Sunset Boulevard True Crime and Ghost Stories Tour
See LA in a Day
4.9
Kevin_V
22 days ago
Chris is fantastic! We have done multiple tours around the world and the experience depends almost entirely on the guide. Chris was "best of the best". He is a fantastic storyteller and weaves history, culture and trivia into his tales. Personally, I'm not a true crime fan, but my daughter is and we surprised her for her birthday. She loved it! She is mature so could handle the graphic nature of the tour (Chris might have toned down a few parts), but this is certainly not a kid-friendly tour (but that should be pretty obvious). Highly recommended!
(Oh, I also appreciate that Chris did not pull the manipulative move that many tour guides do now where they ask how the tour was and ask you to write a review while hovering over you. It appears that all the stellar reviews are—like this one—genuine).
After creating Hollywood’s most successful true crime tour, we are back to uncover the history of the Sunset Strip! Slashers, specters, and Hollywood stars all mix together on the Strip... sometimes with deadly results. This walking tour is a deep dive into the true crime and ghost stories of Sunset Boulevard. You'll hear about gangsters like Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel and see where they "took care of the competition." Tales of Charles Manson, the Wonderland Gang, and Sunset Killers will keep you up at night. And, hopefully you won't go home with a spirit after passing some of LA's most haunted locations! No other tour focuses on the exploring the notorious history of Sunset Blvd like this one. See LA in a Day is one of the highest rated tour companies in LA. Our tours are heavily researched and passionately give by 5 star guides. We can't wait to see you on a tour! Please note that this is a walking tour!
Departure Point
- We will meet at the corner with the stairs. This is at the corner of Sunset and Crescent Heights. There is a parking lot at the mall and several in the surrounding area.
- The tour ends at the Viper Room. Does NOT end where we began. You can walk back the meeting point in about 20 minutes, take a quick rideshare, or use the bus to quickly return to the meeting point.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Sunset BoulevardDoheny Drive to Vine Street, Beverly Hills and Hollywood, Los Angeles, CaliforniaThe tour starts with an amazing view of the Hollywood Hills and Sunset Blvd as we dive into the overall history of how the Sunset Strip developed from a dirt road used by farmers to the world famous street it is today! From this view, we will also dive into notorious Wonderland Murders!Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Sunset StripWest Hollywood, CaliforniaIf the walls could talk in any building in the world, you'd talk to the Chateau Marmont. Full of celebrity secrets and haunted by a dark past, the Chateau Marmont is a notorious celebrity hangout where the parties can end in tragedy. From Lindsay Lohan to John Belushi, we will discuss some of the more famous and lesser known stories of the Chateau Marmont. To end our discussion, I'll fill you in on some of the paranormal occurrences that have been reported at the hotel.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Cabo Cantina - Sunset Strip8301 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CaliforniaThe pandemic spelled the end of the Cabo Cantina, but you'll learn about the wild cult that occupied the restaurant in the 1970's and the dangers of hang-gliding!Duration: 5 minutesStop At: William S. Hart Dog Park8341 De Longpre Ave, West Hollywood, CaliforniaThis little dog park hides the oldest building left on the Sunset Strip. But, we aren't here to discuss cute dogs! Looming above the park, is the Sunset Tower; an art deco masterpiece where mobsters and movie stars lived and drank together. Here, we will dive into mobster "Bugsy" Siegel's time in LA.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Comedy Store8433 West Sunset Boulevard, , West Hollywood, CaliforniaThe biggest names in comedy all cover the exterior of the Comedy Store. On any given night, you could see superstar comedians trying new jokes or discover a comic to watch. But what was here before the store? And do the violent actions of the past carry on today? Let's find out!Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Sunset Plaza8623 W. Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CaliforniaToday, Sunset Plaza is known for the real estate offices of the Oppenheim Group, the stars of the Netflix show "Selling Sunset". A hundred years ago, Sunset Plaza was just being developed and was still surrounded by oranges and lima beans. Over the next century, movie stars and mobsters would run bars, clubs, gambling dens, commit insurance fraud, blow up buildings, and go home with a frozen steak over a black eye after getting too rowdy in the nearby celebrity apartments.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: The Viper Room8852 W Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CaliforniaOur most murder filled true crime tour ends by the Viper Room to remember River Phoenix and to discuss the dangers (and allure) of the Hollywood lifestyle!Duration: 10 minutesAdditional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- We provide the guide and the knowledge, you just arrive ready to learn!
After creating Hollywood’s most successful true crime tour, we are back to uncover the history of the Sunset Strip! Slashers, specters, and Hollywood stars all mix together on the Strip... sometimes with deadly results. This walking tour is a deep dive into the true crime and ghost stories of Sunset Boulevard. You'll hear about gangsters like Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel and see where they "took care of the competition." Tales of Charles Manson, the Wonderland Gang, and Sunset Killers will keep you up at night. And, hopefully you won't go home with a spirit after passing some of LA's most haunted locations! No other tour focuses on the exploring the notorious history of Sunset Blvd like this one. See LA in a Day is one of the highest rated tour companies in LA. Our tours are heavily researched and passionately give by 5 star guides. We can't wait to see you on a tour! Please note that this is a walking tour!
Departure Point
- We will meet at the corner with the stairs. This is at the corner of Sunset and Crescent Heights. There is a parking lot at the mall and several in the surrounding area.
- The tour ends at the Viper Room. Does NOT end where we began. You can walk back the meeting point in about 20 minutes, take a quick rideshare, or use the bus to quickly return to the meeting point.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Sunset BoulevardDoheny Drive to Vine Street, Beverly Hills and Hollywood, Los Angeles, CaliforniaThe tour starts with an amazing view of the Hollywood Hills and Sunset Blvd as we dive into the overall history of how the Sunset Strip developed from a dirt road used by farmers to the world famous street it is today! From this view, we will also dive into notorious Wonderland Murders!Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Sunset StripWest Hollywood, CaliforniaIf the walls could talk in any building in the world, you'd talk to the Chateau Marmont. Full of celebrity secrets and haunted by a dark past, the Chateau Marmont is a notorious celebrity hangout where the parties can end in tragedy. From Lindsay Lohan to John Belushi, we will discuss some of the more famous and lesser known stories of the Chateau Marmont. To end our discussion, I'll fill you in on some of the paranormal occurrences that have been reported at the hotel.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Cabo Cantina - Sunset Strip8301 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CaliforniaThe pandemic spelled the end of the Cabo Cantina, but you'll learn about the wild cult that occupied the restaurant in the 1970's and the dangers of hang-gliding!Duration: 5 minutesStop At: William S. Hart Dog Park8341 De Longpre Ave, West Hollywood, CaliforniaThis little dog park hides the oldest building left on the Sunset Strip. But, we aren't here to discuss cute dogs! Looming above the park, is the Sunset Tower; an art deco masterpiece where mobsters and movie stars lived and drank together. Here, we will dive into mobster "Bugsy" Siegel's time in LA.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Comedy Store8433 West Sunset Boulevard, , West Hollywood, CaliforniaThe biggest names in comedy all cover the exterior of the Comedy Store. On any given night, you could see superstar comedians trying new jokes or discover a comic to watch. But what was here before the store? And do the violent actions of the past carry on today? Let's find out!Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Sunset Plaza8623 W. Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CaliforniaToday, Sunset Plaza is known for the real estate offices of the Oppenheim Group, the stars of the Netflix show "Selling Sunset". A hundred years ago, Sunset Plaza was just being developed and was still surrounded by oranges and lima beans. Over the next century, movie stars and mobsters would run bars, clubs, gambling dens, commit insurance fraud, blow up buildings, and go home with a frozen steak over a black eye after getting too rowdy in the nearby celebrity apartments.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: The Viper Room8852 W Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CaliforniaOur most murder filled true crime tour ends by the Viper Room to remember River Phoenix and to discuss the dangers (and allure) of the Hollywood lifestyle!Duration: 10 minutesAdditional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- We provide the guide and the knowledge, you just arrive ready to learn!
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Kevin_V
Chris is fantastic! We have done multiple tours around the world and the experience depends almost entirely on the guide. Chris was "best of the best". He is a fantastic storyteller and weaves history, culture and trivia into his tales. Personally, I'm not a true crime fan, but my daughter is and we surprised her for her birthday. She loved it! She is mature so could handle the graphic nature of the tour (Chris might have toned down a few parts), but this is certainly not a kid-friendly tour (but that should be pretty obvious). Highly recommended!
(Oh, I also appreciate that Chris did not pull the manipulative move that many tour guides do now where they ask how the tour was and ask you to write a review while hovering over you. It appears that all the stellar reviews are—like this one—genuine).
gateauxblaster
Chris couldn’t be more suited to the job of tour guide. His tours are packed to the brim with information from beginning to end and have clearly been put together with great time and effort. Sunset Blvd is steeped in a fascinating history and the whole thing was super interesting. I would go so far as to say this was probably the best walking tour I’ve been on, and I’d seek out more from Chris in the future knowing how high the bar was.
Lisa_B
Chris was a great tour guide. You can tell he really enjoys his work. He has a vast knowledge of the area. The walking pace was good, for my aging mother, not to many stairs. Chris also stayed a couple extra minutes with us until our Uber arrived since we weren't local.
terric596
Chris was fantastic. A wealth of stories revolving around Deaths and murders on the Sunset Strip. Not scary or Spooky,, more vivid and factual tying in the history of the buildings and landmarks. I've lived here for 40 years, and only knew a handful of the tales he told. I didn't know about all the mob ties, thought those were all Vegas stories. We all want to go back to one of the Hotels or the Comedy Store and see if we can Find ourselves a Ghost !
F8184UAtomk
Chris was an excellent guide, he’s a walking encyclopedia of knowledge about the Sunset strip and its history. The tour could have easily been twice as long and still not scratched the surface of his stories and history. Strongly recommend!