The 5 Open-Top Bus Tours in Los Angeles Travellers Rate Highest

1.Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,557 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39Our pick

Spend about two hours with a guide such as Gavin, Kenny, Colin, or Megan, riding through Hollywood, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, and the Hollywood Hills. Expect a Beverly Hills Sign photo stop, drive-by celebrity homes, major film landmarks, and lively commentary from a small group of up to 14 people.

“It was a nice tour - the guide was very knowledgeable. I didn't know that it would be mostly focused on driving by celebrity homes - personally I am not as interested in that, so if I had known I may have chosen a different tour. I recommend the tour for people who are interested in celebrity homes.”

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2.Hollywood & Celebrity Homes Open-Air Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,624 reviews · 2 hours · from $29Best value

Spend two hours with an English-speaking guide touring Hollywood, Sunset Boulevard, the Hollywood Hills, Mulholland Drive, Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, and celebrity homes. Guides such as George, Roger, Joe, and Alana add jokes, film stories, and local detail. Open-top seating gives you broad views, but bring a layer for the breeze.

“It’s was amazing to have a guide so knowledgeable and to see all that we did, very worth it, I would say if only they had a more open tour bus to see things more clearly but other then that it was great”

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3.Celebrity Homes and Hollywood Open-Air Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,546 reviews · from $37

Ride an open-air bus through Hollywood, Mulholland Drive, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, and the Sunset Strip. Choose a two-hour Hollywood departure or a 3.5-hour Santa Monica route, with a live English-speaking guide, photo stops, celebrity homes, and movie locations.

“We had a great time with the tour guide Shane! He took us thru the tour with joy and laughter:-) it gave us a good overview of the city and the places we wanted to visit. We recommend this trip!”

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4.LA: Hop-on Hop-off Tour by Open-top Bus with 19 Stops

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 1,199 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $53

Explore LA on a 24 or 48-hour open-top Big Bus pass covering Hollywood, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Museum Row, and Santa Monica. Use the app to track buses, listen to commentary in English, Spanish, or Chinese, and add the TCL Chinese Theatre walk or celebrity homes tour if selected.

“Big Bus Los Angeles was the perfect way to see the city! The hop-on, hop-off system made it easy to explore top attractions at our own pace, and the open-top bus provided amazing views of iconic landmarks like the Hollywood Sign, Walk of Fame, and Rodeo Drive. The audio guide was informative and fun, offering great insights into LA’s history and culture. The staff was friendly and helpful, making the experience smooth and enjoyable. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a local looking for a relaxed sightseeing adventure, I highly recommend Big Bus LA!”

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5.LA Grand Tour by Open-Air Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,000 reviews · 7 hours · from $57

Spend seven hours touring Los Angeles by open-air bus with guides such as Sammy, Alana, Jeff, and Mr Hollywood. See Hollywood, Sunset Strip, Santa Monica Pier, Rodeo Drive, Farmers Market, and Griffith Observatory, with one-hour stops at the beach, market, luxury shopping district, and observatory.

“Launa is very attentive to the details. Very knowledgeable about the area. Good value of the day trip package.”

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