About this experience
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Hollywood can feel like a maze of tourist traps and mediocre food—so let us take the guesswork out of your visit! Experience one of LA’s most iconic neighborhoods, find hidden gems in unlikely settings, and discover that Hollywood is more than just the stars on the Walk of Fame.
We’ll eat diverse cuisine at 5 different restaurants ranging from a Michelin-rated spot, to a 30+ year-old establishment, to a beloved celebrity-owned joint.
Dive into impressive music/literary/film history, appreciate gorgeous architecture, and marvel at historic theaters.
This 3-hour tour is great for locals/visitors and is perfect for a birthday celebration, bachelor(ette) party, or team building event for coworkers.
Please note drinks are not included, nor is tour guide gratuity. Available in Spanish. Not suitable for vegans/gluten-free guests; please take our LA Taco Tour instead.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 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
What is included
- Insights into Hollywood’s music, literary, and film history
- Varied architecture and famous movie theaters
- Views of the Hollywood Sign
- 5 food stops (We’ll taste Lebanese, Thai, Mexican, and Chinese fare and finish with dessert.)
- Hollywood highlights and hidden gems
Not included
- Drinks (tap water will be served wherever available)
- Tour guide gratuity
Itinerary and highlights
Learn about Hollywood’s iconic recording studios where musicians such as The Doors, Neil Young, Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, and Janis Joplin laid down tracks.
See the site where silent comedy legends Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd, and Buster Keaton filmed.
Take in the beauty of several architectural styles, including Art Deco commercial buildings, Streamline Moderne at the Crossroads of the World, and Hollywood Regency at the Max Factor Building.
See Hollywood’s famous movie palaces, including the Pantages Theater, the Egyptian Theater, the Chinese Theater, and El Capitan.
Get a local’s perspective on landmark bars and restaurants like Boardner’s, the Frolic Room, and Musso and Frank—where Faulkner was known to mix his own mint juleps and F. Scott Fitzgerald edited his novels—as well as the last remaining bookstore on Hollywood Boulevard.
Meeting and pickup information
- Your guide will meet you outside of the Hollywood Pantages Theater at 6233 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- To Live and Dine in LA Food Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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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Service animals allowed
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