Best City Sightseeing in Los Angeles

Half-day orientation tours that stitch together neighborhoods you'd otherwise never link.

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Best overall

Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More

4.9 ★6,628 reviews· 7h 30m

This 7.5 hour guided tour - by LA-natives - is perfect for families, couples and all ages! Our routes are carefully curated to visit the most welcoming and visitor-friendly parts of Los Angeles. Discover the area’s most iconic sights and landmarks including Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Dr., the Beverly Hills sign, iconic Farmer's Market at the Grove, The Griffith Park Observato

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Highest confidence-weighted score here: 4.9 across 6,628 reviews.

Best value

Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus

4.8 ★3,221 reviews· 2 hours

Your Ticket to The Hollywood Hills on this Interactive Sightseeing Tour on an Open Air Bus with a Fun Driver Guide. Your Drive Guide will take you past Hollywood, Mulholland Drive, Celebrity Homes, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, and more! Keep your cameras ready for great photo opportunities, and you may spot a Celebrity! Your Driver Guide will take you through Hollywood to The Hollywood Hills. You

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Lowest indicative starting price among the strongly rated options in this list (4.8★).

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Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More

4.9 ★6,628 reviews· 7h 30m

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Full-Day LA Tour: Santa Monica, Hollywood and Beverly Hills

4.9 ★2,877 reviews· 7 hours

Experience a 7-hour, fully narrated tour onboard luxury tour buses. This tour offers 4 convenient 1-hour stops at Santa Monica Pier, Farmer's Market, Griffith Observatory and the Walk of Fame. See the Hollywood Sign, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, Sunset Strip, movie locations and more.

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Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus

4.8 ★3,221 reviews· 2 hours

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Best of Los Angeles Guided City Tour with 4 Stops and Free Time

4.9 ★2,218 reviews· 5h 30m

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 choos

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Los Angeles 3-Hour City Tour with 3 Stops

4.8 ★1,820 reviews· 3 hours

Experience Los Angeles on a personalized sightseeing tour unlike the typical scripted experience. Your knowledgeable local guide will share fascinating stories about the city's history, culture, and iconic landmarks while ensuring you capture all the must-have LA photos along the way. Travel in a small, air-conditioned vehicle that can access exclusive locations larger tour buses simply can't rea

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Griffith Observatory Hike: Guided Tour through Griffith Park

4.9 ★1,039 reviews· 2h 30m

Reach the highest peak in Griffith Park with Bikes and Hikes LA Tours, a TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice! This popular and family-friendkly 3.5 mile (5.6 km) walk through Griffith Park showcases incredible views for your 2025 vacation. You'll make multiple stops along the way to the Griffith Observatory to capture the most spectacular Instagram and TikTok photos in LA (and you'll see the Hollywood

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Hollywood Open Bus Tours

4.5 ★1,820 reviews· 2 hours

Get the most out of your time in Los Angeles with this comprehensive tour that passes famous landmarks and celebrity homes. Travel between sites on the original open-air bus, which helps cover more ground than a walking tour and offers great photo opportunities too. Highlights include the Hollywood Sign, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Beverley Hills, the Sunset Strip, Rodeo Drive, West Hollywood, and

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