LA: TMZ Hollywood Nightlife Tour with Special Host DJ
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Is LA: TMZ Hollywood Nightlife Tour with Special Host DJ worth booking?
LA: TMZ Hollywood Nightlife Tour with Special Host DJ is a 2-hour experience in Los Angeles, United States, from $69 per person. It scores 49 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3/5 rating across 7 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 49 / 100
- Rating
- 3/5 (7)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $69 per person
Discover the vibrant nightlife of Los Angeles on the TMZ After Dark Tour. This 2-hour adventure invites you to explore Hollywood, Sunset Boulevard, and Santa Monica Boulevard from the comfort of a luxury party bus, compl
What you get
About this experience
Discover the vibrant nightlife of Los Angeles on the TMZ After Dark Tour. This 2-hour adventure invites you to explore Hollywood, Sunset Boulevard, and Santa Monica Boulevard from the comfort of a luxury party bus, complete with an onboard DJ spinning the latest hits. Enjoy stops at popular bars for drinks and good vibes, while receiving fun surprise giveaways throughout the journey. This tour combines the excitement of nightlife with iconic city sights, making it perfect for groups, celebrations, or solo explorers looking for an unforgettable night out. You never know what celeb host might be your DJ for the night! - 2-hour nighttime party bus tour showcasing LA’s iconic nightlife - Enjoy live DJ entertainment as you cruise through the city - Visit popular bars and enjoy surprise giveaways along the way - Experience a luxurious bus equipped with leather seats and high-end amenities
What's included
Included
- Luxury bus with leather seating and personal phone chargers
- State-of-the-art sound system
- Onboard DJ
- Visit 3 unique bars and hotspots with a free shot at each
- 2-hour Nightlife Tour
- Games and fun giveaways while aboard
Not included
- Food & Drinks
- Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
What you'll see and do
Hollywood
Join the TMZ After Dark Tour and experience the vibrant night life of Los Angeles. Experience the ride of a lifetime and enjoy the city's iconic night time sights and sounds, while a DJ brings the energy and entertains you onboard. And that's not all, there will be surprise giveaways throughout the tour! Tours take place on customized luxurious tour buses, leather seats, state-of-the-art audio/video systems, A.C./heating, and phone chargers & plugs at every seat.
120 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Los Angeles
Check in at the Pagoda in the Chinese Theatre Forecourt at 6925 Hollywood Blvd (this is our stop 2. Please arrive 15-30 minutes in advance of the departure time.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Check in at the Pagoda in the Chinese Theatre Forecourt at 6925 Hollywood Blvd (this is our stop 2. Please arrive 15-30 minutes in advance of the departure time.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Big Bus Tours - USA
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please contact 48-hours in advance if wheelchair accessibility is needed
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Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for LA: TMZ Hollywood Nightlife Tour with Special Host DJ. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Not what I expected
The description of what was to come didn't happen. The music wasn't the lastest hits we wasn't a good vibe, there were NO surprise giveaways throughout the night, and one of the two clubs was empty. The sight seeing was nice always happy to see others enjoying themselves. Waste of time and money for my group. Just not what I expected.
Response from the operator: Hello! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for sharing your honest experience with us. We are truly sorry to hear that the TMZ Nightlife Tour fell short of your expectations. We aim for all of our advertised highlights—from the vibe and music to the giveaways and club stops—to match what our guests experience on the night. We are glad you enjoyed the sightseeing aspect, but we completely understand your disappointment regarding the rest of the tour. If you would like us to look into your booking and address your concerns, please contact us directly so we can investigate this with the local team and help resolve the issue for you. MariaS@BigBusToursCustomerCare
via Viator
Fantastic
I celebrated my 67th birthday on the TMZ after dark tour. Had a great time
via Tripadvisor
Do not do it!!
The bus NEVER SHOWED UP!!! We arrived before 7:30pm and waited until 8:12pm no bus!! P’d off and it wasn’t just us two, it was another party of 4!!!!!!
via Viator
TMZ After Dark Tour - Maybe think twice before booking…
I wasn’t going to write a review; however, I think it is needed. After two reminders from Viator to write one, here we gooooo…Our group loves to do annual “Galentines” trips so this year LA was the destination. We work together and actually enjoy being around each other, so setting this annual trip is a fun way for us to get together outside of the corporate walls. We found this TMZ After Dark Tour experience and thought it would be cool and easy to hop around this way around Sunset/Hollywood for the night. We arrived on time to our pickup location and learned that our departure was delayed because the DJ had not yet arrived. We were supposed to leave at 7:30pm “sharp” and they were very strict on that as well when we checked in. This what not the case. We board our bus on time, but leaving on time was another thing. It was now pushing 8pm. I must mention that we are also a group of mid 30-early 40 year old mamas who were so ready to boogie. So if we don’t get going before a certain hour, bedtime starts sounding better and better. 8pm the DJ finally arrives, no real apology. Shuffles in to the back of the bus, still has to put together his entire setup and can’t figure out the power cords. Once he finally gets up and running, it’s now almost 8:20 at this point. Almost an hour behind our scheduled takeoff time. We start to head out and first song the DJ chooses none of us recognized and everyone else on the bus was around the same age. So we dropped a friendly hint to the DJ that he’s got a bunch of millennial mamas who are ready to boogie and he comes back with a smart remark of, “ha, yeah.. I can tell…” He plays a song or two from our era and then proceeds to drop comments through out the rest of the tour poking jabs at our age group. Yelling, “if you’re over 30 years old put your hands up!” but not in a manner to pump us up. Definitely was insulting us. By the third random stop at a liquor store, so the “influencer” (no clue who she was) who co-hosted our bus, could do a staged paparazzi scene and photo shoot, our group was over it and losing hope that the TMZ bus tour was just not going to be the highlight of the night like we thought. Until finally, the bus dropped us at Beaches Tropicana in WeHo and we had finally found what we needed! The music, the vibes, the people! All of it AMAZING! Our group decided right then and there we were not getting back on the TMZ bus. We told our amazing TMZ host the news that we wanted to stay and the bus could leave without us. Probably the best decision we made the whole night. Our TMZ host, he was the one who deserves the gold star out of the all mess. He was so sweet, nice, made sure we got our drinks at each stop and was super understanding when we chose not to get back on the bus. If only there was a more punctual and well rounded DJ who didn’t insult his crowd who paid money to be there. Such a shame, we really had higher hopes for this tour…
via Viator
Fun 🤩 Times With TMZ After Dark‼️👌🏾
This was a great time. Be sure that if you come out during the winter months you wear a jacket as it gets pretty cold 🥶 there are no windows as it’s an open bus. They do not have a bartender on deck and they should like most tour buses do. Bring energy and the ability to interact with others so that you are remembered and don’t get left at a bar. They did a good job of finding us 😩🤭😆. We went to quite a few bars. They should try some different bars. Some bars had attendees who were not so happy to see us there. A little uncomfortable but whatever we all stuck together and partied regardless of the looks of why are we in there lol Overall this was a really good time I definitely had over five shots! 😌
Response from the operator: Hi KCSipsTea, thank you for the wonderful review. We are happy that you had a positive experience with us and we hope to welcome you aboard again one day soon! Best, Denisa from Big Bus Tours
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
- Fri, Sat
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 49
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LA: TMZ Hollywood Nightlife Tour with Special Host DJ: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Los Angeles.
How much does LA: TMZ Hollywood Nightlife Tour with Special Host DJ cost?
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Prices start at $69 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Los Angeles usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does LA: TMZ Hollywood Nightlife Tour with Special Host DJ 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 Los Angeles is not rushed.
Is LA: TMZ Hollywood Nightlife Tour with Special Host DJ worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 49 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3/5 across 7 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Los Angeles, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule LA: TMZ Hollywood Nightlife Tour with Special Host DJ?
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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 LA: TMZ Hollywood Nightlife Tour with Special Host DJ 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 LA: TMZ Hollywood Nightlife Tour with Special Host DJ?
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Around 2 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does LA: TMZ Hollywood Nightlife Tour with Special Host DJ 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
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Los Angeles rewards travellers who cluster their bookings by geography rather than by theme. Studio tours and Hollywood walks sit inland, the Malibu and Santa Monica coast runs west, and Griffith Observatory and the canyon hikes work best at dawn or dusk. We weight transport clarity in the ranking here: whether pickup is included changes an LA day more than the tour itself. On Outty we rank every Los Angeles experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Hollywood Sign 2.5-Hour Tour with Comedians and Their Dogs, Los Angeles Hollywood Sign Hike: Front, Behind, and Expert Guide, Los Angeles Original 90-Minute Walking Tour to The Hollywood Sign. 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 Los Angeles?
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March to May and September to November, for clear air and open canyon roads. 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 Los Angeles?
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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.
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