Lost Souls of Hollywood Blvd Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Tour

3.8 (4 reviews) Los Angeles, USA
Duration1h - 2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
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

  1. 5m
    Begin outside hilltop Yamashiro, where Japanese-inspired architecture sets the scene for Hollywood’s ghost stories.
  2. 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.
  3. 5m
    Pass the landmark Roosevelt Hotel and uncover the ghost lore surrounding its Hollywood guests.
  4. Madame Tussauds Hollywood
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    See the museum’s Hollywood Boulevard exterior and discover its tales of ghostly celebrity company.
  5. TCL Chinese Theatres
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    Admire the famous movie palace from outside and explore its legends of stars who never left.
  6. Hollywood & Highland
    5m
    Explore the corner now called Ovation Hollywood and the haunting tale tied to an early screen idol.
  7. Hollywood Wax Museum
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    Pass this wax museum’s eye-catching facade and hear its tales of spectral visitors.
  8. 5m · Admission ticket not included
    See the restored Egyptian Theatre from outside and discover the ghost stories behind its grand facade.
  9. 5m · Admission ticket not included
    Pass Hollywood’s historic dining room and discover the legends lingering around its tables.
  10. 5m
    View the historic Vogue Theatre building and marquee, a former movie house with stories of lingering spirits.
  11. 5m
    See the historic Hillview apartment building, later known as the Hudson, and its legends from Hollywood’s early years.
  12. 5m · Admission ticket not included
    View the closed former Warner Pacific Theatre from outside and uncover the Warner family’s history and ghost lore.
  13. 5m
    Pass the former Knickerbocker Hotel, now private apartments, and discover its Hollywood legends from outside.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.

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