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Hollywood Sightseeing and Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus
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Hollywood Sightseeing and Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus

By Hollywood Bus Tours
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Ages 0-100, max of 14 per group
Duration: 2h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Experienced guide
  • Complimentary Rain Poncho If Needed
  • Photo Opportunities
  • Car seats for children under 8 years old or shorter than 4’9”
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Restroom on board
  • Parking - Garage located at: 1670 N Sycamore Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028.


Start:
  • 7044 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA
    Our Visitor Center is located on Hollywood Blvd @ the corner of Sycamore Ave. Between Sycamore & Orange Drive.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 243357P1

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 243357P1

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      Our Visitor Center is located on Hollywood Blvd @ the corner of Sycamore Ave. Between Sycamore & Orange Drive.
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    About the operator
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    • Hollywood Bus Tours
      2,883
      Los Angeles, California
      Joined in January 2020
    • E7821RMsusanl
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Stress Free & Informative
      Chelsea was great, a wealth of interesting fun Hollywood celebrities & pop culture for someone her age—familiar with a cross section of music, actor, comedians from the 80s on. Her energy & enthusiasm were spot on. The stops were 45 minutes enough to give you a flavor of the Santa Monica pier, farmers market, & Griffith observatory. The tour is just as much what you drive by—hotels, shops, studios. This is a very stress-free way to hit the highlights in 5 hours to decide what you want to do the rest of your time in LA if you start out with this tour. I had one day only and it worked for my limited time. For the next time, I have a better idea of where I’d want to go & do. I have a greater appreciation for her job too, Navigating LA traffic (wasn’t too bad for us) and sometimes tricky intersections & the freeway. We were a small group of about 15 in a small bus. Fortunately everyone in my group was always back on time. Chelsea said she was very relieved about that! Thank you again Chelsea!
      Written October 12, 2024
    • 735sudhakarn
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Worth a trip
      Great staff. Well organized up close trip to Hollywood sign. Gave a decent amount of time to take a short walk and get our pics!!
      Written October 12, 2024
    • H8519QXnicoled
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great Experience!
      It was really cool! As a genuine Hollywood actor, Brian Leckner knows a lot about his colleagues' homes and interesting insights into their lives. Entertainingly presented on the way up to the Hollywood Signs and back again. It was an entertaining and unforgettable trip. Highly recommended! Thank you Brian! You made our day in L.A.!
      Written October 12, 2024
    • laurakS997TY
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Awesome tour and guide!
      Bryan is a wonderful tour guide! We booked this tour last minute and were so happy we did. We enjoyed speaking with Bryan and learning some history of Hollywood. We definitely recommend booking with him!
      Written October 11, 2024
    • cherrys79
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great overview of LA tour.
      Our half day tour of Los Angeles was great! Our driver and guide, Jeff, was wonderful! He made the tour fun with his jokes and commentaries. I feel we had enough time for stops at the Griffith Observatory, Santa Monica pier and Farmers market given it was only a half day tour. It was nice that we finished by the Hollywood walk of Fame as there were more sites to see there like the Chinese Theater and there’s also Ovation mall and Madam Tousauds museum. The tour gave us a good overview of the city and we really enjoyed it!
      Written October 11, 2024
    • Anya1809
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing!!!!
      The whole experience was amazing, our tour guide was the best, he was very informative and so funny. Can,t remember his name but he said just to call him Steve if you couldn't remember his name!!! I would highly recommend this tour, definitely the best way to see the sights of LA.
      Written October 9, 2024
    • teodoraa162
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mike is asome
      The views were Amazon, Mike really knows his wayarround town. The tour was very fun. We recomand Mike, who have uș the best tour ever.
      Written October 9, 2024
    • achimetc
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing tour
      Such a good tour. Includes a lot of LA iconic sightseeing and Mike was an amazing tour guide and a safe driver. Loved it so much!
      Written October 9, 2024
    • 813kalkidant
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great experience, first time in LA and this tour had all the cool things!
      Enjoyed the tour and Mike was great and very knowledgeable! He made the tour very fun and had some jokes on the way too lol Definitely recommend!
      Written October 9, 2024
    • 451flod
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Tour with Mike
      The Tour with Mike was very nice 😊 Lot to see, lot of fun. We would book again to see all important sights from Los Angeles.
      Written October 9, 2024
    • jacopoc312
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wonderful experience
      We loved to discover LA with Mike! The journey has been perfect for us, and Mike's suggestions about LA were so important
      Written October 9, 2024
    • valw329
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mike really knows his way around town! The views were fantastic!❤️
      The tour was a lot of fun! We recommend Mike!He knows his stuff and made the tour interesting! We loved him!Best ride in town!
      Written October 9, 2024
    • Quest774671
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best ride with Mike
      Mike give us the best tour ever. The views were amazing. Mike really knows his Qatar round town and the best story. thanks Mike
      Written October 9, 2024
    • Cnandini
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      LA trip and tour
      Mike was great, super fun. Told the history of the studios, mansions, bars and restaurants amazingly well. Would recommend taking a tour with Mike and company.
      Written October 9, 2024
    • Vijay N
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Awesome experience!
      Awesome experience. Mike maintained a cheerful disposition throughout despite it being a sultry day. Thx Mike, highly recommend this experience if you have a compressed timeline to cover the touristy spots in LA but not enough time to research the sequence or the backstory behind each of these!
      Written October 9, 2024
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    Charla B
    1 contribution
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2021 • Friends
    We were unable to attend despite paying for a spot hours in advance because the owner oversold the bus and allows people that paid hours after us to have our spot. He was extremely rude and disrespectful about the situation and not apologetic at all. Simply told us to wait an hour for the next bus or miss out all together.
    Written May 2, 2021
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    Hi Charla, We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced when you came to take the tour, we take full responsibility for you not being able to get in the tour. Next time you come to LA we would like to provide complimentary tickets to you (and your family) on ANY of our experiences. We wish you all the best and hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in LA.
    Written May 5, 2021
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    Sara
    11 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2023 • Family
    Never had such a rude customer experience! First he took off before I even had my baby buckled in. I thought ok maybe he just didn’t know. But then we slow roll past a quick glimpse of the Hollywood sign which from online I was expecting to be able to get a picture of. 3 people asked if we were going to be able to get pictures and be ignored them so I asked a lil louder and he says no there’s nowhere to stop that’s not included. Then why was everybody on the bus expecting it and then he quickly cuts me off mid sentence and says so anyway. Everybody just looked at each other shocked at his rudeness and there we were 5 mins in vibe killed.
    We did see some cool views but nothing we couldn’t have drove and saw ourselves. The Hollywood sign was a huge part of us going and I know it’s a lie because there is a viewpoint that I went to on a different tour which was overall sooo much better but I can’t remember which one it was. But they gave us so much more history and closer look at houses.
    And then on top of that they take you to the Beverly Hills sign and drop you off in the park for 15 mins. The tour was already less than 2 hours and we spend 15 mins of it looking at one sign. Probably more once we unloaded and loaded.
    Then at the end a couple people still tried to tip him and he insulted the amount and didn’t take it. They wanted $10-15 per person and I’m sorry but we didn’t have that on our last day of vacation with 7 people on top of the $300 we paid for a tour we regretted taking. To a person who was rude. Then somebody asked where the bathroom was and he obviously ignored him and when he asked him again nicely still, he snapped over there. This was as I was asking the lady if there was a different tour that showed the Hollywood sign cause we were under the impression we were going to see it she starts walking away from me as she’s like no I never told you that and didn’t even entertain a 5 second conversation with me. I’m so upset that we spent that much money on something that I don’t have a good memory from. If your booking a tour I suggest another one.
    And I’m a top google reviewer and have never left a one star review. But this was exceptionally bad.
    Written August 27, 2023
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    Hi Sara, Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We use all customer feedback to shape future experiences. Wow I’m really sorry to hear about your experience this is definitely not the level of customer service we normally provide. I would like to hear more about your experience and get the name of your tour guide so I can follow up. If you could please reach out directly to me at Chris @hollywoodbustoursla.com or 415-716-4864. I would really appreciate it. Again, thank you so much for taking the time to leave your feedback and we apologize for your experience.
    Written August 27, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Alma H
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2021 • Family
    This is a great experience. The staff is really friendly, our driver Ryan was very helpful and funny , he explained and make jokes , he makes character voices , it was a really entertaining and enjoyable experience.
    We definitely recommend this tour if you want to live (for a little bit) the Hollywood-Beverly Hills experience.
    Thank you Ryan , 😊 we hope to see you on Netflix soon!
    Written December 22, 2021
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    Hi Alma! Thank you so much for the review we were really appreciate it! So happy to hear you enjoyed your tour with Ryan, he’s one of our best. Hope you enjoy the rest of your time in LA, please come back and see us again next time you visit. All the best
    Written December 22, 2021
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    Michelle A
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2021
    My tween daughter and I decided to head north from San Diego to check out Hollywood. I looked into quite a few tour companies and decided to give this one a try. I'm so glad I did! The driver was extremely knowledgeable and fun. She had a great sense of humor. She gave a great run-down of the celebrity homes, shared some interesting Hollywood stories, and unexpectedly had an amazing understanding of luxury cars (of which we saw many!). The tour took us through the Hollywood hils, through Beverly Hills neighborhoods, through Rodeo Dr., through the Sunset Strip, and back up Hollywood Blvd. I had not been to this area in years, so it was absolutely enjoyable to let a professional do the driving (and entertaining). As a bonus, this is a new company, so the vehicles are almost immaculate. I highly recommend giving this tour a try.
    Written September 6, 2021
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    Hi Michelle, Thanks so much for your review! So glad you enjoyed the tour and had an amazing experience! Come back and see us again soon! All the best
    Written September 6, 2021
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Voyage767297
    Whitby, Canada2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2022
    We took this tour with our 5 kids, while visiting LA from the Toronto, Ontario Canada area our kids consist of some teens and some adults. We had Elizabeth as our tour guide, We started chatting outside the restroom while we were in line. She is so funny and very kind, Easy to talk to. Then during the tour she knew all the great spots to pull over to take great pics, she has all of the inside info about the celebrities and their homes! and makes you laugh along the way. How she drives (and drives well, Those hills are tricky) and talks and is entertaining all at once is super amazing to me, We were grateful to have chosen this tour. its affordable and super fun! Thanks Elizabeth!
    Written August 8, 2022
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    Thanks for choosing Hollywood Bus Tours! Happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience. Come check out one of our other tours next time your in LA! All the best
    Written August 14, 2022
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Gaby C
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2022 • Friends
    This tour was so much fun! I’m a caregiver and La local who was searching for an activity to distract one of my patients. He absolutely loved it, the tour guide was really funny, we saw beautiful sights and learned many facts about the city! The staff was very friendly and the front desk girl was extremely helpful when purchasing my tickets. Thank you!
    Written January 25, 2022
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    Hi Gaby! Thank up so much for the review and feedback. Happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us today. Come back and see us again soon! All the best
    Written January 25, 2022
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    John O
    9 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2022
    Chelsee was great - she knew her stuff, navigated the crazy traffic and all the while kept the group informed on what we should be looking at. The downsides are the van had closed top and big supports blocking views. Also, the tour moves very fast and sometimes hard to see things. We had one stop at Beverly Hills sign - it was ok but perhaps there is a better place to stop with more to 'see'.
    Written June 29, 2022
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    Thanks so much for the review! Glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience. Thanks for the feedback.
    Written June 30, 2022
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    John W
    Estes Park, CO7 contributions
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2024 • Family
    Left later than scheduled and arrived back sooner than scheduled. Stopped for a restroom break so way shorter than described. The driver was very personable and pointed out some great celebrity homes but on the list of things we would see was the Hollywood Sign which was never even pointed out. After return went in to complain and were told it did go by the sign??? Never told to look and never saw. If there would be a next time I would not schedule in advance. Once there many along the street trying to get your business and discounting the price so would be cheaper to shop when there. Overpriced for the experience in our opinion.
    Written August 8, 2024
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    Hi JWolfe, Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We use all feedback to shape future experiences. Wow I’m sorry to hear your experience didn’t go as planned. You should have gotten your full tour time even if you departed late. Additionally our tour route gets views of the Hollywood Sign from The Hollywood Hills. I am not sure how you weren’t able to see the sign? I would like the opportunity to make this right with you and hear more about your experience. If you wouldn’t mine reaching out to me directly at chris@hollywoodbustoursla.com or 415-716-4864 I would appreciate it. Look forward to hearing from you!
    Written August 11, 2024
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    Robin
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2022
    We had a great time seeing the various sights and getting a great insight into where the celebrities live. Our driver Phil was fantastic, combining just the right amount of humour and facts about the lives of the stars. It is also worth noting that the bus we went on was really comfortable with lots of space. The canvas roof was much appreciated as we went on a really hot day, but the roof provided shade without compromising the views. Overall this was a great 2 hours that we can thoroughly recommend.
    Written September 2, 2022
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    Thank you so much for choosing Hollywood Bus Tours! Happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience. Hope you enjoy the rest of your time in Hollywood as much as I tour. Come check out one of my other Tours the next time you’re in Los Angeles! All the best
    Written September 3, 2022
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    Morgan N
    Fort Lauderdale, FL2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2021 • Friends
    I took a tour with Jason while visiting for my birthday. It was a good time, filled with good sights and laughs. He knew a lot about the locations he took us to, and would stop for pictures. He knew it was my birthday, and we were the last tour of the day, so we even got to stop at In-N-Out. I highly recommend the tour to see all the popular spots in Hollywood (and beyond), you’ll definitely be able to cross all spots of your list after this tour! Also very covid compliant, the guide wore a mask the entire tour, as did everyone on the bus.
    Written February 26, 2021
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    Glad you enjoyed your birthday tour, Morgan! Thank you so much for choosing Hollywood Bus Tours.
    Written February 27, 2021
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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