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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
Explore Hollywood’s haunted history on a self-guided smartphone walk of approximately 1.5 miles and 1–2 hours. Across 15 story stops, pass the Roosevelt Hotel, TCL Chinese Theatre, Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood Pacific Theatre, Hollywood Knickerbocker and Pantages Theatre. The route starts at Yamashiro Hollywood and ends outside the Pantages Theatre.
GPS-triggered audio plays as you reach each location, while a live map shows the route and your position. Download the tour over Wi-Fi beforehand for offline use, then start when you like, pause at your own pace and try the optional location-based trivia.
This is primarily an outdoor, exterior-view experience with no in-person guide. Admission and interior access are not included, and the audio route remains usable when nearby venues are closed.
What's included
Customer support by phone and email
Self-guided smartphone audio tour with GPS-triggered stories
Optional location-based trivia
Live GPS route map
Offline access after downloading over Wi-Fi
Flexible, self-paced access
Headphones are optional; audio can play through the device speaker
Traveler-supplied charged smartphone or tablet
Attraction admission and interior access
In-person guide and transportation
What to expect
5m
Begin outside hilltop Yamashiro, where Japanese-inspired architecture sets the scene for Hollywood’s ghost stories.
The Magic Castle
5m · Admission ticket not included
See the Magic Castle’s storybook exterior and hear the legend of its ghostly pianist; the private clubhouse is not part of the tour.
5m
Pass the landmark Roosevelt Hotel and uncover the ghost lore surrounding its Hollywood guests.
Madame Tussauds Hollywood
5m · Admission ticket not included
See the museum’s Hollywood Boulevard exterior and discover its tales of ghostly celebrity company.
TCL Chinese Theatres
5m · Admission ticket not included
Admire the famous movie palace from outside and explore its legends of stars who never left.
Hollywood & Highland
5m
Explore the corner now called Ovation Hollywood and the haunting tale tied to an early screen idol.
Hollywood Wax Museum
5m · Admission ticket not included
Pass this wax museum’s eye-catching facade and hear its tales of spectral visitors.
5m · Admission ticket not included
See the restored Egyptian Theatre from outside and discover the ghost stories behind its grand facade.
5m · Admission ticket not included
Pass Hollywood’s historic dining room and discover the legends lingering around its tables.
5m
View the historic Vogue Theatre building and marquee, a former movie house with stories of lingering spirits.
5m
See the historic Hillview apartment building, later known as the Hudson, and its legends from Hollywood’s early years.
5m · Admission ticket not included
View the closed former Warner Pacific Theatre from outside and uncover the Warner family’s history and ghost lore.
5m
Pass the former Knickerbocker Hotel, now private apartments, and discover its Hollywood legends from outside.
Hollywood and Vine
5m
Stand at this famous intersection and hear the tale of a star said to wait for a bus that never comes.
5m · Admission ticket not included
Finish outside the Art Deco Pantages Theatre and discover the ghost lore associated with its stage.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
The tour starts at the unique Yamashiro Hollywood Restaurant, but you can start or stop anywhere along the route.
End point
The tour takes you along Hollywood Boulevard to the Pantages Theatre.
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Primarily an outdoor walk, with a hilly approach near Yamashiro and busy Hollywood Boulevard crossings. Nearby venues may be closed without preventing completion of the audio route. Check weather, current street conditions and public-transport schedules before setting out.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
