Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus in Santa Monica, United States
Santa Monica, United States

Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus

Outty Ranking 91 4.8 · 3,315 traveler reviews2 hoursFrom $3290+ Club
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Outty Ranking

91/100

90+ Club. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

4.8/5

Based on 3,315 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Quick answer

Is Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus worth booking?

Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus is a 2-hour experience in Santa Monica, United States, from $32 per person. It scores 91 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “90+ Club”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 3,315 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing. It sits in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.

Outty Ranking
91 / 100
Rating
4.8/5 (3,315)
Duration
2 hours
From
$32 per person

Your Ticket to The Hollywood Hills on this Interactive Sightseeing Tour on an Open Air Bus with a Fun Driver Guide. Your Drive Guide will take you past Hollywood, Mulholland Drive, Celebrity Homes, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, and more! Keep your cameras ready for great photo opportunities, and you may spot a Celebrity! Your Driver Guide will take you through Hollywood to The Hollywood Hills. You will get great views of The Hollywood Sign and The City of LA as you cruise down Mulholland Drive. You will pass by Celebrity Homes and Filming Locations on your way to Beverly Hills. When you get to Beverly Hills, you will get a 10-15-minute stop at The Beverly Hills Sign for pictures and a restroom break. We will finish with Rodeo Drive in West Hollywood and take the Sunset Strip Back to Hollywood. This is a two-hour tour with traffic permitting. Now offering a departure from Santa Monica, with stops @ Beverly Hills, Hollywood Sign Viewpoint, and Hollywood Walk of Fame. (3.5 Hours)

What you get

    About this experience

    Your Ticket to The Hollywood Hills on this Interactive Sightseeing Tour on an Open Air Bus with a Fun Driver Guide. Your Drive Guide will take you past Hollywood, Mulholland Drive, Celebrity Homes, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, and more! Keep your cameras ready for great photo opportunities, and you may spot a Celebrity! Your Driver Guide will take you through Hollywood to The Hollywood Hills. You will get great views of The Hollywood Sign and The City of LA as you cruise down Mulholland Drive. You will pass by Celebrity Homes and Filming Locations on your way to Beverly Hills. When you get to Beverly Hills, you will get a 10-15-minute stop at The Beverly Hills Sign for pictures and a restroom break. We will finish with Rodeo Drive in West Hollywood and take the Sunset Strip Back to Hollywood. This is a two-hour tour with traffic permitting. Now offering a departure from Santa Monica, with stops @ Beverly Hills, Hollywood Sign Viewpoint, and Hollywood Walk of Fame. (3.5 Hours)

    What's included

    Included

    • Audio Guide in 11 Languages - Powered by an App we will help you download on your phone.
    • Custom Open Air Sightseeing Vehicle
    • Car seats for children under 8 years old or shorter than 4’9”
    • Complimentary Rain Poncho If Needed
    • Complimentary Self Guided Hollywood Walking Tour in 11 Languages

    Not included

    • Gratuities
    • On-board restrooms
    • Parking - Garage located at: 7021 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028.

    What you'll see and do

    1. Hollywood Sign

      Views of the Hollywood sign

      Pass by without stopping

    2. Hollywood Walk of Fame

      See the celebs stars on the walk of fame

      Pass by without stopping

    3. Dolby Theatre

      See the Dolby Theatre

      Pass by without stopping

    4. The Beverly Hills Hotel Spa

      See the Beverley Hills hotel!

      Pass by without stopping

    5. Laugh Factory

      See the Laugh Factory

      Pass by without stopping

    6. Whisky-a-Go-Go

      See the Whiskey!

      Pass by without stopping

    7. Sunset Strip

      See the Sunset Strip!

      Pass by without stopping

    8. Rodeo Drive

      See Rodeo Drive!

      Pass by without stopping

    9. TCL Chinese Theatres

      See the Chinese Theatre!

      Pass by without stopping

    10. 10 minute stop at the Beverley Hills Sign for a photo, and restroom break.

      10 minutes here

    11. Rodeo Drive

      See the high-end shopping district Rodeo Drive where they filmed the movie Pretty Woman + top designer brands

      Pass by without stopping

    12. West Hollywood

      West Hollywood is where they film a lot of Celebrity Reality TV shows like Keeping up with the Kardashians, Sur and Pump restaurants, etc

      Pass by without stopping

    13. Sunset Strip

      The world-famous Sunset Strip, legendary for Rock and Roll stardom, concert venues, comedy clubs, nightlife, and a lot of Celebrity Hot Spots.

      Pass by without stopping

    14. See the Hollywood Hills, Celebrity Homes, and Iconic views of the Hollywood Sign.

      Pass by without stopping

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Santa Monica

    If your tour begins in Santa Monica, please meet in front of The Ocean View Hotel @ 1447 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA, 90401. Seating is based on check-in order.

    Meeting point

    Santa Monica

    If your tour begins in Hollywood, please check-in inside The Hollywood Visitor Center @ 7044 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90028. Seating is based on check-in order.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    If your tour begins in Santa Monica, please meet in front of The Ocean View Hotel @ 1447 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA, 90401. Seating is based on check-in order.

    Ends at

    If your tour begins in Hollywood, please check-in inside The Hollywood Visitor Center @ 7044 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90028. Seating is based on check-in order.

    Options you can book

    • Tour begins from Hollywood

      Duration: 2 hours Starting point: Hollywood Visitor Center, 7044 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA

    • Tour begins from Santa Monica

      Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes Begins & Ends in Santa Monica: Starts in Santa Monica, stops in Beverly Hills, Hollywood Sign Viewpoint, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. (3.5 hours) Starting point: 1447 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    de, ru, ko, pt, cmn, ja, en, it, fr, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 14 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Hollywood Bus Tours

    Know before you go

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 3,292 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    8 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    5 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Traveler reviews

    3,292 verified traveler reviews for Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

    5 star
    2,934
    4 star
    199
    3 star
    87
    2 star
    35
    1 star
    37
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    andrewpJ6080DH · October 2026

    Tour of Beverly hills

    Coin as the guide was very good, recommended to all

    via Tripadvisor

    LizHR58 · October 2026

    Awesome time

    ***** rating for Shane, our driver, and all we saw! Great choice !

    via Tripadvisor

    waynet460 · October 2026

    Great sites, fun ride! Manny is the man!

    Our driver was Manny and he had so much info to share, right down to dinner suggestions. Make sure you go to Miceli’s! The tour was great and we got to see all the perfect spots and highlights! The drive was about 2 hours, just right! The price was in line with others and the meeting point was right there on Hollywood Blvd at the visitor center.

    via Tripadvisor

    Denise_M · October 2026

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic tour of Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the amazing Celebrity Homes

    Really enjoyed this tour. We covered Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the celebrity homes in one go, and it was a fun, easy way to see parts of LA we'd never have found on our own. Dave was amazing, engaging and full of stories about the area, and pointing out the famous homes along the way made the whole drive worthwhile. Good pacing, comfortable bus, and great value for the ground covered. Recommend it if you want a broad taste of LA in a couple of hours ☺️

    via Viator

    John_J · October 2026

    A bit wordy

    Guide talked to fast and too much. Wished he would have known more about the older movie stars that lived in the area.

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    2 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $32 to $59
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    1,160
    Verdict
    90+ Club

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Hollywood Bus Tours, who run 7 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 82.9 and 3 in the 90+ Club.

    See everything Hollywood Bus Tours runs

    Why this scores 91

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)86
    Review evidence (18% weight)100
    Booking momentum (14% weight)100
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)57
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Santa Monica.

    How much does Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus cost?

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    Prices start at $32 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Santa Monica usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus take?

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    Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Santa Monica is not rushed.

    Is Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 91 out of 100, which we label "90+ Club". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 3,315 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Santa Monica, and how flexible the cancellation terms are. Scoring 90 or above puts it in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus?

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    Around 1,160 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Santa Monica can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Santa Monica and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Santa Monica within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Santa Monica?

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    Santa Monica is where most LA coast tours start: beach bike and e-bike rides to Venice, surf lessons, food walks on Third Street and open-top runs up Pacific Coast Highway. On Outty we rank every Santa Monica experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Best of Los Angeles Guided City Tour with 4 Stops and Free Time, Half Day Best of Los Angeles City Tour from Santa Monica, Santa Monica Hollywood and Beverly Hills Open Bus Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Santa Monica?

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    March to May and September to November, dodging the June marine layer. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Santa Monica?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus?

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    Included: Audio Guide in 11 Languages - Powered by an App we will help you download on your phone; Custom Open Air Sightseeing Vehicle; Car seats for children under 8 years old or shorter than 4’9”; Complimentary Rain Poncho If Needed; and Complimentary Self Guided Hollywood Walking Tour in 11 Languages. Not included: Gratuities; On-board restrooms; and Parking - Garage located at: 7021 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Where is the meeting point for Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus?

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    If your tour begins in Santa Monica, please meet in front of The Ocean View Hotel @ 1447 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA, 90401. Seating is based on check-in order. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.

    What languages is Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus offered in?

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    It is offered in German, Russian, Korean, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    What happens to Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus?

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    Across 3,315 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    What booking options are available for Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus?

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    There are 2 options to choose from, including Tour begins from Hollywood, Tour begins from Santa Monica. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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