Half Day Best of Los Angeles City Tour from Santa Monica

5.0 (383 Viator reviews) 5 hrs 30 min Santa Monica area

Half Day Best of Los Angeles City Tour from Santa Monica
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About this activity

Experience a one-of-a-kind sightseeing adventure through the famous neighborhoods of Los Angeles on this 5.5-hour VIP-style tour. Starting from the Santa Monica Pier with our fun and entertaining driver guide, you’ll travel in a premium mini-coach to see LA’s most iconic landmarks and neighborhoods, with some stops along the way, all in a convenient half-day format. Stops: 1. Beverly Hills & Rodeo Drive for 30 minutes, 2. Hollywood Walk of Fame for 45 Minutes. 3. The Grove & Farmers Market for 60 minutes. 4. The Griffith Observatory for 30 Minutes. (FYI: The Inside of the Griffith Observatory is closed on Mondays. You will still experience the outside, the outlook, and the Hollywood Sign viewpoint.)

Itinerary

  1. Santa Monica · pass by

    You will begin your tour by passing through Santa Monica.

  2. Santa Monica Pier · pass by

    You will pass by the Santa Monica Pier.

  3. Westfield Century City · pass by

    You will pass through Century City.

  4. Stop 4 · pass by

    Pass by Wilshire blvd

  5. Rodeo Drive · 30 min

    Guests will enjoy 30 minutes at the Beverly Hills Sign, a perfect spot for photos at one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. From here, experience the heart of Beverly Hills & Rodeo Drive, just steps away, where luxury boutiques, palm-lined streets, exotic cars, and classic Hollywood glamour come together in one of Los Angeles’ most famous districts.

  6. Beverly Hills · 30 min

    Guests will enjoy 30 minutes at the Beverly Hills Sign, a perfect spot for photos at one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. From here, experience the heart of Beverly Hills & Rodeo Drive, just steps away, where luxury boutiques, palm-lined streets, exotic cars, and classic Hollywood glamour come together in one of Los Angeles’ most famous districts.

  7. West Hollywood · pass by

    Pass by West Hollywood.

  8. Sunset Strip · pass by

    Pass by The Sunset Strip.

  9. Stop 9 · pass by

    Pass through Hollywood.

  10. Hollywood Walk of Fame · pass by

    Pass by the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

  11. The Hollywood Visitor Center · 45 min

    You will have a 45-minute stop on The Hollywood Walk of Fame!

  12. TCL Chinese Theatres · pass by

    Pass by The TCL Chinese Theatre.

  13. Fairfax District · pass by

    Pass by Fairfax.

  14. Melrose Avenue · pass by

    Pass by Melrose Ave.

  15. The Original Farmers Market · 60 min

    You will have a 60-minute stop at The Grove and Farmers Market for Lunch and shopping. (Shopping and lunch are not included in the ticket price.)

  16. Petersen Automotive Museum · pass by

    Pass by Petersen Automotive Museum.

  17. Academy Museum Of Motion Pictures · pass by

    Pass by AMOMP.

  18. Stop 18 · pass by

    Pass by Urban Lights Art installation.

  19. Los Angeles County Museum of Art · pass by

    Pass by LACMA.

  20. La Brea Tar Pits & Museum · pass by

    Pass by La Brea Tar Pits.

  21. Stop 21 · pass by

    Pass by Paramount Studios gate.

  22. Griffith Park · pass by

    Pass through Griffith Park.

  23. The Greek Theatre · pass by

    Pass by the Greek Theatre.

  24. Griffith Observatory · 30 min

    You will have a 30-minute Stop at The Griffith Observatory.

  25. Santa Monica · pass by

    Your tour will end where it began in Santa Monica.

What's included

  • Audio Guide in 11 languages - Powered by an App that we will help you download on your phone.
  • Expert Driver Guide.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Please meet your driver in front of the Ocean View Hotel - 1447 Ocean Ave.

End point: Please meet your driver in front of the Ocean View Hotel - 1447 Ocean Ave.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

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Distances are straight-line from the activity's center of Santa Monica (Viator lists this tour under Santa Monica; it has no meeting-point coordinates).