TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10
Best City & Sightseeing Tours in Santa Monica
23 tours ranked by TourTruth score (0–10), based on Viator and GetYourGuide ratings. How scores work
We compared 23 city & sightseeing tours in Santa Monica using 2,855 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 $14.99 and most cost between $25.49 and $99. A typical one lasts 3 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
TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10
TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10
TourTruth score 8.9 out of 10
TourTruth score 8.4 out of 10
Santa Monica Hollywood and Celebrity Homes Tour 3.5 hr
Top 7% · 3 hrs 30 min · 687 reviews
from $59
2 providers
TourTruth score 7.9 out of 10
Santa Monica Malibu Open-Air Sightseeing Tour 2 hr
Top 11% · 2 hrs · 604 reviews
from $25
2 providers
TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10
TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10
TourTruth score 7.0 out of 10
TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10
TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10
TourTruth score 6.7 out of 10
TourTruth score 6.3 out of 10
Los Angeles Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Beach Tour 7 hr 30 min
7 hrs 30 min · 175 reviews
from $95
1 provider
Compare at a glance
| # | Tour | Score | Ratings by site | From | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Open Bus Tour 7 hr | TourTruth score 8.9 out of 10 | Viator 4.9★ (253) | $95 | 7 hrs |
| 4 | 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 |
| 5 | 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 |
| 6 | Los Angeles Beach Cities Tour in a 1957 Pink Cadillac | TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10 | Viator 5.0★ (2) | $195 | – |
| 7 | Santa Monica Rickshaw Tour of Venice Beach 1 hr | TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10 | Viator 4.8★ (34) | $120 | 1 hr |
| 8 | Los Angeles Iconic Sites Tour 7.5 hr | TourTruth score 7.0 out of 10 | Viator 4.8★ (17) | $99 | 7 hrs 30 min |
| 9 | Los Angeles City Tour | TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10 | Viator 4.6★ (8) | $129 | – |
| 10 | Malibu Self-Guided Audio Tour 2 hr | TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10 | Viator 3.7★ (3) | $30 | 2 hrs |
Questions
What is the best city & sightseeing tour in Santa Monica?
Los Angeles City Tour 5.5 hr has the highest TourTruth score (9.1/10) of the 23 city & sightseeing tours in Santa Monica we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 451 reviews.
How much do city & sightseeing tours in Santa Monica cost?
Listed prices start at $14.99; the median is $90, and most cost between $25.49 and $99. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.
How long are city & sightseeing tours in Santa Monica?
The median listed duration is 3 hrs 30 min.
Which city & sightseeing tour 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