Hollywood's Wildest Mile: Historic Sunset Strip Walking Tour

Los Angeles, USA
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Duration1h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 17 travelers

Overview

Go beyond the famous names and discover the stories that made the Sunset Strip legendary. This 90 minute walk connects Hollywood's golden age, rock N roll rebellion, comedy and remarkable architecture through vivid storytelling. From the Chateau Marmont and the Comedy store to the Whisky A Go Go and the Rainbow, explore how a single stretch of boulevard became the crossroads of creativity, glamour and reinvention. Led by a guide with a background in History, arts and archaeology, and a musician's love for rock N roll, this is an intimate journey into the people, places and cultural movements that shaped Los Angeles

What's included

  • Eligible Guide
  • Headset
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. 15m
    Discover the legendary Chateau Marmont, Hollywood's storied hideaway of stars, secrets and scandals.
  2. Stahl House
    15m
    Explore the modernist vision that transformed Los Angeles through the story of the Stahl house, a masterpiece of the case study program. Discover how glass, steel and bold hillside design captured the dream of California living.
  3. 15m
    Take a peek at the gorgeous Sunset Tower hotel, the ultimate symbol of elegance and Hollywood excess. Discover more about the 1920s on the Strip, the Art Deco years, and the movie industry defining Los Angeles during that period.
  4. Comedy Store
    15m
    Discover the Comedy store, the legendary club that helped shape American stand up comedy. Hear about icons like Richard Pryor and Robin Williams, its colorful past as the glamorous Ciro's nightclub and the stories behind one of the Sunset strip's most Celebrated landmarks.
  5. Sunset Plaza
    Pass by
    Learn about the Sunset Strip during prohibition, the supper club culture and the very beginning of the Celebrity lore as we know it today. Check out the iconic "Tony Montana enterprises" building from the movie Scarface.
  6. Whisky-a-Go-Go
    15m
    Explore the Whisky A Go Go, the iconic club that the Doors served as the house band and rock history came alive.Hear how this Sunset Strip landmark became a launching pad for generations of musicians. from the psychedelic 60's to the high energy glam metal scene of the 80's
  7. The Roxy
    15m
    Discover the Roxy and the Rainbow bar & grill, neighboring landmarks at the heart of the Sunset Strip's rock n roll culture. Hear stories of legendary performances, famous regulars like Motley Crue and Guns N Roses, and the wild years when musicians and fans made this stretch of Sunset their playground

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at the stairs of the shopping plaza at 8000 Sunset Boulevard, on the Crescent Heights Boulevard side. Look for your LA Historic Walks guide by the stairs.

End point

This is the last stop of the tour where we touch upon what we saw during walk and part ways. No transportation back to the hotel is provided.

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

Cancellation policy

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