Hollywood to Beverly Hills tour: Small group, Sign views

Stop at the Hollywood Sign without the crowds, then drive through the neighborhoods where the city's legends lived

A 3-hour guided tour of Los Angeles in a small air-conditioned vehicle with a live English-speaking guide, hitting the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Hollywood Hills, Beverly Hills, and the Sunset Strip. The vehicle size lets you reach scenic overlooks and photo spots that larger buses can't access, and the guide shares the area's history from the 1920s onward. Bottled water and onboard WiFi are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each6 stops

1. TCL Chinese Theatrepassing by
2. Hollywood Sign10m
3. Sunset Strippassing by
4. Greystone Mansion and Parkpassing by
5. Rodeo Drivepassing by
6. Hollywood Walk of Fame10m

Hollywood to Beverly Hills sightseeing tour

• Visit TCL Chinese Theatre
• View Hollywood Sign at secret location
• Enjoy San Fernando Valley viewpoint
• Drive along Sunset Strip
• Pass Greystone Mansion and Park
• See century-old famous hotel
• Pass Michael Jackson's last residence
• Pass Hugh Hefner's Playboy mansion
• Pass Pretty Woman Hotel
• View flagship stores on Rodeo Drive
• Stop at fountain on Route 66
• Explore Hollywood Walk of Fame

The experience

The tour starts at the TCL Chinese Theatre on the Walk of Fame, where you'll see the footprints and handprints of movie stars sealed into the concrete. From there, the guide drives you up to the Hollywood Hills for a close-up view of the Hollywood Sign at a quieter vantage point away from the main crowds: the operator calls it a "secret location" and will help you frame the shot. You'll also get views out over the San Fernando Valley from the hilltop.

The route then takes you down the Sunset Strip, where the guide points out the Chateau Marmont, Whiskey a Go-Go, and other legendary venues. A stop at the Greystone Mansion and Park lets you see the estate that's been used as a filming location for X-Men, Spiderman, The Bodyguard, and countless TV shows and music videos. There's a restroom break here. You'll pass by Michael Jackson's last residence, the Playboy Mansion, and the hotel from Pretty Woman, and drive along Rodeo Drive to see the flagship luxury stores.

The small vehicle is what makes the difference: larger tour buses can't navigate the narrow roads up to the Hollywood Sign viewpoint or fit into the tighter neighborhoods where the celebrity homes sit. You get air conditioning, bottled water, and WiFi on board for the full three hours. The tour ends back at the Walk of Fame near the El Capitan Theatre and the Jimmy Kimmel studio.

What’s included

• Live English-speaking guide.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• bottled water.
• onboard WiFi.

Information

Lasts 3h, runs every day, 8 start times, from US$ 51.70 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 9 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday and Thursday: 10:00, 10:45, 11:30, 13:00, 13:45 and 14:30Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 10:00, 10:45, 11:30, 12:15, 13:00, 13:45, 14:30 and 15:15Another time? ›

GroupUp to 92 private ›

Live guideEnglishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.4 with pickup ›

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AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (under 13)

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

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by VIP Hollywood Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want the Hollywood Sign photo without waiting in line at the crowded main overlook, and if you prefer a small vehicle that can navigate the hillside roads and narrow streets where larger buses can't go. The 3-hour length fits a morning or afternoon without eating your whole day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).

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 is the Hollywood Sign viewpoint like on this tour?

The tour stops at a less-crowded vantage point in the Hollywood Hills where you get a close-up view of the sign and can take photos without fighting the crowds at the main overlook. The guide helps you frame your angles.

Do we actually stop at celebrity homes, or just drive past them?

You drive past the homes of Michael Jackson, Hugh Hefner's Playboy Mansion, and others while the guide tells you about them. You also stop at the Greystone Mansion and Park, a famous filming location for movies and TV shows where you can get out and walk around.

What's included in the 3-hour tour?

The tour includes the guide, the air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, and WiFi on board. Entry fees to attractions are not included, but most stops are viewpoints or exterior photo opportunities where you don't need a ticket.

Why is this tour in a small vehicle instead of a big bus?

The small vehicle can reach scenic overlooks and narrow neighborhood roads that larger buses cannot access, which is how the tour gets you to the Hollywood Sign viewpoint and through the hillside streets where celebrity homes are located.

Is there a restroom break during the tour?

Yes, there is a restroom break at the Greystone Mansion and Park stop, which is roughly halfway through the 3-hour tour.