LA Essential: 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & TCL Chinese Theater VIP Tour

Highlights

  • Discover the best of LA at your pace with panoramic views from an open-top bus

  • Hop off at any stop and explore the Museum Row, Miracle Mile, Rodeo Drive & more

  • Visit Santa Monica and Venice Beach to see eccentric artists and roller-skaters

  • Visit West Hollywood, Sunset Strip, and more with key stops across the city

  • Enjoy a 30-minute TCL Chinese Theater Tour

Summary

Discover LA from the top deck of an open-top double decker bus. Hear the history of the city with insight commentary and enjoy a guided walking tour of the TCL Chinese Theater.

Tour info

Duration
2 days
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
English, Spanish, Chinese Mandarin
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Immerse yourself in the captivating history and modern vibrancy of Los Angeles with the Big Bus Los Angeles - Essential Ticket. Hop on an open-top double-decker sightseeing bus and embark on a journey through the city's rich history. As you relax and enjoy the panoramic views, listen to insightful commentary that will bring the city to life. From the TCL Chinese Theatre to West Hollywood and Beverly Hills, you'll pass by iconic historical sites and have the opportunity to hop off and explore further. 

Don't miss the chance to complete your Los Angeles experience by hopping on the Beach shuttle to discover scenic sites like Santa Monica State Beach and the Venice Beach Boardwalk. Enhance your visit with the optional TCL Chinese Theater VIP Tour, where you'll uncover the fascinating history of this iconic cinema palace. From Hollywood premieres to celebrity hand-print ceremonies, this tour will immerse you in the world of the silver screen. 

What’s included?

  • Unlimited Hop-On Hop-Off access throughout your ticket validity

  • Insightful Bus Tour Audio Commentary in 3 languages

  • 30-minute TCL Chinese Theater VIP Walking Tour

  • Free Wi-Fi on buses and Free Headphones

  • Hotel Pickup/Dropoff

  • Night tour

Things to know

Before you book

  • Tickets are Flexible - Tickets are valid up to 14 Days after purchase

  • Most of our buses are wheelchair accessible on the lower deck

  • Strollers and pushchairs must be folded and stowed on the lower deck

  • Buses are not equipped with toilets or lifts/elevators

Before you go

  • Redeem voucher at any stop along the route with a Big Bus staff member

  • Download the free Big Bus App to live track buses

  • Headphones will be provided upon arrival however feel free to use your own.

Cancellation Policy

    Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Redemption information

    Tickets are valid from the first date of redemption.

    Meeting Point: Stop #1 - Big Bus Visitor Center Hollywood (6763 Hollywood Boulevard) or join at any of the stops along the route.

    Download the Big Bus Tours app ahead of your trip to see all stops you can hop on and enjoy the convenience the live bus tracking offers.


About operator:

Big Bus Tours is the world’s largest operator of open-top sightseeing tours, inspiring the spirit of adventure in 26 world-famous cities across four continents. Beginning its journey 28 years’ ago, with a fleet of only three buses, Big Bus Tours has swiftly expanded to a global fleet of hundreds of open-top buses, turning 6 million tourists into explorers, every year. Big Bus Tours operates in Prague, Boston, Madrid, Munich, Los Angeles, Singapore, Dublin, London, Dubai, Hong Kong, New York, Las Vegas, Chicago, Abu Dhabi, Budapest, Miami, Muscat, Rome, Paris, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Darwin, Sydney, Vienna, Washington DC and Berlin, with a sightseeing concept designed to provide a flexible approach to city discovery. Each open-top bus tour provides a hop-on, hop-off facility at a
variety of interesting locations, with complimentary additions to enhance the visitor sightseeing experience.

We envision to be the number 1 thing to do in every world-famous city. Our vision is to be the #1 thing to do in every world famous city. In doing so, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality Hop on Hop off service in the industry. Our tours are enriched with state-of-the-art digital audio-guides that are not only informative, but also entertaining for individuals of all ages. Covering all major landmarks and points of interest in each city, our buses offer the flexibility for customers to hop on and off at their convenience throughout the duration of their ticket. We pride ourselves in offering a wide variety of products tailored to meet the needs of every traveller, with many tickets even including additional exciting activities such as boat tours, walking tours, and attraction tickets.