Full-Day LA & Hollywood Tour from Princess Cruise Terminal

See Hollywood's landmarks and LA's beaches without leaving the ship's port

A full-day guided tour departing from the Princess Cruise Ship Terminal that covers downtown LA, the Hollywood Sign, the Walk of Fame, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica Beach and Venice Beach in 8 hours. The tour includes pickup and drop-off at the terminal (or LAX at 4:30 p.m. or a nearby hotel), air-conditioned transport, and a live English-speaking guide. Lunch is optional and not included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum20m
2. Walt Disney Concert Hall5m
3. Griffith Observatory20m
4. Hollywood Walk of Fame1h
5. TCL Chinese Theatre1h
6. Dolby Theatre1h
7. Sunset Strip1h
8. Venice Beach45m

Explore Los Angeles and Hollywood highlights

• Visit Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
• See Walt Disney Concert Hall exterior
• Explore Griffith Observatory and view Hollywood Sign
• Walk Hollywood Walk of Fame
• Visit TCL Chinese Theatre area
• Explore Dolby Theatre surroundings
• Lunch break at Sunset Strip (optional)
• Drive through Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive
• Pass by Santa Monica Beach and Pier
• Pause at Venice Beach for 45 minutes

The experience

Cruise passengers get picked up directly at the Princess terminal and spend the day in a climate-controlled 14-passenger van, which means you don't need to arrange a rental car or navigate LA on your own. The guide shares insider knowledge at each stop, but the tour builds in real time to explore: a full hour at the TCL Chinese Theatre and Dolby Theatre area, 45 minutes at Venice Beach, and time to browse Rodeo Drive and the Sunset Strip without feeling rushed.

The route covers the landmarks most visitors want: the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (15 minutes for photos of the grand architecture), the Walt Disney Concert Hall with its Frank Gehry-designed stainless-steel curves, Griffith Observatory and views of the Hollywood Sign, and the Walk of Fame with its 2,300 bronze stars. You'll drive through Beverly Hills along the world-famous Rodeo Drive from inside the van, then head west to the Pacific: Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach, where the boardwalk, street art and Muscle Beach give you a taste of LA's eclectic energy.

At the end of the day, you choose your drop-off: back to the Princess terminal at 5:30 p.m., LAX Airport at 4:30 p.m., or any hotel near LAX. The Sunset Strip stop includes time to grab lunch at Mel's Drive-In (a decades-old Hollywood icon featured in American Graffiti) or explore nearby restaurants, though food is not included in the tour price.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off at the Princess Cruise Ship Terminal (or LAX Airport or nearby hotel).
• air-conditioned transport in a 14-passenger van.
• live English-speaking guide throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 to 79 years) · Senior (80 and older) · Youth (11 to 12 years) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years)

GroupUp to 55

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Sunseeker Tours

Is this one for you?Pick this if you're arriving by cruise and need transport back to the terminal or LAX. The full day lets you explore multiple neighborhoods (downtown, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Venice) rather than hitting just one or two highlights.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 12 years); Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (1 to 2 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What time does the tour pick me up from the cruise ship?

The tour departs from the Princess Cruise Ship Terminal in the morning. The exact pickup time is confirmed when you book. Drop-off at the terminal is at 5:30 p.m., or you can arrange to be dropped at LAX Airport at 4:30 p.m. or a nearby hotel instead.

How much free time do I get at each stop?

The TCL Chinese Theatre and Dolby Theatre area get a full hour to explore both landmarks and the Walk of Fame together. Venice Beach gets 45 minutes on the boardwalk. The Coliseum is a 15-minute photo stop, and you'll have time to browse or eat at the Sunset Strip, though the pace is more relaxed than a typical tour.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch is optional and not included. The Sunset Strip stop gives you time to eat at Mel's Drive-In, nearby restaurants, or skip lunch entirely and explore the area instead.

What if I need to get to LAX Airport instead of back to the ship?

The tour offers drop-off at LAX Airport at 4:30 p.m. or at any hotel near LAX as an alternative to returning to the cruise terminal at 5:30 p.m. Let the operator know your preference when you book.