Hollywood: the Real Walking Tour
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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
Inclusions
What's included
- Tour guide
What's not
- Gratuities not included. Please allow 15-20% if you enjoy tour.
Itinerary
The tour starts here at 10am and you'll learn the fascinating (and scandalous) history of the famous theatre.
Admire the famous mural Hollywood Jazz and learn about this groundbreaking building.
What was Hollywood like before it became HOLLYWOOD? Where did the name come from? We answer these - and many other - questions.
Discover why and how the iconic Walk of Fame came to be.
Learn the history of the iconic sign, it's unveiling a hundred years ago is one reason we call the entertainment industry here Hollywood.
Why is this famous theatre designed in the Egyptian style? And who is Sid Grauman? Find out the answers on this tour!
Los Angeles' Times Square can be daunting, but we'll whisk you through the crowds and show you the hidden history.
Home of the annual Academy Awards. Need we say more?
Find out why, when and how stars began putting their feet and hands in concrete here. Also learn the secret history of the Oscars.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- 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.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- The Real Los Angeles Tours
- 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.
How it compares in Los Angeles
- Its from-price is 81% below the median of the 240 city tours we list in Los Angeles.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 72 of 240.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Los Angeles
Sunshine, beaches, film studios and canyons fill sprawling Los Angeles, where Hollywood glamour meets diverse neighbourhoods and great food.
Hollywood is the starting point for many visitors, with the Walk of Fame, the historic Chinese Theatre and its handprints in cement, and views of the Hollywood Sign from Griffith Observatory. Studio lots in Burbank and Universal City offer a behind-the-scenes look at film and television.
Top-ranked sights in Los Angeles: Hollywood Walk of Fame, Rodeo Drive, Hollywood Sign.
Special offers in Los Angeles
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