Planning a Tour of Hollywood with a Private Bus Rental

Hollywood is a luxurious area to visit, but hotel prices can be astronomical: accommodation lies in the $1000/night range! To avoid pricey hotel stays, try booking accommodation outside of the downtown core and maximize your travel budget. Your bus rental will make it easy for your group to travel to Los Angeles’ points of interest like downtown Hollywood, or its many amusement parks. These boutique hotels have enough rooms for a sizeable travel group, but pack way more charm than your average chain hotel.

With so many celebrities and tourists crowded into one small area, Hollywood has become a magnet for restauranteurs. We’ve selected a few of our faves to help you sort through the throngs of eateries.

Casually stroll alongside the names of celebrities on the Walk of Fame or check out the Walk’s website for a list of upcoming star dedication ceremonies. There are 24 scheduled each year and viewing is free.

Also on the Boulevard is the Dolby Theatre. Known as the home of the Academy Awards, the Dolby is all about the Oscars. Group discounts are available for a tour (general admission: $25) that will give you an inside look at the theatre’s history, architecture, and Michelangelo-inspired décor.

TCL Chinese Theatre, known as “the most iconic movie theatre in the world,” was founded by showman Sid Grauman. Book a VIP tour of the 90-year-old theatre’s secrets for only $18. Group rates are available if you book in advance.

After you’ve explored the Boulevard, hop back on the bus and take it to the Griffith Park Observatory—the best spot to park and view the Hollywood Sign. People are often surprised that you can’t hike right up to the famous letters, so plan in advance and choose a good legal vantage point from which to snap your Hollywood Sign selfies. Arrive in the evening, because the Observatory is also home to a planetarium. Admission is free for most events at the Observatory.

If you’re looking to entertain kids and adults while taking in the history of cinema, spend the day at Universal Studios. It’s a pricier option with tickets ranging from $110 to $350, but there are discounts for groups of 10 or more. Contact their ticket booth early to arrange your group. Once you’re there, challenge yourself with thrilling rides, see a special effects show, or explore the worlds of your favourite Hollywood Blockbusters. It’s a full day experience, so have your driver drop you off and return you to your hotel for as low as $1224.

Finish your day in Hollywood with a party on Sunset Strip. Stay safe and drink responsibly by taking advantage of having a personal driver, as you bar hop your way down one of the most iconic party streets in the world. Get your rock-n-roll history fix with the Viper Room, rub shoulders with Hollywood insiders at Mmhmm Cocktail Bar, and see some of the biggest names in stand-up comedy at the Comedy Store, Upright Citizen’s Brigade, or the Laugh Factory.