Overview
Full description
Explore the Glitz and Glamour of Hollywood and the laid back sunshine of the Pacific coast as you explore Los Angeles with Big Bus Tours. Enjoy the views, discover the history, and learn all the stories behind the city made famous for story-telling from our multi-language recorded commentary.
Our Hollywood loop features views of the world-famous Hollywood sign, Walk of Fame, and Chinese Theatre. Explore Beverly Hills and the Rodeo Drive shopping area. See prehistoric fossils at the LaBrea Tar Pits and cruise the "Sunset Strip". Keep your eye out for familiar sights from some of your favourite films along with possible celebrity sightings.
Discover a whole different side to LA by taking our Beach loop. Discover the sandy beaches and sun-soaked shoreline of Santa Monica and Venice Beach. Hop off and explore the shops, restaurants and people watch whether on the Santa Monica Pier or at Muscle Beach.
• Discover Ticket includes a 24 hour ticket to the Beach Loop and Hollywood Loop on the Hop on Hop off bus.
• Essential Ticketincludes a 2-day ticket for our open-top, double-decker Los Angeles sightseeing bus tour, plus a VIP Walking Tour of the TCL Chinese Theatre!
• Explore Ticket:includes our exclusive convertible minibus tour and a 72-hour ticket for our open-top, double-decker Los Angeles sightseeing bus tour! This ticket includes admission to a 30-minute VIP walking tour of the TCL Chinese Theatre!
TCL Chinese Theatre VIP Walking Tour
30-minute VIP walking tour of the TCL Chinese Theatre. Discover the history of the cinema palace with stories and fun facts from the theatre's beginnings through to today, ranging from Hollywood premieres to celebrity hand-print ceremonies in the Forecourt of the Stars. Simply present your ticket voucher at the tour kiosk (located at the entrance of the theatre at 6925 Hollywood Blvd) in exchange for a ticket for the next available tour. Tours begin at 9:30am daily.
Language
Audioguide available in English, Spanish and Chinese.
HOLLYWOOD LOOP HOP-ON HOP-OFF TOUR
Our Hollywood loop features views of the world famous Hollywood sign, Walk of Fame, and Chinese Theatre. Explore Beverly Hills and the Rodeo Drive shopping area. See prehistoric fossils at the La Brea Tar Pits and cruise the "Sunset Strip".
Keep your eye out for familiar sights from some of your favourite films along with possible celebrity sightings.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Chinese Theatre – Sunset Avenue – Beverly Hills – Rodeo Drive – Melrose Avenue – Paramount Studios
KEY TIMINGS
- Duration: 2 hours
- Operates: 363 Days (closed Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day)
- Frequency: Every 45 min
- First Bus: Hollywood Loop - 10am. Last Bus - 4pm
BEACH SHUTTLE
Discover a different side to LA by taking our Beach Shuttle. Discover the sandy beaches and sun soaked shoreline of Santa Monica.
Hop off and explore the shops, restaurants and people watch whether on the Santa Monica Pier or at the Third Street Promenade.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Beverly Hills - Ocean Avenue – Santa Monica Pier – Third Street Promenade – Santa Monica State Beach
KEY TIMINGS
- Duration: 1 hour
- Operates: 363 Days (closed Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day)
- Frequency: Departures from stop 6: 10:45am, 11:45am, 1pm, 1:15pm, 2pm
CHINESE THEATER VIP WALKING TOUR
Duration: 30 minutes
Your VIP experience includes a 30-minute theatre walking tour where you will learn all about the history of the cinema palace.
Departure times: Tours are offered 7 days a week excluding special events.
Important Information - There may be restrictions
Until further notice, please be advised that not all route stops may not be in operation, and subject to change. Please speak to a member of the Big Bus team locally for up to date information.
Please note that the Griffith Observatory Sunset Tour in Los Angeles has been suspended for the season.
Not included
- Wifi on board
- Gratuities
Location
Itinerary
- TCL Chinese Theatre
- The comedy Store
- Whiskey A Go Go
- Beverley Gardens Park
- Rodeo Drive
- La Brea Tarpits
- Melrose Shopping
- Paramount Studios
- beverly gardens park
- Rodeo Drive
- Hammer Museum
- Westwood Village
- Santa Monica Pier
- Santa Monica Aquarium
- Venice Beach
- beverly gardens park
Redeem information
- Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

