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Santa Monica Hollywood and Celebrity Homes Tour 3.5 hr

TourTruth score 8.4 out of 10

Very goodTop 7% in Santa Monica

687 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Santa Monica
  • 3 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Ride an open-air bus from Santa Monica through Hollywood and Beverly Hills, with stops at Rodeo Drive and the Walk of Fame.

About this tour

Set out from Santa Monica for a 3.5-hour look at the neighborhoods and landmarks that define Los Angeles. This Santa Monica Hollywood and Celebrity Homes Tour travels by open-air bus, bringing the city’s famous streets and hillside scenery into view.

Cruise through Hollywood, the Hollywood Hills, the Sunset Strip, West Hollywood, and Beverly Hills while your expert driver-guide shares the journey. Along the way, spot celebrity homes and legendary filming locations. Step off for 30 minutes at the Beverly Hills Sign and Rodeo Drive, then enjoy another 30-minute stop to explore the Hollywood Walk of Fame with a self-guided walking tour. An audio guide in 11 languages is available through an app, with help downloading it to your phone.

The tour starts and ends at Santa Monica Pier. Meet in front of the Ocean View Hotel, then settle in for a breezy ride through LA’s entertainment landmarks. Book the Santa Monica Hollywood and Celebrity Homes Tour to see the city from a fresh perspective.

Highlights

  • Cruise through Hollywood, the Hollywood Hills, Sunset Strip, West Hollywood, and Beverly Hills
  • Admire celebrity homes and legendary filming locations from an open-air bus
  • Explore the Beverly Hills Sign and Rodeo Drive during a 30-minute stop
  • Walk the Hollywood Walk of Fame during a 30-minute stop
  • Start and finish at the iconic Santa Monica Pier

What's included

Included

  • Audio guide in 11 languages, provided through an app with download assistance
  • Self-guided Hollywood Walk of Fame walking tour
  • Open-air tour bus
  • Expert driver-guide

Not included

  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Meet in front of the Ocean View Hotel

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.92 on Viator and 4.68 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.4. Top 7% in Santa Monica means it ranks in the top 7% of tours in Santa Monica by this score.

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