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City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Audio Guide

3.2 (1,126 reviews) 1–2 hours Free cancellation
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City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Audio Guide

About this activity

Discover the best of Los Angeles with our open-top double-decker bus tours and express shuttles! Explore LA at your own pace without the hassle of driving, parking, or traffic.

Route Options & Key Highlights

  • Hollywood Route (Touring Route): Visit top attractions like the Dolby Theatre, Walk of Fame, Sunset Strip, Farmers Market, Beverly Hills, and LACMA.
  • Beach Route (Touring Route): Explore Santa Monica Pier, 3rd Street Promenade, Venice Beach, Muscle Beach, and Rodeo Drive.
  • Griffith Observatory Express: A dedicated shuttle taking guests directly to the best viewpoint in LA for iconic sights of the Hollywood Sign.
  • DTLA Hotel Express to Hollywood: Direct morning pickup from 8 major Downtown LA hotels with a 15-minute photo stop at Griffith Observatory before arriving in Hollywood.
  • Beach Direct Express: Fast, non-stop transfer directly between Hollywood Blvd and Santa Monica Pier.

Plus, use our Exclusive Express Shuttles to connect easily to Universal Studios Hollywood!

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At a glance

Duration
1–2 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking
1–15
Audio guide
German, Portuguese, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Guide
English
Operated by
Starline Tours of Hollywood

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Included Express Shuttles
  • Included: Live bus map via the free CitySightseeing LA app
  • Included: Unlimited access to the Hollywood Route and Beach Route
  • Included: Free Wi-Fi on most buses
  • Included: Shuttle from Downtown includes a 15-min. stop at the Griffith Observatory
  • Included: 9 languages streaming via smartphone + free earbuds
  • Included: Direct shuttle to the Griffith Observatory included with every ticket
  • Included: Access to all tour routes and express shuttles

Not included

  • Not included: Attraction entry
  • Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

HOLLYWOOD ROUTE

Hollywood Route Departures - Stop #1 "Dolby Theatre (Home of the Oscars)" at 6801 Hollywood Blvd. every 45min - 1 hour from 10:00am (last departure at 4:30pm). Download the free 'CitySightseeing LA' app for the route map, timetables and live bus tracking.

  1. Stop 1

    Stop 1 - DOLBY THEATRE, "Home of the Oscars" (in front of the Target store)

  2. Stop 2

    Stop 2 - GUITAR CENTER “ROCKWALK”

  3. Stop 3

    Stop 3 - CHATEAU MARMONT / LAUGH FACTORY

  4. Stop 4

    Stop 4 - THE COMEDY STORE, on Sunset Strip

  5. Stop 5

    Stop 5 - LONDON HOTEL / WHISKY A GO GO (bus stop across from the London Hotel)

  6. Stop 6

    Stop 6 - SANTA MONICA BLVD. (in front of Chase Bank)

  7. Stop 7

    Stop 7 - BEVERLY HILLS & RODEO DRIVE (★ Transfer stop to the Beach Route)

  8. Stop 8

    Stop 8 - FOUR SEASONS HOTEL, BEVERLY HILLS (next to the vehicle entrance)

  9. Stop 9

    Stop 9 - BEVERLY CENTER (at the palm trees across from the Sofitel Hotel)

  10. Stop 10

    Stop 10 - MIRACLE MILE MUSEUMS (bus stop at LACMA on 6th St. & Fairfax Ave.)

  11. Stop 11

    Stop 11 - LOS ANGELES FARMERS MARKET (in front of Columbia Bank on Fairfax Ave.)

  12. Stop 12

    Stop 12 - MELROSE AVENUE (art wall next to Sprinklez clothing store)

  13. Stop 13

    Stop 13 - PINK’S HOT DOGS (in front of Golden Apple Comics)

  14. Stop 14

    Stop 14 - VINE STREET, near Paramount Studios (in front of Sophie's Seat Designs store)

  15. Stop 15

    Stop 15 - PANTAGES THEATRE

BEACH ROUTE

Beach Route Departures - Stop #57 Santa Monica Pier at 1515 Ocean Ave. every 50min - 1 hour from 10:00am (last departure at 4:20pm). Download the free 'CitySightseeing LA' app for the route map, timetables and live bus tracking.

  1. Stop 1

    Stop 57 - SANTA MONICA PIER (in front of the Shore Hotel)

  2. Stop 2

    Stop 58 - 3RD ST. PROMENADE (in front of California Pizza Kitchen restaurant)

  3. Stop 3

    Stop 7 - BEVERLY HILLS & RODEO DRIVE (★ Transfer stop to the Hollywood Route)

  4. Stop 4

    Stop 51 - FAIRMONT CENTURY PLAZA HOTEL (next to the vehicle exit)

  5. Stop 5

    Stop 52 - SOUTH BEACH PARK (next to the beach at the 'CitySightseeing' sign)

  6. Stop 6

    Stop 53 - VENICE BEACH (at the bus stop outside Mollusk Surf Shop)

  7. Stop 7

    Stop 54 - Santa Monica Visitor Center

BEACH DIRECT EXPRESS - Dolby Theatre ➔ Santa Monica Pier

Departs the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood for SANTA MONICA PIER @ 10:15 AM ⭐ 7021 Hollywood Blvd (Target store) - Stop #1 on Hollywood Route /-/ Arrives at the SANTA MONICA PIER @ 1 1:15 AM 1515 Ocean Ave. (Shore Hotel) - Stop #57 on Beach Route

  1. Stop 1

    10:15 AM - Dolby Theatre in Hollywood (in front of the Target store)

  2. Stop 2

    11:15 AM - Santa Monica Pier (in front of the Shore Hotel)

BEACH DIRECT EXPRESS - Santa Monica Pier ➔ Dolby Theatre

Departs Santa Monica Pier for DOLBY THEATRE in Hollywood @11:30 AM 1515 Ocean Ave. (Shore Hotel) - Stop #57 on Beach Route /-/ Arrives at the DOLBY THEATRE in Hollywood @12:30 PM ⭐ 7021 Hollywood Blvd (Target store) - Stop #1 on Hollywood Route

  1. Stop 1

    11:30 AM - Santa Monica Pier (in front of the Shore Hotel)

  2. Stop 2

    12:30 PM - Dolby Theatre in Hollywood (in front of the Target store)

GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY EXPRESS

Round trip shuttle with a 30 minute stop at the Griffith Observatory departing at 01:15 PM.

  1. Stop 1

    01:15 PM - Dolby Theatre in Hollywood (in front of the Target store)

  2. Stop 2

    30-Minute Photo Stop

  3. Stop 3

    02:35 PM - Dolby Theatre in Hollywood (in front of the Target store)

DTLA HOTEL EXPRESS TO HOLLYWOOD

This express shuttle service provides convenient morning pickups directly from key Downtown Los Angeles hotels and takes guests directly to Hollywood, including a scenic 15-minute photo stop at the Griffith Observatory along the way. For added convenience, a return shuttle departs from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood back to the DTLA hotels at 5:00 PM.

  1. Stop 1

    08:15 AM - JW MARRIOTT / E-CENTRAL HOTEL (loading zone outside the Regal Theater)

  2. Stop 2

    08:22 AM - INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL (loading zone on Figueroa St.)

  3. Stop 3

    08:27 AM - WESTIN BONAVENTURE HOTEL (loading zone across street from the hotel)

  4. Stop 4

    8:32 AM - CONRAD HOTEL (loading zone in front of the Walt Disney Concert Hall)

  5. Stop 5

    08:37 AM - BILTMORE HOTEL / HILTON CHECKERS (in front of the Hilton Checkers hotel)

  6. Stop 6

    08:47 AM - MIYAKO HOTEL (loading zone in front of the hotel)

  7. Stop 7

    09:12 - 15-Minute Photo Stop

  8. Stop 8

    Arrives - DOLBY THEATRE in Hollywood (in front of the Target store)

Meeting point and pickup

Using your ticket

Show your mobile or printed QR code to the bus driver at any stop, or visit the Starline Tours' Visitor Center (located at 1738 N Orange Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90028).

Download the CitySightseeing LA to track bus locations in real-time and hear commentary using your own headphones: https://starlinetours.com/get-the-app/

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • 3-Day Premium Hop-On Hop-Off

  • 2-Day Adventure Hop-On Hop-Off

  • 1-Day Classic Hop-On Hop-Off

Traveller ratings

3.2 out of 5 · 1,126 reviews
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