Hollywood: the Real Walking Tour
The Real Los Angeles Tours
5.0
Escape457464
92 days ago
Paul's personal knowledge and obvious administration for the history is impressive and engaging. Highly recommend.
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
Departure 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.
- TCL Chinese Theatre is at Hollywood and Highland, which has a Metro station, offering easy access to the rest of the city and only 15 minutes walk from the meeting point.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Pantages Theatre6233 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CaliforniaThe tour starts here at 10am and you'll learn the fascinating (and scandalous) history of the famous theatre.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: HollywoodLos Angeles, CaliforniaWhat was Hollywood like before it became HOLLYWOOD? Where did the name come from? We answer these - and many other - questions.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Capitol Records Building1750 Vine St, Hollywood, Los Angeles, CaliforniaAdmire the famous mural Hollywood Jazz and learn about this groundbreaking building.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Hollywood Walk of FameHollywood Blvd at Vine St, , Los Angeles, CaliforniaDiscover why and how the iconic Walk of Fame came to be.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Egyptian Theatre6712 Hollywood Blvd, , Los Angeles, CaliforniaWhy is this famous theatre designed in the Egyptian style? And who is Sid Grauman? Find out the answers on this tour!Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Hollywood & Highland6801 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CaliforniaLos Angeles' Times Square can be daunting, but we'll whisk you through the crowds and show you the hidden history.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Dolby Theatre6801 Hollywood Blvd, , Los Angeles, CaliforniaHome of the annual Academy Awards. Need we say more?Duration: 10 minutesStop At: TCL Chinese Theatres6925 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CaliforniaFind out why, when and how stars began putting their feet and hands in concrete here. Also learn the secret history of the Oscars.Duration: 10 minutesAdditional 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
- 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.
- This is a walking tour and we move at a reasonable pace. If you have mobility issues please book a private tour via our website.
- Tour guide
- We donate $1 for every guest to a non-profit, Climate Cents.
- Gratuities not included. Please allow 15-20%.
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
Departure 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.
- TCL Chinese Theatre is at Hollywood and Highland, which has a Metro station, offering easy access to the rest of the city and only 15 minutes walk from the meeting point.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Pantages Theatre6233 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CaliforniaThe tour starts here at 10am and you'll learn the fascinating (and scandalous) history of the famous theatre.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: HollywoodLos Angeles, CaliforniaWhat was Hollywood like before it became HOLLYWOOD? Where did the name come from? We answer these - and many other - questions.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Capitol Records Building1750 Vine St, Hollywood, Los Angeles, CaliforniaAdmire the famous mural Hollywood Jazz and learn about this groundbreaking building.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Hollywood Walk of FameHollywood Blvd at Vine St, , Los Angeles, CaliforniaDiscover why and how the iconic Walk of Fame came to be.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Egyptian Theatre6712 Hollywood Blvd, , Los Angeles, CaliforniaWhy is this famous theatre designed in the Egyptian style? And who is Sid Grauman? Find out the answers on this tour!Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Hollywood & Highland6801 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CaliforniaLos Angeles' Times Square can be daunting, but we'll whisk you through the crowds and show you the hidden history.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Dolby Theatre6801 Hollywood Blvd, , Los Angeles, CaliforniaHome of the annual Academy Awards. Need we say more?Duration: 10 minutesStop At: TCL Chinese Theatres6925 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CaliforniaFind out why, when and how stars began putting their feet and hands in concrete here. Also learn the secret history of the Oscars.Duration: 10 minutesAdditional 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
- 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.
- This is a walking tour and we move at a reasonable pace. If you have mobility issues please book a private tour via our website.
- Tour guide
- We donate $1 for every guest to a non-profit, Climate Cents.
- Gratuities not included. Please allow 15-20%.
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Escape457464
Paul's personal knowledge and obvious administration for the history is impressive and engaging. Highly recommend.
DaddyNeedsBeer
Fantastic experience. Sonya was great. She provided a wealth of information and answered all our questions. Good way to get the history and highlights. My teen son said it was the highlight of the trip so far.
Happiness554425
Very pleased with Hollywood historical tour with Damien as our guide. A lot of interesting info about history and people in Hollywood.
Anonymous
Damien gave us an awesome tour of Hollywood focusing on both the history of the area and the industry. Highly recommend!
Andrew_L
We arrived a few minutes early for our 10 am tour as the company requested and our guide Sam arrived around the same time. And we all realized that this was going to be a small tour - me, my wife and Sam! He was highly knowledgeable of the history of Hollywood and Hollywood Blvd and gave us wonderful details and trivia about the neighborhood, the various buildings and architecture, local nightlife, food, the walk of fame, and more. We learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed our two hours with him! Thanks again for a great way to learn about the history of Hollywood!