Helicopter Tour Los Angeles: Beverly Hills & Hollywood Sign

See Los Angeles from high above, with a pilot who knows every landmark

A 50-minute helicopter tour of Los Angeles takes you over Beverly Hills mansions, the Hollywood Sign, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Dodger Stadium, Griffith Observatory and the Hollywood Bowl. The helicopter holds up to three passengers, each with a private window, and an experienced pilot narrates the route in English. Children from age 3 are welcome, and parking is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Helicopter tour over Los Angeles

• Buckle up for helicopter flight
• Fly over celebrity homes in Beverly Hills
• View Hollywood Sign from the air
• See Walt Disney Concert Hall
• Fly over Dodger Stadium
• View Griffith Observatory and Hollywood Bowl

The Experience

The helicopter lifts off and banks toward the Hollywood Hills within minutes. You'll pass directly over the Hollywood Sign, then sweep down toward the glittering grid of Beverly Hills to see the estates where film studios and tech money have built their compounds. The pilot points out the neighborhoods as you go, and because there are only three seats—one in front, two in back—everyone gets a window and an unobstructed view.

From there the route follows the architectural landmarks that define the city's skyline. Walt Disney Concert Hall rises up like a ship in steel and titanium; Dodger Stadium sits in its own pocket of the hills; Griffith Observatory commands the ridge above downtown. The Hollywood Bowl, where the Los Angeles Philharmonic plays under the stars, appears below you as an open amphitheater carved into the slope. The whole tour runs 50 minutes, which is long enough to see the scale of the city without the day becoming about the flight itself.

The pilot is your guide and has logged the hours to know what's worth circling back for. Taxes and parking are already in the price, so there are no surprises at checkout. The helicopter maxes out at three people, which is why everyone gets their own window and why the ride doesn't feel crowded. Preferred times aren't guaranteed—the operator confirms availability once you book—but the tour runs most days weather permitting.

What’s included

• 50-minute helicopter flight with an experienced pilot narrating in English.
• free parking permit.
• private window seat for each passenger.
• all taxes included.

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Worldwide Tourism Inc - Highly Recommended Travel Company

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're staying in Los Angeles without a car or want to skip the drive to multiple landmarks across the city. The helicopter does the traveling for you, and 50 minutes is enough to see the Hollywood Sign, Beverly Hills, the Concert Hall, Dodger Stadium, Griffith Observatory and the Hollywood Bowl without spending a full day on the ground getting between them.

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Top questions

What's the Hollywood Sign actually like when you fly over it?

The Hollywood Sign sits on the ridge above the city, and the helicopter passes close enough that you see the white letters and the scrub brush around them clearly. It's smaller than it looks from the ground, but from the air you see why it's visible from so far away—it's positioned on the highest point of the hills, and the city spreads out below it in every direction.

Can I choose which seat I get, front or back?

The helicopter has one front seat and two back seats. The operator does not guarantee seat assignment, so you may not be able to request the front position in advance. Both front and back seats have their own window, so everyone sees outside regardless of where they sit.

How long is the actual flight time?

The tour is 50 minutes of helicopter time. That's the full duration from takeoff to landing, so you're airborne for the entire period, not just part of it.

Is this tour suitable for young children?

Children are welcome from age 3 and up. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and kids get their own window seat like everyone else.

What's included in the price, and are there any hidden fees?

The price includes the helicopter flight, an experienced pilot as your guide, all taxes, and a free parking permit. The operator states there are no hidden taxes, airport fees or surcharges built in.

What happens if the weather is bad or my preferred time isn't available?

Preferred dates and times are not guaranteed. The operator will confirm availability once you submit your booking. Weather can affect flight schedules, so it's worth booking with some flexibility in your itinerary.