Los Angeles: Hollywood Sign & Photo Tour with Private Car

Summary

Hollywood signs, Melrose murals and LA’s wild mix in one day

You’ll walk Hollywood Boulevard where legends left their mark, pose beneath the Hollywood Sign with tips from your photographer-guide, wander Melrose murals, and snack at LA’s iconic Farmers Market. With private car and plenty of laughs along the way, you’ll leave with photos—and memories—that feel like real Los Angeles.

What’s the experience like?

Someone’s waving us over by the Dolby Theater—turns out it’s our guide, camera already hanging from his neck like he means business. I’m still half-distracted by the sidewalk stars (I almost tripped on Bugs Bunny) when he points out how the gold Oscar statues outside shimmer in the morning haze. There’s this weird mix of old glamour and street hustle here; you can smell roasted coffee drifting from somewhere behind the Walk of Fame, and a couple of kids are trying to get their photo with Spiderman (the costume’s seen better days). We pile into a van—air conditioning bliss—and head off for what he calls “the real LA photo day.”

I’d seen pictures of the Hollywood Sign before but actually standing there, with that dry brushy hillside under my shoes and city smog curling up in the distance—it’s different. Our guide knows all these little tricks for getting the angle right so you don’t end up with just a tiny white blur behind your ear. He laughs when I try to strike a “movie star” pose (“You’re more indie film,” he says). On Melrose Avenue, we stop at those famous Angel Wings murals. The paint is peeling just a bit at the edges—makes it feel lived-in, not staged. Someone’s blasting music from an open window above us; I can’t tell if it’s pop or something else but it fits.

Lunch happens at the Original Farmers Market. I didn’t expect so many smells packed into one place—grilled meat, sweet pastries, something spicy I couldn’t name. Our guide recommends tacos from a stall run by a family who’ve been here forever (he greets them by name). Sitting outside under striped umbrellas, people-watching while biting into messy tacos—it just feels like LA in miniature. After that we swing through The Grove (lots of shoppers and palm trees), then Beverly Hills for those palm-lined streets you see in every movie montage. By then my phone is full of photos and I’m kind of tired but happy—the good kind.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — LA and Hollywood photo highlights

• Visit Hollywood Walk of Fame
• See Chinese and Dolby Theaters
• Photograph Hollywood Sign
• Explore Melrose Avenue street art
• Food and drink break at Farmers Market
• Visit The Grove shopping area
• Photo stop at Beverly Hills sign and palm streets

Top questions

How long does this LA & Hollywood photo tour last?

The tour covers major sights in Los Angeles over several hours, starting and ending in Hollywood.

Is transportation included on this photo tour?

Yes, private air-conditioned vehicle transportation is provided throughout the tour.

Will someone help take photos during the tour?

Your guide is a skilled photographer who will help you get great shots at each stop using your phone or camera.

Where does this LA photo tour start and end?

The tour starts and ends near Dolby Theater in central Hollywood.

Are food or drinks included?

Bottled water is included; food at Farmers Market is available for purchase during your lunch break.

Do I need to bring my own camera?

You can bring your own camera or use your phone—the guide will help you get great photos either way.

Is this private or group transportation?

The tour uses private transportation for your group from start to finish.

Is this tour suitable for families or kids?

The tour welcomes all ages; infants and small children can ride in strollers or prams.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup near Dolby Theater in Hollywood, private air-conditioned transport between all stops, bottled water (bring your reusable bottle if you want), plus personal photography guidance from your local guide so you leave with memorable photos at every spot—from Melrose murals to Beverly Hills palms.