1-Day City Sightseeing Classic Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

Discover the best of LA on a flexible open-top hop-on hop-off tour with 4 routes and 40+ stops. Explore Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica Venice, and Downtown LA with multilingual audio commentary.

Tour Description

Discover Los Angeles with the freedom to explore.

Ride an open-top double-decker bus across 4 scenic routes with over 40 famous stops — from the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Sunset Strip to the beaches of Santa Monica and the vibrant streets of Downtown LA.

Enjoy panoramic views of Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and the Los Angeles skyline. Hop on at any stop, and hop off whenever you’re ready — no maps, no stress, just pure LA adventure.

Routes Included:

  • Red Route (2hr): Hollywood, Walk of Fame, Sunset Strip, Beverly Hills

  • Purple Route (2.5hr): Downtown LA, The Broad, Walt Disney Concert Hall

  • Yellow Route (2hr): Santa Monica, Venice Beach, 3rd St. Promenade

  • Universal CityWalk™ Route (1hr): Hollywood to Universal Studios Hollywood

ONE PASS. FOUR ROUTES. 40+ STOPS. THE ULTIMATE LA EXPERIENCE.

Highlights

• Access 3 scenic routes + Universal CityWalk™ Route with 40+ stops
• Visit top LA neighborhoods including Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Santa Monica
• Enjoy open-top views, audio in 9 languages, and free earbuds
• Get real-time bus updates with the free CitySightseeing LA app
• Upgrade with a 2-hour Celebrity Homes Tour in the Hollywood Hills

Meeting Point

To get your tickets, show your mobile or printed QR code to the bus driver at any stop, or visit the Starline Visitor Center (6801 Hollywood Blvd, 2nd floor, Suite #203).

Our office is located inside the Ovation Hollywood Shopping Mall on the 2nd floor, suite #203. Public parking is available in the underground garage accessible from Highland Ave. in front of Loews Hollywood. Enjoy up to 2 hours for $3 with validation by Starline Tours.

Schedule: Daily, (Monday through Sunday)

Check the schedule/app for times and stop.

Includes

• Access to 3 scenic routes + Universal CityWalk™ Route
• Audio guide in 9 languages + free earbuds
• Free Wi-Fi on most buses
• Real-time bus tracking via CitySightseeing LA app
• Mobile tickets accepted — no printing needed

Excludes

• Attraction or museum entry
• Food and drinks
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

Language Availability

Prerecorded Languages: English, Spanish (Español), French (Français), German (Deutsch), Portuguese (Português), Mandarin (中文), Japanese (日本語), Korean (한국어), and Italian (Italiano).

Know Before You Go.....

• Most guests explore 1–2 routes per day comfortably
• Buses run every 45–60 mins; delays possible during peak traffic
• Universal CityWalk™ Route is not a sightseeing loop
• Download CitySightseeing LA app to plan your LA trip.
• Attraction entry is not included at any stops
• Route hours may vary by season and weather
• Open-top seating may close in bad weather
• Compact strollers welcome. Large strollers or luggage may not fit onboard
• Children must be accompanied by an adult

It’s recommended to…

• Bring a snack and water.
• Wear comfortable clothes.
• Sunscreen and a hat.
• Bring sunglasses.
• Bring a charged camera or smartphone.
• Bring a portable charge for your devices.

We cannot allow…

• Bags and luggage on the bus.
• None-service pets on the bus.
• Alcohol and/or drugs on the bus.
• No smoking or vaping on the bus.

Our Hop-On, Hop-Off bus route Services:

With action-packed routes crisscrossing Los Angeles, our Hop-On Hop-Off buses are perfect for visitors who want to explore L.A’s treasured destinations, with panoramic views from the top of a double-decker bus with pre-recorded tour guide narration. .

At your convenience simply hop off and once you’re ready hop back on the bus to continue your journey.

Tour 1: Red Route

1. DOLBY THEATRE (STARLINE TERMINAL)

2. GUITAR CENTER, "ROCKWALK"

3. CHATEAU MARMONT  / LAUGH FACTORY

4. THE COMEDY STORE / SUNSET STRIP

5. LONDON HOTEL / WHISKY A GO GO

6. SANTA MONICA BLVD. / CHASE BANK

7. [Mon-Sat] 3RD ST/BEVERLY HILLS [Sunday ONLY] REXFORD DR/BEVERLY HILLS

8. FOUR SEASONS HOTEL, BEVERLY HILLS

9. BEVERLY CENTER – SHOPPING

10. Academy Museum/LA BREA TAR PITS/ PETERSEN AUTO

11. FARMERS MARKET / THE GROVE

12. MELROSE AVENUE – SHOPPING

13. PINK'S HOT DOGS

14. VINE STREET / PARAMOUNT STUDIOS

15. HOLLYWOOD AND VINE / PANTAGES THEATRE

Tour 2: Yellow Route

57. OCEAN AVE. / SANTA MONICA PIER

59. WILSHIRE / 3RD ST. PROMENADE

60. MONTANA AVE. / EUCLID ST

61. BRENTWOOD COUNTRY MART

63. WESTWOOD / UCLA / HAMMER MUSEUM

64. THE BEVERLY HILTON - WILSHIRE BLVD

7. Mon-Sat 3RD ST/BEVERLY HILLS

7. Sunday ONLY REXFORD DR/BEVERLY HILLS

51. THE BEVERLY HILTON - SANTA MONICA BLVD.

52. CENTURY PLAZA HOTEL

53. INTERCONTINENTAL CENTURY CITY

54. ONE WESTSIDE SHOPPING CENTER

55. SANTA MONICA COLLEGE / 17TH ST

82. BARNARD WAY / OCEAN PARK BLVD

83. VENICE BEACH

77. MAIN ST. / MARINE ST.

78. MAIN ST. / VISITOR CENTER

Tour 3: Purple Route

1. EL CAPITAN THEATER l

31. ENGINE CO. #28 / 7TH STREET

32. WESTIN BONAVENTURE HOTEL

33. WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL / MOCA

34. CATHEDRAL OF OUR LADY

35. CHINATOWN - CENTRAL PLAZA

36. CHINATOWN - SHOPPING MALLS

37. OLVERA ST. /PUEBLO/UNION STATION

38. LITTLE TOKYO

39. GRAND CTR. MKT/ BRADBURY BLDG

40. CENTRAL LIBRARY / BILTMORE HOTEL

41. JEWELRY DISTRICT / L A THEATRE

42. FASHION DISTRICT / SANTEE ALLEY

43. CONVENTION CTR / STAPLES CENTER

44. L.A. LIVE / GRAMMY MUSEUM

Our easy-to-use online schedules and City sightseeing map, make it a breeze to plan your day. Allow 45 minutes between bus services at each stop, to plan your activities.

LA Traffic Disclaimer:  Please be prepared as the nation’s fifth most congested city for traffic the consequences maybe traffic-clogged delays and “time loss”