Best Sightseeing Tours & Cruises in Santa Monica

111 tours ranked by TourTruth score (0–10), based on Viator and GetYourGuide ratings. How scores work

We compared 111 sightseeing tours & cruises in Santa Monica using 3,819 reviews on Viator and GetYourGuide. The highest scoring with at least 20 reviews is Los Angeles City Tour 5.5 hr (9.1/10). Prices start at $4.83 and most cost between $75 and $250. A typical one lasts 2 hrs 30 min.

Top picks

Best overall

TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10 Los Angeles City Tour 5.5 hr

451 reviews · $69 · 5 hrs 30 min

Reviewers like: informative guide, efficient sightseeing, knowledgeable guide

Watch for: missed rodeo stop, short stop

Most reviewed

TourTruth score 8.4 out of 10 Santa Monica Hollywood and Celebrity Homes Tour 3.5 hr

687 reviews · $59 · 3 hrs 30 min

Reviewers like: informative guide, knowledgeable guide, celebrity homes

Watch for: fast driving, no hollywood stop

Budget pick

TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10 Santa Monica Open Bus Tour

298 reviews · $59 · 3 hrs 30 min

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Compare at a glance

#TourScoreRatings by siteFromDuration
1 Los Angeles City Tour 5.5 hr TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (380) · GetYourGuide 4.6★ (71) $69 5 hrs 30 min
2 Santa Monica Open Bus Tour TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (298) $59 3 hrs 30 min
3 Los Angeles Boat Cruise with Wine and Charcuterie TourTruth score 8.9 out of 10 GetYourGuide 4.9★ (78) – –
4 Los Angeles Open Bus Tour 7 hr TourTruth score 8.9 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (253) $95 7 hrs
5 Santa Monica Hollywood and Celebrity Homes Tour 3.5 hr TourTruth score 8.4 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (372) · GetYourGuide 4.7★ (315) $59 3 hrs 30 min
6 Los Angeles Hollywood Sign Electric Mountain Bike Tour 2 hr TourTruth score 8.0 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (21) $129 2 hrs
7 Marina del Rey Wine Cruise TourTruth score 8.0 out of 10 Viator 4.7★ (14) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (27) $149 –
8 Santa Monica Malibu Open-Air Sightseeing Tour 2 hr TourTruth score 7.9 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (494) · GetYourGuide 4.7★ (110) $25 2 hrs
9 Santa Monica Bike Tour TourTruth score 7.9 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (17) $95 2 hrs
10 Marina del Rey Dinner Cruise 90 min TourTruth score 7.8 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (2) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (12) $149 1 hr 30 min

Questions

What is the best sightseeing tours & cruise in Santa Monica?

Los Angeles City Tour 5.5 hr has the highest TourTruth score (9.1/10) of the 111 sightseeing tours & cruises in Santa Monica we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 451 reviews.

How much do sightseeing tours & cruises in Santa Monica cost?

Listed prices start at $4.83; the median is $149, and most cost between $75 and $250. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.

How long are sightseeing tours & cruises in Santa Monica?

The median listed duration is 2 hrs 30 min.

Which sightseeing tours & cruise in Santa Monica has the most reviews?

Santa Monica Hollywood and Celebrity Homes Tour 3.5 hr, with 687 reviews and a TourTruth score of 8.4/10.

Scores compare each tour's ratings with all others on the same booking site and weight them by review count. How scores work · Same tour, different price on Viator and GetYourGuide