Hollywood Sign Hike with Comedians: 2.5-Hour Tour

Hike behind the Sign with comedians and their dogs, then shoot photos in the golden light.

A 2.5-hour guided hike to the Hollywood Sign in Griffith Park with working LA comedians, trail-loving dogs, bottled water and premium photo spots on both sides of the landmark. You choose between the full tour to the top or a 75-minute express version. Free street parking is available Monday through Thursday. Friday to Sunday and holidays require Uber/Lyft or drop-off.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each4 stops

1. Hollywood Sign1h
2. Griffith Observatorypassing by
3. Griffith Park1h
4. Hollywoodpassing by

Hike and explore Hollywood Sign area

• Hike to top behind Hollywood Sign
• Take photos at secret spots
• Explore Griffith Park
• See Griffith Observatory
• View Hollywood Skyline including Capitol Records
• View Downtown Los Angeles Skyline
• See San Fernando Valley and San Gabriel Mountains
• Gaze at Beverly Hills
• Gaze at Santa Monica

The experience

The hike starts inside Griffith Park, the largest municipal park in Los Angeles (three times the size of Central Park), and climbs all the way to the top behind the Hollywood Sign itself. From there you get panoramic views across Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley, with sightlines to the Capitol Records Building, Downtown LA's U.S. Bank Building, Beverly Hills, and Santa Monica. The route includes stops at Griffith Observatory, a legendary landmark that appeared in Rebel Without a Cause, The Terminator, and La La Land.

What sets this tour apart is the guide lineup: working LA comedians lead the hike alongside their dogs, so the pace feels less like a structured tour and more like hiking with locals who happen to be funny. You'll get insider stories about Hollywood, bottled water for the climb, and access to photo spots the operator has scouted. The golden-hour light is the draw here, and timing matters. The dogs are part of the experience, not a gimmick. They're trail-tested and part of why people book this one.

Two options split the day: the full 2.5-hour tour takes you all the way to the top and behind the Sign with the full photo sequence, or the 75-minute express hits the highlights if you're short on time. Parking is free Monday through Thursday near the meeting point. Friday through Sunday and holidays have no street parking, so you'll need to arrange Uber, Lyft, or a drop-off. Bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen, your phone for photos, and cash if you want to tip the guides.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• trail-loving dogs as part of the group.
• live English-speaking comedian guides.
• premium photo spots on both sides of the Hollywood Sign.
• free street parking Monday through Thursday.
• WiFi hotspot access if you need help calling Uber or Lyft.

Options for this experience

2 options

Express option, award-winning, 75 minutesGuide in English · 09:00, 10:30, 13:30 and 16:00Length: 75 minutes. This award-winning tour takes you to the nearest legal viewpoint facing the Hollywood Sign, ideal for striking photos.

Complete tour, 2.5 hours to the summitGuide in English · 09:00, 10:30 and 13:30

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Information

Lasts 2h–3h, runs every day, 4 start times, from US$ 17 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day except Tuesday and Thursday: 09:00, 10:30 and 13:30Tuesday and Thursday: 09:00, 10:30, 13:30 and 16:00Another time? ›

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Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomeNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Hollywood Hikes

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to hike behind the Sign with working comedians and dogs. It's the only tour that gets you there with live performers rather than a standard guide.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How high is the hike to the Hollywood Sign, and what's the fitness level required?

The hike climbs to the top of the Hollywood Sign behind the landmark itself, gaining elevation through Griffith Park. It's suitable for all physical fitness levels, though the operator notes it's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Infants and small children can come in a stroller or pram.

What's the difference between the full 2.5-hour tour and the 75-minute express?

The full tour takes you all the way to the top behind the Hollywood Sign, includes panoramic views from both sides of the landmark, and covers the photo spots at golden hour. The 75-minute express hits the main highlights in less time if you're pressed for a schedule.

Is parking included, and what if I'm visiting on a weekend?

Free street parking is available Monday through Thursday near the meeting location. Friday through Sunday and on holidays, there is no street parking available, so you'll need to arrange Uber or Lyft, or arrange a drop-off and pick-up.

What do I need to bring on the hike?

Wear comfortable shoes and bring water, sunscreen, and your camera phone. The tour includes bottled water, but bringing extra is a good idea. Cash is useful if you want to tip the guides.

Will there be dogs on the hike, and are they safe to walk with?

Yes, working LA comedians bring their own trail-loving dogs on every hike. They're experienced hikers and part of the group dynamic, so you'll be walking alongside them the whole way.

What can I see from the top of the Hollywood Sign?

From the top you'll see the Hollywood skyline including the Capitol Records Building and the Roosevelt Hotel, Downtown Los Angeles with the U.S. Bank Building and Korean Air building, the San Fernando Valley with Burbank and the San Gabriel Mountains, Beverly Hills, and Santa Monica.