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

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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)

schrodnitz

Apr 2019

Took the 2-hour walking tour with our family, including four kids 9-16 years old. Tour was fun and informative, and our guide, Vicky, was a delight! We had a great time learning about Hollywood landmarks old and new. Highly recommend this tour if you're visiting LA!

DKE11

Mar 2019

One might say “in Los Angeles the car is king, what would walking tours contribute?” The answer is “quite a lot.” My wife and I took The Real Hollywood Tour in the morning followed by The Central Downtown LA Tour in the afternoon. The sights were certainly interesting (I will not elaborate on all we saw), but the real highlights were the knowledge and good humor of our guides (Damien for Hollywood and Stuart for Downtown). Both are originally from the United Kingdom, but my wife and I saw no problem in this, they knew their adopted city very well and often non-natives are especially sensitive to a place’s particularities. I recommend doing both tours on the same day. I found this a very efficient use of time and energy. After the morning tour Damien brought us downtown on the subway and handed us to Stuart. Before the beginning of the second tour my wife and I had lunch at the marvelous central market where all the food stands are independent family-type establishments, no chain restaurant in sight. Is doing two walking tours in the same day too tiring? Not at all. Remember, you are not constantly walking, there are plenty of pauses for explanations and questions. I’m 66, in average shape, and had no problem at all. We certainly learned much more from these walking tours than we would have learned from wandering on our own with a guide book or from a drone-like bus tour.

clusgluk

Mar 2019

This guy(Stuart) knew his stuff, both old and new. He shows you some really cool secret spots in Hollywood along with the must see tourist spots. Disappointed we were leaving that day and could not further enjoy those secret spots. I would recommend doing this tour at the BEGINNING of your stay. It sets a good footprint for the rest of your Hollywood visit. There are some good points for young children, but geared more for teens/ adults.