous Neighbourhoods and Celebrity Homes Tours

Get an insider look at LA culture, history, landmarks, and hot spots. Stop at The Santa Monica Pier, The Grove/Original Farmer's Market for shopping and lunch, and see Griffith Observatory before scoping celebrity homes. Meet at 9:45 AM to board your bus. First, see The Hollywood Walk of Fame, embedded with more than 2,500 terrazzo and brass stars bearing the names of celebrities honored for their contributions to the entertainment industry. One of the most famous streets in all of Los Angeles. See where many film locations for movies and TV shows take place. Then, head to The Sunset Strip. Drive past restaurants, bars, and nightclubs that are popular with celebrities. From here, continue to West Hollywood, the area that is home to many celebrities, as well as some of the best nightlife in all of Los Angeles. You'll see Beverly Hills next, located on the west side of Los Angeles. It is home to some of the most expensive real estate in the world. Next is Rodeo Drive, a famous shopping district located in Beverly Hills. Keep your eyes open for celebrities and paparazzi. Continue to see views of Bel Air, and The Getty Center. Then, stop at Santa Monica Pier for an hour. Go for a stroll on the pier, get some food and drinks, or play carnival games. See the 3rd Street Promenade, which is a pedestrian-only shopping district. Drive through Culver City and past Sony Pictures headquarters. The next drive-by is by Fairfax Avenue! You'll also see the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), the Petersen Automotive Museum, and the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum from the outside.The next stop is for an hour-long lunch at The Grove, also known as The Original Farmer's Market. Choose from over 80 places to eat, drink, and shop. After lunch, you'll cruise past Melrose Avenue, Paramount Studios, and Griffith Park on your way to your last one-hour stop at The Griffith Observatory. You will get the best views of Los Angeles and the Hollywood Sign from The Griffith Observatory.   Finally, head back to The Hollywood Walk of Fame to switch buses for your 2-Hour Celebrity Homes Tour (the 2nd part of your tour with your guide). Ride in an open-air bus past celebrity homes, including Tom Cruise, Katy Perry, Leonardo DiCaprio, Elvis Presley, Quentin Tarantino, and others. You will also see Rodeo Drive and have a 15-minute stop at The Beverly Hills Sign. (Please note you can take both tours on the same day or split them up into two days)

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What people are saying about West Hollywood

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based on 818 reviews

Had a lovely day, even though I missed the tour twice first I was late second time couldn't find the place but they still mange to get me on the tour.

Jeff was great. He kept us entertained and informed the whole time. I would recommend this tour.

Great tour of Los Angeles. The sightseeing points are absolutely worth seeing!

Lovely way to see a lot of the city and spend a full day exploring.

Great! Friendly informative driver. Highly recommended.