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City Sightseeing Los Angeles: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Hop-on Hop-off
  • Los Angeles
  • United States

Discover Los Angeles with the City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour. Choose from three different routes and explore iconic locations like Hollywood, Santa Monica, and Downtown LA. Enjoy the convenience of hopping on and off at your leisure, with open-top bus views and informative commentary. The perfect way to explore the City of Angels!

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$51
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About

Smartphone tickets accepted

Instant ticket delivery

Fast Track

Kid friendly

Best times:

Morning, Early afternoon.

Free cancellation

Free rescheduling

Audio guides:

German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Chinese.

Highlights

  • Choose from three different routes covering key areas like Hollywood and Downtown.
  • Flexible hop-on hop-off access with open-top bus views.
  • Informative commentary to enhance your sightseeing experience.
  • Multiple daily departures for easy planning.
  • Build your own itinerary with dozens of stops.

Overview

There are endless things to see and do in Los Angeles. See it all in Hollywood from the comfort and convenience of a hop-on hop-off bus tour.

Climb aboard the red open-top bus and enjoy iconic palm-lined boulevards of LA! With a range of routes and dozens of stops along the way, you can build your own sightseeing itinerary with ease.

Hop on and off at the stops you want to explore further, including Hollywood, Santa Monica, and Downtown LA.

What's Included

24, 48 or 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket (depending on selection)

Access to 3 bus routes

What's Not Included

Admission to attractions and monuments along the route

Live guide

Guided tour

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Instructions

  • Hop on at any of the stops and show your smartphone ticket to the driver
  • If you selected the 2-day or the 3-day options you have to use the ticket on two or three consecutive days

Additional Info

Valid for one year after date of purchase

Your ticket will be activated with its first use and is then valid for 1, 2 or 3 calendar days, depending on the ticket option selected

Departure times

The Hollywood Tour runs every day from 10:00 to 16:30 with a frequency of ~45 minutes

The Santa Monica Tour runs every day from 09:30 to 16:13 with a frequency of ~45 minutes

The LA Downtown Tour runs at 10:00, 10:45, 11:45, 13:10 and 14:00

Stop 7 is the transfer stop between the two routes; buses will wait there so you can transfer if you wish

On Sundays, Stop 7 moves to 444 Rexford Drive, outside Kelly's Coffee

Note

Hollywood Route - Stop 10 La Brea Tar Pits is replaced with Academy Museum/Lacma/Peterson Auto (S. Fairfax Avenue & 6th Street Corner of Lacma)

Santa Monica Route - Stop Main Street/Marine Street is replaced with Main Street/Visitor Information Centre (12427 Main Street outside the Visitor Information Centre)

Santa Monica Route - Stop Westside Pavilion is replaced with Guitar Center (10830 W. Pico Boulevard, outside the Guitar Center)

Santa Monica Route - Stop Barnard Way/Ocean Park Boulevard is no longer in use

Children under 3 ride free and do not require a ticket

No service on Thanksgiving or Christmas Day

Useful Download

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit.

Tips

  • Plan your visit based on the route schedules and stops you’re interested in.
  • Wear comfortable clothing and be prepared for varying weather conditions.
  • Take advantage of the flexibility to hop on and off as you please, and enjoy the open-top views of Los Angeles.
  • Note the changes in route stops and schedules.

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Frequently Asked Questions about City Sightseeing Los Angeles: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

The tour covers three main routes: Hollywood, Santa Monica, and Downtown LA. Each route includes multiple stops at key attractions and landmarks.

The Hollywood Tour operates daily from 10:00 to 16:30 with a frequency of approximately 45 minutes. The Santa Monica Tour runs daily from 09:30 to 16:13, also with a frequency of about 45 minutes. The LA Downtown Tour has departures at 10:00, 10:45, 11:45, 13:10, and 14:00.

If you select the 2-day or 3-day ticket options, you must use the ticket on consecutive days. The ticket is valid for the number of consecutive days chosen.

Yes, there are some changes to the route stops. For example, the Hollywood Route’s Stop 10 La Brea Tar Pits is replaced with Academy Museum/LACMA/Peterson Auto. The Santa Monica Route’s Main Street/Marine Street is replaced with Main Street/Visitor Information Centre, and Barnard Way/Ocean Park Boulevard is no longer in use.

You can transfer between routes at Stop 7, which serves as a transfer point. Buses will wait there to facilitate your transfer. On Sundays, Stop 7 moves to 444 Rexford Drive, outside Kelly's Coffee.

The tour does not include a live guide. Instead, it provides informative commentary through a recorded system to enhance your sightseeing experience.

Simply hop on at any of the designated stops and show your smartphone ticket to the driver. For multi-day tickets, ensure you use them on consecutive days as specified.

Yes, you can cancel or reschedule your ticket up to 24 hours before your visit date.

Parking availability varies by stop. It’s advisable to check for parking options near your selected stops or use public transportation to reach the tour departure points.

Wear comfortable clothing and shoes, as you’ll be hopping on and off the bus and exploring various stops. Also, be prepared for varying weather conditions, as the buses are open-top.

Food and drinks are generally not allowed on the bus to maintain cleanliness. However, you can enjoy them at the stops and attractions along the route.

The ticket covers access to the hop-on hop-off bus. Admission to attractions and monuments along the route, as well as any live guides or guided tours, are not included and may require additional fees.

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