Tours/Los Angeles/LA Half Day City Tour and 2-Hour Celebrity Homes Tour Combo
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LA Half Day City Tour and 2-Hour Celebrity Homes Tour Combo

4.9(160)Los Angeles1 hour
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Description

Get an insider look at LA culture, history, landmarks, and hot spots. Stop at The Santa Monica Pier, The Grove/Original Farmer's Market for shopping and lunch, and see Griffith Observatory before scoping celebrity homes. This is a combo package including 5.5 Hour Half Day Tour of The Best of LA & 2 Hour Celebrity Homes Tour. Please note that the selected date when booking refers to the 5.5 Hour Half Day Sightseeing Tour of The Best of Los Angeles. To select the date and time for the 2-hour Celebrity Homes Tour please give Hollywood Bus Tours a call directly. This can take place either on the same or on a different date.

Tour Options

LA Half Day City Tour and 2-Hour Celebrity Homes Tour Combo

Itinerary

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The Tour begins/ends on the World Famous Walk of Fame so you will have ample time to explore Hollywood!

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Grauman's Chinese Theatre is a movie palace on the historic Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. The original Chinese Theatre was commissioned following the success of the nearby Grauman's Egyptian Theatre, which opened in 1922.

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The Sunset Strip is the 1.7-mile (2.7 km)[1] stretch of Sunset Boulevard that passes through the city of West Hollywood, California. It extends from West Hollywood's eastern border with the city of Los Angeles near Marmont Lane to its western border with Beverly Hills at Phyllis Street. The Sunset Strip is known for its boutiques, restaurants, rock clubs, and nightclubs, as well as its array of huge, colorful billboards.

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West Hollywood is a trendy area known for its high-energy nightlife. The fabled Sunset Strip features the Chateau Marmont, a swanky celebrity hideaway, plus comedy clubs and live music venues like the legendary Whiskey a Go Go. Santa Monica Boulevard is home to a number of bars, dance clubs, and shops.

15 min

Beverly Hills is a city in California's Los Angeles County. Home to many Hollywood stars, it features the upscale shopping street of Rodeo Drive. The expansive Beverly Gardens Park has fountains and rose gardens, plus an illuminated Beverly Hills sign. The 1920s Greystone Mansion is the backdrop for many films. Known as a celebrity haunt, The Beverly Hills Hotel is set in tropical gardens and has a poolside cafe. You will have a 15-minute Stop @ The Beverly Hills Sign for Photos and a restroom break during your celebrity homes tour.

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RODEO DRIVE of Beverly Hills, California is a shopping district famous for designer labels and haute couture fashion. The name generally refers to a three-block-long stretch of boutiques and shops but the street stretches further north and south.

Admission included60 min

The Santa Monica Pier is a large double-jointed pier at the foot of Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica, California, United States. It contains a small amusement park, concession stands, and areas for views and fishing.

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Retail and restaurants draw a diverse crowd to the lively Fairfax District. The Grove outdoor mall features upscale shops, a fountain, and a trolley car, while the historic Original Farmer’s Market offers casual eats. Along trendy Fairfax Avenue, long-standing Jewish businesses like Canter’s Deli share space with a number of cutting-edge streetwear designers. CBS Television City offers regular TV show tapings.

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The Petersen Automotive Museum is located on Wilshire Boulevard along Museum Row in the Miracle Mile neighborhood of Los Angeles. One of the world's largest automotive museums, the Petersen Automotive Museum is a nonprofit organization specializing in automobile history and related educational programs.

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The Los Angeles County Museum of Art is an art museum located on Wilshire Boulevard in the Miracle Mile vicinity of Los Angeles. LACMA is on Museum Row, adjacent to the La Brea Tar Pits. LACMA was founded in 1961, splitting from the Los Angeles Museum of History, Science, and Art.

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La Brea Tar Pits is an active paleontological research site in urban Los Angeles. Hancock Park was formed around a group of tar pits where natural asphalt has seeped up from the ground for tens of thousands of years. Over many centuries, the bones of trapped animals have been preserved.

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The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is a museum in Los Angeles, California constructed by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which is devoted to the history, science, and cultural impact of the film industry. It is the first large-scale museum of its kind in the United States

30 min

The Original Farmers Market features more than 100 vendors, including ready-to-eat foods, grocers, and tourist shops, and is located just south of Television City. Unlike most farmers' markets, which are held only at intervals, The Original Farmers' Market of Los Angeles is a permanent installation and is open seven days a week. The vendors serve many kinds of food, both American cuisine from local farmers and local ethnic foods from the many immigrant communities of Los Angeles, with many Latin American and Asian cuisines well represented.

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The high-end shopping mall features trendy retailers, restaurants & a theater amid a bustling promenade.

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Melrose Avenue is a shopping, dining and entertainment destination in Los Angeles that starts at Santa Monica Boulevard, at the border between Beverly Hills and West Hollywood. It ends at Lucile Avenue in Silver Lake. Melrose runs north of Beverly Boulevard and south of Santa Monica Boulevard.

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Griffith Park is a large municipal park at the eastern end of the Santa Monica Mountains, in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. The park includes popular attractions such as the Los Angeles Zoo, the Autry Museum of the American West, the Griffith Observatory, and the Hollywood Sign.

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Greek Theatre is an amphitheater located in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, California. It is owned by the city of Los Angeles and is operated by ASM Global.

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Griffith Observatory is an observatory in Los Angeles, California on the south-facing slope of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park. It commands a view of the Los Angeles Basin including Downtown Los Angeles to the southeast, Hollywood to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest.

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The Hollywood Sign is an American landmark and cultural icon overlooking Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. It is situated on Mount Lee, in the Beachwood Canyon area of the Santa Monica Mountains. You will see the Hollywood Sign from a distance! We cannot physically go to the Hollywood sign.

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The Hollywood Hills straddles the Cahuenga Pass within the Santa Monica Mountains. The neighborhood touches Studio City, Universal City, and Burbank on the north, Griffith Park on the north and east, Los Feliz on the southeast, Hollywood on the south, and Hollywood Hills West on the west. You will see the Hollywood Hills on the celebrity homes tour.

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Mulholland Drive is a street and road in the eastern Santa Monica Mountains of Southern California. It is named after pioneering Los Angeles civil engineer William Mulholland. The western rural portion in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties is named Mulholland Highway. You will see Mulholland Drive on the celebrity homes tour.

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Your tour(s) begin and end in Hollywood so you will have ample time to walk around and explore!

Highlights

Audio Guide in 11 Languages - Powered by an App we will help you download on your phone.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Half Day Tour of The Best of LA & Celebrity Homes Tour

What's included

Included
Audio Guide in 11 Languages - Powered by an App we will help you download on your phone.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Half Day Tour of The Best of LA & Celebrity Homes Tour
Not included
Restroom on board

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(160)

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Road19164845419
July 10, 2026
Malibu tour was amazing

It’s very nice experience to visit Malibu, David cruise was amazing friendly tour guide and we enjoyed it very much ❤️

Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🩵🚌 We’re thrilled you had such a great experience exploring Malibu with David Cruz! ✨ We’re so glad you enjoyed his friendly personality and had such a memorable day. Thanks for riding with us—we hope to see you again soon! 🌴❤️

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mohammedaI5077JN
July 4, 2026
George is the best

It was the best 2 hours in LA with the best driver GOERGE

Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🩵🚌 We’re thrilled you had the best two hours in Los Angeles with George! ✨ We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. Thanks for riding with us—we hope to see you again soon! 🌴

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Mattham97
June 29, 2026
Hilarious guide

Kenny was awesome, knowledgeable, high energy and great vibes

Operator response

Thank you so much for the awesome review! 🩵🚌 We’re so glad you had such a great time with Kenny! ✨ Knowledge, high energy, and great vibes are exactly what make a Hollywood Bus Tours experience so fun 😄🌴 We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Kenny. Thanks for riding with us!

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252eliciae
June 24, 2026
Wonderful tour!

Colin was FANTASTIC! Incredibly knowledgeable, fun, and really wonderful overall! I would love to come back with my husband and tour again, especially if Colin is our tour guide!

Operator response

Thank you so much for this wonderful review! 🩵🚌 We’re thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic experience with Colin! ✨ Colin’s knowledge, fun personality, and great energy truly make every tour special, and we’re so happy he helped make your experience such a memorable one 😄🌴 We’d absolutely love to welcome you and your husband back for another tour in Los Angeles — and we’ll be hoping Colin is there to guide you again! Thank you for riding with us!

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612lynseym
June 13, 2026
Great morning out!

This fantastic review for Hollywood Bus Tours—custom-tailored to highlight an exceptional guide—can be used on platforms like Tripadvisor or Yelp. ★★★★★ Unforgettable experience! We took the 2-hour Open Air Celebrity Homes Tour Hollywood Bus Tours and it was the highlight of my trip! Our guide, Roger was absolutely phenomenal. His knowledge of Hollywood history, celebrity gossip, and local architecture is unmatched. He was incredibly engaging, kept the energy high, and made sure everyone on the bus felt welcome. We cruised through the Hollywood Hills, and the open-air bus was comfortable and offered the perfect breeze while taking in the sights. If you want a fantastic, stress-free way to see Los Angeles and learn all the inside scoop, ask for Roger 10/10 recommend.

Operator response

Wow—thank you for such an incredible review! ⭐ We’re thrilled to hear the Open Air Celebrity Homes Tour was the highlight of your trip. Roger will be so happy to hear your kind words—his energy, storytelling, and Hollywood knowledge truly make every tour special. Thank you for the glowing recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable ride! 🌴🚌✨

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7TracyS
June 13, 2026
Very Engaging Experience

We got to tour celebrity homes on this tour. Our tour guide Dave was very engaging. He interacted with everyone on the tour and kept us involved with the tour by asking different trivia based questions. For that short while, we felt like a family instead of a group of people going on a tour. Dave kept me calm while driving on Mulholland Dr viewing celebrity homes. I don't like heights and have a paralyzing fear of heights. Mulholland Drive is a series of curves going higher and higher in the mountains. Dave kept me engaged to the point that I wasn't thinking as much about how high up we were. That's no easy feat. Everything was so enjoyable for me. I highly recommend taking this tour. You'll enjoy it and you'll learn a lot.

Operator response

Wow—what a beautiful review. ⭐ Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re especially touched to hear how Dave helped you feel comfortable and at ease despite your fear of heights—that truly speaks to the kind of guide he is. His ability to turn a bus full of strangers into something that feels like family is really special. We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour and appreciate your heartfelt recommendation! 🌴🚌✨

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A3498JCtomw
June 11, 2026
Excellent tour of the hills

Gavin our tour guide was excellwnt

Operator response

Thank you for the review! ⭐ We’re so glad you had a great experience with Gavin. He’ll be thrilled to hear your kind words. Thanks for touring with us! 🌴🚌✨

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tlesca
June 1, 2026
Beautiful day out seeing LA!

Both tours were fantastic! Mike and Mark were fun and engaging! Thank you for a wonderful day seeing LA!

Operator response

Thank you for the fantastic review! ⭐ We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed both tours and had a wonderful day exploring Los Angeles. Mike and Mark will be delighted to know they helped make the experience fun and engaging. Thanks for spending your day with us, and we hope to see you again soon! 🌴🚌✨

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Zhivon
May 23, 2026
A day in LA

Here’s a polished review you can post: Had an amazing experience with Hollywood Bus Tours! We unfortunately ran a few minutes late, but the bus graciously waited for us, which immediately set the tone for excellent customer service. Our tour driver was absolutely hilarious and kept the entire group entertained from start to finish. The perfect mix of humor, professionalism and local knowledge made the tour feel engaging and memorable rather than scripted. We truly enjoyed seeing the sights of Hollywood while laughing the entire way through. Highly recommend for anyone visiting L.A. and looking for a fun, relaxed and well-run tour experience!

Operator response

Thanks for jumping on board with us! We are glad the timing worked out, and our driver definitely knows how to keep everyone smiling the whole way through.

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mackenzieh445
May 8, 2026
MUST DO IN LA

Our tour guide Sal was amazing, very informative, you can tell he knows his stuff. He took us around some of the most beautiful parts of LA. We got to see famous roads, celebrity homes, historic buildings and stop for a restroom break. My family and I saw so much in just two hours! I would recommend for anyone’s first time.

Operator response

Sal is a total pro when it comes to navigating the city's history and those winding hill roads! It is awesome that your family was able to pack so many iconic sights and stories into just a couple of hours. We really appreciate the shout-out for Sal, and we would love to have you all back on the bus for another adventure!

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