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The 4 best Hollywood tours

Take one of these awesome Hollywood tours to see more than just the Walk of Fame and the Chinese Theatre

Hollywood tours are in no short supply, from the open-top vans that line the Hollywood Walk of Fame to intimate walking tours. At their best, they take the guesswork out of exploring major tourist attractions and celebrity hangouts, and can sometimes offer an offbeat look at Hollywood history. But finding a perfect route is a challenge, especially when most Hollywood tours barely even take place in Hollywood; in fact, most are excursions through  West Hollywood’s Sunset Strip as well as Beverly Hills .

We’ll be honest: Enterprising visitors are better off with a DIY approach. A smartphone, a Metro pass, and a ride-hailing app cost far less than a proper tour, and you’ll be able to tackle everything at your own pace.

But if you’re looking for a bit more hand-holding and have upwards of $40 to spare, a couple of quality options do exist for Hollywood tours. So we hopped aboard Tinseltown’s top tour buses to find you the best tours through L.A.’s most famous neighborhoods.

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1.  Starline Sightseeing Tours Hop-on Hop-off

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Starline Sightseeing Tours essentially operates an entire network of double-decker bus circuits across the city, from Downtown to Santa Monica. Unlike most full-day tours, you’ll never be held hostage to a particular itinerary. Buses arrive at most major tourist attractions across the city every 20 to 30 minutes, so feel free to avoid awful spots and linger in more interesting ones (the Hollywood-West Hollywood-Beverly Hills loop clocks in at just under two hours). Faux Robin Leach narration pumps through headphone jacks at every seat. The ritzy British accent lends extra hilarity as it recounts Hollywood lore, like the El Pollo Loco where Brad Pitt used to dress up as a chicken, or the liquor store where Guns N’ Roses used to get sloshed. 

Don't miss: The multilingual audio commentary comes in eight languages, so no one has to miss out. 

2.  Hollywood Studios and TMZ Private Day Tour

However you make your way to this tour, you can’t possibly miss the bus; it has TMZ emblazoned in huge lettering down the sides of it and it’ll likely be surrounded by excitable folks. The lack of windows means taking photos is a breeze – plus, it allows your guide to yell witty quips at passersby when you roll through celeb hotspots. Inside the bus, a history of salacious celeb details are offered via amusing anecdotes. Essentially, this is three tours in one: The sightseeing aspect efficiently and lightheartedly covers the most notable stops in Hollywood, West Hollywood, and Beverly Hills. Additionally, it’s a celebrity-hunting tour – the guides are armed with camera rigs to record fodder for TMZ – where success is never guaranteed. 

Don't miss:  Views of the Hollywood Sign, Rodeo Drive and Sunset Strip. 

3.  Hollywood Boulevard Prime Time Van Tour

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Walk anywhere on Hollywood Boulevard and you’re sure to be stopped by someone hawking a discounted van tour. The canopy-topped vans offer a comfortable alternative to driving yourself through Hollywood gridlock and the frightfully narrow roads through the hills up to the Hollywood Sign. However, the tours rarely delve deeper than “there’s Eva Longoria’s house.” For those looking for a no-frills way to snap some photos of Hollywood’s tourist highlights and celebrity homes, it’s difficult to find a more practical, cost-effective way. 

Don't miss:  You'll be driving past the homes of Tom Cruise, Leonardo DiCaprio, Elvis Presley and more... so keep your eyes peeled for celeb sightings. 

4.  Los Angeles: Luxury Hollywood Sightseeing Trolley Tour

It's not just about the views and famous sights on this Hollywood tour; passengers will be riding on a vintage trolley to make this experience even more memorable. Glance over at celeb homes and cultural hotspots, like Miracle Mile to the Original Farmers Market, from the comfort of crushed velvet seats. Your guide will be sharing stories that relate to each site as you pass by, making for a jam-packed three-hour joyride. 

Don't miss: Look out for the onboard charging ports and remember to ask for the WiFi details. 

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Best thing to do in Los Angeles as a visitor? That’s easy! Take the best tour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills with us! Not only do we offer the very best in tours in and around Hollywood during the day, but we also offer incredible night excursions. After all, the stars come out at night? Why not put yourself where the action is with Star Track Tours! We’ve taken the celebrity star tours experience of yesteryear and revamped it to be more exciting, star-studded and eventful.

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Welcome to Star Track Tours! The fresh approach to star sightings in the City of Angels. With us you have the option of taking a daytime celebrity tour or you can take advantage of our unique night star tours as well. Make sure you’re in the middle of the action when the stars come out at night! Secure a seat on Star Track Tours now to ensure you don’t miss the celebrity sighting of a lifetime.

Star Track Tours is your absolute best choice for a celebrity sightseeing tour. We’ll guide you through Tinseltown to uncover all of the celebrities you’re dying to see up close and personal.

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Not only are our tours ( Hollywood , Beverly Hills and Los Angeles ) the most interactive, entertaining, informative and fun, they’re also one of the best bus tour bargains in the Los Angeles area. If you’ve checked our competition you know they can charge an arm and a leg. For families touring Hollywood that can add up! Star Track Tours tickets are among the lowest-priced in the city. But that doesn’t mean we skimp on quality. Our tour guides and drivers are the best in the industry: knowledgeable, friendly and always working to make sure you have the best tour experience in the city.

See the Sights and Stars in Complete Comfort

Once you get on our Star Tracker buses you only have to sit back, relax and enjoy the sights, sun and stars as we take you in and around Hollywood, Beverly Hills or Los Angeles. Our open-window buses make it easy to see what’s above as well as what’s at eye level. From landmarks like the Chinese Theater or Capitol Records to the Walk of Fame or celebrity homes, you’ll have a fantastic view. Who knows who may be driving down Rodeo Drive or pull up to a stoplight next to you? We put you right in the heart of the stars’ playground.

Convenience is Part of Our Tours of Tinseltown

We’re located in the heart of Hollywood, right on that world-famous thoroughfare, Hollywood Blvd. This is where the action is and if you’re visiting us and want to take in as many sights as possible, Star Track Tours is your golden opportunity. Simply hop on our bus, space permitting, or book a reservation for you and your family. When you’re seeing the sights like the Hollywood Museum or shopping at Ovation, you’re only seconds away from one of our fun-filled Hollywood tours.

Hollywood Sign Tour

Our Hollywood Sign Tour is our latest addition and it makes perfect sense. The iconic sign literally says Hollywood like nothing else and no visit to Hollywood is complete without a glimpse and picture of the sign. But how about viewing it up close as possible and taking your photo in front of the sign for a once-in-a-lifetime memory? It’s easy! Just take our tour and see the sign in all its glory!

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Visiting L.A. for the first time and want to see something special? Star Track Tours is happy to put together custom tours of the L.A. area or Hollywood just for you! We provide custom, private tours and put our comfortable tour buses and experts drivers and guides at your service. For a completely unique tourist experience, call Star Track Tours today!

Hollywood Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tours

Making your "Hollywood debut" can be hard if you don't know how to get around Los Angeles. If you're touring Tinsel Town for the first time, Hollywood hop-on hop-off bus tours offer the best way to see as much as possible without extensive planning. You hop on a comfortable, luxurious bus that will bring you to every important landmark and attraction around Los Angeles. The flexible nature of these tours provides plenty of room for sightseeing, shopping, dining, and taking photos. Take a look at three Hollywood bus tours delivering experiences and value of cinematic proportions!

Starline Tours

Starline Tours Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing buses offer access to everything you want to see in Los Angeles. This agency knows how to put together a great itinerary that sprinkles in classic Hollywood glamour with the stunning geography of Southern California. Everything feels close enough to touch from inside an open-air double-decker bus. What's more, guests have the flexibility to choose 24-hour, 48-hour, or 72-hour passes.

A Starline voyage can cover Hollywood, Santa Monica, Downtown Los Angeles, and Universal Studios. A complete route itinerary features more than 50 stops! Some highlights include The Comedy Store, Beverly Center (shopping), Melrose Avenue (shopping), Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, the Beverly Hilton, Paramount Studios, Little Tokyo, the Jewelry District, L.A. Live, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and Universal Studios. Additionally, voyagers can pare down their experience by booking a sole leg covering the Santa Monica route, the Downtown Los Angeles route, or the Universal Studios route. Family passes are available.

Big Bus Los Angeles

Big Bug Los Angeles lets you enjoy La La Land from the top deck! This operator plans routes offering the perfect introduction to the city. Moreover, your adventure is strategically planned to let you get the best photos of iconic Hollywood landmarks. Passengers can choose from one-day to two-hour passes.

Taking guests along the Hollywood and beach loop, the one-day Discover Ticket covers all the basics. Considered an upgrade, the Essential Ticket is a one-day pass covering the Hollywood loop and beach loop that includes celebrity home tours and a TCL Chinese Theatre VIP tour with full flexibility. The TMZ Celebrity Tour takes passengers on a two-hour journey along the Sunset Strip, Beverly Hills, and more to spot celebrities inside an ultra-luxurious custom TMZ bus. Finally, the Celebrity Homes Tour brings passengers through Mulholland Drive, Rodeo Drive, and the Hollywood Hills to see celebrity homes of the past and present from inside an ultra-lush Mercedes open-top minibus. The route also stops at the famous Universal Overlook, allowing passengers to enjoy stunning views of Los Angeles. Passengers will also enjoy photo opportunities at the Hollywood Sign! This is a fully flexible two-hour excursion.

Hollywood City Tours

Hollywood City Tours lets you soar in the City of Angels by choosing a two-hour or seven-hour route. The Original Hollywood Tour is a two-hour pass that covers the Walk of Fame, Dolby Theater, Beverly Hills Hotel, Laugh Factory, Whiskey A-Go-Go, Sunset Strip, Rodeo Drive, Route 66, Capitol Records, TCL Chinese Theatre, multiple filming locations, and so much more! The itinerary also promises to take you to homes belonging to Tom Cruise, Katy Perry, Leonardo DiCaprio, Bruno Mars, Justin Timberlake, Elvis Presley, Madonna, Johnny Depp, and more. Covering all of the attractions included in the Original Hollywood Tour, the Grand LA Tour is an upgraded experience lasting seven hours that provides an in-depth exploration of Hollywood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Santa Monica Beach aboard a luxury bus.

Ready to Roll in Los Angeles? There's no denying that Hollywood hop-on hop-off bus tours offer the best way to see everything the city offers without tussling with the GPS, wasting time in traffic, or wearing out your shoes by walking. If you're looking for a little burst of energy to keep up with the pace of Los Angeles, stay cool with this list of where to get the best iced coffee in Hollywood, CA . This list will definitely help you to stay caffeinated like your favorite celebs!

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Universal Studios Hollywood celebrates 60 years with this new Studio Tour experience

Universal Studios Hollywood reissues iconic Glamor Trams as the world-renowned Studio Tour celebrates a milestone 60 years. (Photo credit: Victoria Wall Harris/Universal Studios Hollywood)

LOS ANGELES - Universal Studios Hollywood celebrates the Studio Tour's 60th anniversary this season with a new, "experiential" addition to their popular Los Angeles back lot tours. 

While guests are normally confined to keeping their arms and legs inside their vehicle during the tour, beginning April 26, Universal Studios Hollywood is flipping the script. The park invites guests to get off the tram to pose for photo opportunities in front of some legendary movie scenes, like Universal's "King Kong" and "Jaws" sets.

For a photo opportunity like never before, the anniversary event will also feature the first-ever original replica of the Hollywood Sign situated along the iconic back lot for guests to get up close to the iconic landmark.

Universal Studios Hollywood reissues iconic Glamor Trams as world-renowned Studio Tour celebrates a milestone 60 years. (Photo credit Victoria Wall Harris/Universal Studios Hollywood)

Other notable attractions include the renovated debut of Universal's "Earthquake – The Big One," which features a realistic 8.3-magnitude quake, and a large Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur display. The 60th-anniversary elements offer guests new ways to immerse themselves in Hollywood's most iconic scenes – and take the photos to prove it.

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"The Studio Tour is a crown jewel in our theme park portfolio and a beloved attraction for millions of guests," said Universal Studios Hollywood Executive Vice President and General Manager Scott Strobl. "We are thrilled and honored to share our enthusiasm for its historic relevance with guests both new to the experience as well as those who have journeyed with us along the way."

As part of the Studio Tour 60th anniversary celebration, Universal Studios Hollywood offers a selection of specially created, highly themed food and beverages, available from April 26-August 11, 2024. (Photo credit Victoria Wall Harris/Universal Studios Hollywood)

The anniversary celebration also includes new eatery options, including BBQ brisket sandwiches and BBQ chicken sandwiches from Hollywood & Dine, burgers and chili dogs from Mel's Diner, ice cream from Studio Scoops and cookie sandwiches from City Snack Shop.

Universal Studios Hollywood's 60th anniversary event runs from April 26 through August 11, 2024. Click here for more information and for tickets .

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A Makeover for a Beloved Tourist Destination

Visitors make Hollywood Boulevard one of their first stops in Los Angeles. But when they arrive, the reality may not match the fantasy.

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Ask most anyone around the world to imagine Hollywood, or even Los Angeles, and they’ll probably think first of the Hollywood sign. Next might come sights along Hollywood Boulevard: the iconic stars of the Walk of Fame; the TCL Chinese Theater (formerly Grauman’s) at night, lit by spotlights painting the dark sky above; classic movie stars slinking into the Musso & Frank Grill for an ice-cold martini.

That’s why tourists often make Hollywood Boulevard one of their first stops in Los Angeles. With about 38 million visitors a year, the area known as the Hollywood Entertainment District is one of the region’s most visited destinations, outpacing even Disneyland, visited by about 16.8 million people in 2022.

When they arrive, though, the reality may not match the fantasy.

As Angelenos will loudly attest whenever they head toward Hollywood Boulevard for a concert or a centrally located happy hour, traffic there is often at a standstill, and people in the midst of mental health or substance-use episodes wander down the crowded sidewalks. Restaurants catering to tourists blast music, and costumed sales workers hawk discount souvenirs or bus tours, resulting in a cacophony. And about 30 percent of the street-level commercial space on the boulevard in the entertainment district is vacant — a 40-year problem, according to Kathleen Rawson, the president and chief executive of the Hollywood Partnership, the nonprofit that manages the area’s business improvement district.

“Hollywood has had a stigma for quite some time,” Rawson said.

But city officials hope that a plan aimed at making Hollywood Boulevard more friendly to pedestrians and cyclists could help turn that around — ideally before Los Angeles hosts the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Olympics.

The plan — named “Access to Hollywood,” because, one assumes, the allusion was right there — would use $8 million in public money to expand sidewalks and add bus lanes, protected bike lanes and designated turning lanes to a 3.6 mile stretch of Hollywood Boulevard extending from West Hollywood to Los Feliz. Pedestrian safety is a key goal: Right now, the thoroughfare is among the 6 percent of city streets in Los Angeles that account for 70 percent of the city’s deaths and severe injuries to walkers. Outdoor dining spaces along the boulevard will also be expanded.

“We know when people come here and they stay here and they shop here, they’re going to spend their money here,” said Councilman Hugo Soto-Martinez, who is spearheading the project and whose district encompasses most of the area. “They are going to make businesses more vibrant and make this truly the street that it should be: a world-class destination.”

Hollywood boosters, including Rawson and Soto-Martinez, hope that the transportation improvements will be the beginning of a broader revitalization of Hollywood Boulevard that could involve shutting the street to traffic more regularly, creating a pedestrian-friendly public space.

Rawson said other small improvements could make a big difference in encouraging visitors to spend time in the area. For example, she said, she hopes to raise money to pay for power-washing the Walk of Fame daily, rather than just twice a week. The boulevard has relatively few street trees; last year, the group planted 75. In the future, she said, she could envision more events on the street geared to both tourists and residents, like an outdoor World Cup watch party.

“We are dealing with the raw material here in this neighborhood that is prime for a little love and care,” she said. “The streetscape improvement plan is an amazing start to that.”

Steve Nissen, the chief executive of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which founded the Walk of Fame, said Hollywood Boulevard, like so many entertainment districts around the country, had cycled through highs and lows. While he acknowledged that recent years had been tough, he added, “We are now on a great upswing.”

He noted that Netflix, which already had an enormous office and studio footprint in Hollywood, recently spent $70 million to restore the century-old Egyptian Theater on the boulevard — the site of Hollywood’s first movie premiere event, in 1922.

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California can continue to set its own vehicle emission standards , a federal court ruled, blocking an attempt by Ohio, Alabama, Texas and other Republican-led states to revoke California’s authority to set standards higher than the federal government’s, The Associated Press reports.

The state has failed to adequately monitor the outcome of its spending on homelessness programs , according to the State Auditor’s Office, The Los Angeles Times reports.

A conservative group warns that legislation under consideration by California lawmakers to address how government agencies handle Black people’s applications for occupational licenses, a measure related to reparations for descendants of slaves, would be challenged , The San Francisco Chronicle reports.

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The Rev. Cecil Murray, who used the First African Methodist Episcopal Church as a place for the Black community in Los Angeles to address social injustices, died at his home in the city. He was 94.

Arts institutions and galleries say they are not giving up on downtown Los Angeles, despite the financial damage done there, as in many cities, by the pandemic.

The Los Angeles City Council imposed a temporary moratorium on dog breeding permits after L.A. Animal Services reported that its shelters are filled to more than three times their normal capacity, KTLA reports.

Central California

A California appeals court ruled that Vince Fong, a Republican state legislator, can remain on the ballot for Kevin McCarthy’s former U.S. House seat while also running for re-election to the Assembly in November, Politico reports.

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A group of about 200 graduate students working at U.C. Law San Francisco filed to form a union , KQED reports.

And before you go, some good news

The St. Francis Hotel on Hollywood Boulevard, built in 1926, was once the heart of Hollywood. The photographer Penny Wolin’s book “Guest Register” captures the spirit of the hotel through pictures of its residents .

Wolin took the photos nearly 50 years ago, when she was 21 and stayed at the hotel for three weeks, NPR reports. She wanted to learn more about the kinds of people who were living in a hotel that had once been famous for its movie-star glamour. She describes the St. Francis as “an existential place.”

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Because of an editing error, an earlier version of this newsletter referred incorrectly to vacant commercial space in the Hollywood Entertainment District. The vacancy rate is 30 percent for street-level space along Hollywood Boulevard in the district, not for the district as a whole.

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Cruise passenger dies after shuttle bus crash

One woman has died and 10 others were injured after a shuttle bus crashed into the transportation area outside a Honolulu cruise terminal Friday, according to police.

The ship, Carnival Miracle, was on a 15-day journey, departing Long Beach, California, on April 6, according to Carnival Cruise Line. Nine of the people hit by the vehicle were cruise ship passengers.

"Sadly, one guest has died from her injuries. She was traveling with her husband, who was also injured and is expected to recover. Members of the Carnival Care Team are assisting the guests. Our thoughts are with the guests affected and their loved ones," Carnival Cruise Line said in a statement to ABC News.

A 57-year-old man was dropping off customers at pier 2 when a bystander told him that his vehicle was moving forward. He then jumped into the drivers seat, trying to stop the vehicle, but he accidentally pressed the gas pedal instead of the brakes, colliding with two concrete barriers and eleven pedestrians, according to the Honolulu Police Department.

Five pedestrians were transported to the hospital -- one of whom was later pronounced dead and four others are in good condition. Six other pedestrians refused treatment on the scene, police said.

According to police, speed does not appear to be a contributing factor in the collision and it is unknown if drugs or alcohol were contributing factors.

The investigation is ongoing.

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Taylor swift reacts to ryan gosling and emily blunt’s cover of “all too well” on ‘snl’.

"Watch me accidentally catch myself singing this version on tour. This monologue is everything," Swift posted on Instagram. 

By Kimberly Nordyke

Kimberly Nordyke

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It seems Taylor Swift also can’t get enough of Ryan Gosling as Ken.

On Saturday’s episode of Saturday Night Live , host Ryan Gosling was joined by his The Fall Guy co-star Emily Blunt to sing a rendition of Taylor Swift’s hit song “All Too Well” during the monologue.

The setup was that Gosling said he initially said he wasn’t going to talk about his Barbie character on the show, but he changed his mind and decided to sing about his feelings.

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Gosling then proceeded to sing: “I shredded Venice Beach is true / My clothes were tight / But something about that spandex felt so right / I left my rollerblades in that big pink house / But I still got that fur coat and I’ll wear that right now.”

“If I said that I was doing fine, you know I’d be lying / ‘Cause I was just Ken and now I’m just Ryan,” he continued.

Blunt turned up to basically try to force Gosling to snap out of it but ended up singing an homage to her Oppenheimer character, Kitty, alongside him.

For her part, Swift posted an approval of the bit on Instagram.

She wrote (in all caps): “All Too Well (Ryan and Emily’s Version)!!! Watch me accidentally catch myself singing this version on tour. This monologue is everything.” 

Swift ended her post with emojis of hands making the heart sign and applause.

Watch the SNL performance below.

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