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Santa Monica and Griffith Observatory 5-Hour Open-Top Bus Tour

By Hollywood Tour Bus
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿3,035 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Explore the highlights of Los Angeles on a 5-hour open bus tour that visits three iconic locations. Stop by the vibrant Santa Monica Pier, grab lunch at the bustling Original Farmers Market, and enjoy panoramic views from Griffith Observatory. With expert local guides, you’ll cruise past famous landmarks like the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Beverly Hills, and the Sunset Strip, making it a perfect way to discover the City of Angels. This tour is ideal for families and first-time visitors looking for a comprehensive overview of LA's hotspots.

  • 5-hour open bus tour with three iconic stops
  • 45-minute stop at Santa Monica Pier and 60-minute lunch at Farmers Market
  • Expert local guides offering insights into LA's culture and history
  • Includes views of Griffith Observatory and the famous Hollywood Sign during the drive

Activity location

  • Santa Monica Pier
    • 200 Santa Monica Pier
    • 90401, Santa Monica, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 6605 Sunset Blvd
    • 6605 Sunset Boulevard
    • 90028, Los Angeles, California, United States

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5 Hour Open Bus Tour Santa Monica and Griffith Observatory

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
฿2,529.38 x 1 Adult฿2,529.38
Paid at activity฿505.88
Total
Price is ฿3,035.26
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Admission fee
  • Exclusions
    Must be paid in the parking area

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

TCL Chinese Theatre (Pass by)

Begin your tour cruising past Hollywood's icons — the legendary stars in the pavement and the historic premiere house.

Sunset Strip (Pass by)

Pass the legendary Whisky a Go Go, The Comedy Store, and Sunset Boulevard's most famous music and comedy venues.

Rodeo Drive (Pass by)

Glide through Beverly Hills along Rodeo Drive's flagship designer boutiques and tree-lined luxury streets.

Beverly Hills (Pass by)

Spot the famous "Pink Palace" — a Hollywood icon and celebrity hideaway since 1912.

Santa Monica Pier

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Step out onto the historic pier on the Pacific Coast — ride the Ferris wheel, walk the boardwalk, or dip your toes in the ocean.

Historic Route 66 (Pass by)

Travel a stretch of America's most famous highway at its western terminus.

The Original Farmers Market

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Lunch break at LA's beloved 1934 landmark — gourmet food stalls, local vendors, and dozens of cuisines under one roof.

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (Pass by)

Pass the cultural heart of LA — home to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and historic mid-century architecture.

Hollywood Sign (Pass by)

Catch one of LA's best photo angles of the world-famous Hollywood Sign on the way up the hill.

Griffith Observatory

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Sweeping panoramic views of the LA skyline, the Pacific Ocean, and the Hollywood Sign from the observatory deck.

Capitol Studios (Pass by)

Pass two more music landmarks — the iconic circular tower and the world-famous outdoor amphitheatre — on the way back.

Location

Activity location

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    Santa Monica Pier
    • 200 Santa Monica Pier
    • 90401, Santa Monica, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    6605 Sunset Blvd
    • 6605 Sunset Boulevard
    • 90028, Los Angeles, California, United States

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