Explore the glitz and glamour of Hollywood and the laidback sunshine of the Pacific coast as you explore Los Angeles with Big Bus Tours. Enjoy the views, learn the history, and hear all the stories behind the city made famous for story-telling from a multi-language recorded commentary.

The Hollywood Loop features views of the world-famous Hollywood sign, Walk of Fame and Chinese Theatre. Wander iconic 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 favorite films along with possible celebrity sightings!

Discover a whole different side of LA by taking the Beach Loop. Pass the sandy beaches and sun-soaked shoreline of Santa Monica and Venice Beach. Hop off to discover the shops, stop by restaurants, and people-watch on the Santa Monica Pier or at Muscle Beach.

There are 3 ticket options to choose from: Option 1 - Discover ticket valid 1 day; Option 2 - Essential ticket valid 2 days; Option 3 - Explore ticket valid 2 days. Options 2 and 3 are fully flexible tickets (free date change) and include a walking tour of the TCL Chinese Theatre. Option 2 also includes the Celebrity Homes sightseeing tour.

The Hollywood Loop (Red Route)

Big Bus Visitor Center Hollywood
TCL Chinese Theatre
Guitar Center “Rock Walk”
The Comedy Store
West Hollywood
Beverly Gardens Park
Beverly Center
LACMA / La Brea Tarpits
Farmers Market / The Grove
Melrose Ave Shopping
Paramount Studios
Hollywood and Vine

The Beach Loop (Blue Route)

Beverly Gardens Park
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica Beach
Venice Boardwalk
Main Street

Explore the glitz and glamour of Hollywood on the Red Route
Take the Blue Route to enjoy the sunshine of the Pacific coast
Hear the stories behind the city from a multilingual audio guide

Important to know

Know in advance:

You will need to select the date you'd like to hop on the bus. Tickets valid for more than 1 day must be used across consecutive days, and the date you select at the time of booking should be the first day of your tour
The Red Route lasts 2 hours and operates daily from 10.00am to 4.30pm with a frequency of 30-45 minutes
The Blue Route lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes and operates daily from 10.45am to 3.15pm with a frequency of 60 minutes
The TCL Chinese Theatre tour (Options 2 and 3) lasts 30 minutes and runs daily, excluding special events. Please contact the tour organizer to schedule your visit. You can find the meeting point and contact details in the voucher
The Celebrity Homes tour (Option 3) lasts 2 hours and runs daily, at 11.00am, 1.30pm, and 4.00pm. Please check in at the Big Bus Visitor Center to redeem your ticket
The audio guide on the bus is available in English, Spanish, and Mandarin. Guided tours will be conducted in English
Infants (ages 0-2) travel free of charge, no ticket required

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Option 1 (Discover ticket): 1-day hop-on hop-off Big Bus ticket (2 routes)
Option 2 (Essential ticket): 2-day hop-on hop-off Big Bus ticket (2 routes), TCL Chinese Theatre tour, fully flexible ticket
Option 3 (Explore ticket): 2-day hop-on hop-off Big Bus ticket (2 routes), TCL Chinese Theatre tour, Celebrity Homes tour, fully flexible ticket
Audio guide in English, Spanish, and Mandarin available on the bus