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Los Angeles: Hollywood Sign Walking and Pictures Tour

1. Los Angeles: Hollywood Sign Walking and Pictures Tour

Join your local guide for a walk right to the top of the Hollywood Sign. Be guided up the best path to get to the sign as your host entertains you with fun historical facts and stories relating to one of the most recognizable signs in the world. In addition to the storytelling, your guide has curated this hike to provide you with the best pictures for your Instagram, creating memories to last a lifetime. Your guide is on hand to help you get the best photos of the sign, the city skyline, and other scenic panoramas that are bound to make your social media light up with likes.   Take once-in-a-lifetime photos in the best locations throughout Griffith Park, including a stunning panorama from above which comes complete with the sign in the background and Los Angeles below.

Los Angeles: Griffith Observatory Guided Tour

2. Los Angeles: Griffith Observatory Guided Tour

Discover the latest findings in astronomy and space exploration, hear about meteors and comets, and follow a curated journey through space and time on this small-group guided tour. Enter the Keck Central Rotunda, enjoy the beautiful Hugo Ballin Murals here, and spot the elegant Foucault Pendulum which shows the Earth's rotation. Investigate the interaction between science and mythology. Learn everything from science and history to architecture and movie trivia with your guide. Explore the moon landing and space debris in the Edge of Space exhibition. Walk around a spectacular scale model of the solar system outside and appreciate the beautiful vista from the terraces looking over Los Angeles Griffith Park, Mt. Wilson, the Pacific Ocean, and the impressive Hollywood sign. Choose to add a show in the world-famous planetarium theater. Experience a 40-minute immersive show with live narration that is truly out of this world.

Los Angeles: LA Grand Tour

3. Los Angeles: LA Grand Tour

Get a feel for the City of Angels with this full-day tour of some of its key sights. Experience a selection of its main attractions including ocean views and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. After departing from Sunset Boulevard, be driven first to Santa Monica Pier. Stop here for 1 hour to take a walk down the pier, see beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean, and visit the 3rd Street Promenade. Next, drive to an outdoor farmer's market for a 1-hour lunch stop. Here you can enjoy some of the best food in LA, freshly prepared from local produce. Enjoy family-friendly activities and shop at the famous Grove in Beverly Hills. Then, head for the Griffith Observatory for views of the Hollywood Sign, space and science exhibits, and downtown LA. Finally, travel to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Check out Grauman's Chinese Theater, the Dolby Theater, and take a photo with your favorite celebrity's star.

Los Angeles: Best of LA Bus Tour

4. Los Angeles: Best of LA Bus Tour

Admire in LA's top attractions on a guided bus tour that is customized to your preferences. Take in Hollywood, Paramount Studios, and the Greek Theatre. Stop at the Santa Monica Pier and Beach, the Original Farmers Market, and the Griffith Observatory. Meet your guide on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Climb aboard the bus and head straight to Santa Monica. On the drive, listen to entertaining stories and take in Hollywood, the Sunset Strip, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Rodeo Drive.  See views of the affluent Bel-Air neighborhood and the Getty. Stop at Santa Monica Pier and Beach for an hour to explore the famous boardwalk, shop along the 3rd Street Promenade, and see why Southern California is famous for its beaches.  Head back to the bus to take in Culver City and Museum Row. Get insider tips on the best restaurants and museums. Have an hour lunch break at the Grove/the Original Famers Market which is known for some of LA's best dining and shopping.  Continue past Fairfax, Melrose, Paramount Studios, the Greek Theatre, and Griffith Park. Take in sweeping views of the Los Angeles Basin from the Griffith Observatory. Capture pictures of views of Downtown Los Angeles, the ocean, and the Hollywood sign.  As you head back to the Hollywood Walk of Fame to end your tour, see the Capitol Records Building and explore more of Hollywood Blvd.

Los Angeles: Go City All-Inclusive Pass with 40+ Attractions

5. Los Angeles: Go City All-Inclusive Pass with 40+ Attractions

The Los Angeles All-Inclusive Pass by Go City gets you into over 40 top attractions in the city for one low price. Enjoy great savings on admission compared to buying individual tickets and pay nothing at the gate. Visit the Aquarium of the Pacific, Dolby Theatre, Madame Tussauds Hollywood, and many more of the best things to do in L.A., Hollywood, and beyond. In addition, when you buy a 3-, 5- or 7-day pass, you also get a ticket to Universal Studios Hollywood. You can take up to 2 weeks from when you first use the pass to use the remaining calendar days on your pass. The free digital guide helps you decide what to do, where to go, how to get there and how to make reservations in advance when required. Simply show your pass straight from your phone (or printed) at the gate or ticket office to get in. Activities, attractions, and tours included with the Los Angeles All-Inclusive Pass: Theme Parks • Universal Studios Hollywood Ticket (3+ day passes only) • Knott's Berry Farm • LEGOLAND California (choice between San Diego Zoo or LEGOLAND) • Knott's Soak City Water Park Outdoor Activities • Whale Watching in San Pedro or Long Beach • Catalina Flyer (Ferry to Catalina Island) • Harbor Breeze Whale Watching Tour - Long Beach • Perry's Beach Café and Rentals - Mountain Bike or Roller-Skates (All Day) • Hollywood Sign Tour • Celebrity Bike Tour by Bikes & Hikes LA (choice between self-guided or guided tour) • Whale Watch & Dolphin Tour - Beautiful Newport Beach • Harbor Cruise in Long Beach or San Pedro • Huntington Beach: 2-hr SUP board or kayak rental • Huntington Beach: Yoga on the beach Tours • Big Bus Los Angeles 1-Day Hop-on Hop-off Tour • Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood • Big Bus Celebrity Lifestyle and Homes Tour • Dolby Theater Guided Tour • Starline Tours: Malibu Celebrity Homes Tour • Downtown LA Food and Culture Tour • Glass Bottom Boat Eco Tour • SoFi Stadium Tour Family-Friendly • Madame Tussauds Hollywood • Aquarium of the Pacific • TCL Chinese Theater - Tour or Movie and a drink (choice between TCL Chinese Theater or Hollywood Museum) • Santa Monica Pier Aquarium • Los Angeles Zoo • California Science Center IMAX Movie • San Diego Zoo (choice between San Diego Zoo or LEGOLAND) Museums and Entertainment • Hollywood Museum (choice between TCL Chinese Theater or Hollywood Museum) • GRAMMY Museum • Battleship IOWA Museum • Natural History Museum • Autry Museum of the American West • Museum of Latin American Art • Cabrillo Maritime Museum • Richard Nixon Library • South Coast Shop & Dine Package

Los Angeles: 2-Hour Hollywood Trail Horseback Riding Tour

6. Los Angeles: 2-Hour Hollywood Trail Horseback Riding Tour

Immerse yourself in the great outdoors on a 2-hour horseback riding tour with an expert guide. Ride through the top of Griffith Park with 360 views of all of Los Angeles. Meet your tour guide and group at Sunset Ranch conveniently located just minutes from Hollywood Blvd and the world-renowned Hollywood Walk of Fame. Mingle with the beautiful horses and get ready to start on a tour that’s sure to provide you with memorable views of Los Angeles. Go at a leisurely pace with your group and tour guide through the 5,000-acre park in the heart of Los Angeles. Along the way, witness the beauty of this famous city as you gaze at the remarkable Hollywood sign, the magnificent Griffith Observatory, and panoramic views of downtown Los Angeles. Enjoy this relaxing horseback riding tour as you continue to navigate the Griffith Park hills. Leave with a suite of special memories, knowing you experienced LA in a unique way.

Los Angeles: Go City Explorer Pass - Choose 2-7 Attractions

7. Los Angeles: Go City Explorer Pass - Choose 2-7 Attractions

Explore LA’s top attractions with the Los Angeles Explorer Pass and get up to 45% off compared to buying separate attraction tickets. Choose between 2, 3, 4, 5, or 7 activities from a list of over 30 attractions and tours. And with 60 days to use your pass, you'll have plenty of time to discover the City of Angels. You can go behind the scenes with a Warner Bros. Studios Hollywood tour, hop on and off a big bus tour around LA, take a selfie with your favorite celebrity at Madame Tussauds Hollywood, or go hiking in the Hollywood Hills. Your pass is fully digital. Simply print it at home or display it on your smartphone and show it at each attraction for free admission. You will also receive a digital guide to help plan your itinerary ahead. See the following list of attractions, tours, and activities you can enjoy with your pass (any activity indicated with an "R" means advanced registration is necessary): Popular Attractions • Big Bus LA 1-day Classic Ticket • Warner Bros. Studio Tour (R) • Madame Tussauds Hollywood • Big Bus Celebrity Lifestyle and Homes Tour • Hollywood Sign Tour (R) • TCL Chinese Theatre - Tour or Movie and a drink Tours and Cruises • Dolby Theatre Guided Tour - Home of the Academy Awards (R) • Celebrity Bike Tour (Guided or Self-Guided) by Bikes & Hikes LA (R) • Haunted Hollywood Walking Tour (R) • Downtown LA Food and Culture Tour (R) • Perry's Beach Café and Rentals - Mountain Bike or Roller-Skates (All Day) • Whale Watch (Long Beach) (R) • Whale Watch (San Pedro) (R) • Harbor Cruise (Long Beach) • Harbor Cruise (San Pedro) • SoFi Stadium Tour (R) • Night Star Tour (R) Museums and Landmarks • California Science Center IMAX Movie • Aquarium of the Pacific (R) • La Brea Tar Pits and Museum • Grammy Museum (R) • Battleship IOWA Museum • LA Zoo • Natural History Museum of Los Angeles Leisure and Entertainment• Yoga on the Beach - Huntington Beach (R) • $30 Credit at Sixty Four & Hope Check your included digital guide for an up-to-date attraction line-up including opening times and instructions on how to access each attraction with your pass before you go.

10-Minute Hollywood Sign Helicopter Tour

8. 10-Minute Hollywood Sign Helicopter Tour

Explore Los Angeles from above and swoop by the Hollywood sign on this helicopter flight from the Burbank Airport. Capture stunning pictures of the city from above and get a bird's-eye-view of the mountains, sea, and the Hollywood hills. Check in with the flight team at the Burbank Airport and buckle in for the thrilling take off. Cross over the Hollywood hills and head towards the iconic sign. Keep your camera ready as you snap photos and listen your pilot's facinating commentary. Enjoy unique views of the surrounding celebrity-filled neighborhoods that dot Mulholland Drive, Laurel Canyon, and downtown Los Angeles. Pass the sign, as your pilot goes out of their way to provide you the best angle to take incredible photos. Select the sunset option to take majestic views of the mountains and the sun setting behind the Pacific Ocean (this option is limited, so book fast). Experience the excitement of landing in a helicopter at the end of your tour. 

Los Angeles: Mulholland Trail Horseback Riding Tour

9. Los Angeles: Mulholland Trail Horseback Riding Tour

Ride up in the Hollywood Hills where you will get unforgettable views of the LA Basin and the Hollywood Sign. Embark on a relaxing horseback riding adventure through the spectacular hills of Griffith Park. Meet your tour guide and group at Sunset Ranch conveniently located just minutes from Hollywood Blvd and the world-renowned Hollywood Walk of Fame. Mingle with the beautiful horses and get ready to start on a tour that’s sure to provide you with memorable views of Los Angeles. Along the way, witness the beauty of this famous city as you gaze at the remarkable Hollywood sign, the magnificent Griffith Observatory, and panoramic views of downtown Los Angeles. Enjoy this relaxing horseback riding tour as you continue to navigate the Griffith Park hills. Leave with a suite of special memories, knowing you experienced LA in a unique way.

Los Angeles: City Highlights Tour w/Cruise Terminal Transfer

10. Los Angeles: City Highlights Tour w/Cruise Terminal Transfer

Embark on a full-day guided tour of Los Angeles and see the sights from Hollywood Boulevard to Beverly Hills. Sit back and relax on board a comfortable van and listen to insightful commentary from your tour guide. After being picked up from the Long Beach Cruise Terminal or the Los Angeles Cruise Terminal (Port of San Pedro) in the morning, make your way to Exposition Park and see the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the first stadium to have hosted the Summer Olympic Games twice, in 1932 and 1984. Next, drive through Downtown Los Angeles and admire historic buildings, striking architecture, and cultural attractions. Continue past Griffith Park Observatory, a popular tourist attraction with an excellent view of the Hollywood Sign and an extensive array of space and science-related displays. Arrive at the iconic Walk of Fame on Hollywood Boulevard. Marvel at well-known highlights in the area, including Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, the Kodak Theater, where the Oscars take place, and the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Stop for lunch (not included) at Mel’s Diner for the ultimate 1950s dining experience and see where George Lucas filmed scenes for American Graffiti. Slip into the world of the rich and famous as you drive past the exclusive boutiques of Rodeo Drive and Wilshire Blvd in Beverly Hills. Then, drive to Santa Monica Beach along America’s most famous cross-country highway. After taking in the views at Santa Monica, head to Venice Beach and see the iconic boardwalk with its busy boutiques, street performers, artists, and fortune tellers. You have the option of being dropped off at the following locations at the end of this tour: the ship, LAX Airport, or any hotel in Long Beach, San Pedro, or Santa Monica. 

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Our guide Matt was marvelous. He provided a lot of knowledge about the Hollywood sign. He is a very good storyteller which made the tour very entertaining. In summary it is a very recommendable tour with Matt as guide.

The guide attentive and fun. He kept track of the group and explain the landscape view. The pictures he took were great!

I did the tour with a 8 years old. I especially like the attention she received from our guide Matt.

It was a well-organized tour and it was very informative. Worth every minute and penny!

SAMMY WAS AMAZING. LOTS OF GOOD INFORMATION AND LOTS OF LAUGHS!!!!