Unforgettable LA: Half-Day Star City & Iconic Landmarks Tour
Check out the BEST Los Angeles has to offer on this half-day interactive sightseeing experience! Take a seat on one of our Climate-Controlled Buses as your fun and entertaining driver-guide gives you an insider look at LA culture, history, landmarks, and hot spots. This tour is an excellent mix of time spent on the bus, sightseeing, and exploring different stops yourself! (NEW) You can now choose to begin your tour in Hollywood or Santa Monica! (Your first stop will either be Santa Monica or Hollywood, depending on where your tour begins) 1st Stop: Beverly Hills & Rodeo Drive (30 Minutes) 2nd stop: Santa Monica Pier or Hollywood (45 minutes) 3rd Stop: The Grove & Farmer's Market (60 Minutes) 4th Stop: The Griffith Observatory (30 Minutes) The ONLY Half-Day Tour in LA! Unlike competitor tours, which last 7-9 hours (or longer with hotel pick-ups), we're proud to offer a streamlined, half-day option that gives you all the highlights without taking up your entire day!
Reviews
Reviews and Rating (Tripadvisor)
5 stars
Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
geeeiiiaaa, 12/16/2025 7:09:31 PM
My tour guide was amazing she was professional friendly and very knowledgeable. I would recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in seeing some of LA’s finest sites and learning more about the history of this awesome city.
ankitt735, 12/16/2025 3:20:35 PM
It was a fantastic tour with Jon! He’s a really funny guy, took great pictures, and made the whole experience enjoyable. I had an amazing time and would highly recommend this tour
helenhH9117NX, 12/11/2025 9:28:51 PM
If was a brilliant way to see Los Angeles Shawn our driver/guide was informative, helpful and all round super star. How he kept calm in the LA traffic I don't know. We would totally recommend this tour to get a feel for LA
TorontoRafters, 12/10/2025 7:55:27 PM
A great tour with all they key stops and terrific service from Chad our driver who was an encyclopedia of all things LA. Highlights are Santa Monica, Farmers Market and Griffith Observatory.
Honeychild H, 12/10/2025 5:08:26 PM
We enjoyed our driver Sal; we loved being driven around and seeing popular landmarks and experiencing some of them in person.
gweng627, 12/10/2025 8:43:17 AM
This half-day tour was great and covered all of the things we wanted to see and visit. Mike, our guide, was awesome. I would take this tour again when in LA.
320philt, 12/9/2025 6:43:04 PM
Great way to get a taste of the iconic Hollywood sights and sounds. Sal was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Good amount of stops for photos and the farmers market is epic!
Caren_M, 12/8/2025 2:28:30 PM
Chad was the best tour guide l ever had.He is so knowledgeable and just fun to listen to ,everyone had fun!
TretW, 12/6/2025 9:48:40 PM
This is a wonderful tour at a wonderful price. For a half day tour of Los Angeles, we were please with our tour guide, the stops, and the guide’s interaction. Would definitely do it again!
CraigFlip, 12/6/2025 7:30:48 PM
Chellsee was great. Super friendly and knowledgeable. She showed us everything we wanted to see and told us a lot of inside information for the area.
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- (ONLY AVAILABLE WHEN DEPARTING FROM HOLLYWOOD) We now offer this tour in 11 languages through a free multilingual app with pre-recorded audio commentary (not a live guide). You can follow along in your preferred language: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Russian, Italian, Catalan, Korean, Japanese, or Chinese. Our team will help you download the app to your smartphone and log in during check-in.
Departure point
If your tour begins in Santa Monica, please meet in front of The Shore Hotel @ 1515 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA, 90401.Return details
Check out the BEST Los Angeles has to offer on this half-day interactive sightseeing experience! Take a seat on one of our Climate-Controlled Buses as your fun and entertaining driver-guide gives you an insider look at LA culture, history, landmarks, and hot spots. This tour is an excellent mix of time spent on the bus, sightseeing, and exploring different stops yourself! (NEW) You can now choose to begin your tour in Hollywood or Santa Monica! (Your first stop will either be Santa Monica or Hollywood, depending on where your tour begins) 1st Stop: Beverly Hills & Rodeo Drive (30 Minutes) 2nd stop: Santa Monica Pier or Hollywood (45 minutes) 3rd Stop: The Grove & Farmer's Market (60 Minutes) 4th Stop: The Griffith Observatory (30 Minutes) The ONLY Half-Day Tour in LA! Unlike competitor tours, which last 7-9 hours (or longer with hotel pick-ups), we're proud to offer a streamlined, half-day option that gives you all the highlights without taking up your entire day!Redemption
If your tour begins in Hollywood, please check-in inside The Hollywood Visitor Center on Hollywood Blvd @ the corner of Sycamore Ave. (7044 Hollywood Blvd) If your tour begins in Santa Monica, please meet in front of The Shore Hotel (1515 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA, 90401) ***You must check in at the location you selected for your reservation. Please double-check your ticket to make sure you are at the right location! On the day of your tour, we ask that your entire group check-in 15 minutes before departure time to ensure the tour can leave on time. All cancellations and rescheduling must be done 24 hours before your tour. If you miss your tour, you will be put on standby, and we will get you on the next available tour. (ONLY AVAILABLE WHEN DEPARTING FROM HOLLYWOOD) We now offer this tour in 11 languages through a free multilingual app with pre-recorded audio commentary (not a live guide). You can follow along in your preferred language: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Russian, Italian, Catalan, Korean, Japanese, or Chinese. Our team will help you download the app to your smartphone and log in during check-in. For the best sound quality, we recommend bringing your headphones—or you can purchase a pair from us for $5.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund