Los Angeles Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour with Audio Guide
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Overview
This hop-on hop-off open-top bus lets you explore Los Angeles at your own pace across three routes and more than thirty stops. Ride to Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Venice Beach and downtown Los Angeles, listening to the audio guide in nine languages through earbuds. Choose a 1-day, 2-day or 3-day ticket, with the 3-day premium ticket as the default option. Mobile tickets are accepted, live bus tracking helps you plan, and most buses have free Wi-Fi. It suits families and independent travellers.
Highlights
- Hop-on hop-off open-top bus with three routes and more than thirty stops
- Audio guide in nine languages with earbuds
- Choose a 1-day, 2-day or 3-day ticket
- Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Venice Beach and downtown
- Mobile ticket and live bus tracking through an app
- Free Wi-Fi on most buses and wheelchair-accessible service
Full Description
Hollywood and the Walk of Fame
The Hollywood route stops near Hollywood Boulevard, the Walk of Fame, the TCL Chinese Theatre and the Dolby Theatre. The area is the centre of Los Angeles tourism, and with a hop-on hop-off pass you can get off, explore, and rejoin the next bus.
If you are searching for a Los Angeles hop-on hop-off bus tour or a Hollywood open-top bus, this is where most visitors begin. The audio commentary explains the film history behind each landmark, and the top deck gives excellent views for photographs.
Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive
Beverly Hills is a small, affluent city known for its mansions, palm-lined avenues and shopping on Rodeo Drive. The hop-on hop-off route passes through this area, and stops let you walk around, take photographs at the Beverly Hills sign in Beverly Gardens Park and enjoy the atmosphere.
The narrator explains how the area became synonymous with wealth and film stars, from the early mansions built by studio bosses to today's designer boutiques. If you have several days on your ticket, you can spend a whole morning here and return in the afternoon to another route.
Santa Monica and Venice Beach
Santa Monica Pier, opened in 1909, and the nearby beach are among the most visited places in California. A short distance south is Venice Beach, with its famous boardwalk, street performers, skate park and Muscle Beach outdoor gym. The neighbourhood was created as a canal-lined resort by developer Abbot Kinney in 1905.
With a multi-day ticket you can spend an afternoon on the beach and return to the bus in the evening. Bring sunscreen, a hat and swimwear if you plan to swim, and check the sea conditions and lifeguard flags before entering the water.
Downtown Los Angeles and how the ticket works
Downtown Los Angeles has landmarks such as Grand Central Market, opened in 1917, the Walt Disney Concert Hall designed by Frank Gehry, and Union Station. The bus links downtown to the coast and to Hollywood, so you can see how different the districts are.
Ticket options differ: 1-day, 2-day and 3-day passes, and the 3-day premium pass is the default. Each pass includes access to the three routes, with two routes per day recommended. A 2-day or 3-day ticket is valid for 48 or 72 hours from first use. Admission to attractions, meals and hotel pickup are not included.
Itinerary
- Choose your first stopBoard at any stop on the route after activating your mobile ticket.
- Ride with the audio guideListen through your earbuds as the bus passes the main landmarks.
- Hop off in Hollywood, Beverly Hills or Santa MonicaExplore at your own pace and rejoin the next bus.
- Visit Venice Beach and downtownSwitch routes to see the boardwalk and city centre.
- Use live trackingCheck the app to see when the next bus is due at your stop.
- Finish when your ticket endsYour pass is valid for the chosen number of days from first use.
What's included
- 1-day hop-on hop-off bus pass
- 3 scenic routes plus the Studio Express Shuttle
- Audio guide in 9 languages and free earbuds
- Free Wi-Fi on most buses
- Real-time bus tracking via the free app
- Mobile tickets accepted, no printing needed
Not included
- Attraction or museum entry
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Is this right for you?
Great for
- First-time visitors who want the highlights
Think twice if
- You prefer short outings — this takes 1 days
- You want a private tour — this one is shared with other travellers
Not suitable for
- Guests who need entry to attractions included in the ticket
- Travellers who prefer a fixed guided tour with a live guide
Meeting point
There is no fixed meeting point. You can board at any stop on the route, and the stop locations and timetable are available after booking. Hotel pickup is not included. Your ticket is activated the first time you use it and stays valid for the number of days you have chosen.
Important information
- Tickets are valid for 1, 2 or 3 days; 2-day and 3-day tickets last 48 or 72 hours from first use.
- Admission to attractions, food and drink and hotel pickup are not included.
- There are three routes, and most guests explore one or two routes a day.
- The buses are open-top, so bring sunscreen and a jacket.
- Bus frequency and operating hours change by season.
- Keep your mobile ticket ready to show at boarding.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
How much does the Los Angeles hop-on hop-off ticket cost?
The price depends on the option you choose, 1-day, 2-day or 3-day, and on the number of guests. The booking panel on this page shows the current price for adults and children.
What is the difference between the options?
The options differ in duration: a 1-day classic ticket, a 2-day adventure ticket and a 3-day premium ticket, which is the default.
How many routes and stops are there?
There are three routes with more than thirty stops covering Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Venice Beach and downtown.
Is hotel pickup included?
No. This is a hop-on hop-off ticket, so you board at any stop on the route.
Are attraction tickets included?
No. Admission to museums, attractions and observation points is not included.
Is the bus suitable for children?
Yes, children enjoy the open-top bus and the flexibility. Use the child ticket where it applies.
Is the bus wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the service is wheelchair accessible. Contact us before booking if you need help.
Can I book for today or tomorrow?
Often yes. Choose your start date in the booking panel and activate the ticket on your first ride.
What languages does the audio guide offer?
The audio guide is available in nine languages, including English. Please check the language list in the app before you travel.
Is the Los Angeles hop-on hop-off bus worth it?
Yes, if you want to see several parts of the city at your own pace without arranging transport between them.
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