Our Story

From One Van to Hollywood’s #1 Experience

We’re Sightseeing Nerds. And We Take Sightseeing Seriously.

Hollywood Bus Tours wasn’t started by investors or a big corporate tour brand.

It was built by someone who started in the driver’s seat.

From One Van to Hollywood’s #1 Experience

We’re Sightseeing Nerds. And We Take Sightseeing Seriously.

Our founder began his career as a Driver Tour Guide in San Francisco, working on both land and water sightseeing tours with some of the most respected names in the industry. 

Day after day, tour after tour, he learned what guests truly remember — the stories, the memories, the personality of the guide, and the small details that separate a decent tour from an unforgettable one.

After bringing that experience to Los Angeles, Hollywood Bus Tours was created with one clear mission:

Build a sightseeing company run by people who genuinely love sightseeing.

I started as a driver in San Francisco and worked my way up. After years of working for others, I decided to take a risk and do it my way—where the customer always comes first. That gamble paid off.

Built From the Ground Up

Because we come from inside the industry, we approach tours differently.

We don’t just focus on where the bus stops. We focus on how the entire experience feels from beginning to end.

That mindset influences everything we do:

🎤 Tour Guides First

Great tours start with great guides. Our driver-guides are trained to be entertainers, storytellers, and local experts — not just drivers with a script. We invest heavily in guide development because the person on the microphone can make or break a tour.

🚌 The Right Vehicle for the Right Experience

Not every tour should feel the same. That’s why we operate a variety of vehicles — from luxury sightseeing coaches to open-air buses and smaller VIP-style vehicles — matching the vehicle to the type of experience we’re creating.

🌍 Modern Sightseeing for a Global City

Los Angeles welcomes visitors from all over the world. We use modern systems and multilingual audio guide options to make our tours more accessible, informative, and enjoyable for international guests.

🧭 Experience-Driven Routing

LA traffic, timing, and logistics are an art form. Years of on-the-ground experience have helped us design routes that maximize what you see while keeping the day flowing smoothly.

🤝 A Professional Team Behind the Scenes

From operations and logistics to guest services, our management team brings real industry experience to ensure every tour runs safely, smoothly, and on time.

Come see Hollywood with your local sightseeing experts!

More Than a Tour Company

To us, sightseeing isn’t just transportation between landmarks.
It’s storytelling. It’s atmosphere. It’s creating moments people remember long after their trip ends.

We’re proud to be known as local experts who care deeply about the experience we deliver. We obsess over the details because we know they matter — the sound system working perfectly, the guide hitting the right joke at the right moment, the timing of a stop lining up just right.

That’s the kind of stuff sightseeing nerds think about.

Why It Matters​

Los Angeles is big, exciting, and sometimes overwhelming. Our goal is to make it feel welcoming, fun, and easy to explore.

When you ride with Hollywood Bus Tours, you’re not just booking a seat on a bus.
You’re choosing a company built by people who have dedicated their careers to doing sightseeing the right way.

That’s why guests from around the world consistently call our tours the highlight of their trip — and why we work hard every day to earn that praise.

We Take Sightseeing Seriously — So You Can Just Enjoy LA

Fun. Professional. Memorable.
That’s the Hollywood Bus Tours way.

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The People's Tour Company!

We offer fully customizable and luxurious private LA tours in Los Angeles and Hollywood. Come see Hollywood with your local experts!

ABOUT THE FOUNDER...

Our expert & Hollywood local!

Chris Leschinger

CEO

Originally from The San Francisco Bay Area, Chris is an experienced management professional with a positive leadership style and a can-do attitude. For the last decade he has been an integral part of some of the world’s largest Leisure, Travel & Tourism companies providing experiences on both land and water.

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Hollywood Bus Tours: Experience Los Angeles with Your Local Sightseeing Experts!

Our Story

Welcome to Hollywood Bus Tours, the #1 Sightseeing Experience in LA! We have a variety of tours that depart from Hollywood and Santa Monica. We encourage you to read our reviews👇🏼

TOUR START LOCATIONS:

With two convenient starting locations, you can begin your journey from either Hollywood or Santa Monica—whichever fits your plans best:

Hollywood
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Hollywood Sightseeing & Hollywood, Beverly Hills, & Celebrity Homes Open Air Tour

Your ticket to the Hollywood Hills on LA’s most popular sightseeing tour! Keep your cameras at the ready, you might spot a celebrity or two on this tour!

Highlights Include:
Depart from Hollywood or Santa Monica!
Hollywood
Mulholland Drive
Beverly Hills
Rodeo Drive
West Hollywood
Sunset Strip
Filming Locations
Celebrity Homes

Stops Include:

  1. The Beverly Hills Sign (10-15 Minute photo opportunity & bathroom break)

Celebrity homes we may see:

Michael Jackson, Gwen Stefani, Britney Spears, Elvis Presley, Tyler Perry, Taylor Swift, Floyd Mayweather, Al Pacino, Bruno Mars, Sha Rukh Khan, + Possibly Many More Homes of Celebrities!

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Half Day Sightseeing Tour of The Best of Los Angeles

Your best option to see all of the best sights of LA in half a day! A great mix of time spent sightseeing on the tour bus, and exploring on your own.

Highlights Include:
Depart from Hollywood or Santa Monica!
Hollywood
The Sunset Strip
Hollywood Sign
Beverly Hills
Rodeo Drive
Santa Monica
Wilshire Blvd.
Fairfax District
Melrose

Stops Include:

  1. Beverly Hills & Rodeo Drive (30 minutes)
  2. Santa Monica Pier (45 Minutes)
  3. The Grove & Farmer’s Market (60 Minutes for shopping & lunch, guest pays for desired lunch)
  4. The Griffith Observatory (30 Minutes, Hollywood Sign viewing area)
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Audio Guide Available In 10 Languages​
Spanish
Spanish
French
French
Portugal
Portuguese
Japan
Japanese
Germany
German
Russia
Russian
Italy
Italian
Catalan
Catalan
Chinese
Chinese
Korean
Korean

Stops Include:

*Every tour will have a live English speaking guide.

*App is GPS activated and narrates as it goes. Only available on Hollywood departures.

Audio Guide Available in 10 Languages! 🎧
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The Perfect Day in L.A. Combo!

Are you ready for the day in L.A. of your dreams? Save $10 by combining our most popular tours into the ultimate LA experience! (Once you book your Combo you will receive an email with instructions to pick your dates/times.)

Highlights Include:
Hollywood
Mulholland Drive
Beverly Hills
Rodeo Drive
West Hollywood
Santa Monica
Wilshire Blvd.
Fairfax District
Melrose

Stops Include:

  1. The Beverly Hills Sign (10-15 Minute photo opportunity & bathroom break)
  2. Santa Monica Pier (45 Minutes)
  3. The Grove & Farmer’s Market (60 Minutes for shopping & lunch, guest pays for desired lunch)
  4. The Griffith Observatory (30-40 Minutes, Hollywood Sign viewing area)

Celebrity homes we may see:

Michael Jackson, Gwen Stefani, Britney Spears, Elvis Presley, Tyler Perry, Taylor Swift, Floyd Mayweather, Al Pacino, Bruno Mars, Sha Rukh Khan, + Possibly Many More Homes of Celebrities!

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Private Tours & Large Groups!

We offer (2) styles of vehicles to choose from:

Hollywood hop-on hop-off Big Bus tour driving down Hollywood Boulevard near the Walk of Fame in Los Angeles.

Big Bus Los Angeles 24-hour Hop-on, Hop-off Tour

See the sights of Los Angeles with a 24-hour hop-on, hop-off bus ticket. Explore the city across 2 different routes.

Highlights Include:
Hollywood Loop
Beach Shuttle
See all the L.A. landmarks

Stops Include:

  1. The Beverly Hills Sign (10-15 Minute photo opportunity & bathroom break)
  2. Santa Monica Pier (45 Minutes)
  3. The Grove & Farmer’s Market (60 Minutes for shopping & lunch, guest pays for desired lunch)
  4. The Griffith Observatory (30-40 Minutes, Hollywood Sign viewing area)

Celebrity homes we may see:

Michael Jackson, Gwen Stefani, Britney Spears, Elvis Presley, Tyler Perry, Taylor Swift, Floyd Mayweather, Al Pacino, Bruno Mars, Sha Rukh Khan, + Possibly Many More Homes of Celebrities!

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Tourists enjoying a Hollywood Big Bus hop-on hop-off tour with views of the Hollywood Sign in Los Angeles.

Big Bus Los Angeles 48-hour Hop-on, Hop-off Tour

Discover Los Angeles with a 48-hour hop-on, hop-off bus ticket. Includes admission to a 30-minute TCL Chinese Theatre Walking Tour.

Highlights Include:
Hollywood Loop
Beach Shuttle
See all the L.A. landmarks
Bike Rental Offer
TCL Chinese Theatre VIP Tour
Unlimited Biking Free One Hour Rental

Stops Include:

  1. The Beverly Hills Sign (10-15 Minute photo opportunity & bathroom break)
  2. Santa Monica Pier (45 Minutes)
  3. The Grove & Farmer’s Market (60 Minutes for shopping & lunch, guest pays for desired lunch)
  4. The Griffith Observatory (30-40 Minutes, Hollywood Sign viewing area)

Celebrity homes we may see:

Michael Jackson, Gwen Stefani, Britney Spears, Elvis Presley, Tyler Perry, Taylor Swift, Floyd Mayweather, Al Pacino, Bruno Mars, Sha Rukh Khan, + Possibly Many More Homes of Celebrities!

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Access our digital menu of the best discounts for Things To Do in Southern California!

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Private L.A. Tours - Create Your Own Experience!

We offer fully customizable and luxurious private LA tours in Los Angeles and Hollywood by request. Come see Hollywood with your local experts!

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About us

Best Hollywood Celebrity & sightseeing tours in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles’s premier experience provider. We spot Stars, cruise by their homes, see all the hot spots and everything in between. At Hollywood Bus Tours, we believe that there is a better way to offer tours than the industry standard. Because at the end of the day, who wants to be standard?

CELEBRITY SIGHTINGS

Over 10 years experience of celebrity sightings!

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