Hollywood: the Real Walking Tour

5.0 (27 reviews) Los Angeles, USA
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

On our Hollywood tour we go back in time to when the name first appeared on maps in the 1880’s, then we’ll tell you how and why the start-up movie industry first moved to this small farming town in the early twentieth century.

By walking the streets of Hollywood you’ll get the chance to discover the many hidden historic sites in the area (such as the oldest house in Hollywood, where Charlie Chaplin’s kids went to school), as well offering you the best up close and personal experiences of such icons as the Walk of Fame, the Capitol Records Building, the Egyptian Theater, the Dolby Theater (the home of the Oscars) and the TCL Chinese Theater where your Hollywood tour ends, in the perfect place to get lunch or get some great shots of the Hollywood Sign for Instagram.

* Tour starts at 10am daily
* Children under 12 y.o. gain free entry

What's included

  • Tour guide
  • Gratuities not included. Please allow 15-20% if you enjoy tour.

What to expect

  1. Pantages Theatre
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    The tour starts here at 10am and you'll learn the fascinating (and scandalous) history of the famous theatre.
  2. Capitol Records Building
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Admire the famous mural Hollywood Jazz and learn about this groundbreaking building.
  3. Hollywood
    20m
    What was Hollywood like before it became HOLLYWOOD? Where did the name come from? We answer these - and many other - questions.
  4. Hollywood Walk of Fame
    10m
    Discover why and how the iconic Walk of Fame came to be.
  5. Hollywood Sign
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Learn the history of the iconic sign, it's unveiling a hundred years ago is one reason we call the entertainment industry here Hollywood.
  6. Egyptian Theatre
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Why is this famous theatre designed in the Egyptian style? And who is Sid Grauman? Find out the answers on this tour!
  7. Hollywood & Highland
    10m
    Los Angeles' Times Square can be daunting, but we'll whisk you through the crowds and show you the hidden history.
  8. Dolby Theatre
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Home of the annual Academy Awards. Need we say more?
  9. TCL Chinese Theatres
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Find out why, when and how stars began putting their feet and hands in concrete here. Also learn the secret history of the Oscars.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The guide will be will be checking-in guests from 15 minutes before the tour begins at the meeting point. The Pantages Theatre is right opposite Hollywood and Vine Metro Station. We CANNOT wait for latecomers, there are other guests.

End point

TCL Chinese Theatre is at Hollywood and Highland, which has a Metro station, offering easy access to the rest of the city and only 15 minutes walk from the meeting point.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tour is free for children aged 0-11 y.o.
  • Aim to get to the meeting point 10-15 minutes early. If you’re late you may miss the tour.
  • By making a booking for this tour you agree to be bound by The Real Los Angeles Tours terms of service.
  • Please check dates/times carefully BEFORE making a booking.
  • This is a walking tour and we move at a reasonable pace. If you have mobility issues please book a private tour via our website.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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