The Real Hollywood Walking Tour

Overview

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

City: Los Angeles

Sun 22 Jun

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Starting at $50.00

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Sun 22 Jun

Starting at $50.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Tour guide

We donate $1 for every guest to a non-profit, Climate Cents.

Additional Info

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.

What To Expect

Pantages Theatre

The tour starts here at 10am and you'll learn the fascinating (and scandalous) history of the famous theatre.

Hollywood

What was Hollywood like before it became HOLLYWOOD? Where did the name come from? We answer these - and many other - questions.

Capitol Records Building

Admire the famous mural Hollywood Jazz and learn about this groundbreaking building.

Hollywood Walk of Fame

Discover why and how the iconic Walk of Fame came to be.

Egyptian Theatre

Why is this famous theatre designed in the Egyptian style? And who is Sid Grauman? Find out the answers on this tour!

Hollywood & Highland

Los Angeles' Times Square can be daunting, but we'll whisk you through the crowds and show you the hidden history.

Dolby Theatre

Home of the annual Academy Awards. Need we say more?

TCL Chinese Theatres

Find out why, when and how stars began putting their feet and hands in concrete here. Also learn the secret history of the Oscars.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (24)

Andrew_L

Dec 2023

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!

AnneMarie_M

Oct 2023

Our guide Sonya was marvellous. Full of great stories and facts. We walked a lot and saw all the sites as per the tour list. My husband and I happened to be the only ones on the tour which was great for us! We really enjoyed our experience and were delighted to have met such a great guide. Sending our thanks to Sonya.

Gerald_S

May 2023

Sonya was a super duper tour guide!!! She was prompt, informative, and made us feel very comfortable. The tour route and content was perfect...not too much h...but not too little either. I left the experience much much more informed about the real Hollywood. Thank you Sonya...we appreciate the great experience!!!