Grand City Tour of Los Angeles Including Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Downtown
by Guideline Tours Inc.
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This guided bus tour covers Los Angeles' major cultural and entertainment areas over about five hours. It begins in Downtown Los Angeles, where visitors see the mix of skyscrapers, historic sites, art galleries, and restaurants in the city's cultural center. Next, the tour passes by Los Angeles City Hall, a frequently filmed location featured in many movies and TV shows. The route continues with a photo stop at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, known for its distinctive architecture and as the home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. The tour also passes by the modern Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, the mother church of the largest Roman Catholic archdiocese in the U.S., and the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, part of The Music Center which hosted the Academy Awards for three decades. A highlight is the visit to Griffith Park and the Griffith Observatory, both offering views of the city and the Hollywood Sign. The tour includes a close look at the Hollywood Sign itself, a symbol of the movie industry. The bus then drives past the Greek Theatre, an outdoor venue dating from 1928. Participants get thirty minutes to walk the Hollywood Walk of Fame, including the TCL Chinese Theatre with its celebrity handprints and the Dolby Theatre, home of the Oscars since 2001. The tour continues along the Sunset Strip, passing famous music clubs like the Rainbow Bar and Grill and Whisky-a-Go-Go. In Beverly Hills, there is a stop for photos at the Beverly Hills sign and a drive down Rodeo Drive to see luxury boutiques and the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, known from the film "Pretty Woman." The tour ends with an hour at the Original Farmers Market and the Grove Shopping Mall, where visitors can eat and shop. Throughout the tour, hotel pickup and drop-off are available at selected hotels in Downtown and Hollywood. Water is provided, and live commentary is given by local guides.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Downtown Los Angeles
The tour starts in the historic Downtown district, the city's cultural hub where skyscrapers, historic landmarks, art galleries, and gourmet food venues come together.
City Hall
View Los Angeles City Hall, a notable filming location appearing in numerous films and TV shows such as Dragnet, The West Wing, Ocean's Eight, and War of the Worlds.
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Stop for photos at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, a music hall designed by Frank Gehry, home to the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Master Chorale.
5 min
Cathedral Of Our Lady Of The Angels
Pass by the 58,000 square foot modern cathedral that is the mother church of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, which has the largest Roman Catholic population in the U.S. with more than 2,600,000 members.
The Music Center
View the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, part of The Music Center, which hosted the Academy Awards from 1969 to 1999.
Griffith Park
Stop at Griffith Park, a 4310-acre municipal park that is one of the largest in the country. It offers panoramic views stretching from the Pacific Ocean to Downtown Los Angeles and is a common place to view the Hollywood Sign.
20 min
Griffith Observatory
Spend twenty minutes at the 1935 art deco Griffith Observatory on Mount Hollywood’s south slope, a frequent film location with views of the city and Hollywood Sign.
20 min
Hollywood Sign
View the famous Hollywood Sign for about ten minutes; it represents the movie industry's aspirations.
10 min
The Greek Theatre
Drive by the Greek Theatre, an outdoor amphitheater opened in 1928, known for hosting top performers.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Walk for thirty minutes along Hollywood Boulevard to see stars honoring entertainers, the TCL Chinese Theatre with handprints and footprints, and the Dolby Theatre, home to the Oscars.
30 min
Dolby Theatre
Spend ten minutes at the Dolby Theatre entrance, where celebrities walk the red carpet during the Academy Awards since 2001.
10 min
TCL Chinese Theatres
Visit the Chinese Theatre, built in 1927, featuring nearly 200 celebrity hand and footprints in the courtyard; it hosted the Oscars from 1944 to 1946.
10 min
Sunset Strip
Drive along the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, known for its live music clubs, exclusive hotels, and nightlife.
Rainbow Bar and Grill
Pass by the Rainbow Bar and Grill, a legendary rock club on the Sunset Strip.
Whisky-a-Go-Go
Pass by Whisky-a-Go-Go, a famous nightclub opened in 1964 that continues to host top rock bands.
Beverly Hills
Stop for fifteen minutes in Beverly Hills, known internationally as a hub for the rich and famous.
15 min
Beverly Hills Sign
Pause for ten minutes at the Beverly Hills sign for photo opportunities.
10 min
Rodeo Drive
Drive down Rodeo Drive to see luxury boutiques and the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, the setting for the movie "Pretty Woman."
The Original Farmers Market
Spend an hour at the Original Farmers Market and the Grove Shopping Mall to eat, shop, and explore this popular destination.
60 min
Koreatown
Drive through Koreatown, the largest in the U.S., known for Korean barbecue restaurants and nightlife.
Meeting point
Departure Point: Hotels located in Downtown Los Angeles or Hollywood *If you're not staying in Downtown Los Angeles or Hollywood, please call for nearest pick up to your your location. Dates: Daily
End point
Departure Point: Hotels located in Downtown Los Angeles or Hollywood *If you're not staying in Downtown Los Angeles or Hollywood, please call for nearest pick up to your your location. Dates: Daily
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Grand City Tour of Los Angeles Including Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Downtown
by Guideline Tours Inc.
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$178Overview
This guided bus tour covers Los Angeles' major cultural and entertainment areas over about five hours. It begins in Downtown Los Angeles, where visitors see the mix of skyscrapers, historic sites, art galleries, and restaurants in the city's cultural center. Next, the tour passes by Los Angeles City Hall, a frequently filmed location featured in many movies and TV shows. The route continues with a photo stop at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, known for its distinctive architecture and as the home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. The tour also passes by the modern Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, the mother church of the largest Roman Catholic archdiocese in the U.S., and the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, part of The Music Center which hosted the Academy Awards for three decades. A highlight is the visit to Griffith Park and the Griffith Observatory, both offering views of the city and the Hollywood Sign. The tour includes a close look at the Hollywood Sign itself, a symbol of the movie industry. The bus then drives past the Greek Theatre, an outdoor venue dating from 1928. Participants get thirty minutes to walk the Hollywood Walk of Fame, including the TCL Chinese Theatre with its celebrity handprints and the Dolby Theatre, home of the Oscars since 2001. The tour continues along the Sunset Strip, passing famous music clubs like the Rainbow Bar and Grill and Whisky-a-Go-Go. In Beverly Hills, there is a stop for photos at the Beverly Hills sign and a drive down Rodeo Drive to see luxury boutiques and the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, known from the film "Pretty Woman." The tour ends with an hour at the Original Farmers Market and the Grove Shopping Mall, where visitors can eat and shop. Throughout the tour, hotel pickup and drop-off are available at selected hotels in Downtown and Hollywood. Water is provided, and live commentary is given by local guides.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Downtown Los Angeles
The tour starts in the historic Downtown district, the city's cultural hub where skyscrapers, historic landmarks, art galleries, and gourmet food venues come together.
City Hall
View Los Angeles City Hall, a notable filming location appearing in numerous films and TV shows such as Dragnet, The West Wing, Ocean's Eight, and War of the Worlds.
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Stop for photos at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, a music hall designed by Frank Gehry, home to the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Master Chorale.
5 min
Cathedral Of Our Lady Of The Angels
Pass by the 58,000 square foot modern cathedral that is the mother church of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, which has the largest Roman Catholic population in the U.S. with more than 2,600,000 members.
The Music Center
View the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, part of The Music Center, which hosted the Academy Awards from 1969 to 1999.
Griffith Park
Stop at Griffith Park, a 4310-acre municipal park that is one of the largest in the country. It offers panoramic views stretching from the Pacific Ocean to Downtown Los Angeles and is a common place to view the Hollywood Sign.
20 min
Griffith Observatory
Spend twenty minutes at the 1935 art deco Griffith Observatory on Mount Hollywood’s south slope, a frequent film location with views of the city and Hollywood Sign.
20 min
Hollywood Sign
View the famous Hollywood Sign for about ten minutes; it represents the movie industry's aspirations.
10 min
The Greek Theatre
Drive by the Greek Theatre, an outdoor amphitheater opened in 1928, known for hosting top performers.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Walk for thirty minutes along Hollywood Boulevard to see stars honoring entertainers, the TCL Chinese Theatre with handprints and footprints, and the Dolby Theatre, home to the Oscars.
30 min
Dolby Theatre
Spend ten minutes at the Dolby Theatre entrance, where celebrities walk the red carpet during the Academy Awards since 2001.
10 min
TCL Chinese Theatres
Visit the Chinese Theatre, built in 1927, featuring nearly 200 celebrity hand and footprints in the courtyard; it hosted the Oscars from 1944 to 1946.
10 min
Sunset Strip
Drive along the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, known for its live music clubs, exclusive hotels, and nightlife.
Rainbow Bar and Grill
Pass by the Rainbow Bar and Grill, a legendary rock club on the Sunset Strip.
Whisky-a-Go-Go
Pass by Whisky-a-Go-Go, a famous nightclub opened in 1964 that continues to host top rock bands.
Beverly Hills
Stop for fifteen minutes in Beverly Hills, known internationally as a hub for the rich and famous.
15 min
Beverly Hills Sign
Pause for ten minutes at the Beverly Hills sign for photo opportunities.
10 min
Rodeo Drive
Drive down Rodeo Drive to see luxury boutiques and the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, the setting for the movie "Pretty Woman."
The Original Farmers Market
Spend an hour at the Original Farmers Market and the Grove Shopping Mall to eat, shop, and explore this popular destination.
60 min
Koreatown
Drive through Koreatown, the largest in the U.S., known for Korean barbecue restaurants and nightlife.
Meeting point
Departure Point: Hotels located in Downtown Los Angeles or Hollywood *If you're not staying in Downtown Los Angeles or Hollywood, please call for nearest pick up to your your location. Dates: Daily
End point
Departure Point: Hotels located in Downtown Los Angeles or Hollywood *If you're not staying in Downtown Los Angeles or Hollywood, please call for nearest pick up to your your location. Dates: Daily
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.