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

What TMZ Knows About LA, You'll See From a Bus Seat

You get a 2-hour guided TMZ Celebrity Tour through Hollywood's real hotspots, then 24 hours of unlimited hop-on hop-off access across two routes — Hollywood Loop and Beach Shuttle — with live tracking via the Big Bus app. Step off at Rodeo Drive, LACMA, Farmers Market, or Santa Monica Pier whenever you want, and the bus comes back around. Leather seats and phone chargers mean you're not scrambling for power or space.

Step-by-step itinerary

• Start at Big Bus Welcome Center
• Visit TCL Chinese Theatre
• See Guitar Center “Rock Walk”
• Stop at The Comedy Store
• Pass Whiskey A Go Go
• Explore Beverly Gardens Park
• Stop at Beverly Center
• Visit LACMA and La Brea Tarpits
• Shop at Farmers Market and The Grove
• Shop on Melrose Ave
• See Paramount Studios
• Stop at Hollywood and Vine
• Enjoy TMZ Celebrity Tour highlights

The Experience

"People think they know where the celebrities live, but they don't," the TMZ guide said as we pulled onto Sunset Boulevard, pointing out a gate that looked like every other gate on the block. That's the whole thing about Los Angeles — the real story isn't the postcard version. The 2-hour TMZ Celebrity Tour takes you through Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and the Sunset Strip with guides who actually know which locations TMZ has been writing about for the last decade. You're on a luxurious double-decker bus with leather seats, screens at every row, and phone chargers built into the armrests, so you're comfortable while someone who knows the city's actual geography fills in what Google Maps can't.

After the TMZ tour wraps, you get 24-hour access to the hop-on hop-off system — two separate routes that let you control the pace. The Hollywood Loop hits twelve stops: TCL Chinese Theatre, Guitar Center's Rock Walk, The Comedy Store, Whiskey A Go Go, Beverly Gardens Park, Beverly Center, LACMA and the La Brea Tar Pits, Farmers Market, Melrose Avenue, Paramount Studios, and Hollywood and Vine. You can ride straight through or step off at any stop and catch the next bus when you're ready. The Beach Shuttle branches off from Beverly Gardens Park and takes you down to Santa Monica Pier, the beach itself, Venice Boardwalk, and Main Street — so if you want to see the ocean the same day you're looking at the Hollywood Sign, the routing actually makes that possible.

The app does the heavy lifting. Download Big Bus Tours before you go, activate your ticket on your phone, and you can track buses in real time so you're not guessing when the next one arrives. The audio guides on the hop-on hop-off buses give you context at each stop — not just "here's a building" but why it matters. One thing to know: the TMZ tour itself isn't really for young kids; the content skews toward adult audiences and celebrity gossip. But the hop-on hop-off part works for families, and you can do that portion on your own schedule across the full 24 hours.

What’s included

• 2-hour TMZ Celebrity Tour with live guide through Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Sunset Strip.
• 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off access on the Hollywood Loop (12 stops) and Beach Shuttle (5 stops).
• expert audio guides on the hop-on hop-off buses.
• open-top double-decker bus with leather seats, screens, and phone chargers at every seat.
• Big Bus Tours app with live bus tracking and city information.
• real-time mobile ticketing.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Big Bus Tours - USA

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the celebrity locations TMZ has made famous without renting a car or planning a route — the guided portion gives you the context, and the 24-hour hop-on hop-off pass lets you fill the rest of your day at your own pace across Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and the beach.

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Top questions

What's included in the ticket?

The 2-hour TMZ Celebrity Tour with a live guide, 24-hour hop-on hop-off access on the Hollywood Loop and Beach Shuttle routes, expert audio guides on the buses, real-time bus tracking via the Big Bus app, and access to an open-top double-decker bus with leather seats and phone chargers.

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

Yes. After the TMZ tour, the 24-hour hop-on hop-off pass lets you board and exit at any of the twelve stops on the Hollywood Loop or the five stops on the Beach Shuttle whenever you want. The app shows you when the next bus arrives at each stop.

Is the TMZ tour suitable for children?

The TMZ Celebrity Tour is not recommended for young children because of the tour content. However, the hop-on hop-off portion of your ticket works for all ages, and you can use that part of your pass independently.

How do I use my ticket?

Download the Big Bus Tours app, activate your ticket on your phone, and use your mobile ticket to board. The app also tracks buses in real time so you know when the next one arrives at your stop.

Which attractions are on the routes?

The Hollywood Loop includes TCL Chinese Theatre, Guitar Center Rock Walk, The Comedy Store, Whiskey A Go Go, Beverly Gardens Park, Beverly Center, LACMA, Farmers Market, Melrose Avenue, Paramount Studios, and Hollywood and Vine. The Beach Shuttle connects to Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica Beach, Venice Boardwalk, and Main Street.

Is the bus wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the buses are wheelchair accessible. Call 24 hours ahead to arrange accessibility assistance.

Can I bring a stroller or pram?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Infants can also sit on an adult's lap. Service animals are allowed.