City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Audio Guide
Overview
Discover the best of Los Angeles with our open-top double-decker bus tours and express shuttles! Explore LA at your own pace without the hassle of driving, parking, or traffic.
ROUTE OPTIONS & KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
Hollywood Route (Touring Route) - Visit top attractions like the Dolby Theatre, Walk of Fame, Sunset Strip, Farmers Market, Beverly Hills, and LACMA.
Beach Route (Touring Route) - Explore Santa Monica Pier, 3rd Street Promenade, Venice Beach, Muscle Beach, and Rodeo Drive.
Griffith Observatory Express - A dedicated shuttle taking guests directly to the best viewpoint in LA for iconic sights of the Hollywood Sign.
DTLA Hotel Express to Hollywood - Direct morning pickup from 8 major Downtown LA hotels with a 15-minute photo stop at Griffith Observatory before arriving in Hollywood.
Beach Direct Express - Fast, non-stop transfer directly between Hollywood Blvd and Santa Monica Pier.
Plus, use our Exclusive Express Shuttles to connect easily to Universal Studios Hollywood!
What's Included
- Included Express Shuttles
- Live bus map via the free CitySightseeing LA app
- Unlimited access to the Hollywood Route and Beach Route
- Free Wi-Fi on most buses
- Shuttle from Downtown includes a 15-min. stop at the Griffith Observatory
- 9 languages streaming via smartphone + free earbuds
- Direct shuttle to the Griffith Observatory included with every ticket
- Access to all tour routes and express shuttles
- Attraction entry
- Food and drinks
What To Expect
15 Stops | 25 Points of Interest
Duration: 2 hours
Operating Schedule: Hollywood Route departs daily every 45 to 60 minutes between 10:00 AM and 4:30 PM. Download the free 'CitySightseeing LA' app to access route maps, timetables, multi-lingual audio commentary, and live bus tracking.
7021 Hollywood Blvd
7425 Sunset Blvd
8001 Sunset Blvd
8433 Sunset Blvd
1025 N San Vicente Blvd
8951 Santa Monica Blvd
9333 W 3rd St
300 S Doheny Dr
8500 Beverly Blvd
606 S Fairfax Ave
110 S Fairfax Ave
7666 Melrose Ave
7018 Melrose Ave
710 Vine St
6231 Hollywood Blvd
7 Stops | 10 Points of Interest
Duration: 2 hours
Operating Schedule: Beach Route departs daily every 50 to 60 minutes between 10:00 AM and 4:20 PM. Download the free 'CitySightseeing LA' app to access route maps, timetables, multi-lingual audio commentary, and live bus tracking.
1515 Ocean Ave
210 Wilshire Blvd
9333 W 3rd St
2025 Ave of the Stars
3400 Barnard Way
122 Windward Ave
2427 Main St
2 Stops | 1 Point of Interest
Duration: 1 hour
Operating Schedule: A daily express shuttle departing Hollywood at 10:15 AM straight to Santa Monica Beach with zero stops in between. Fast, non-stop transfer designed to maximize your time and experience exploring Santa Monica.
7021 Hollywood Blvd
1515 Ocean Ave
2 Stops | 1 Point of Interest
Duration: 1 hour
Operating Schedule: A daily express shuttle departing Santa Monica Beach at 11:30 AM straight to Hollywood's Walk-of-Fame with no intermediate stops. Fast, non-stop transfer taking guests directly to the heart of Hollywood.
1515 Ocean Ave
7021 Hollywood Blvd
3 Stops | 2 Points of Interest
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Operating Schedule: A daily round-trip express shuttle departing at 01:15 PM straight to the Griffith Observatory. Includes a 30-minute stop, giving guests the perfect amount of time for photos and panoramic views of Los Angeles and the Hollywood Sign.
7021 Hollywood Blvd
Griffith Observatory
7021 Hollywood Blvd
8 Stops | 4 Points of Interest
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Operating Schedule: Convenient morning pickups from key Downtown LA hotels, featuring a 15-minute photo stop at the world-famous Griffith Observatory on the way to Hollywood. A convenient return shuttle departs Hollywood at 5:00 PM to bring guests directly back to their DTLA hotels.
1000 W Olympic Blvd
900 Wilshire Blvd
455 S Figueroa St
101 S Grand Ave
535 S Grand Ave
328 1st St
Griffith Observatory
7021 Hollywood Blvd
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-3638HOHO
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- Included Express Shuttles.
- Live bus map via the free CitySightseeing LA app.
- Unlimited access to the Hollywood Route and Beach Route.
- Free Wi-Fi on most buses.
- Shuttle from Downtown includes a 15-min. stop at the Griffith Observatory.
- 9 languages streaming via smartphone + free earbuds.
- Direct shuttle to the Griffith Observatory included with every ticket.
- Access to all tour routes and express shuttles.
- Attraction entry.
- Food and drinks.
The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Audio Guide is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Audio Guide will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Included Express Shuttles
- Live bus map via the free CitySightseeing LA app
- Unlimited access to the Hollywood Route and Beach Route
- Free Wi-Fi on most buses
- Shuttle from Downtown includes a 15-min. stop at the Griffith Observatory
- 9 languages streaming via smartphone + free earbuds
- Direct shuttle to the Griffith Observatory included with every ticket
- Access to all tour routes and express shuttles
- Attraction entry
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
