Hollywood & Beverly Hills: Celebrity Homes Van Tour 2 Hours

Two hours, a van full of stories, and the houses where the famous actually live.

You ride through Hollywood and Beverly Hills in an open-air van for two hours, passing the Hollywood Sign, Sunset Strip, Rodeo Drive, and dozens of celebrity homes with a knowledgeable guide narrating the history and stories. The tour includes Grauman's Chinese Theatre and an optional stop at the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and covers movie and film locations throughout both neighborhoods.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hollywood and Beverly Hills sightseeing tour

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

The experience

"Wait, that's where they actually live?" Yeah, that's the question everyone asks about halfway through. The van pulls up Mulholland Drive and suddenly the Hollywood Sign isn't just a photo op anymore. It's the thing you're looking at while your guide points out which mansion belongs to who, and you're realizing how close these places are to each other. Two hours sounds short until you're moving through the Sunset Strip, past the Whisky A Go Go where actual rock history happened, then down to Rodeo Drive where the storefronts alone tell you everything about money in Los Angeles.

The tour hits the main landmarks in order: Grauman's Chinese Theatre first, where the movie premieres still happen and the handprints in the concrete are real and kind of surreal to stand in front of. Then you're driving through the neighborhoods where the houses get bigger and the gates get taller, and the guide is telling you the actual stories, not the tabloid versions. Mulholland Drive curves through it all, and on a clear day you can see down to the city. The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an optional stop at the end if you want to find your favorite actor's star, though honestly after two hours of seeing where they live, the sidewalk plaques feel a little anticlimactic.

The van keeps moving. That's the format. You're not getting out and hiking or waiting in lines. It's a drive-through education, which means you see more ground and hear more stories than you would on foot. The guide does the work of knowing which house is which and why it matters. Weather in LA is almost never a problem, though if it somehow is, you get to reschedule or get your money back. Bring sunscreen and water, wear something you don't mind sitting in for a couple hours, and don't expect to step out except at the Walk of Fame stop if you choose it.

What’s included

Your two-hour tour includes an experienced guide, sightseeing through Hollywood and Beverly Hills, views of the Hollywood Sign from Mulholland Drive, stops or passes by Grauman's Chinese Theatre, the Sunset Strip, Rodeo Drive, and dozens of celebrity homes, plus an optional stop at the Hollywood Walk of Fame at the end of the tour.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 17:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (under 11)

GroupUp to 13

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Ultimate Hollywood Tours

Is this one for you?Right for travelers with limited time in LA who want to see the main Hollywood landmarks and celebrity neighborhoods without arranging their own transport: the two-hour format covers the highlights and keeps the pace moving so you see more ground than you would on foot.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 11).

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.

How long is the Hollywood & Beverly Hills van tour?

The tour is 2 hours long.

What landmarks are included in the tour?

The tour includes the Hollywood Sign, Grauman's Chinese Theatre (TCL Chinese Theatre), the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Rodeo Drive, the Sunset Strip, Mulholland Drive, and dozens of celebrity homes throughout Hollywood and Beverly Hills.

Is the van open-air?

Yes, it's an open-air van tour, so you'll have good views and fresh air throughout the drive.

Do you stop at the Hollywood Walk of Fame?

The Walk of Fame is an optional stop at the end of the tour if you want to see the star plaques.

What if the weather is bad?

If the tour is canceled due to poor weather, you can reschedule for another date or receive a full refund. Bad weather is rare in Southern California.

Are guides included?

Yes, experienced and knowledgeable tour guides are included with the tour.

Will we see actual celebrity homes?

Yes, you'll see dozens of celebrity homes throughout Hollywood and Beverly Hills as you drive through the neighborhoods.

Is this tour suitable for people with mobility issues?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels since you remain in the van for most of the experience, with an optional stop at the Walk of Fame.