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LA: Hop-on Hop-off Tour plus TMZ Hollywood Celebrity Tour

About this experience

Join the TMZ Celebrity Tour and see the REAL Hollywood on the 2-hour TMZ Celebrity Tour. The tour travels through Hollywood, The Sunset Strip, Beverly Hills, and more. Listen to entertaining guides revealing the star-studded locations TMZ has made famous over the last decade, and providing the opportunity for some real celebrity spotting! Travel comfortably on a luxurious tour bus, complete with screens, leather seats, state-of-the-art audio/video systems, and phone chargers & plugs at every seat. During the tour, you'll also have the chance to win exclusive TMZ prizes too!

Take a trip through the City of Angels on a double-decker hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour. Seeing the famed Hollywood Sign, shopping on Rodeo Drive, and tasting the farm-fresh food at the Farmer's Market are all worthwhile experiences. Discover 2 distinct routes that will introduce you to the city of Los Angeles. Hop on the Hollywood Loop and let us show you around the playground of the rich and famous.

At a glance

  • Duration: 1 hr 40 min–2 hr

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Hollywood Pick-up
TMZ Tour Hollywood Pick-up: Depart from Pagoda in the Chinese Theatre Forecourt at 6925 Hollywood Blvd (Stop #2)
24-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour: Explore Hollywood and Santa Monica with convenient stops and unlimited access

Plan your experience

Time on the tour1 hr 40 min–2 hr
Guide languagescmn (audio guide), English (audio guide), English (live guide), Spanish (audio guide)

Set aside 1 hr 40 min–2 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Big Bus app for live bus tracking and city information
  • TMZ Celebrity Tour with Live Guide
  • Expert audio guides on hop-on hop-off tour
  • Hop-on Hop-off on Hollywood Loop and Beach Loop
  • 24-hour unlimited Hop-on hop-off bus tour access
  • Open-top double decker bus for hop-on hop-off tour

Not included

  • Hotel pickup

Itinerary and highlights

Hollywood Loop

Stop 1 - Big Bus Welcome Center

Stop 2 - TCL Chinese Theatre (in front of theatre)

Stop 3 - Guitar Center “Rock Walk” (in front of Guitar Center)

Stop 4 - The Comedy Store (in front of the Comedy Store)

Stop 5 - Whiskey A Go Go (opposite the London Hotel)

Stop 6 - Beverly Gardens Park (between Cannon & Crescent Drives, beside "Playground" public artwork)

Stop 7 - Beverly Center (bus stop outside Macy's Men)

Stop 8 - LACMA / La Brea Tarpits (in front of Hancock Park La Brea)

Stop 9 - Farmers Market / The Grove (outside Farmer's Market parking lot)

Stop 10 - Melrose Ave Shopping (in front of the Groundlings Theater School)

Stop 11 - Paramount Studios (the Studios at Paramount - Bronson gate)

Stop 12 - Hollywood and Vine (in front of Soprano's)

Beach Shuttle

Stop 6 - Beverly Gardens Park (Between Cannon & Cresent)

Stop 16 - Santa Monica Pier (next to the Shore Hotel)

Stop 17 - Santa Monica Beach

Stop 18- Venice Boardwalk

Stop 19- Main Street

Languages and tickets

  • cmn — Audio
  • English — Audio
  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Audio
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Big Bus Tours - USA

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.
  • Wheelchair accessible, must call 24 hours ahead for arrangements
  • The TMZ Celebrity Tour is not recommended for young children due to some of the tour content

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 1 hr 40 min–2 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
cmn (audio guide), English (audio guide), English (live guide), Spanish (audio guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 3–12; Adult tickets: age 13+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible, must call 24 hours ahead for arrangements
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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