Hollywood Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Hollywood. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Hollywood Sign 2.5-Hour Tour With Comedians and Their Dogs

• Half-Day Best of Los Angeles Guided City Tour

• Los Angeles: The Original 2.5-Hour Hollywood Sign Hike

• Griffith Observatory Hike: Guided Tour Through Griffith Park

• Anaheim to LA: Hollywood, Beaches & Famous Film Sites Tour

While it’s free to visit Hollywood on your own, there are plenty of tours available to help you explore the area and its highlights with an expert guide: Movie and TV–themed tours start around US$40, LA sightseeing tours that visit Hollywood begin at US$60, and hikes up to the Hollywood Sign are priced from US$15.

Yes, Hollywood is worth visiting. Arguably the most storied neighborhood in Los Angeles, Hollywood has long been a byword for the US film industry and its glamorous stars. No trip is complete without strolling the Hollywood Walk of Fame, spotting the Hollywood Sign, and seeing iconic venues such as the Dolby Theatre (home of the Oscars). Tours that offer additional insight into the film industry are a great choice for movie buffs.

Per one customer who booked the Hollywood Movie and TV Location Tour With Film Insider, "Leo is fantastic and knows everything about Hollywood and the movies. This tour was made for me. As a movie buff, I was so excited for this tour, and it didn't disappoint. You see where many movies and TV shows were filmed. Book this tour!!"

Yes, celebrity tours in Hollywood are worth it, especially for film fans. They show where some of the stars live and are led by knowledgeable guides who know the city. Even if you don’t care about celebs, you’ll still get to see some fancy houses and experience this part of LA.

Spend your morning visiting the Walk of Fame and the TCL Chinese Theater. In the afternoon, head out on a celebrity homes tour or take a hike up to the Hollywood sign. In the evening, head back to Sunset Boulevard to catch a show at the famed Comedy Store.

The best time to visit Hollywood is in spring or fall when the weather is beautiful and warm but not stiflingly hot. There are generally fewer crowds in spring and fall, especially on weekdays. Winter is also a fine time to visit; temperatures rarely get too cold for comfort.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Hollywood. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Los Angeles:

• Hollywood Walk of Fame

• Universal Studios Hollywood

• Hollywood Sign

• Griffith Park

• Sunset Strip

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Los Angeles.