5 Los Angeles Hiking Tours to Build a Day Around

1.The Original 2.5-Hour Hollywood Sign Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,468 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29Our pick

Walk about four miles through the Hollywood Hills with guides such as Michael, Noelle, Sarah, Katie, and Chris. The 2.5-hour route reaches viewpoints in front of and behind the Hollywood Sign, with stories, photo help, Lake Hollywood views, and sights from Downtown LA to the Pacific.

“This was a great tour! Sarah was our guide and she was awesome! She gave us a lot of history of L.A but also helped us with dos and donts of L.A + many recommendations based on what we were looking for! She was great at taking pictures for us too! Great tour, great guide and great experience!”

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2.Griffith Observatory Hike: Guided Tour through Griffith Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,020 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Walk 3.5 miles through Griffith Park with a local guide such as Michael, Josh, Chris, or Sarah. Expect uphill sections, Hollywood stories, broad LA views, Hollywood Sign photo stops, and included access to Griffith Observatory. Choose a 10 a.m. or sunset departure.

“Had a really good morning hiking with Emily. Interesting to see LA from a different perspective although it was really cloudy and probably didn't see the best of the views. Legs definitely get a work out and you'll need plenty of water if it's hot”

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3.Front & Back of Hollywood Sign Hike Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 439 reviews · 2h 30m · from $34

Walk four miles through Griffith Park to the front and back of the Hollywood Sign with a certified local guide. Expect a moderate workout, big Los Angeles views, Hollywood stories, photo help, bottled water, and a small-group feel. Guides such as Mark, Katie, Josh, and Noelle are known for lively narration and great photos.

“Loved every minute! Amazing views and scenery. Our tour guide Josh was brilliant. Really chatty and friendly. Told us all about the sign and La in general.”

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4.Hollywood Sunset Walking & Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 230 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $19Best value

Join Scott and his rescue dog Blue for a two-hour Hollywood walking and hiking tour. See the Walk of Fame, TCL Chinese Theatre, Oscar venues, historic hotels, Hollywood neighborhoods, and Runyon Canyon, with sunset views and guide-taken photos.

“Scott is a fantastic guide to the area and offers to take great photos of you while you do it! You'll get info about the Walk of Fame, and take a walk up through the Hollywood neighbourhood streets that take you up to the entrance to Runyon Canyon Park. Once there you take the gentle ascent up to the overlook giving a beautiful view of the LA sprawl! Scott's dog Blue is friendly and full of energy, loving to go off and explore the sides of trail while the humans wander up! Highly recommended as a way to spend a couple of hours and see a side of Hollywood that…”

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5.Antelope Valley: Ligai Si Anii Canyon Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · 1h 30m · from $65

You’ll enter Ligai Si Anii Canyon on a 90-minute guided hike near Page, Arizona. Walk a 30-yard trail, climb two short stairwells, and follow a steep sidewall trail with handrails. Guides such as Louise add local Navajo insight, while the canyon offers striking photo opportunities.

“Eravamo solamente io e il mio fidanzato, praticamente un tour privato senza che nessuno ti metta fretta. Si ha modo di apprezzare il luogo e le storie della guida. Davvero bellissimo!”

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