About this experience
Explore Hollywood's cinematic history on this guided walking tour. Starting at the iconic Hollywood Pantages Theater, stroll along the Hollywood Walk of Fame and visit historic sites like the Egyptian Theater, now owned by Netflix. Hear fascinating stories about Hollywood legends such as Charlie Chaplin and Marilyn Monroe while passing by landmarks like Musso and Frank Grill and the Warner Hollywood Theater. Cap off your tour with a stunning view of the Hollywood Sign from the Ovation Hollywood complex.
- Guided walking tour through Hollywood's storied locations
- Visit iconic sites like the Dolby Theatre and the Chinese Theater
- Hear captivating tales of Hollywood's Golden Age and its stars
- Duration: 2 hours with no food or drinks included
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
Downtown Los Angeles on Foot: From Union Station to the Market
Read downtown as a sequence of station halls, civic rooms, historic façades, market aisles, and working streets.
Reading the Los Angeles River as Infrastructure and Landscape
Approach the Los Angeles River by exact segment, current access, and the relationships among channel, bridges, rail, habitat, and neighborhoods.
Los Angeles in Scene Changes: A Practical Guide to Building a Coherent Day
Plan Los Angeles around one anchor, one meaningful contrast, and the real distances between basin, hills, coast, river, and harbor.
What is included
- Local guide
Not included
- Gratuities for the guide are optional but highly recomended
- Some stops are exterior visits only
Itinerary and highlights
Art Deco theater built in the 1930s. It hosted the Academy Awards for ten years, including the
first televised Oscar ceremony.
Walk of fame
One of Los Angeles' most recognizable landmarks, designed to resemble a stack of vinyl
records. Many legendary artists have recorded there.
During Hollywood's Golden Age, this building became an important financial center for the film
industry. Charlie Chaplin and Lana Turner reportedly banked here, Cecil B. DeMille secured
financing for productions here, and Howard Hughes stored part of his jewelry collection in its
vaults.
Warner Hollywood Theater
Pass by one of Hollywood’s historic movie palaces, opened in 1928 as part of the original Warner Bros. theater network. Learn about its connection to the early film industry and the legends that still surround the building today.
Hillview Apartments
See this historic 1917 apartment building, originally created to house actors during Hollywood’s formative years. Discover stories about the challenges performers faced in the early days of the entertainment industry.
Janes House
Visit the last remaining Victorian residence on Hollywood Boulevard. This preserved landmark offers a rare glimpse into pre-Hollywood Los Angeles and its ties to some of the pioneers of the silent film era.
Hollywood oldest restaurant, opened in 1919. Celebrities regulars were Charlie Chaplin, Marilyn
Monroe, Humphrey Bogart, Elizabeth Taylor, Orson Welles, as well as writers of fame. The
restaurant is still a favorite of A-listers such as George Clooney, Tarantino, Taylor Swift and
many more.
Sid Grauman's first Hollywood theatre, now owned by Netflix.
Note: If a tour happens later in the day, there might be a chance to access the exhibition inside
the Theater, which shows the history of the the building and how Netflix restored it.
A classic American diner that recalls the car culture celebrated in George Lucas's American
Graffiti. Although this location is newer than the original Mel's, it remains an iconic Hollywood
landmark.
Largest theater in Hollywood when built in 1926. Citizen Kane premiered here.
Marilyn Monroe once lived at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, which is rumored to be haunted
by her ghost. A mirror associated with Monroe is displayed near the staircase and is the
subject of many ghost stories.
Note: Access to the forecourt with hand prints may occasionally be restricted during film
premieres or special events
The Dolby Theatre is the permanent home of the Academy Awards
Hollywood sign view
Meeting and pickup information
- The guide will be waiting in front of the Hollywood Pantages Theater
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- CARERI ENTERTAINMENT
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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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