Hollywood & Beverly Hills: Celebrity Homes Open Air Tour

Summary

See the Hollywood Sign, Rodeo Drive, and famous homes up close

You’ll ride through Hollywood and Beverly Hills in an open-air van with a local guide who knows all the stories behind those famous gates. Snap your own view of the Hollywood Sign, cruise past celebrity homes on Mulholland Drive, and watch life unfold along Rodeo Drive and Sunset Strip. It’s not just sightseeing—it’s soaking up that weird LA energy for yourself.

What’s the experience like?

We rolled down Hollywood Boulevard in this open-air van, wind tangling my hair and that faint smell of street food drifting by. Our guide, Tony, had this way of pointing out things I’d probably have missed—like a tiny handprint outside Grauman’s Chinese Theatre that he swears belongs to Marilyn Monroe. He joked about the crowds but somehow made it feel like we belonged there for a minute. When we turned up Mulholland Drive, the city just kind of spilled out below us—hazy and bright all at once. I tried to snap a photo of the Hollywood Sign from the overlook but honestly, it’s one of those things you just need to see with your own eyes.

Beverly Hills felt like a different world—cleaner air, palm trees lined up like they’re auditioning for something. Tony slowed down past these huge gates and would rattle off names—some I recognized, some I didn’t. He told us stories about old movie stars sneaking out on Sunset Strip (he swears he saw someone famous at Whisky A Go Go once but wouldn’t say who). There was this moment on Rodeo Drive when a Rolls-Royce pulled up and everyone on our van got weirdly quiet, just watching people step out in clothes I couldn’t even name. It’s strange how you can feel both out of place and right in the middle of it.

By the time we looped back toward the Walk of Fame, my phone was full of blurry photos and accidental selfies with bits of palm tree in them. Someone asked if we could stop to see their favorite star’s name on the sidewalk—Tony just grinned and pulled over without making a big deal about it. The sun was starting to dip behind some building I didn’t recognize; everything looked gold for a second. I still think about that view from Mulholland sometimes when LA pops up in movies—it really does look unreal from up there.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Hollywood and Beverly Hills sightseeing

• See Grauman's Chinese Theater
• View Hollywood Sign from Mulholland Drive
• Drive along Sunset Strip
• Pass luxury stores on Rodeo Drive
• Drive Mulholland Drive celebrity canyon
• Optional stop at Hollywood Walk of Fame

Top questions

How long is the Hollywood & Beverly Hills tour?

The tour lasts approximately 2 hours from start to finish.

Does this tour include seeing celebrity homes?

Yes, you’ll see dozens of celebrity homes throughout Hollywood and Beverly Hills during the tour.

Is there an option to stop at the Hollywood Walk of Fame?

Yes, there is an optional stop at the end of the tour so you can visit the Walk of Fame.

Are guides included on this tour?

Yes, experienced and knowledgeable guides lead every tour.

What are some main sights covered?

You’ll see Grauman's Chinese Theatre, Hollywood Sign from Mulholland Drive, Sunset Strip, Rodeo Drive, and more.

Is lunch or food included?

No meals are included; this is a sightseeing-focused tour.

Is hotel pickup provided?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; guests meet at a designated spot for departure.

What happens if it rains?

If weather conditions are poor (which is rare), you can choose another date or get a full refund.

What’s included

Your day includes sightseeing through Hollywood and Beverly Hills by open-air van with an experienced local guide sharing stories along every stretch—from Grauman's Chinese Theatre to Mulholland Drive views—and plenty of chances to spot celebrity homes before ending near the Walk of Fame.