What happens if Griffith Observatory is closed?

The inside of Griffith Observatory is closed on Mondays, but you can still enjoy the outside viewpoints and Hollywood Sign photo opportunities.

Does the tour run exactly 5.5 hours?

The tour is approximately 5.5 hours, with timing subject to Los Angeles traffic.

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Guided 5.5-Hour Los Angeles Sightseeing Tour

See LA’s landmark neighborhoods with guided stories and time to explore

4.9 stars• 10.2K reviews

Duration

5 hours 30 minutes

Includes

Driver-guide, mini-coach

Highlights

Explore Los Angeles in a streamlined sightseeing experience from Santa Monica. Travel in a climate-controlled luxury bus as your driver-guide shares local stories and insights.

Discover the Sunset Strip, Fairfax District, Melrose Avenue, Beverly Hills, and Rodeo Drive
Capture photos along palm tree-lined streets with Hollywood Sign views
Use multilingual audio commentary available in 11 languages through a smartphone app
Continue exploring with a complimentary self-guided Hollywood Walk of Fame walking tour

Itinerary

Beverly Hills & Rodeo Drive (30 minutes): Photos at the Beverly Hills sign and time to enjoy the surrounding area.
Hollywood Walk of Fame (45 minutes): Walk along Hollywood Boulevard and visit TCL Chinese Theatre.
The Farmers Market & The Grove (60 minutes): Time for lunch and shopping at the historic market and mall.
Griffith Observatory & Hollywood Sign Views (30 minutes): Panoramic views and photo opportunities of the Hollywood Sign.

What's Included

Climate-controlled luxury bus transportation
Driver-guide commentary
Multilingual smartphone app commentary
Self-guided Hollywood Walk of Fame walking tour

Important details

Arrive and check in with your full group 15 minutes before departure
Expect Griffith Observatory’s interior to be closed on Mondays; outside viewpoints remain available

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund on full-price tickets. Discounted tickets are nonrefundable.

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FAQs

Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure so the group can depart on time.

Yes. You’ll disembark at multiple locations to explore, take photos, get food, and shop.

Planned stops are Beverly Hills & Rodeo Drive (30 minutes), Hollywood (45 minutes), The Grove (60 minutes for shopping and lunch), and Griffith Observatory (30 minutes).

Review summary

4.9

Excellent

10.2K reviewsGoogle Maps

With a near-perfect rating across thousands of reviews, this Hollywood bus tour operation has clearly built something special. Guides like Shawn, Chelsea, Colin, Megan, George, Titus, Sal, Gio, and Chris come up again and again in reviews, each praised for being funny, knowledgeable, and genuinely engaging. It's the kind of tour where the guide makes or breaks the experience, and by all accounts, this crew consistently delivers. Travelers love how much ground gets covered in a short amount of time, from celebrity homes to iconic Hollywood landmarks and hidden spots most visitors would never find on their own. One reviewer even noted they wished they had booked the longer tour option, which says a lot. If you're visiting early in the morning, a light jacket is worth throwing in your bag, but that's about as critical as the feedback gets here. Bottom line, this is a well-run, high-energy tour that works for families, birthday trips, and first-time LA visitors alike. The guides bring personality and local knowledge that genuinely elevate the experience beyond a typical sightseeing loop.

What people are saying

Mark is sooo funny, I had a great time. Was awesome to have him point out exotic cars and other interesting things. We were well taken care of.

Spencer Irwin

October 23, 2026

Mark is sooo funny, I had a great time. Was awesome to have him point out exotic cars and other interesting things. We were well taken care of.

Spencer Irwin

October 23, 2026

Meeting details

Santa Monica Cafe, 1447 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401

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