Essential Ticket

Name: Essential Ticket | Los Angeles | Big Bus Tours
Brand: Big Bus Tours
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Enjoy the ultimate LA sightseeing experience with our Essential Ticket, which includes a 2-day ticket for our open-top, double-decker Los Angeles sightseeing bus tour, and a tour through the famous TCL Chinese Theatres! Please note: at checkout, you will select your Big Bus Tour date and time via a calendar. Please note that after purchase you will need to log in to our Booking Portal to select the date and time for your TCL Chinese Theatre VIP Tour.

Adult

From US$67.50 (Full price from US$75.00)
Child 3–12

From US$58.50 (Full price from US$65.00)

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What's included? Where does it go?

Hop on, Hop off

Our hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour gives you the freedom to explore your way. You can hop on and off the bus at any of our designated Big Bus stops, as many times as you wish on all of the offered routes. All located near Los Angeles' best attractions, you're free to delve deeper into the city at your own pace. Simply rejoin the tour when you're ready. Or, alternatively, you are very welcome to stay on board for the entire tour and let us take you for a scenic spin of the city.

Routes

Hollywood Loop (Red Loop)

See LA’s highlights on our Red Loop.
- Operates 10:00am - 4:30pm
- Frequency: 30–45 mins
See full timetable
Beach Loop (Blue Loop)

Hop on our shuttle to Santa Monica for sun, surf, sand and shopping.
- Operates 10:30am-3:15pm
- Frequency: 5/6 a day
See full timetable

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FAQs

Do I need to choose a date for my tour?

Yes – when you book, you will need to select the date you’d like to hop on the bus. If you’re touring with us for more than one day, your ticket must be used across consecutive days, and the date you select at time of booking should be the first day of your tour. Some tours also require you to select a time of travel, to secure your seat. If your ticket has extra inclusions, you may also need to book dates and times for these inclusions after your purchase is complete via our Booking Portal. For more information, please see the instructions on your booking confirmation email.

Where can I buy a ticket for the tour?

You can purchase tickets either on this website, from an on-street Big Bus Tours staff member, on the bus, from a trusted retailer such as your hotel concierge, or at one of our key sales points. Please note that for hygiene reasons we encourage you to pay with card when possible so that all parties can avoid the handling of cash.

How long does the tour take?

Please visit our Service Information page for up-to-date information on the duration of our tours.

What time do tours start and how often do buses run?

Please visit our Service Information page for up-to-date information on tour start times and frequency.

Where can I start the tour?

You can join the tour from any stop. To find the closest stop to you, please visit our Find A Bus Stop page.

Tell me about Big Bus Tours Los Angeles

Hop on board with Big Bus Tours Los Angeles to discover the City of Angels from an open-top double-decker bus! You're free to hop on and off at any stop to explore LA in more detail, rejoining the tour when you're ready.
Big Bus Tours Los Angeles offers two different tour routes: The Hollywood Loop (Red Route) and the Beach Loop (Blue Route). Tickets are available for 1-day or 2-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing.

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