From One Van to Hollywood’s #1 Experience
The Hollywood Bus Tours Story
When Chris Leschinger started Hollywood Bus Tours in March 2020, he had nothing but a single van, a deep knowledge of the industry, and a dream to create a better tour experience for visitors in LA. Just 17 days after launching, the world shut down due to the pandemic. But Chris didn’t let that stop him. When tourism roared back in 2021, so did Hollywood Bus Tours. What started with one van is now a fleet of 17 vehicles, thousands of 5-star reviews, and one of the most trusted tour brands in Los Angeles.
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.
From the Bay to the Boulevard: How It All Started
Chris knew that most tour companies stuck to the same formula, so he decided to shake things up. Instead of long, generic tours, he built experiences based on real customer feedback.
- Travelers didn’t want to spend an entire day on a bus, so Hollywood Bus Tours condensed the best of LA into half-day and full-day experiences.
- Instead of a scripted, one-size-fits-all approach, tour guides interact with guests, customizing their storytelling based on what the group is interested in.
- Hollywood Bus Tours built the most popular celebrity home tour in Los Angeles—one of the most competitive tour markets in the world.
This customer-first approach helped Hollywood Bus Tours dominate the highly competitive LA tourism industry.
What’s Next? Bigger, Better, and More Unforgettable Experiences
Today, Hollywood Bus Tours is ranked as one of the top sightseeing companies in LA, but the journey isn’t over. With millions of tourists visiting Los Angeles every year, the company continues to innovate—expanding tour offerings, improving customer experiences, and redefining what a Hollywood tour should be.
Whether you’re spotting celebrities, cruising past legendary landmarks, or standing in front of the Hollywood Sign, one thing is certain—Hollywood Bus Tours isn’t just about sightseeing. It’s about giving you an experience you’ll never forget.
Come see Hollywood with your local sightseeing experts!
Experiences made by us for you!
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’? Am I right?
Hollywood Bus Tours was founded by two experienced tourism professionals, born and raised in Sunny California, with a passion for providing amazing experiences.
Chris, your local sightseeing expert, is humbled and excited at the opportunity to show you what the City of Angeles has to offer…
The Hollywood Bus Tours way!
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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.
