The verdict
Our pick
Hollywood Sign Walking Tour Los Angeles: 90-Minute Photo Tour★ 4.95 (775) · 1h 30m
Best value
Hollywood Sign Tour: Comedians & Dogs Express Hike LA★ 4.97 (179) · 1h 15m
Top rated
Downtown LA: Architecture Walk, Angels Flight & Little Tokyo Sweets★ 4.99 (153) · 3h
The 12 best-value of 22 options, side by side
✓ 2026-09-28Real price per person across the 22 options: US$ 9.99–US$ 189 (median US$ 34). With 100+ reviews: 10 of 22.
Default order: price per person.
Sort
Up to 2 hours (12)
Hollywood Sign: Hike with Comedians & Dogs, Sunset ViewsYou’ll hike through Griffith Park with real LA comedians and their trail-loving dogs, hearing wild Hollywood stories as you climb to secret photo spots above the Hollywood Sign. Take in city views at sunset, laugh more than you expect, and leave feeling like you just spent an evening with friends—plus some very good dogs.
Hollywood: Haunted Walking Tour with True Crime StoriesYou’ll walk Hollywood Boulevard after dark with a local guide who shares ghost stories and true crime tales at legendary spots like the Chinese Theatre and Pantages. Fit your hands into celebrity prints, hear about haunted hotels, and stop for group photos along the way. The city feels different at night — part eerie, part electric — and you’ll leave seeing Hollywood through new eyes.
Hollywood Sunset Walk with Guide & Dog: Hidden Gems & Sign ViewsA 2-hour guided sunset walk through Hollywood starting near the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with a local guide and his dog Blue. You'll see the Hollywood Sign at sunset, pass major landmarks like the Dolby Theatre and TCL Chinese Theatre, explore Runyon Canyon Park for LA skyline views, and discover hidden Hollywood gems and photo spots along the way. The tour is fully narrated and suitable for all fitness levels; choose between a shared group walk or a private option.Is it for me?Book the shared walk if you're comfortable in a group and want to meet other travelers; choose the private option if you prefer the route and the guide's attention just for your party. Either way, the 2-hour timing is fixed around sunset, so the Hollywood Sign glows when you reach Runyon Canyon—that's the hour the route is built for.
Los Angeles Ghost Tours: Haunted Hollywood SitesA nightly ghost tour of Los Angeles through haunted Hollywood landmarks, guided by a live English-speaking expert who shares thoroughly researched accounts of hauntings, tragedies and paranormal activity. The tour covers about a mile on foot, visiting seven sites including the El Capitan Theatre, TCL Chinese Theatre, Magic Castle and Hollywood High School without entering buildings. Choose between the standard Haunted Hollywood Tour or the Extended Tour for deeper exploration.Is it for me?Book the standard Haunted Hollywood Tour if you want the core paranormal sites and stories in a single hour; choose the Extended Tour if you have more time and want deeper dives into LA's documented supernatural history and additional accounts beyond the main stops.
Downtown LA Walking Tour: Art Deco & ArchitectureYou walk through downtown LA's architectural core with a private guide who knows the history behind each building and era. The two-hour route covers Grand Central Market, the Bradbury Building, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Angels Flight Railway, and Museum Row, with insider recommendations for food and further exploration. No entry fees are included, but your guide provides specific suggestions for where to eat and what to see next.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand downtown LA's actual history and architecture without arranging your own route or guide — the two-hour walk covers the blocks most visitors miss, and a local who knows the stories makes the difference between seeing buildings and understanding why they matter.
Los Angeles: Sunset Strip True Crime & Ghost Stories WalkYou’ll walk LA’s Sunset Boulevard with a local guide who shares true crime tales and ghost stories—from infamous murders to haunted hotels and legendary clubs. Expect laughter, chills, street sounds, and moments where Hollywood’s wildest secrets feel strangely close. You might leave with more questions than answers—and maybe that’s half the fun.
Pasadena Ghost Tour: Walking Old Town's Haunted SitesA walking ghost tour through Old Town Pasadena starting at 8 PM, led by a guide in English, covering a mile of the neighborhood's most haunted landmarks including the Bunker Experience, Lucky Baldwin's Pub, the Chinatown Fire site, and Castle Green. The tour runs 60 minutes and includes thoroughly researched local ghost stories, accounts of paranormal encounters from staff and visitors, and the dark history behind each stop. Minimum age is 13; the tour is suitable for all fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.Is it for me?The tour starts in Old Town Pasadena at 8 PM and covers the route on foot, so you don't need a car to reach the haunted sites—public transportation options are available nearby if you're staying elsewhere in the area. All fitness levels are welcome, though the walk is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.
Los Angeles Ghosts Ultimate Dead of Night Haunted Ghost TourThis is a walking tour of haunted Los Angeles landmarks led by a live English-speaking guide, covering eight stops including the TCL Chinese Theatre, Yamashiro, Hotel Hollywood, and The Knickerbocker. You walk the streets of Hollywood hearing stories of tragedy and apparitions tied to each site, but do not enter any buildings or private properties—all stories are shared from outside. The tour runs about an hour and is wheelchair accessible; it requires moderate fitness.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want Hollywood's darker stories delivered by a live guide who sets the pace and route, rather than navigating between haunted sites on your own.
LA Adults-Only Ghost Tour: Hollywood Legends & Haunted TheatresIf you’re curious about Hollywood’s darker side and want more than just celebrity gossip, this adults-only ghost tour digs into real stories and haunted spots most people miss. You’ll get close to legendary theatres and hear tales that stick with you long after you leave.
Beverly Hills Walking Tour: Rodeo Drive & the Golden TriangleA private walking tour of Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive with a live guide in English or Spanish, covering the Golden Triangle district, iconic landmarks and the historic Route 66 terminus on Santa Monica Boulevard. The tour runs 90 minutes at a relaxed pace, includes bottled water and small snacks, and suits all fitness levels. Gratuity for the guide is optional and arranged at checkout.Is it for me?Start from the Golden Triangle in Beverly Hills itself, so you don't need a car to reach the tour or navigate between stops—the guide handles the route and the pace lets you absorb the neighborhood on foot instead of passing it through a window.
Beverly Hills Walking Tour: Rodeo Drive & Celebrity LandmarksA self-guided audio walking tour of Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles, where you follow your own pace through ten stops including the Beverly Hills City Hall, the Edelweiss Chocolate Factory, and the cobblestone Two Rodeo plaza. The audio guide covers the history of the landmarks, the celebrity connections, and the architectural details — you download the app, start whenever you want, and pause or skip stops as you choose. Children under 11 go free.Is it for me?Choose this self-guided walk if you want to explore at your own pace with unlimited access to the app—pause for shopping, skip sections, or return another day without time pressure.
Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive Self-Guided Tour: Luxury landmarksA self-guided walking tour of Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles using the Pintours App, with audio narration in 20+ languages. You navigate at your own speed through the pedestrian-only cobblestone street, past the world's most exclusive flagship boutiques and the appointment-only hypercar showroom. The tour takes roughly two hours and is wheelchair accessible throughout.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to explore Rodeo Drive and Beverly Hills without a guide keeping pace or a group waiting for stragglers—the app lets you stop, rewind, or move ahead whenever you want, and you can start any time that suits your day.
2 to 5 hours (7)
Hollywood Sign Hike Los Angeles: Front, behind, and the viewYou hike to the front of the Hollywood Sign for the classic shot, then continue behind the letters to a viewpoint most LA visitors never reach. Your guide handles the photography at both spots, shares the real stories behind Hollywood's history, and points out the studios, landmarks, and celebrity homes visible from the trail. Choose between a full 2.5-hour loop or a 90-minute express. Free parking at the trailhead, and you leave with restaurant tips for the rest of your trip.Is it for me?A good fit if you want both the iconic Hollywood Sign shot and the behind-the-letters viewpoint most LA visitors miss, without arranging your own route or holding a camera the whole way up. The full hike is 2.5 hours and 4 miles on an easy-to-moderate trail — that's what fits both viewpoints into one morning or afternoon.
Griffith Observatory Hike: Hollywood Sign & Mount HollywoodYou hike 3.5 miles through Griffith Park to Mount Hollywood, stopping for the Hollywood Sign at Tiffany Point and panoramic views of Downtown LA, Century City, and Silver Lake. The tour includes skip-the-line entry and an insider walk through the Griffith Observatory, with a certified guide who knows the park's history and filming locations. Free parking at the Greek Theatre and the whole experience takes 2.5 hours, so you're back by early afternoon.Is it for me?Right for anyone with moderate fitness who wants the Hollywood Sign and Observatory without arranging transport, parking, or timing the entry lines themselves — the guide handles the route and the skip-the-line access removes the guesswork. Not suitable if you have poor cardiovascular health, a fear of heights, or cannot commit to arriving 15 minutes early.
DTLA Murder Mystery Ghost Tour: Noir History & Haunted BarsThe DTLA Murder Mystery Ghost Tour is a three-hour walking investigation through downtown Los Angeles that traces real murders, trials and hauntings across six historic sites. You start at the Biltmore Hotel, where the Black Dahlia was last seen alive, then move through the Hotel Cecil (site of multiple murders and the Night Stalker's crimes), the Alexandria Hotel (where Rudolph Valentino's ghost is said to linger), the Barclay Hotel (home to two serial killers), and the Halls of Justice (where Bugsy Siegel and Charles Manson were tried). The tour includes stops at two haunted bars for cocktails and visits the site of the 1871 Chinatown Massacre. Tours run Saturday evenings at 6pm and are led by a guide in English; the operator donates $1 per guest to Climate Cents.Is it for me?The three-hour Saturday evening window means you can fit this tour into a free afternoon or evening without blocking out a full day. If you're new to downtown LA's history or want to see the city's noir side with someone who knows the crime scenes, the fixed 6pm start and guided route leave nothing to plan—just show up 10–15 minutes early.
LA River Secret Stair Hike & Hidden History Walking TourThis tour takes you beyond tourist traps into real LA—hidden stairs, forgotten rail lines, secret swings with city views. If you want local stories and places most folks never see, this is your kind of adventure.
Los Angeles Art Deco & Beaux Art Architecture: Walking TourA private walking tour of downtown Los Angeles exploring Art Deco and Beaux Art architecture across eight landmarks, led by a live guide in English. You'll see the Bradbury Building, Los Angeles Central Library (saved from demolition in 1978), the CalEdison building with its marble interior, and the Eastern Columbia Building's iconic clock tower, ending at Santee Alley market. The tour runs three hours and includes plenty of time to photograph each stop; wheelchair accessible with public transit nearby.Is it for me?Three hours leaves your afternoon or morning free depending on when you book, so you can pair this with lunch in the district your guide recommends or explore the market at the end without rushing. The private format means your guide adjusts the pace and focus to what interests your group most.
Downtown Los Angeles Walking Tour: Architecture & HistoryA private walking tour of downtown Los Angeles covering three hours of architecture and history, starting at Union Station and moving through five landmark stops including the Bradbury Building, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Olvera Street, and Grand Central Market. Your guide is a live English speaker who knows the context behind each structure. The tour includes time to photograph, and you choose whether to eat along the way — your guide will point out local spots.Is it for me?The three-hour walk moves at a steady pace through downtown, so you need moderate fitness and comfortable shoes — this suits a first-time visitor with an afternoon free or someone who wants the city's architecture explained by someone who knows the history behind each building.
Beverly Hills Walking Tour: History, Architecture & Rodeo DriveA 2.5-hour guided walking tour of Beverly Hills that traces the neighborhood's history from the Tongva people through its rise as a celebrity destination, visiting the Beverly Hills Sign, Rodeo Drive, Beverly Gardens Park, and the "Pretty Woman" hotel. The tour ends with a piece of chocolate from Edelweiss, the historic chocolatier that has supplied LA's stars since the 1940s. A live English-speaking guide leads the route, which is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?If you're arriving in Beverly Hills without a car or staying elsewhere in LA, this tour starts at the Beverly Hills Sign—a landmark you can reach by public transit—so you don't need to arrange your own transport or navigate the neighborhood's layout on your first visit. The guide handles the route and the history, which means you see the architecture and the stories instead of spending the afternoon figuring out where to go.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 22 of the 22 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last up to 2 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Hollywood Sign Walking Tour Los Angeles: 90-Minute Photo Tour is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.95 out of 5 across 775 reviews.
More things to do in Los Angeles
Hollywood City Tour68 optionsHop on Hop Off Bus Los Angeles8 optionsHollywood Sign Tours21 optionsFood Tours in Los Angeles13 optionsHiking Hollywood Sign7 optionsLos Angeles Bus Tour10 optionsBeverly Hills City Tour35 optionsLos Angeles Airport Shuttle5 optionsHelicopter Tour Los Angeles10 optionsLos Angeles City Tour10 optionsGriffith Observatory Tours9 optionsCatalina Island Day Trips6 optionsArchitecture Tours in Los Angeles5 optionsGriffith Park Hiking8 optionsVenice Beach Food Tour10 optionsLos Angeles Ghost Tour8 optionsBike Tours in Los Angeles10 optionsHollywood Walking Tour8 optionsBoat Rides in Los Angeles7 optionsLos Angeles Movie Tour7 optionsRodeo Drive Tours14 options
