Historic Hollywood Boulevard and Movie Palaces Walking Tour
Experience Hollywood Boulevard on this immersive 2.5-hour walking tour, where you���ll step into the stories and stars that define Hollywood.Begin with panoramic views of the Hollywood Sign, then stroll down Hollywood Boulevard to discover the iconic Walk of Fame, Musso & Frank Grill (a favorite of Chaplin and Bogart), and the legendary Grauman’s Egyptian and Chinese Theatres. Along the way, we’ll explore film locations from Pretty Woman and Back to the Future, the grand Dolby Theatre, and the historic Roosevelt Hotel, where Marilyn Monroe once lived.Uncover the rich history, star-studded tales, and famous landmarks that make Hollywood the world’s entertainment capital!
Overview
Experience Hollywood Boulevard on this immersive 2.5-hour walking tour, where you’ll step into the stories and stars that define Hollywood.
Begin with panoramic views of the Hollywood Sign, then stroll down Hollywood Boulevard to discover the iconic Walk of Fame, Musso & Frank Grill (a favorite of Chaplin and Bogart), and the legendary Grauman’s Egyptian and Chinese Theatres. Along the way, we’ll explore film locations from Pretty Woman and Back to the Future, the grand Dolby Theatre, and the historic Roosevelt Hotel, where Marilyn Monroe once lived.
Uncover the rich history, star-studded tales, and famous landmarks that make Hollywood the world’s entertainment capital!
Itinerary
Hollywood
Welcome to Hollywood!
Ovation Hollywood
Hollywood Sign (1923): Begin with the view of this global icon, originally an ad for “Hollywoodland.” We’ll discuss its creation, transformation, and the celebrities who saved it, including Alice Cooper and Hugh Hefner.
20 minutesHollywood Sign
Learn about the history of the sigh
10 minutesHollywood Walk of Fame
Take in sweeping views from the Ovation Mall rooftop and hear how Hollywood Boulevard evolved from Prospect Avenue in the 1890s to the heart of LA’s Theater District by the 1920s. Uncover the boulevard’s transformation through decades of boom, bust, and revival.
10 minutesHollywood & Highland
Explore the neighborhood
First National Bank of Hollywood
A grand Art Deco structure with Neo-Gothic details, standing as a Hollywood relic.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Visit the filming location of Pretty Woman and hear stories behind this historic site.
10 minutesEgyptian Theatre
Explore Hollywood’s first movie palace, complete with Egyptian Revival design inspired by King Tut’s discovery.
20 minutesEl Capitan Theatre
Experience the home of Disney premieres and the legendary Citizen Kane debut.
15 minutesJimmy Kimmel Live!
Hollywood Masonic Temple (1921): Learn about the famous Masons of Hollywood, now home to Jimmy Kimmel Live!
10 minutesTCL Chinese Theatres
Grauman’s Chinese Theatre (1927): Discover the theater’s fascinating handprint tradition and see imprints left by icons from Marilyn Monroe to Harrison Ford.
15 minutesDolby Theatre
Walk the iconic Oscars red carpet at the Dolby Theatre, the home of the Academy Awards.
20 minutesStep into Hollywood’s oldest continuously operating hotel, where Marilyn Monroe once lived and the first Oscars were held.
10 minutes
Location
Address
6815 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA
Inclusions
- Local Guide
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Languages
English
French
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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