About this experience
Explore the dark underbelly of Hollywood with the ultimate walking tour. You will be led on a fright filled walk down the Boulevard of Broken Dreams to visit haunted hotels, mobster hangouts, and landmarks with ties to some of LA s most notorious crimes. If you love Hollywood, the paranormal, or true crime - this is the tour for you! This tour was written by the writer of Sunset Strip True Crime, Haunted Hollywood, and more of LA's highest rated experiences. This new version of the Hollywood tour comes with updated stories, a new route, images, and videos to provide the most exciting look into Hollywood's past! There are many tours of Hollywood, but you can book this tour knowing it was created by people who care about LA history and giving the best tours in the world.
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.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- We provide the guide, you just arrive ready to learn!
Not included
- This tour does not include entry into any paid Hollywood landmarks.
Itinerary and highlights
Visit the home of the Oscars and other live shows like American Idol; the Dolby Theatre!
See where the celebrities walk the red carpet and learn all about the secrets of
this venue.
Right across from our meeting point is the historic El Capitan Theatre. Now owned by Disney, it is an incredible place to see a movie.
From the Ovation Shopping Center in Hollywood, the tour will get a great view of the Hollywood Sign. This is the perfect opportunity for a picture and to hear all about
the tragic story of Peg Entwistle... Who knew one of the world's most famous tourist attractions had such a dark history?
The world-famous Chinese Theatre is where celebrities put their handprints and footprints in cement. However, impressions of a more supernatural nature still linger in amongst the prints...
As you take the tour, you'll pass over the Walk of Fame. Over 2,800 stars with the names of industry icons line Hollywood Boulevard. Perfect for pictures and your guide can help you find your favorite celebrity.
The tour will take a quick detour to discuss the one and only Magic Castle! The Magic Castle is an exclusive club for magicians, but it might not just be the performers playing tricks at the Magic Castle. Numerous ghosts are said to haunt the halls here, learn all about them from a guide that has actually been inside!
We will take a brief trip into the neighborhood of Hollywood Heights. This romantic neighborhood, where Marilyn Monroe once lived, is just steps away from the Walk of Fame. This is where you will uncover the sinister connections to Charles Manson and more recent Hollywood crimes.
Recently renovated by Netflix, the Egyptian Theatre is a amazing historic spot to see a movie. But be careful, specters may haunt the halls and the theatre owner himself stops by to catch a film sometimes!
True Crime aficionados wont want to miss Boardners. This historic speakeasy in Hollywood has hosted tourists, movie stars, mobsters, and one of the most famous murder victims in American history. This is where you'll learn all about the infamous Black Dahlia.
Meeting and pickup information
- Your guide will be in front of Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream, just a few steps off of Hollywood Blvd. This meeting point is a few feet away from 6815 Hollywood Blvd, which is the Hollywood and Highland Metro. It is along a stairway that leads up into the shopping center, across from El Capitan Theatre.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- See LA in a Day
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- 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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