Enjoy the ultimate LA sightseeing experience with our Explore Ticket, which includes our exclusive Celebrity Homes & Lifestyle convertible minibus tour, a 2-day ticket for our open-top, double-decker Los Angeles sightseeing bus tour, and a guided walking tour through the famous TCL Chinese Theatres!

*Please note: Prior to your travel dates, you will be required to priovide the dates and times of the Celebrity Homes & Lifestyle Tour &  The TCL Chinese Theatre VIP Tour.

Pick the route that suits your city break itinerary, or simply spend a day (or 2) hopping on and off them all. There are 2 main routes covering the most iconic Los Angeles landmarks and attractions, giving you the chance to see the city from a different perspective.

Hop-on, Hop-off

Discover Los Angeles at your own pace.

Our hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour gives you the freedom to explore your way. You can hop on and off the bus at any of our designated Big Bus stops, as many times as you wish on all of the offered routes. All located near Los Angeles' best attractions, you're free to delve deeper into the city at your own pace. Simply rejoin the tour when you're ready. Or, alternatively, you are very welcome to stay on board for the entire tour and let us take you for a scenic spin of the city.

See all the top Landmarks

Take in the top-deck views with Big Bus.

With 12+ stops, our Big Bus Los Angeles tour has been mapped out to show you all of the city's famous sights. Landmarks include the Chinese Theatre, Hollywood Sign, Rodeo Drive and Capital Records to name just a few.

Celebrity Homes Tour

Enjoy a taste of fame with Big Bus Tours. Join our Celebrity Homes Tour to discover where the brightest stars of music, film and TV live, work and play. See current or former homes of stars like Michael Jackson, Madonna, Marilyn Monroe, Paul Walker, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Kylie Jenner and more! You'll also

drive through the beautiful Hollywood Hills, Mulholland Drive and the famous Rodeo Drive.

There will be a stop at Universal Overlook for picturesque views of the San Fernando Valley and Universal Studios, and get the opportunity to capture incredible long-distance photos of the Hollywood sign.

You'll travel like a VIP in our brand-new convertible Mercedes sprinter minibuses, complete with aircon and expert driver-guides. Keep your eyes sharp and you might even spot a few stars in their natural habitat!

Celebrity Homes Tour Schedule

Scheduling, tour duration and more

Our Celebrity Homes Tour operates daily, with departures at 11:00am, 1:30pm and 4:00pm. Extra departure times are added seasonally. Hop on at Stop #1, the Big Bus Visitor Center at 6763 Hollywood

Boulevard. As part of the online booking process, you will need to select your tour date and time during checkout. On the day, please arrive 15 minutes in advance of your tour start time. Guests without reservations will be seated on the next departing tour on a 'first-come, first-served' basis. The tour takes

about 2 Hours

Celebrity Homes Tour Driver-Guides

Get the inside scoop from our on-board experts

Our Celebrity Homes Tour driver-guides are zipcode pros, with insider knowledge about the luxurious

homes of L.A.'s rich and famous, from A to Z-list. As they drive you around exclusive neighborhoods like the Hollywood Hills, Mulholland Drive and Beverly Hills, they'll point out celebrity homes, hangouts and hotspots, while sharing scandalous stories and facts about celebrities and the places where they work, live

and play.

TCL Chinese Theatre Walkling Tour

Discover the history of Hollywood's most famous movie palace.

This ticket includes admission to a 30-minute walking tour of the TCL Chinese Theatre! Discover the history of the cinema palace with stories and fun facts from the theatre's beginnings through to today, ranging from Hollywood premieres to celebrity hand-print ceremonies in the Forecourt of the Stars. Simply

present your ticket voucher at the tour kiosk (located at the entrance of the theatre at 6925 Hollywood

Blvd) in exchange for a ticket for the next available tour. Tours begin at 9:30 daily.

Hop-On, Hop-Off 2 Routes to Explore

Covering all the best bits.

Hop on the Hollywood Loop and let us show you around the playground of the rich and famous. Hop off to selfie in front of the Hollywood Sign and shop on Rodeo Drive. Then take our Beach Loop for a more laidback tour of the city. Hop off to take a dip at Venice Beach or ride the historic carousel at Santa Monica Pier.

Free Mobile App

Now with live bus arrival times!

Download our free mobile app for the perfect pocket companion to your sightseeing adventure. Our new live bus arrival times feature shows you exactly where the bus is along the route, along with an ETA for your nearest stop! This gives you the freedom to make the most of your time exploring. In addition to live bus arrival times, you'll also get detailed maps and route information, stop images, walking directions, facts about famous landmarks and attractions, ticket offers and more. Save memory-making minutes on your city adventure with the Big Bus Tours App!

Pre-recorded Commentary

Available in 9 languages on our bus tours.

Enjoy fun facts about Los Angeles with pre-recorded commentary available on all our buses. Languages include: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Mandarin, Korean, Japanese and Hindi. Complimentary earphones are available from your driver. Please note that partner attractions may not offer commentary in other languages.

RED ROUTE 

Complete Tour Duration: 2 Hours 

Frequency: Every 30-45 Minutes

Schedule and Departure Times (First and last bus shown for each stop):

• 10:00 - 16:30 Big Bus Visitor Center Hollywood - 6763 Hollywood Boulevard (by the Big Bus Tours Visitors Center)

• 10:01 - 16:31 TCL Chinese Theatre - 6911 Hollywood Blvd (In front of Chinese Theatre)

• 10:07 - 16:37 Guitar Center “Rock Walk” - 7425 W Sunset Boulevard (in front of Guitar Center)

• 10:12 - 16:42 The Comedy Store - 8433 W Sunset Boulevard (in front of the Comedy Store)

• 10:17 - 16:47 West Hollywood - 1019 N San Vicente Blvd (opposite the London Hotel)

• 10:25 - 16:55 Beverly Gardens Park - 9385 Santa Monica Blvd (between Cannon & Crescent Drives, beside "Playground" public artwork)

• 10:49 - 17:19 Beverly Center - 8500 Beverly Blvd. (bus stop outside Macy's Men)

• 11:05 - 17:35 La Brea Tar Pits / LACMA / Petersen Museum / Academy Museum - 675 S Curson Ave (in front of Hancock Park La Brea)

• 11:15 - 17:45 Farmers Market / The Grove - 110 S. Fairfax Avenue (outside Farmer's Market parking lot)

• 11:20 - 17:50 Melrose Ave Shopping - 7280 W Melrose Ave (in front of the Groundlings Theater School)

• 11:27 - 17:57 Paramount Studios - N Gower & Camerford Ave (Next to Stage 23)
• 11:40 - 18:10 Hollywood and Vine - 6263 Hollywood Blvd (in front of Pantages Theatre)

BLUE ROUTE 

Complete Tour Duration: 90 Minutes

Frequency: 5 Departures Per Day

Schedule and Departure Times:

• 10:45, 11:45, 13:00, 14:00, 15:15 - Beverly Gardens Park - 9385 Santa Monica Blvd (between Cannon & Crescent Drives, beside "Playground" public artwork)
  

• 11:15, 12:15, 13:30, 14:30, 15:45 - Santa Monica Pier - 1540 Second Street (by McDonalds)

• 11:25, 12:25, 13:40, 14:40, 15:55 - Santa Monica Beach - 2600 Barnard Way (by Ocean Park)

• 11:30, 12:30, 13:45, 14:45, 16:00 - Venice Boardwalk - 3400 Barnard Way

• 11:35, 12:35, 13:50, 14:50, 16:05 Main Street - 2427 Main St (outside Santa Monica Visitor Center)