8 hours
E-voucher
English
Overview
With this tour, you can benefit from the flexibility to choose an option that includes a hotel pickup. Enjoy a seamless start to the day, then head off on a perfect overview tour to see the best of Los Angeles in a day.
Beginning at Santa Monica, you can admire beach views, before heading to an equally renowned beach—Venice Beach, known for surfing, skate parks, and art murals.
Continue the adventures to Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills with photo stops at the famous Beverly Hills sign, as well as the Hollywood Sign.
As the trip progresses, even more key locations can be checked off, including The Original Farmers Market, Griffith Park, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. If you’ve chosen an option with hotel transfers, then the trip either ends with a drop-off, or an Uber voucher is provided.
Operated by
A Day in LA Tours
Ratings & Reviews
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A great tour of LA
johnrL5918KU, Apr 2026
The perfect day for LA first-timers ticking off most of LA's iconic locations. From the beaches on the coast to Griffith Observatory high above the city near to the Hollywood sign.
LA Day Tour
John_R, Apr 2026
A great way to get around LA and see a lot of iconic locations. The tour guide was brilliant. Helpful, informative and easy-going.
Great day in LA
Tina_H, Apr 2026
It was a long, but great, day. Michael was great who picked us up and Key took over at Santa Monica and was very informative of what we were seeing and should check out at our stops. I highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Tina, we love hearing that you had such a great day in LA tour experience with Michael and Key! It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed all the sights and found Key to be such an informative guide. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and for your high recommendation! Thank you again and wishing you safe and great travels ahead! — A Day in LA Tours! ????????
Great Tour!
robinhJ3973TB, Apr 2026
This tour is worth every penny! Our guide was very knowledgeable and did a great job of taking care of us all day. We were able to visit every major LA hotspot we were hoping to see! I highly recommend!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Robin, thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad to hear that you found the tour to be a cost-effective way to explore all of our featured LA’s hotspots. It’s also wonderful to know you felt well cared for and enjoyed your knowledgeable guide. We truly appreciate you sharing your experience! Thank you again, and we wish you many more safe and great travels ahead! — A Day in LA Tours! ????????
Itinerary
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica is a beautiful city on the Beach where you can catch some sun and see where Forrest Gump jogged Route 66 to the Pacific! No trip to LA is complete without visiting it's stellar beaches. Arrive to our office early or depart the tour in Santa Monica if you want to walk down the pier - You'll have a great photo opportunity from the bus as well!
30 minutesVenice Beach
See and explore the Venice Beach Boardwalk where you’ll see the birthplace of surfing, Muscle Beach, skate parks, stunning art murals, and the famous Venice Beach Canals!
35 minutesRodeo Drive
Window shop with the rich and famous at Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills! See where Julia Roberts shopped in Pretty Woman and Take a photo in front of the famous Beverly Hills sign while spotting celebrities.
40 minutesThe Original Farmers Market
Not only is the Farmers Market at the famous Grove a true LA Icon, it also provides plenty of great lunch options fitting most all budgets and dietary needs. Keep your eys peeled for celebrities at this popular location.
45 minutesThe Grove
Adjacent to the Farmers' Market lunch stop, this is a great place to shop if you have extra time after your meal!
15 minutesSunset Strip
Pass by the famous Sunset Strip - Home to famous music venues such as The Roxy, The Whiskey and the Viper Room. This is a great celebrity sighting hotspot.
Whisky-a-Go-Go
Whiskey-a-Go-Go
The Viper Room
The Viper Room,
The Roxy
The Roxy
Griffith Park
This is the best place in LA to check out the Hollywood Sign and sweeping views of the LA Basin. This stop is often a traveler favorite!
15 minutesGriffith Observatory
The observatory is pary of the Griffith Park and has numerous exhibits centered around the cosmos!
15 minutesHollywood Sign
See the world famous Hollywood sign from Griffith Park! This is closest a bus can get to the sign.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
No trip to LA is complete without a stop at the world famous Hollywood Walk of Fame. Highlights include a stroll down the Hollywood Walk of Fame and finding your favorite celebrity star!
A visit to Grauman’s Chinese Theatre where you find your favorite celebrity stars’ hand and footprints, the Kodak Theatre (where the Oscars are held!) and plenty more! This is the stop to see everything celebrity related! (*Celebrity homes maps can also be found on this stop for you to explore on your own time.)
45 minutes
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Carefully curated routes that visit the most welcoming and visitor-friendly parts of Los Angeles
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from select hotels only (if option chosen)
- Lunch
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Parking
- No luggage please, personal sized carry-on only.
Additional Information
- 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
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please note: The Observatory is closed on Mondays and the Park is sometimes closed for filming so as an alternative the tour may go to Mulholland Drive and/or The Hollywood Bowl
- If you chose a hotel pickup tour option please make sure to include your hotel name. Be aware you will be on the bus doing other hotel pickup for 30 minutes to 1.5 hours
- IMPORTANT: If you select a hotel, it must be within our guidelines. All other hotels are subject to cancellation.
- Choosing the "Santa Monica Departure" ensures no wait time before the tour and also give you plenty if time to explore the Santa Monica Pier if you come early.
- If you want to be on the same bus as a another group, please contact us immediately after submitting the booking.
- Please contact us if you need a bus with a Wheelchair lift or have an ADA requirement.
- North and East Hollywood pickups may be given an Uber Voucher to get home from the last stop
- Seating is not pre-assigned but we attempt to get groups close together on the vehicle
- Tours are in English only
- Umbrella strollers that fold are acceptable, nothing larger that cannot fold
- No luggage larger than a backpack is allowed on board and we do not store luggage
- Order of tour stops may vary
- Travel Agents: Please provide guests' contact information in booking (mobile/email)
- Tours end in the same place they begin.
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.