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15 Los Angeles Tours, Ranked by What You Get

71 tours  ·  from $13

Think of this as the shortlist you would text a friend the week before they fly: 15 los angeles tours, what each costs, and the one thing to know before you commit.

Los Angeles: Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood - The first hour: backlot streets and working sound stages
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Los Angeles: Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood

1.Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7,191 reviews · 3 hours · from $76Our pick

Spend three hours at a real working Hollywood studio. A guide such as Sarah, Jared, Nick, or Dan leads you around backlot streets and sound stages, followed by two hours exploring Friends, The Big Bang Theory, DC, and Harry Potter exhibits at your own pace. Bring government ID, plan for paid parking, and remember that video is not allowed.

“The tour was amazing the first hour you’ll be in a designated group and a guide will be driving you all around the studio and tell tou fun facts ours was Nick! Nick was amazing ~ then after you basically have all the time you want to tour on yourself the friends set big bang theory etc. and DC Harry Potter then shop merch all in all the $76 is so so so worth it the tour is great and you will love it especially if you are a fan of anything from WB!!!!!! I definitely recommend this one if you are in LA and want to do something nice”

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Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More - Santa Monica Pier and the Pacific start
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Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,147 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99Top rated

Spend about 7.5 hours touring Los Angeles by air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking driver-guide. Visit Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Rodeo Drive, the Original Farmers Market, Griffith Park, Griffith Observatory and Hollywood. Guides such as George, Colin, Jeff and Key are praised for lively commentary. Hotel pickup is available from select areas.

“There. Was a lot of walking. This was the first time the driver was not at the door or helping passengers on or off at all loading or unloading.”

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Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood - Riding through the backlot streets
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Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood

3.Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,246 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $76

Spend about three hours at Warner Bros. Studio Hollywood with a guide and a group of no more than 14. Ride through working backlot streets, visit the Friends and Big Bang Theory sets, test green-screen effects, and explore Harry Potter and DC displays. Guides such as Maya, Maddie, and Javier add stories about film and television production.

“It's only a couple of hours long...but nit rushed. Part of the tour is lead by a tour guide and part is on your own.”

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Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus - Hollywood Sign views without a long hike
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Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,557 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Cruise Los Angeles in a custom open-air bus with a guide such as Gavin, Kenny, Colin, or Megan. In about two hours, you’ll see the Hollywood Sign, Walk of Fame, Dolby Theatre, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, Sunset Strip, and celebrity homes, with a 10-minute photo stop at the Beverly Hills Sign.

“First time booking a tour in LA! I booked it same day and got a really good deal for 2 of us! The driver was charismatic, cheerful, knowledgeable and enthusiastic! Made our tour pleasant! She engaged the group by asking questions; laughing along with us. The drive was smooth!”

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Hollywood Sign 2.5-Hour Tour with Comedians and Their Dogs - Jon, Michaela, and the guide style
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Hollywood Sign 2.5-Hour Tour with Comedians and Their Dogs

5.Hollywood Sign 2.5-Hour Tour with Comedians and Their Dogs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,496 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $15Best value

Join Hollywood Hikes for a 2.5-hour walk from Innsdale Trailhead to the top behind the Hollywood Sign. Guides including Jon and Michaela mix Los Angeles stories and comedy with photo help, bottled water, snacks, sunscreen, and the company of dogs such as Mozart. Choose a morning or sunset departure.

“We made it to top, Last zig zag was brutal for this 50 yr old😅 Johnathan gave us some history lessons in a comical way, It was a Great time, Highly recommended!❤️”

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,431 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $95

This seven-hour open-window bus tour links Santa Monica Pier, the Original Farmers Market, Griffith Observatory, and Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. Guides such as Sammy, Alana, and Roger mix local stories with practical food tips. Expect about an hour at each planned stop, though traffic and guide choices can change the schedule.

“The tour was not as described. We drove past some famous spots but didn’t stop- so if you are on the left side of the bus you won’t see it. We firstly stopped at Rodeo drive for 20 minutes which wasn’t on the advertisement. Santa Monica (1 hour stop) We then went to Santa Monica beach with a 1 hour stop- we were lift to our own devices. Farmer Market (1 hour stop) We went to the Farmers Market for 1 hour- but it was so busy you pretty much spent the whole time queuing for food. We were again left to our own devices. Griffith Observatory (1 hour stop)…”

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The Mentalist at Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino - What the one-hour performance feels like
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The Mentalist at Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino

7.The Mentalist at Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,268 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $42

Spend about an hour with Gerry McCambridge at the V Theater inside Planet Hollywood’s Miracle Mile Shops. The Mentalist mixes comedy, magic, and mind reading, with audience members asked to share names, memories, hopes, and secrets. Tickets start at $42, with seating categories to fit different budgets.

“What a fun show! We had a great night watching and participating in The Mentalist show. This is a must do when in Vegas!”

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Hollywood and Celebrity Homes Bus Tour - The Hollywood Sign from the hills
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Hollywood and Celebrity Homes Bus Tour

8.Hollywood and Celebrity Homes Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,074 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Ride an open bus through Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Sunset Strip, and the Hollywood Hills. Hear stories from guides such as Brian, Fernando, George, and Jay, pass celebrity homes, and see the Hollywood Sign from the road. The 2-hour tour includes a Beverly Hills photo stop, but most sights are drive-bys.

“It was a great tour Fernando, the guide was very informative, we was given a lot of history of the area and we walked away with a very positive experience from the tour. Will recommend it to anyone that's in the area for a visit!”

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Los Angeles: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Audio Guide - Hollywood Red Route: the classic first ride
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Los Angeles: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Audio Guide

9.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 2,030 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $51

Ride Starline Tours of Hollywood across four Los Angeles routes, from the Hollywood Sign and Rodeo Drive to Santa Monica Pier and Downtown LA. Hop off to explore, then rejoin the next bus. Your pass includes audio in nine languages, Wi-Fi on most buses, app-based bus tracking, and the Studio Express Shuttle to Universal and Warner Bros.

“We had a great time seeing the sites of Hollywood on the top deck of the Hop on Hop off bus. Collect your red ear phones from the bus driver and listen to the lady pointing out famous buildings, where movies were shot and where the movie stars stayed at hotels. The bus drivers are very helpful and will give you a map of four different coloured routes for you to choose where you get on and off. We got off at Santa Monica pier for two hours and then spent the rest of the day on routes red, yellow and green. If travelling on the deck bring sun cream…”

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Half Day Best of Los Angeles Guided City Tour - Choosing Hollywood or Santa Monica as your starting point
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Half Day Best of Los Angeles Guided City Tour

10.Half Day Best of Los Angeles Guided City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,966 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

This five-and-a-half-hour Los Angeles tour uses a climate-controlled luxury bus to connect Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, the Original Farmers Market, and Griffith Observatory. Choose a Hollywood or Santa Monica departure. Expect an expert driver-guide, short walking stops, celebrity stories, and a maximum group size of 32.

“Loved it the Mike was Great the Whole Tour was enjoyable and Worrh Every Dime I will definitely be recommending this tour to my family and friends 🧡”

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Hollywood Open Bus Tours - Start on the Walk of Fame near Marilyn Monroe
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Hollywood Open Bus Tours

11.Hollywood Open Bus Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,801 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Ride through Hollywood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and the Hollywood Hills in an open-top Mercedes minibus or Ford van with a canopy. Your guide points out filming locations, celebrity homes, the Hollywood Sign, Rodeo Drive, Sunset Strip, the Dolby Theatre, and the Chinese Theatre. The small group, usually capped at 14, keeps the outing personal.

“Everything we were told would happen, did! Everyone I worked with was awesome and our Driver was fantastic!”

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Los Angeles: Half-Day Best of LA Tour - Choosing Hollywood or Santa Monica
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Los Angeles: Half-Day Best of LA Tour

12.Half-Day Best of LA Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,778 reviews · from $59

Use this 5.5-hour climate-controlled bus tour to cover LA’s big sights without renting a car. Guides such as Jeff, Chad, Shawn, Chelsea, and Talib add local stories and humor. Hollywood departures also offer an 11-language audio app, while both departure options include free time at major stops.

“Jeff was amazing! Funny jokes. Full of knowledge of the area.”

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Shared 3 Hour Los Angeles Tour - A small van and a lively ride through Los Angeles
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Shared 3 Hour Los Angeles Tour

13.Shared 3 Hour Los Angeles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,686 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $50

This three-hour Golden Ticket LA tour uses an air-conditioned vehicle for up to nine people. You’ll stop near the Hollywood Sign, Universal City Overlook, Beverly Hills, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with photo help, bottled water, local commentary, and Wi-Fi available on request. Guides such as Justin, Mario, Jose, and Johnny bring humor, music, trivia, and film stories.

“Loved our tour guide, Justin. He was very knowledgable and funny. He gave us plenty of time for photos and to enjoy the scenery. He entertained us on the longer stretch of rides in between sightings with trivia and music. Would definitely go again.”

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Los Angeles: Hollywood & Celebrity Homes Open-Air Bus Tour - Hollywood Boulevard, where the movie business becomes public
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Los Angeles: Hollywood & Celebrity Homes Open-Air Bus Tour

14.Hollywood & Celebrity Homes Open-Air Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,624 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Start on Sunset Boulevard with an English-speaking guide, then ride through Hollywood, the Hollywood Hills, Mulholland Drive, Beverly Hills, and Rodeo Drive. Expect celebrity homes, film sites, music venues, and photo stops at the Beverly Hills Sign. Guides such as George, Joe, Roger, and Alana are known for humor and local detail.

“Awesome tour of Hollywood and celebrity homes on the open bus, very fun with the friends, a must do. Thank you”

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Los Angeles and Hollywood Small Group Day Tour from Las Vegas - Santa Monica Pier: your first Pacific Ocean stop
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Los Angeles and Hollywood Small Group Day Tour from Las Vegas

15.Los Angeles and Hollywood Small Group Day Tour from Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,586 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $279

Travel from Las Vegas to Los Angeles in a Mercedes vehicle with up to 14 people, guided by drivers such as Steve, Jose, or Ward. Walk Santa Monica Pier, browse Rodeo Drive, photograph Beverly Hills, and explore Hollywood Boulevard. Lunch, snacks, water, WiFi, and hotel pickup are included.

“Can’t control traffic so ride was a bit longer than expected. The Santa Monica pier was awesome! The ocean never disappoints! It was all good!”

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