--- title: A Taste of LA Half-Day Best of Los Angeles Sightseeing Tour slug: best-of-los-angeles-half-day-sightseeing-tour type: attraction sub_type: tours source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/best-of-los-angeles-half-day-sightseeing-tour city: Los Angeles state: CA country: US address: 7044 Hollywood Blvd geo: lat: 34.10112 lng: -118.34304 duration: up to 5.5 hrs cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience. extracted_at: 2026-06-16T17:01:48.952Z price_from: amount: 63.2 currency: USD unit: per_adult availability: InStock ticket_options: - group: Other Options options: - name: Half-Day Best of Los Angeles Tour - Hollywood Departure price: 63.2 regular_price: 83.74 savings: 20.54 ticket_types: - name: Adult (12+ yrs) min_age: 12 - name: Child (2-11 yrs) min_age: 2 max_age: 11 - name: Infant (01-1 yrs) min_age: 1 max_age: 1 - name: Half-Day Best of Los Angeles Tour - Santa Monica Departure price: 63.2 regular_price: 83.74 savings: 20.54 ticket_types: - name: Adult (12+ yrs) min_age: 12 - name: Child (2-11 yrs) min_age: 2 max_age: 11 - name: Infant (01-1 yrs) min_age: 1 max_age: 1 --- ## Overview See the Best of Los Angeles in just 5.5 hours with the A Taste of LA tour. Depart from either the Santa Monica Pier or Hollywood Walk of Fame and ride in a premium mini-coach to top landmarks like Beverly Hills and Melrose Avenue, enjoying scheduled stops, great photo opportunities, and expert commentary. Experience the best of Los Angeles on this VIP-style sightseeing tour, visiting iconic neighborhoods and landmarks like Hollywood, Griffith Observatory, The Grove, and Rodeo Drive, with a live English-speaking guide and a GPS-activated audio app in 10 languages. ## What's Included - Guided sightseeing in a premium mini-coach - Live English-speaking guide - GPS-activated audio guide available in 10 languages (Spanish, French, Japanese, Portuguese, German, Russian, Italian, Catalan, Korean, Chinese) exclusively on Hollywood departures - Scheduled stops at Hollywood Walk of Fame or Santa Monica Pier, The Original Farmers Market and The Grove, Beverly Hills Sign and Rodeo Drive - Complimentary app for audio narration ## What's Not Included - Meals (lunch available at The Farmers Market at own expense) - Parking fees ## Ticket Options - **Half-Day Best of Los Angeles Tour - Hollywood Departure** — $63.20 (regularly $83.74, save $20.54) Take a 5.5-hour Los Angeles city tour in an air-conditioned mini-coach with live narration by an expert driver/guide. Depart from the Hollywood Visitor Center and stop at Santa Monica Pier, The Farmers Market & The Grove, Beverly Hills Sign & Rodeo Drive, and Griffith Observatory. - Adult (12+ yrs) - Child (2-11 yrs) - Infant (01-1 yrs) - **Half-Day Best of Los Angeles Tour - Santa Monica Departure** — $63.20 (regularly $83.74, save $20.54) Prefer to start by the coast? Depart from Santa Monica Cafe for the same 5.5-hour guided tour with live narration, comfortable transport, and scenic stops at The Farmers Market & The Grove, Beverly Hills Sign & Rodeo Drive, and Griffith Observatory & Hollywood Sign viewpoint. - Adult (12+ yrs) - Child (2-11 yrs) - Infant (01-1 yrs) ## Good to Know * Enjoy free time at three iconic LA landmarks, including Santa Monica Pier and Griffith Observatory. * Choose your departure point: Hollywood Walk of Fame or Santa Monica Pier. * Pass through Beverly Hills, known for luxury shopping and potential celebrity sightings. * Suitable for all ages; car seats are required for children under 8 or shorter than 4'9". * Tours last approximately 5.5 hours (duration may vary due to traffic). * Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in and parking. * Pre-recorded audio guide available in multiple languages via a complimentary app. * Grab lunch at The Farmers Market (own expense). * Wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes. * There is no restroom onboard; restrooms are available at departure and select stops. * ADA-defined service animals are permitted; notify Hollywood Bus Tours in advance. * The tour is not wheelchair accessible. * Tours operate year-round in varying weather; rain ponchos provided if raining. * Photography is encouraged with designated stops for photos. ## Cancellation Policy Free Changes & Cancellations — See details upon selection. If the tour is cancelled due to severe weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. ## FAQs ### Where does the tour depart from? There are two departure locations to choose from: the Hollywood Visitor Center on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (near North Sycamore) and the Santa Monica Cafe (along the Santa Monica Pier). ### Is parking available? Yes. For the Hollywood Blvd. departure, you can park at 1721 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA. For the Santa Monica departure, you can park at the Ocean View Hotel at 1447 Ocean View Ave, Santa Monica, CA. Both parking locations require a fee, and rates may vary. ### How long is the tour? The tour lasts approximately 5.5 hours, depending on traffic. ### How early should I arrive? Please arrive at your chosen departure location at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour departure to allow time for check-in and finding parking. ### Is the tour suitable for children? Yes, the tour is designed to be suitable and enjoyable for guests of all ages. ### Is the tour available in multiple languages? Yes. In addition to a live English-speaking guide, a pre-recorded audio guide is available in Spanish, French, Portuguese, Catalan, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, German, and Russian. Staff will assist you in downloading a complimentary app at check-in to access the audio guide. ### Are meals included in the tour price? Meals are not included. However, there is a scheduled stop at The Farmers Market, where you can purchase food from a variety of vendors. Snacks and drinks are also allowed on the mini-coach. ### Is there an onboard restroom? There is no restroom onboard. However, they will be available at the departure location and at select stops along the way. ### Can I bring a camera? Absolutely! Bring your camera or smartphone—photography is highly encouraged, with designated stops for great photo opportunities. ### Are pets allowed on the tour? ADA-defined service animals are permitted. However, please inform Hollywood Bus Tours in advance. ### Is the tour wheelchair accessible? No, this tour is not wheelchair accessible. ### What should I wear? Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes. ### What happens if it rains? Tours operate year-round in various weather conditions. On rainy days, complimentary rain ponchos are provided. If the tour is cancelled for severe weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.