Santa Monica and Griffith Observatory 5-Hour Open-Top Bus Tour
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore the highlights of Los Angeles on a 5-hour open bus tour that visits three iconic locations. Stop by the vibrant Santa Monica Pier, grab lunch at the bustling Original Farmers Market, and enjoy panoramic views from Griffith Observatory. With expert local guides, you’ll cruise past famous landmarks like the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Beverly Hills, and the Sunset Strip, making it a perfect way to discover the City of Angels. This tour is ideal for families and first-time visitors looking for a comprehensive overview of LA's hotspots. - 5-hour open bus tour with three iconic stops - 45-minute stop at Santa Monica Pier and 60-minute lunch at Farmers Market - Expert local guides offering insights into LA's culture and history - Includes views of Griffith Observatory and the famous Hollywood Sign during the drive
Inclusions
What's included
- Admission fee
What's not
- Must be paid in the parking area
Itinerary
Begin your tour cruising past Hollywood's icons — the legendary stars in the sidewalk and the historic premiere house.
Pass the legendary Whisky a Go Go, The Comedy Store, and Sunset Boulevard's most famous music and comedy venues.
Glide through Beverly Hills along Rodeo Drive's flagship designer boutiques and tree-lined luxury streets.
Spot the famous "Pink Palace" — a Hollywood icon and celebrity hideaway since 1912.
Step out onto the historic pier on the Pacific Coast — ride the Ferris wheel, walk the boardwalk, or dip your toes in the ocean.
Travel a stretch of America's most famous highway at its western terminus.
Lunch break at LA's beloved 1934 landmark — gourmet food stalls, local vendors, and dozens of cuisines under one roof.
Pass the cultural heart of LA — home to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and historic mid-century architecture.
Catch one of LA's best photo angles of the world-famous Hollywood Sign on the way up the hill.
Sweeping panoramic views of the LA skyline, the Pacific Ocean, and the Hollywood Sign from the observatory deck.
Pass two more music landmarks — the iconic circular tower and the world-famous outdoor amphitheatre — on the way back.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet us 15 minutes before tour start time at the location.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 100 travellers
- Operated by
- Hollywood Tour Bus
- 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
How it compares in Los Angeles
- Its from-price is 77% below the median of the 148 day trips we list in Los Angeles.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Los Angeles
Sunshine, beaches, film studios and canyons fill sprawling Los Angeles, where Hollywood glamour meets diverse neighbourhoods and great food.
Hollywood is the starting point for many visitors, with the Walk of Fame, the historic Chinese Theatre and its handprints in cement, and views of the Hollywood Sign from Griffith Observatory. Studio lots in Burbank and Universal City offer a behind-the-scenes look at film and television.
Top-ranked sights in Los Angeles: Hollywood Walk of Fame, Rodeo Drive, Hollywood Sign.
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