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Hollywood Sign Tours: The 15 Best Ways to See the Letters

23 tours  ·  from $12 a head

You cannot touch the sign, but you can get closer than the Hollywood and Highland viewing deck. These 15 compare the trail hikes, the quick photo walks and the drives to the lookouts, with prices and how steep each climb gets.

Hollywood Sign 2.5-Hour Tour with Comedians and Their Dogs - The guide, the jokes, and Mozart
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Hollywood Sign 2.5-Hour Tour with Comedians and Their Dogs

1.Hollywood Sign 2.5-Hour Tour with Comedians and Their Dogs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,496 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $15Our pick

Walk Griffith Park’s Innsdale Trail to the Hollywood Sign with a guide such as Jon or Michaela, and possibly Mozart the dog. The roughly 2.5-hour tour includes Hollywood stories, photo help, water, snacks, and sunscreen, with morning and sunset departures. Expect an uphill hike, not a roadside photo stop.

“JON AND HIS DOG WAS AMAZINGGGGGGG will definitely book with them again , he made the hike so memorable and told us so much about the meaning of everything”

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Los Angeles: The Original 2.5-Hour Hollywood Sign Hike - Reaching the front and back of the Hollywood Sign
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Los Angeles: The Original 2.5-Hour Hollywood Sign Hike

2.The Original 2.5-Hour Hollywood Sign Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,468 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

This guided Hollywood Hills hike takes you to the front and back of the Hollywood Sign, with views of Lake Hollywood, Griffith Observatory, Burbank, and the city below. Expect about four miles on an easy-to-moderate trail, stories about LA, and help finding good photo angles. Guides such as Noelle, Michael, Sarah, and Katie have led recent outings.

“Noelle was a great guide and photographer. Learned alot about the area. Beautiful views. Would definitely recommend.”

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LA: Hollywood Sign Tour with Comedians, Dogs, & Epic Photos - Meeting the Hollywood Sign from front and back
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LA: Hollywood Sign Tour with Comedians, Dogs, & Epic Photos

3.Hollywood Sign Tour with Comedians, Dogs, & Epic Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,193 reviews · 2h 30m · from $22

Spend 150 minutes hiking a scenic route to the front and behind the Hollywood Sign with a working actor or comedian as your guide. Expect LA stories, panoramic views, a friendly trail dog, and photo stops where your guide can help capture the sign. Tours are in English and cost $22 per person.

“Matt was our guide and he made it fun and welcoming. our family had a blast.”

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Los Angeles Original 90-Minute Walking Tour to The Hollywood Sign - What the guide adds to a public trail
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Los Angeles Original 90-Minute Walking Tour to The Hollywood Sign

4.Los Angeles Original 90-Minute Walking Tour to The Hollywood Sign

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 693 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Join Bikes and Hikes LA for a 90-minute guided walk in Griffith Park, with close views of the Hollywood Sign and panoramas toward downtown, the Pacific, and the Hollywood Reservoir. Guides such as Noelle, Mark, Chris, and Michael have earned praise for their local stories, easy pace, and family photos. The route is 1.8 miles, and closed-toe shoes and your own water are required.

“It was great! The guide was amazing. I really like her explanation. And everything was punctual ! I liked it”

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Los Angeles: Front & Back of Hollywood Sign Hike Guided Tour - Climbing through the Hollywood Hills
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Los Angeles: Front & Back of Hollywood Sign Hike Guided Tour

5.Front & Back of Hollywood Sign Hike Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 439 reviews · 2h 30m · from $34

Walk 4 miles through the Hollywood Hills with a certified local guide, visiting viewpoints at the front and back of the Hollywood Sign. Along the way, look toward LA studios, downtown and Griffith Observatory, and hear stories about Hollywood and the park. Guides such as Katie, Mark and Noelle have been praised for their narration, steady pacing and help with photos.

“Mark was amazing as a guide and I would highly recommend him to anyone and hope he continues to run this as he was very engaging, knowledgeable, humourous and great company!”

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LA: Express Hollywood Sign Guided Walking Tour with Photos - The uphill walk through Griffith Park
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LA: Express Hollywood Sign Guided Walking Tour with Photos

6.Express Hollywood Sign Guided Walking Tour with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 310 reviews · 1 hour · from $15

Walk uphill on Griffith Park’s Innsdale Trail with a working actor or comedian as your guide. Hear Hollywood stories, pause for views of LA studios and skyscrapers, and get photos at a sign-viewing spot. The express tour lasts one hour and costs $15 per person. Meet at the trailhead, not Lake Hollywood Park.

“The tour was amazing. We had a great time and aur tour guide was great at keeping us informed and entertained.”

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LA: Walk of Fame, Hollywood Sign & Beverly Hills Tour - Downtown LA and Walt Disney Concert Hall
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LA: Walk of Fame, Hollywood Sign & Beverly Hills Tour

7.Walk of Fame, Hollywood Sign & Beverly Hills Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 179 reviews · 5 hours · from $89

In five hours, an English-speaking guide takes you from downtown LA to Griffith Observatory, Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the Original Farmers Market. Expect a small-group minibus, bottled water and stories that connect city history with film landmarks and celebrity homes. Guides such as Bing and Jim have led tours, though your guide may vary.

“Fabulous, would highly recommend. Bing was very knowledgeable and shared information with us in all the areas we visited from celebrity’s too historic, very interesting and fun. As we were a small group this allowed us time to visit a couple of additional places which we really appreciated. Transport was really comfy also. It was great to see all the places we probably would not have got to see given the size of LA and distance between areas. Thoroughly enjoyed seeing different landmarks and hearing about the history for each one. We would not have learned this had we tried too visit the areas ourselves. The cost of the trip…”

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50-Minute Driving Tour: Explore Hollywood Sign in a Ferrari - Driving yourself or riding with the guide
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50-Minute Driving Tour: Explore Hollywood Sign in a Ferrari

8.50-Minute Driving Tour: Explore Hollywood Sign in a Ferrari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $93

In about 50 minutes, a guide takes you along Hollywood Boulevard, the Walk of Fame, Sunset Boulevard, and Mulholland Drive in a Ferrari California T, with a brief photo stop near the Hollywood Sign. Choose to drive or ride as a passenger. The tour starts and ends on Hollywood Boulevard and is limited to three people.

“De begeleider was geweldig hij gaf alle informatie en had geweldige humor wat deze ervaring tot een onvergetelijke belevenis heeft gemaakt”

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LA VIP Tour : Beverly Hills, Sunset Strip, & Hollywood Sign! - Mulholland Drive and the Universal City Overlook
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LA VIP Tour : Beverly Hills, Sunset Strip, & Hollywood Sign!

9.LA VIP Tour : Beverly Hills, Sunset Strip, & Hollywood Sign!

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 175 reviews · 3 hours · from $59

In a small, air-conditioned vehicle, you’ll visit Hollywood Sign viewpoints, Mulholland Drive, Sunset Strip, Greystone Mansion, Rodeo Drive, and the Beverly Hills Sign. Local guides such as Justin and Mario lead the three-hour route, sharing city stories, music, and photo stops. Groups are limited to nine, and the tour begins and ends on Hollywood Boulevard.

“This was a very good tour. Because of the unmarked van we were small enough to go into the hills and neighborhoods where other tours can’t go.”

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Shared 4 Hours LA Afternoon Tour With Hollywood Sign and Star Homes - Hollywood Boulevard: stars, handprints and red-carpet history
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Shared 4 Hours LA Afternoon Tour With Hollywood Sign and Star Homes

10.Shared 4 Hours LA Afternoon Tour With Hollywood Sign and Star Homes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $88

This four-hour afternoon tour combines a 20 to 30 minute Hollywood Sign hike with stops at Hollywood Boulevard, the Sunset Strip, Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive. Groups are capped at 15, with local guides such as Paul, Bing and Dave leading the route. Pickup is available at selected hotels.

“Great tour with excellent tour narrator. For a 4 hour tour it’s a perfect option to get a taste of Hollywood.”

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Los Angeles: Hollywood Sign Electric Bike Tour - Melrose Avenue and the Grove offer a change of pace
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Los Angeles: Hollywood Sign Electric Bike Tour

11.Hollywood Sign Electric Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 166 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114

Ride about 13 miles with an English-speaking guide, from the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Melrose Avenue to the Hollywood Sign’s photo spot. The roughly three-hour outing includes e-bikes, helmets, and a vest, plus a break at the Original Farmers Market and The Grove. Guides such as Ryan, Liz, and Kris have led rides with a relaxed pace and plenty of local stories.

“Loved the La Brea Tar Pits and the Forever Cemetery. We saw beautiful homes, too. Eric was entertaining and informative.”

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Los Angeles: Express Hollywood Sign Guided Walk & Photo Tour - What the 90-minute route feels like
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Los Angeles: Express Hollywood Sign Guided Walk & Photo Tour

12.Express Hollywood Sign Guided Walk & Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 150 reviews · 1h 30m · from $29

Spend 90 minutes walking the Hollywood Hills with a local English-speaking guide. The 1.8-mile route brings you beneath the Hollywood Sign, with photo stops, LA stories and help framing your pictures. Guides such as Michael, Sarah and Noelle have led the tour, though your guide may vary. Water and nearby free parking are included.

“It was really good and met some nice people which made it even better”

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Hollywood Sign & Universal Studios Helicopter Tour - The Hollywood Sign from above
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Hollywood Sign & Universal Studios Helicopter Tour

13.Hollywood Sign & Universal Studios Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 122 reviews · 10 min · from $159

Depart from Burbank Airport for a 10-minute guided helicopter flight over the Hollywood Sign and nearby sights, including Universal Studios, Griffith Park, Griffith Observatory and Warner Bros. Studios. Choose a daytime or sunset option. The pilot points out landmarks, and the aircraft carries up to three passengers plus the pilot.

“It was a really great experience and it worth the money I recommend everyone to try the tour”

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Hollywood Sign Express Tour with Comedians and Their Dogs - What the guides add beyond directions
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Hollywood Sign Express Tour with Comedians and Their Dogs

14.Hollywood Sign Express Tour with Comedians and Their Dogs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $12Best value

Hike from Innsdale Trail to a legal front view of the Hollywood Sign with a local comedian-guide and one or more trail-loving dogs, including Mozart, Scout, Grizz, or Lola. Expect Hollywood stories, help with photos, water, and views toward Los Angeles. The tour lasts about 75 minutes and costs $12 per person.

“Beautiful views. Interesting stories. Great Experience! Would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants a great picture of the Hollywood sign.”

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Hollywood Sign One-Hour Tour in Los Angeles - What the drive through Hollywood adds
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Hollywood Sign One-Hour Tour in Los Angeles

15.Hollywood Sign One-Hour Tour in Los Angeles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · from $39

This one-hour tour starts on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and heads through Hollywood and the Hollywood Hills in a climate-controlled van for up to eight people. At the sign viewpoint, you have about 15 minutes for photos. Guides such as George add local stories and humor; you can return to the starting point or end near a hiking trail and arrange your own ride.

“The Guide was so funny and entertaining for an hour tour, making the ride up to the Hollywood sign more fun than i expected. Everybody who come to Hollywood should get this tour!”

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