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We have never done a similar tour but as our friends from AZ were looking for a true Hollywood experience, we chose this company for the good ratings and also a great Groupon deal.... we met at the location a bit early and were able to use the restroom before leaving for our tour. Our tour guide Dave was awesome - engaging, informative and also inquisitive as we were all an active part of the tour. What more to add? Yes, book the last tour of the day as the tour guide may not feel as stressed to get back to the Hollywood Blvd location on time and you may see some of the local celebrities, either driving their vehicles or briefly walking outside. Great company and ditto experience. read more

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Manuel was a great tour guide -- he was very knowledgeable about the area and all the fun facts about the celebrities and the history of several areas in and throughout Los Angeles. He would even provide suggestions of food places to go to and I kept adding things to my bucket list of places to check out on my own time if I were to ever return to the area. I appreciate his patience and professionalism when navigating the roads of LA as not many drivers on the road are all too fond of the bus tours. However, Manuel handled things very professionally throughout our tour and was a flawless and safe driver making sure everyone felt comfortable and taken care of. I am also very grateful that he reminded us to bring a jacket as this was around 3:30pm for the start of our tour when it was really sunny but it quickly became freezing by 5:30ish in the evening. He definitely saved us from the cold by recommending us to grab our jackets! Overall a really positive experience as he did not shy away from providing more info and knowledge about Hollywood even to the VERY last minute as we approached the drop off point. Much appreciated and thanks again ! read more

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Debbie F.

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Robert D.

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Dave was an amazing guide! Included the guests, knew his stuff, and kept it fun. And was a good driver too! Recommended for locals and tourists alike! read more

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Excellent excellent content and value! I absolutely would recommend this to anyone who would like to get a brief view into the lives of the rich and famous. read more

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Mary Jo B.

1 year ago

We had a great time with Manual! He was very informative and accommodating to our interests. Expert at navigating around all the traffic and gave us the best views. Highly recommend! read more

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Bryan M.

1 year ago

If you're thinking about doing the Access Hollywood Tour--do it, and definitely ask for Dave as your guide. He's been doing this for 30 years and you can tell--he knows everything about Hollywood, from old-school legends to today's biggest stars. But what really made it great was how personal and fun he made the experience. Dave was super friendly, funny, and really interactive. He didn't just rattle off facts--he told awesome stories, pointed out famous spots from movies and TV shows, and gave us the inside scoop on celeb homes and landmarks. You could tell he genuinely loves what he does, and that made the tour even better. We were totally into it from start to finish. Honestly, it was worth every penny. If you want a tour that's entertaining, informative, and just a great time, go with Access Hollywood Tours. Highly recommend! read more

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Kimberly W.

1 year ago

I took my daughter and our friend from Europe on the two hour tour and we loved it. Dave was our driver he was so knowledgeable about Hollywood and the history of Hollywood. He showed us so many beautiful and incredible places and always had a story to tell about each location. Additionally, I felt very safe on the tour, he is an excellent driver! The owner of the company assisted me with booking the tour and checking in and he was very nice and extremely helpful. I would definitely recommend this company again! read more

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Samantha S.

1 year ago

The tour was great. David, our guide, was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend. Plenty of parking in the area. Toilet break at Beverly Hills stop :) read more

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Yvette S.

2 years ago

Miguel was very knowledgeable and professional i wish the hollywood sign was a better visual read more

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Tom T.

1 year ago

Our tour was very good. Tour guide Dave was great! Would highly recommend this company. very friendly staff and amazing experience. read more

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Iris T.

1 year ago

The BEST tour ever. We were lucky enough to get Manuel as our tour guide. He showed us EVERYTHING. We had the best time. He was knowledgeable, and friendly. I highly recommend taking this tour. read more

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Iris S.

3 years ago

Terrific Tour! My first time in Los Angeles, and it could have not went better. Steven was entertaining and showed us everything with much enthusiasm. Recommend. read more

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N D.

1 year ago

We had an excellent tour with Dave as our guide! We're visiting from India to LA and had such a fun time. Dave was incredibly friendly, funny, and knowledgeable - the way he shared insights about the area was truly impressive. We highly recommend this tour and Dave in particular! It was excellent tour! :) read more

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Tabitha T.

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This was a great tour! Eric is super knowledgeable and a great driver!! My teens and I loved the view, homes and vibe! read more

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Aaron D.

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This tour was top notch! Steve was an amazing tour guide and was very knowledgeable about the area and historical facts about LA. Would recommend this tour to anyone visiting. read more

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Elizabeth M.

2 years ago

Had a GREAT time! Dave was our driver and he was friendly and very knowledgeable about all things Hollywood. The van was clean and comfortable. Highly recommended! read more

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Joyce A.

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Our tour guide today, October 7, 2019 @330pm was amazing! He was very courteous and patient in driving too. It's a total of two hour tour. Tipping is highly recommended for a minimum of $10 per person, which I personally think is just about right for the service rendered. Excellent experience. Thank you! read more

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Delwys G.

1 year ago

Short but very insightful and historical tour of Holywood. Dave the tour guide will keep things very interactive so you don't get bored. You'll see houses, landmarks, and if you're lucky and it's nice out, nice views of downtown Hollywood from the hills. Worth the price. read more

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Vanessa H.

1 year ago

Great tour! Manuel was awesome! He was very informative. Many areas to see. Amazing views! Van was comfortable too.

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Jennifer S.

2 years ago

Manuel was a tremendous tour guide and this tour covered Hollywood and Beverly Hills; such spots as Runyan Cun and Mulholland Drive were covered, as well as stars homes both past and present in Beverly Hills along with Rodeo DrI've. I live here and took 2 friends who were visiting and it was great not to have to drive them around looking at stuff. read more

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Lorena J.

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My friend and I took the day off of our stressful job to enjoy a day out and tour around Hollywood. We are both from Los Angeles and currently reside in the San Fernando Valley and Moorpark, and even being Angelenos, it was such a wonderful tour and day!! Dave was a wonderful tour guide, telling us about the history of certain locations and people. His sense of humor and kindness was great. Thank you Dave, and thank you access Hollywood Tours! read more

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Janay P.

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3 years ago

Our tour guide Dave was phenomenal! This was our first time in LA and on a Hollywood tour. Dave was extremely knowledgeable about the area and dropped gems on how to spot celebrities and who was nice if you ran into them. We stopped and was able to get out and take pictures of the downtown overview which was a great stretching break. I love that the van was open window so you could easily take pictures without a window glare. I would bring a jacket on the tour if you get cold. Seeing celebrity homes was a big highlight as well. I give 5/5 would definitely recommend to anyone for a cost effective great 2 hour tour. read more

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Belle C.

2 years ago

Great 'bang for buck' tour, quick and reasonably priced. We needed to kill some time between checking out and flying out, so this was perfect for our family. Also, Dave was great - funny, knowledgeable and engaging. read more

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Rachelle T.

4 years ago

Dave is the best!! He took a few of my friends and I on a wonderful 2hr tour of Hollywood. He was full of knowledge about the area and places we visited. He also had some great stories of his own. Even took us to a few secret spots!! Highly recommend and ask for Dave!! read more

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Anu M.

2 years ago

Great tour and excellent tour ride Dave! Dave shared his 30 years of experiences in Hollywood and made the tour means more fun! Thank you Dave read more

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Jo D.

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The purchase process & check-in process was very smooth. They provided very good instructions on where to park, etc... Our 2 hour Celebrity Homes tour was super fun because our big group had our own bus for the duration. Big E was our guide and he did his best to make our experience delightful. The only critiques I have are that the Hollywood sign visit was a bit weak, and the actual drive through LA traffic could have been dealt with a bit less frustration. Overall great times and great job! read more

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Jackie O.

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This was a really fun tour. Our host was awesome, entertaining, and I could tell he loved his job (I wish I could remember his name!). The tour was a great way to see parts of Hollywood that my husband and I wouldn't have been able to see if we were wandering around on our own. It was so cool to go around the Hollywood Hills--even if we couldn't care less about the celebrity parts of it! It's still awesome to see the fascinating/huge homes and ways of life. Although I said I couldn't care less about celebrities, I did get a bit excited going by Justin Timberlake's house...with garbage cans out front that I took a picture of. Come on, I had to have a little fun, right? It was nice to get out to get pictures of the Hollywood sign and see great views of downtown/the hills. I enjoyed hearing facts and information about each area. Even if you aren't into the "celebrity" scene, it's worth it. The tour is 2 hours, which was a good amount of time for me. Suggestion: bring a water bottle if it's warm out and be sure to use the bathroom beforehand. There's a bathroom towards the back of the Mexican restaurant where the tour starts. Ask the people to direct you. The only thing that I did not like was that there is a sign in the trolley that said suggested tips were $10, $15, and $20 (per person) depending on how much you enjoyed the tour. Based on the suggested tips, my husband and I should have given $20 each (because it was a great tour), essentially making our tour $40 extra. If you're on a tour with your entire family, it's simply unreasonable to give such a large tip after already paying for the tickets. We initially bought the tickets because they weren't $80 each like many tours in the area. So, I'd take the signs lightly and not stress about the tip. Not that our guide didn't deserve a tip (we gave one) but $20 is excessive... especially since we didn't even have that much cash on us anyway. Overall, worth booking if you want to see some fun areas around Hollywood. read more

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C T.

4 years ago

Took the 2-hour tour on a Sunday afternoon...my 2nd and my husband's 1st Hollywood tour. Assumed (and based on reviews) Access Hollywood would be the more knowledgeable and informative of the tour groups around. THUMBS-UPS: -Parking lot across the street, $20/day -Departs from Hollywood Boulevard, so the sightseeing begins fairly quickly -Easy check in -Can bring food and drinks on the bus -Smooth riding open-air bus DISAPPOINTMENTS: -Our tour guide was a nice guy but ~75% of the tour was awkward silence. We drove for miles but very few homes and landmarks were pointed out. (Example: sat at numerous lights on Rodeo and zero mention of the Beverly Wilshire/"Pretty Woman" filming locale straight ahead...utter silence instead). Same with Greystone Mansion, Troubadour, Playboy (fmr) Mansion, Hotel Bel Air, Sunset Tower (drove past it twice with no mention), historical sites, etc. Of course not all tour companies point out the same things, but we literally sat for 10+ minutes multiple times with no mention of anything. Very awkward and it was a let down...we could've driven that ourselves for free. -Did some curious fact-checking afterwards...2 homes and 1 "fact" were 100% false info. Made up? SUGGESTIONS: Eric you have some people talent...bump it up a few notches and in between point-outs, fill in with Hollywood history or fun facts or ANYTHING!!! LA/Hollywood are history-rich...there's zero reason for substantial silence. Cruising along Mulholland Drive? Fantastic, tell us about it! Roxbury Drive? Your guests are interested in it's old Hollywood residents! Your guests pay to see sights and learn! read more

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Monica Z.

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We had a great tour through Hollywood and our tour guide was very educated about the different houses and clubs we drove past. read more

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Nicole W.

2 years ago

We had a great tour with Dave. He's very experienced and knowledgeable about the area. We had lots of fun, even in some rush hour traffic. Thanks Dave! read more

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Stephanie P.

Elite 21

3 years ago

We had an amazing time on the celebrity homes tour. Steven was a fantastic tour guide. Not only was he funny but he was knowledgeable. He shared information about celebrities that only an insider would know. He also took us to an overlook area for the Hollywood sign and gave us 10 minutes for photos. Not of the other tours do this! We saw a ton of celebrities homes and landmarks in LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Bel Air and the Sunset strip. Definitely check them out! Best open are bus tour in Hollywood! read more

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Michelle M.

4 years ago

Our tour guide Dave was so fun, entertaining and full of knowledge. He had us laughing the whole time. We were able to see so much and had a beautiful photo opportunity on Mulholland Drive. I would have liked to have a photo opportunity near the Hollywood sign or the Beverly Hills gate but otherwise the tour is very good and affordable. Highly recommend! read more

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Marco S.

4 years ago

Amazing tour!!! Our guide Dave is freaking awosome!! Very knowledgable, and knows all the ins and out of the city, when you book, ask for Dave!! Very fun. read more

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Thank you so much for your awesome review Marco! It was our pleasure…

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2 years ago

We had a great experience because of the driver! He was funny and knowledgable. He also listened to ourvauestions.

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Summer M.

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This tour was definitely one of the highlights of our LA trip! It gave me all the touristy feels I was looking for while in Hollywood! The meeting spot for the tour was in the middle of the Walk of Fame, so we enjoyed exploring the area before and after the tour. The bus itself was clean and well maintained. I also like that the top was covered so we didn't get too hot. I felt bad for the people we passed on other tours with the sun blazing down on them! Our tour guide Dave definitely took the tour to the next level for us. He got to know everyone on the bus and was extremely personable. My favorite part was when he would say something like "that's the hotel so and so got arrested in!!". I surprisingly don't know a lot about pop culture, but knew the bare minimum to make a tour like this enjoyable. Definitely beginner friendly! Before and after the tour, they let us use their private restroom which was appreciated. And side note-- I also like that this tour company isn't one of the ones who try to grab your attention or hand you a brochure as you walk down the street. Just seemed so much more professional than others! I can't recommend this tour enough!! read more

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John P.

Thank you so much for your awesome review Summer! It was our pleasure…

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Beth S.

3 years ago

I went on this tour with my mom and daughter, so I can attest this tour was good for all ages. Dave was so fun and engaging and made two hours fly by. He is great guide - funny, informative, and charming. This is a great way of getting an overview of Hollywood/Beverly Hills/some general landmarks in two hours, and a great choice for out of town visitors. It was even fun for me to see things I wouldn't normally get to see living here. read more

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Ken N.

3 years ago

we arrived to our tour van, and to our relief was offered a restroom (hard to find in LA). Our tour was very punctual; once everyone was checked in we departed. our guide (I think his name was Eddie) was fun and had a few treats for the kids to keep them occupied. He pointed out some cool celeb homes and kept the tour moving. We had been hoping for some more "fun facts" but Ed did a good job of answering questions. Celeb homes arent right on the road (for security reasons) so the views were about as good as they could be. Overall we were happy and it was a great way to get a feel for LA without battling traffic. read more

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7044 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Hollywood
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(323) 472-7938
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What time does Access Hollywood Tours open?

Access Hollywood Tours opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Access Hollywood Tours close?

Access Hollywood Tours closes at 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Does Access Hollywood Tours have free WiFi?

Yes, Access Hollywood Tours has free WiFi.

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Your ticket through Hollywood! Get ready to have a great time with your Friends and Family! Sit back and relax in one of our open-top passenger buses with comfortable and shaded seating, and enjoy a fun and informative 2-hour sightseeing city tour of Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Celebrity Homes, and much more. We take pride in our excellent tour guides to provide the most informative and entertaining tour. See current and former breath-taking homes of celebrities as we pass through some of L.A's most beautiful neighborhoods. See star homes such as Madonna, Tom Cruise, Ozzy Osborne, Michael Jackson, Floyd Mayweather Jr, Katy Perry, Mick Jagger, Rosemary Clooney, Elvis Presley, and many more. See a stunning view of The Hollywood Sign off Mulholland Drive. Cruise down the famous Sunset Strip and see The Viper Room, Whiskey A Go-Go, and the Chateau Marmont where the stars dine & play. Venture down Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills one of the most expensive shopping districts in the world home of all the famous fashion houses. Private Tours Available! Call for info.

History

Established in 2011.

For over a decade, Access Hollywood Tours has been touring Hollywood and Beverly Hills landmarks and locales. We take pride in our friendly and knowledgeable tour guides, who provide the most comprehensive and entertaining tours of Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, Movie Stars' Celebrity Homes and much more! Access Hollywood Tours has grown to be an experienced and well-loved company. We have thrilled visitors from across the globe with celebrity sightings and amazing views of classic locations in the Los Angeles area. We know that you only have so much time to spend here in Los Angeles, so let Access Hollywood Tours provide you with an experience you'll never forget. Let us be your guide in the city of Angels! You never know you might even spot a celebrity or two.

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Is the bus covered, can this be done if raining?

Hi Cody, the buses are covered with a canopy but we do not operate in the rain.

Hello everyone I was on the website and had seen it mentioned the Hollywood walk of fame. Does this tour cover that? If it does are we able to get down and look around? Thank you in advance!

It leaves from the walk of fame. You will already be there!

Does this tour give you chance to take a good picture of Hollywood sign?

Hi Nancy, John from Access Hollywood Tours. We have one stop for 10 minutes at the Hollywood sign view point on Mulholland Dr about a mile and a half away 1700 hundred feet above ocean leave.

Do they have an office you start at to check in? We would need to use a restroom before it started. If we didn't m ake it all the way through, is there a bathroom break? Public restrooms can be hard to find in Hollywood and I have bladder issues!

I don't recall bathroom breaks throughout, but the kiosk is outside of a Mexican restaurant and you can get a key or code to use the restaurants bathroom before the trip starts.

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How long do the tours last (start / end) and do they include all of the houses & landmarks that LA has to offer on this tour? Or is that considered a different categorized tour?

It was a two hour tour. It hit major celebrity houses and landmarks. A lot if history on this tour.

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“Our tour guide was great I think he said his name was Chris jr but I'm terrible With names.”

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My wife and I wanted to do something different this time in LA. This was it !…read more1. You will see many different tours out there . Most of them are open air . You may think that's what I want . ACTUALLY , the closed windows were great because of the air conditioning! The windows were plenty big enough to see everything and you didn't smell marijuana all day. . 2. We saw everything ! We leaned a lot from our driver and.he knew pretty much everything. 3. The bus was clean and comfortable especially for an all day tour . 4. I thought we had plenty of time at each stop and the stops were perfect IMO. -Santa Monica -Venice Beach -Beverly Hills -Farmers Market -Griffith Park -Hollywood 5. Our driver cared about everyone . One of our stops , a couple ( from another country) was lost . He made contact with them , made sure they were ok BUT did not leave !! We started with everyone and returned with everyone ! 6. It didn't affect us BUT he was bilingual and very good at spanish with his other guests 7. Very important - Our driver/ tour guide was amazing ! His name was John G. Very knowledgeable about everything LA even the history . He knew something about everything . Plants , trees , buildings , where stars lived , gee wiz things, even things about the other guests states they were from . Everything !! Too much too list . He enjoyed his job . We did not have a vibrant bus but that didn't stop his overall enthusiasm and motivation . I hope everyone have him a tip. He earned every bit of it . Always felt safe , he had road detours , that didn't matter , he found a way around !! Our one time in LA after several trips so why not !! This company is top notch. Why this company with so many out there . It was recommended by Universal Studios . Then we researched . Over 7,000 reviews with 4.8 stars out of 5. Thank you John G!!! And thank you A Day in La!! PS. The buses are painted some unique colors for a reason . Huge help with so many different companies !! Tour duration 4+ hr

Truly enjoyed the experience. A great way to spend a day exploring the city. We saw so much and did…read moreso much and now we have a very good idea where we would like to return to explore more. The tour guide was funny and very attentive. Thank you for a wonderful tour!

10.6 mi•Florence-Firestone

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California Wonders Charters

3.4(5 reviews)

California wonder is a veey good charter bus company. I did a 1 day overnight trip to Las Vegas…read more The driver Adam is a 1st class driver very professional. Book with this company you want regret it.And Ask if Adam available to be your driver he's a 5 star driver .

It should be possible to select zero stars. Worst service ever. Hired two buses for our group. One…read morebus showed up 15 minutes late. The other bus, an hour late. We had booked a return trip for five days later. Both buses arrive 90 minutes LATE to pick us up. At the end of the second trip, one of the drivers has the audacity to ask when he would receive his tip. Unbelievable.

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Hollywood Tours

4.5(48 reviews)

0.0 mi•Hollywood

Great tour! Dave made the experience memorable! Highly recommend the tour and the guide.read more

Arrived Early, Treated Rudely, Safety Issues, 30+ Minutes Late…read more We prepaid for the 11:00 AM open-air tour 4 days in advance and arrived at 10:40 AM with printed confirmation stating the bus leaves on time and all late arrivals are bumped to the next tour. Instead, we were repeatedly told to "come back closer to 11" and then that there was a "bus issue" and come back at 11:15 am. We wandered around in the cold. We checked in 3-4 times because we had lunch plans after the 2-hour tour. Staff claimed another group was late (which turned out NOT to be true). Meanwhile, employees were trying to recruit more passengers. Only after we said we were canceling 30 minutes late, did they send us to board a bus. The driver was nice, but one seat behind him had no working seat belt. Three blocks after leaving, the bus was called back to pick up a group of 8 even though there were only 7 seat belts available. We were pressured to give up our safe seats and wait for another bus. We refused to exit. We refused to sit without a seat belt. The older male staff member was aggressive and extremely rude. The tour left over 30 minutes late. Disorganized, misleading, RUDE older man and unsafe. Horrible experience for the start of our vacation. Would NOT recommend.

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5.0(30 reviews)

0.5 mi•Hollywood

I went on a private vintage shopping tour with April, and WOW! I work in fashion (I've been a…read morestylist for 16 years). I've always admired vintage clothing, but I wasn't familiar with the older brands or their history. April knew EVERYTHING! She was so knowledgeable and was able to pick out gems I would have otherwise overlooked. I want to do one of her group tours next. Such a unique and fun experience for fashion lovers.

A thoroughly captivating and enjoyable walking tour. The amount of colorful history shared and the…read morepace were just right. Plus, you feel like you're walking with a celebrity.