Big Bus Los Angeles Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Description
Explore the Glitz and Glamour of Hollywood and the laid back sunshine of the Pacific coast as you explore Los Angeles with Big Bus Tours. Enjoy the views, discover the history, and learn all the stories behind the city made famous for story-telling from our multi-language recorded commentary.
Our Hollywood loop features views of the world-famous Hollywood sign, Walk of Fame, and Chinese Theatre. Explore 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 favourite films along with possible celebrity sightings.
Discover a whole different side to LA by taking our Beach loop. Discover the sandy beaches and sun-soaked shoreline of Santa Monica & Venice Beach. Hop off and explore the shops, restaurants and people watch whether on the Santa Monica Pier or at Muscle Beach.
• Discover Ticket includes a 1 day ticket to the Beach Loop and Hollywood Loop on the Hop on Hop off bus.
• Essential Ticket includes a 2 day ticket to the Beach Loop and Hollywood Loop on the Hop on Hop off bus.
• Explore Ticket: includes an exclusive 2 hour Celebrity Homes and Lifestyle convertible minibus tour, a 2-day ticket for the open-top, double-decker Los Angeles sightseeing bus tour.
Language
Audioguide available in English, German, Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, Hindi.
HOLLYWOOD LOOP HOP-ON HOP-OFF TOUR
Our Hollywood loop features views of the world famous Hollywood sign, Walk of Fame, and Chinese Theatre. Explore Beverly Hills and the Rodeo Drive shopping area. See prehistoric fossils at the La Brea Tar Pits and cruise the "Sunset Strip".
Keep your eye out for familiar sights from some of your favourite films along with possible celebrity sightings.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Chinese Theatre – Sunset Avenue – Beverly Hills – Rodeo Drive – Melrose Avenue – Paramount Studios
KEY TIMINGS
- Duration: 2 hours
- Operates: 363 Days (closed Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day)
- Frequency: Every 45 min
- First Bus: Hollywood Loop - 10am. Last Bus - 4pm
BEACH SHUTTLE
Discover a different side to LA by taking our Beach Shuttle. Discover the sandy beaches and sun soaked shoreline of Santa Monica.
Hop off and explore the shops, restaurants and people watch whether on the Santa Monica Pier or at the Third Street Promenade.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Beverly Hills - Ocean Avenue – Santa Monica Pier – Third Street Promenade – Santa Monica State Beach
KEY TIMINGS
- Duration: 1 hour
- Operates: 363 Days (closed Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day)
- Frequency: Departures from stop 6: 10:45am, 11:45am, 1pm, 1:15pm, 2pm
TMZ CELEBRITY HOMES AND LIFESTYLE TOUR
Explore the Hollywood Hills and get the scoop on the stunning, multi-million dollar homes of your favorite celebrities!
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Universal Overlook – Universal City – Hollywood Sign – Beverly Hills – Rodeo Drive – Mulholland Drive
KEY TIMINGS
- Duration: 2 hours
- Operates: 363 Days (closed Thanksgiving & Christmas Day)
- Frequency: By reservation only
- First tour: 10am
- Last tour: 4pm
TMZ Celebrity tours depart from in front of the Hard Rock Cafe (6801 Hollywood Blvd, Suite 105, Los Angeles CA 90028) at 10:30am, 1:30pm or 4pm. You must check in at the kiosk inside Hard Rock before the tour. Please arrive 15 minutes in advance of your departure time
CHINESE THEATER VIP WALKING TOUR
Duration: 30 minutes
Your VIP experience includes a 30-minute theatre walking tour where you will learn all about the history of the cinema palace.
Departure times: Tours are offered 7 days a week excluding special events.
Important Information - There may be restrictions
Until further notice, please be advised that not all route stops may not be in operation, and subject to change. Please speak to a member of the Big Bus team locally for up to date information.
Location Map
Highlights
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Wifi on board
Terms & Conditions for This Tour
These are the key terms that apply to tour bookings. They form part of your contract with 1860 Travels — see the full Terms & Conditions for the complete text.
Pricing, Inclusions & Exclusions
- Prices are per person unless stated otherwise, and may change at any time until your booking confirmation is issued.
- The Inclusions and Exclusions listed on this page are specific to this tour — anything not listed under Inclusions is excluded from the price.
- Prices exclude local taxes, charges, gratuities, food and beverages, and transfers unless expressly stated otherwise. Gratuities are entirely at your discretion.
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Student and senior (60+) pricing requires valid ID at the time of booking and on the day of travel.
- Group tariffs may be available for parties of 10 or more — contact us for a quote.
Amendments & Cancellations
- Amendments to this booking can be made by contacting us at least 96 hours before the departure date.
- Cancellation notice must be received at least 1 week before departure, otherwise a 100% cancellation charge applies.
- Theatre tickets, dining products, and overnight tours cannot be amended or cancelled unless otherwise stated at the time of booking.
- For health or pandemic-related cancellations, options may include a travel credit voucher, rebooking on flexible dates, or a full refund, subject to the specific product's conditions.
- If you miss a coach tour through no fault of 1860 Travels, no refund will be issued; a discounted rebooking rate may be offered as a gesture of goodwill.
Refunds & Compensation
- If a venue cannot be visited during the tour due to unforeseen circumstances, a partial refund of the admission value may be issued at our discretion.
- No refund is given for non-operational air conditioning or washroom facilities on an assigned vehicle.
- Refund requests cannot be accepted more than 30 days after the tour's completion.
- Approved refunds are processed within 15–20 working days via the original payment method.
- Third-party tours where 1860 Travels acts as an agent are non-refundable and subject to the supplier's own terms.
Payment
- Full payment is required at the time of booking unless otherwise specified.
- We accept Visa and MasterCard and charge no service fee, though your card issuer may apply its own charges.
- Customer payments are held in a dedicated client money trust account until your booking is completed or cancelled.
