Santa Monica Tours

Hollywood Bus Tours: LA Sightseeing Tours Departing from Santa Monica

Staying on the west side? Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and the celebrity neighborhoods are closer than you think.

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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 the Ocean View Hotel in Santa Monica!
Pico Boulevard
Century City
Wilshire Boulevard
Rodeo Drive & Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills Hotel
Hollywood Hills & Celebrity Homes
Runyon Canyon
Hollywood & Highland
TCL Chinese Theatre & Dolby Theatre
Famous Landmarks, Attractions & Filming Locations
Sunset Strip & Montana Avenue Scenic Drive

Stops Include:

  1. Beverly Hills Sign & Rodeo Drive (30 min photo stop & bathroom break)

  2. Hollywood Visitor Center & Walk of Fame (30 minutes for photos, souvenirs, Walk of Fame access)

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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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 has an English Live Guide + Audio Guide

*Audio guide powered by an app—we’ll help you download it on your phone before the tour!

Audio Guide Available in 10 Languages! 🎧
Hollywood Bus Tours open-air sightseeing bus parked along Malibu Beach during a scenic Los Angeles tour.

Malibu Beaches, PCH & Celebrity Homes Open Air Tour

Escape the city and cruise the legendary California coastline on this relaxing 2-hour Malibu sightseeing experience departing from our brand-new Santa Monica Visitor Center & Cafe, located steps from the Santa Monica Pier.

Highlights Include:
Depart from Hollywood or Santa Monica!
Hollywood
The Sunset Strip
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 has an English Live Guide + Audio Guide

*Audio guide powered by an app—we’ll help you download it on your phone before the tour!

Audio Guide Available in 10 Languages! 🎧
Tour passenger enjoying a Los Angeles sightseeing tour from an open-air vehicle

LA VIP Private SUV Experience

Explore Los Angeles in style with a private SUV tour. Customize your itinerary, enjoy complimentary snacks, and discover the city’s iconic landmarks and hidden gems with a local guide.

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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Visitors walking along the Hollywood Walk of Fame during a guided tour

Self-Guided Hollywood Walking Tours

Explore Hollywood Walk of Fame on your own terms with our immersive Self-Guided Walking Tour. Discover iconic landmarks, rich history, and insider stories as you walk.

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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 has an English Live Guide + Audio Guide

*Audio guide powered by an app—we’ll help you download it on your phone before the tour!

Audio Guide Available in 10 Languages! 🎧
Visitor taking a photo at the Route 66 End of the Trail sign on Santa Monica Pier

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 Santa Monica!
Ave. Of The Stars
Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills
Rodeo Drive
West Hollywood
Sunset Strip
Walk Of Fame
Hollywood
Griffith Observatory
The Grove
Museum Row
Fairfax District

Stops Include:

  1. Beverly Hills & Rodeo Drive (30 minutes)
  2. The Hollywood Walk of Fame (45 minutes for snacks, bathroom break, souvenirs and Walk of Fame access)
  3. Griffith Observatory (30 minutes, includes Hollywood Sign viewing area)
  4. The Grove & Farmers Market (60 minutes for shopping & lunch, guest pays for lunch)
View Highlights
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 has an English Live Guide + Audio Guide

*Audio guide powered by an app—we’ll help you download it on your phone before the tour!

Audio Guide Available in 10 Languages! 🎧
Group posing at the Beverly Hills sign during a Los Angeles bus tour

Private Tours & Large Groups!

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

Big Bus Los Angeles sightseeing bus passing the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood

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 an open-top Big Bus Los Angeles sightseeing tour

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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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?

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Over 10 years experience of celebrity sightings!

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