About This 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: Santa Monica Pier or Hollywood (45-Minutes) 2nd Stop: The Grove & Farmer's Market (75 Minutes - Lunch/Shopping) 3rd Stop: The Griffith Observatory (45 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!
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Meeting Point
If your tour begins in Santa Monica, please meet in front of The Shore Hotel @ 1515 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA, 90401.
If your tour begins in Hollywood, please meet at the Hollywood Visitor Center, 7044 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90028.
Special Instructions
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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