LA: Celebrity Homes Tour & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Pass

See the Hollywood Sign and Celebrity Homes Without Driving LA Traffic

You ride a luxury sprinter van with a live guide past celebrity homes and through Hollywood Hills, Mulholland Drive, and Beverly Hills. Then activate your hop-on hop-off pass to explore 19 stops across two routes (Hollywood's Walk of Fame and TCL Chinese Theatre on the Red Route, or Santa Monica Beach on the Blue Route) at your own pace over 24, 48, or 72 hours, with real-time bus tracking via the Big Bus app.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Hollywood and Beverly Hills highlights

• View Los Angeles from scenic overlook
• Drive through Hollywood Hills neighborhood
• Pass along Mulholland Drive
• See luxury shops on Rodeo Drive
• Spot celebrities in West Hollywood and Sunset Strip
• View the iconic Hollywood Sign
• Pass Griffith Observatory on Mt Hollywood
• See TCL Chinese Theatre and Rock Walk
• Explore Hollywood shops and nightlife
• Pass Beverly Center for food and fashion

The experience

What's the point of visiting Los Angeles if you're stuck behind the wheel the whole time? The celebrity homes tour and hop-on hop-off bus combo solves that problem by putting you on an open-top double-decker where you can actually look around. You get a 2-hour guided tour through Hollywood Hills, Mulholland Drive, and Beverly Hills in a luxury sprinter van, with a live guide pointing out where the stars live and where they hang out. After that, you can hop on the hop-on hop-off bus for as long as your pass lasts (24, 48, or 72 hours), and hit the 19 stops whenever you want.

The Red Route takes you through Hollywood proper: the Walk of Fame, TCL Chinese Theatre (where you get a 30-minute walking tour included), the Hollywood Sign itself, and Griffith Observatory sitting up on the side of Mt. Hollywood. The Blue Route heads to Santa Monica Beach if you want to trade the hills for the coast. You're not locked into a schedule. That's the whole point of hop-on hop-off. Download the Big Bus app, track the buses in real time, and board with your phone. The overlook at Universal City gives you a clean shot of the city sprawling out below, and you'll have chances to spot actual celebrities if you're lucky, though honestly that part's more about the story than the reality. West Hollywood, the Sunset Strip, and the Design District are the places where it might happen.

The open-top bus means you're exposed to the sun and the noise, but that's also why the views work. You're not looking through glass. The digital commentary runs on the hop-on hop-off portion, so you're not entirely on your own, and the live guide on the celebrity tour actually knows the neighborhoods and the history. Infants sit on a lap, and the tour works for any fitness level since you're sitting the whole time. The app handles everything: ticket activation, real-time bus tracking, mobile boarding. No printing, no waiting at a booth.

What’s included

• 2-hour celebrity homes tour in a luxury open-top sprinter van with live guide.
• photo opportunity at Universal City Overlook.
• 24/48/72-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass covering two routes (Hollywood Loop and Santa Monica Beach Loop).
• access to 19 hop-on hop-off stops.
• 30-minute TCL Chinese Theatre walking tour.
• digital commentary on the hop-on hop-off buses.
• open-top double-decker bus seating.
• real-time bus tracking and mobile ticket activation via the Big Bus app.

Options for this experience

3 options

Guide in English11:00, 13:30 and 16:00

Guide in English11:00, 13:30 and 16:00

Guide in English11:00, 13:30 and 16:00

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:00, 13:30 and 16:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3)

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish and Chinese

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.

Prices and times updated yesterday

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Big Bus Tours - USA

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to see Hollywood's main attractions without renting a car or figuring out public transit. The sprinter van tour handles the celebrity homes and neighborhoods, and the hop-on hop-off pass lets you explore the rest at your own pace.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3).

How long is the celebrity homes tour part?

The guided celebrity tour is 2 hours, in a luxury open-top sprinter van with a live guide. After that, you can use your hop-on hop-off pass for the duration you choose.

Can I get off the bus and explore on my own?

Yes. The hop-on hop-off portion lets you board and exit at any of the 19 stops whenever you want. The Red Route covers Hollywood, and the Blue Route goes to Santa Monica Beach.

What's included in the TCL Chinese Theatre stop?

You get a 30-minute walking tour of the TCL Chinese Theatre, the iconic movie palace on Hollywood Boulevard.

Do I need to book in advance or can I buy a ticket on the day?

You can activate your ticket via the Big Bus app or in person with Big Bus staff. The app also lets you track buses in real time and board with your mobile ticket.

Is the Hollywood Sign included?

Yes, you'll see the Hollywood Sign from the bus during the tour. Griffith Observatory is also on the route, located on Mt. Hollywood.

What if I want to stay longer in one place?

The hop-on hop-off pass is flexible. You can stay at any stop as long as you want and catch the next bus when you're ready. Buses run regularly throughout the day.

Can I use public transportation instead of the bus tour?

Public transportation options are available nearby, but the hop-on hop-off bus is designed to cover major attractions without the hassle of transfers and navigation.