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Ultimate Hollywood History Walking Tour in Los Angeles - See All Theaters

Location Los Angeles, California, USA
$85.00
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Overview

Soak in the diverse history of Hollywood on this fun tour. Your friendly local guide will lead you through the most peculiar and iconic places of Hollywood to admire the gorgeous buildings starting from Pantages Theater to stunning villas and luxurious shopping centers.

Hear fascinating stories which are hiding behind every building, learn interesting facts about popular landmarks and famous people. Explore the neighborhood and in detail, you wouldn’t have a chance to do on an ordinary tour. Be inspired by the courageous ideas and their incarnation in one of the most famous districts of the City of Angels.

• Visit the most famous and iconic landmarks and learn all about their history

• Enjoy the personalized experience with no chance to get lost on the bustling streets

• Explore more of non-tourist LA with your local guide

• Set your focus on the hidden treasures on the walking tour
Ultimate Hollywood History Walking Tour in Los Angeles - See All Theaters
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

  • Iconic sights and legendary Hollywood theaters
  • Friendly local guide
  • All taxes
  • Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour
  • Perfect photo-ops
  • Gratuities

Meeting point
Please arrive and check in 15 minutes prior the departure The Pantages Theatre is opposite Hollywood and Vine Metro Station (on the Red and Purple Lines). The guide will be wearing a t-shirt with The Real Los Angeles Tours logo.
Return details
TCL Chinese Theatre

  • Hollywood
    Walk through the famed neighborhood and learn intriguing facts about its history, name, cinema industry, and more. This is a cultural heritage of the city, which is the reason major historic sights were preserved. The district attracts a great number of tourists with its special atmosphere and famous landmarks including the Hollywood Sign. Marvel at one of the most extraordinary architectural sights of Los Angeles which is the Hollywood Tower, a large French Renaissance apartment building, constructed in 1929.
  • Hollywood Walk of Fame
    No trip to LA is complete without visiting the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Wander through the famous sidewalks along Hollywood Boulevard, which symbolizes the dream of eternal glory. Every step you take will show you a new name under your feet. There are more than 2,700 names of successful actors, directors, and musicians, engraved in brass stars. The Walk of Fame is one of the most visited landmarks of Los Angeles. The Walk was designed in 1958 and constructed in 1960. Hear new surprising facts about the stars and what it takes for a celebrity to have a star on a famous sidewalk.
  • Dolby Theatre
    Reach the place where Oscars are awarded. The theatre is located in the very center of Hollywood and it possesses one of the largest theatre halls in the US, holding about 3,400 spectators. It was built in 2001 especially for holding Academy Awards. The constructors equipped the theatre with incredible acoustics and illumination. Get to know about the ceremony preparation and interesting facts about the red carpet event.
  • Pantages Theatre
    Begin your tour from Art-Deco Pantages Theatre. Designed by B. Marcus Priteca and constructed in 1930, it has become one of the most famous and popular live venues in Hollywood. In 1954 it hosted the 26th Academy Awards. At present, it hosts fabulous Broadway shows, operas, and musicals. The theatre holds up to 2,691 spectators meeting them with Art Deco chandeliers, gold, silver, and bronze stars on the ceiling.
  • Capitol Records Building
    Head on to the Capitol Records Building, a 13-story tower that is considered the first circular office building in the world. Your guide will lead you to the crossing of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street to see this famous landmark. Since 1954 the building has been housing Capitol Records, one of the largest recording companies in the US. The studio worked with the Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Pink Floyd, Tina Turner, Duran Duran, and others. Take a picture of one of the most iconic constructions of Los Angeles that you’ve probably seen in movies. Since its opening, a rooftop lighthouse has been transmitting “Hollywood” in Morse code. The next Katy Perry could be in this iconic building right now, laying down tracks in studios engineered by Les Paul while you're taking this tour.
  • Admire the gorgeous Egyptian Theatre that was opened in 1922. It is a perfect example of a movie palace, which impresses with its stunning interiors and unique design. Be mesmerized by the ceiling molding loaded with Egyptian symbols and hieroglyphs. Learn more about the construction details and style changes from Hispanic to Egyptian from your enthusiastic and knowledgeable local guide. Hear about the history of the building and earthquake, which partly destructed the theatre.
  • Visit bustling Hollywood & Highlands, a huge entertainment, shopping, and dining hub to see a stunning massive Babylonian-style arc. Learn everything about the details and symbols of the structure. Get a chance to take a perfect picture of the Hollywood Sign. Listen to the story behind the arc and Intolerance movie decorations as told by your guide. Enjoy the unique mixture of styles and forms at Hollywood & Highlands and buy some souvenirs for you and your loved ones.
  • El Capitan Theatre
    10.30am See the world-known movie theaters that are venues for A-list events, excellent themed festivals and world movie premiers: The Million Dollar Theater, Chinese Theater, Egyptian Theater, El Capitan
  • TCL Chinese Theatres
    Admire the original TCL Chinese Theatres. Built in a Chinese style it combines ancient architecture traditions with contemporary forms. Meet the lion statues at the entrance, fantastic sculptures on the façade, and marvel at the unusual high bronze roof. The interiors are filled with Asian motives with red columns, fresco paintings depicting Chinese drama scenes, red carpets, and a gorgeous chandelier. Apart from drama plays, Chinese Theatre also shows Hollywood movies premiers. Go back in time while touching the hand and footprints of famous celebrities of the past in front of the theatre’s entrance.
  • Hollywood Wax Museum
    You may want to check out these museums on your own after the tour: Hollywood Museum, Hollywood Wax Museum, Ripley’s Believe it or Not! and Guinness World Records Museum.
  • Amoeba Music
    After the tour you can check out Amoeba Music. Flip through encyclopedic selection of new and used CDs, videos and vinyl, as well as band-themed T-shirts and music posters at this music junkie's paradise.

  • 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
  • Private walking tour of Hollywood
  • Tour is free for children aged 0-11 y.o.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour for the check-in
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Ultimate Hollywood History Walking Tour in Los Angeles - See All Theaters

    Location Los Angeles, California, USA
    $85.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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