Hop On Hop Off Los Angeles
We compared all 8 options — our verdict, the best price and who each one is really for.
4.1 8 experiences
from US$ 39
✓Free cancellation on most experiences
The verdict
Our pick
Los Angeles: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 3 Routes & Audio Guide★ 3.18 (1,121) · 2h
Best priceHollywood Open Bus Tour: Walk of Fame, Celebrity Homes & Sunset Strip★ 4.55 (1,820) · from US$ 39
Top ratedLA: Celebrity Homes Tour & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Pass★ 4.93 (46) · from US$ 79
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LA: TMZ Celebrity Tour & Hop-on Hop-off Bus PassYou 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.Is it for me?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.
Los Angeles: Celebrity Homes Tour & Hop-On Hop-Off BusYou start with a guided two-hour tour of celebrity homes in Beverly Hills and Hollywood Hills, then get a hop-on hop-off bus pass covering 15 stops across Los Angeles — Hollywood Walk of Fame, Farmers Market, La Brea Tar Pits, LACMA, and more. Audio commentary in nine languages, real-time bus tracking via app, and the flexibility to use both parts on different days or upgrade to 48-hour unlimited access.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see where celebrities live without hiring a private car, then spend the rest of your day exploring Los Angeles on your own schedule — the combo saves you the cost of booking two separate experiences and the hassle of figuring out how to get between neighborhoods.
Los Angeles: Hop-on Hop-off Bus & Santa Monica BeachYou board an open-top bus with a digital ticket on your phone, choose between the Hollywood Loop (TCL Chinese Theatre, Sunset Plaza, Paramount Studios, Melrose) or the Beach Shuttle to Santa Monica Pier and Venice, hop off and on as many times as you want over 24, 48, or 72 hours, and listen to recorded commentary in your own language. The app shows you where the next bus is, and you skip the 30-minute theatre tour if you'd rather keep moving.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to see the main Los Angeles landmarks without renting a car or committing to a fixed itinerary—the two routes and flexible pass let you spend as much time as you want at each stop, and the app removes the guesswork about when the next bus arrives.
Los Angeles: Universal Studios & Hop-on Hop-off Hollywood TourYou spend Day 1 on a double-decker bus exploring 15 Hollywood landmarks at your own pace, with real-time tracking and multilingual commentary. Day 2 is a full day at Universal Studios with admission included and a free shuttle both ways. No separate bookings for transport or park entry; everything is bundled and timed so you move between days without logistics getting in the way.Is it for me?Book this if you want both the studio experience and the Hollywood sightseeing without arranging two separate bookings and shuttles—the package handles transport and entry so you just show up and move through each day on your own schedule.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour & 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus LAYou start with a three-hour guided tour inside the Warner Bros. Studio lot, then spend your afternoon and evening hopping on and off an open-top bus at 15 Hollywood landmarks — Walk of Fame, TCL Chinese Theatre, Rodeo Drive, LACMA, La Brea Tar Pits, and more. The 24-hour hop-on hop-off ticket lets you set your own pace, the app tracks buses in real time, and you're back in central Hollywood by mid-afternoon so you can actually use the time.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see inside a working film studio and then spend the rest of the day exploring Hollywood's main landmarks without planning transport or timing between stops — the shuttle handles the studio logistics, and the 24-hour bus ticket lets you move at your own pace.
Hop On Hop Off Los Angeles — what to know before booking
This guide compares 8 bookable options for Hop On Hop Off Los Angeles, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at US$ 39. The average rating is 4.1 out of 5, based on 3,725 traveler reviews.
Most options last up to 2 hours. 8 of the 8 options offer free cancellation. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Hop On Hop Off Los Angeles cost?
Prices start at US$ 39. There are 8 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 8 of the 8 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last up to 2 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Los Angeles: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 3 Routes & Audio Guide is the travelers' favorite, rated 3.2 out of 5 across 1,121 reviews.
