The Original Hollywood Walking Tour is a great way to learn about the extensive history of Hollywood and also about modern-day life within the capital of entertainment.
This tour is a great way to learn fascinating stories from your guide on this organized walk around Hollywood. Socialize with other travelers and discover the city's rich history, from the beginning of the movie-making era to the current time. Enjoy the city while you discover its past. So see Hollywood with us and enjoy a fun-filled, informative tour of the city. Learn the ins, the outs, the ups, and the downs, of this symbol of the entertainment we call home with the Original Hollywood Walking Tour!
The tour covers famous Hollywood attractions, including significant historical sights, architecture, movie shoot locations, landmarks, and art.
Starline Hollywood Walking Tour
Benefit: 1 Hour Walking Tour
Regular Price: Adult USD 25.00; Child USD 15.00
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Attraction Highlights
- Visit landmarks with a rich history, listening to authentic tales, and discovering hidden gems only the locals know to allow you to cover a lot of ground and expand your knowledge of the rich Hollywood history.
- The whole route is planned out efficiently, so you don’t miss the main sights and still have time to learn about the city secrets only the locals know.
- Our tour guides make history come alive with entertaining stories filled with historical facts and a joke every once in a while
- A walking tour is an excellent opportunity to meet fellow travelers
- It’s a calming form of travel
Benefit:
1 Hour Walking Tour
Important Notes
Hollywood is a very popular location, so make sure you give yourself enough time to park and/or arrive to the tour. You may be curious to walk around; therefore you should give yourself 40 minutes before checking in.
We accept walk-ins on a standby basis. We recommend booking a reservation to guarantee a spot. We limited group size for a better experience.
We accept walk-ins on a standby basis. We recommend booking a reservation to guarantee a spot. We limited group size for a better experience.
| Address | Please check in at 6801 Hollywood Blvd, CA 90028. Go to the StarLine Tours kiosk located in front of the Dolby Theatre on Hollywood Blvd. |
| Collection Information | To make a reservation, please email [email protected] by selecting BOOK NOW in the Smartvisit App with the following information:
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| Phone | (800) 959-3131 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| Work Hours | Daily: 10:30 am & 3:30 pm |
| Closed Days | Christmas Day, Thanksgiving, Oscar Day, LA Marathon and Pride Parade. |
| Website | https://www.starlinetours.com/ |
What to expect
Things to look out for
Hollywood walking tour that takes you back in time, find out how and why independent movie producers moved to this small town in 1910-11.
This tour starts right in front of Dolby Theatre, the home of the Academy Awards, and covers a lot of ground. See notable stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as you discover some of the most historic movie palaces in the area.
See the most iconic buildings on the famous Walk of Fame, including the oldest house in Hollywood (where Charlie Chaplin's kids went to school), the Capitol Records Building, the Egyptian Theater, the TCL Chinese Theater and the last movie palace built in Hollywood.
The Walk of Fame extends 1.3 miles east to west on Hollywood Blvd.
The Egyptian theater originally boasted beautiful murals of hieroglyphics, a sunburst ceiling, and a forecourt with middle eastern shops lined with guards in Egyptian costumes.
Built in 1926, the Roosevelt Hotel was named after President Theodore Roosevelt and famous rooms in the hotel include the Gable-Lombard penthouse where Clark Gable and Carole Lombard used to stay and the Marilyn Monroe suite where the actress lived for the first two years of her acting career.
Explore the dark underbelly of Hollywood you never knew existed.
Hear ghostly tales of Hollywood's elite and uncover the truth of Houdini and his attempt to rise from the grave.
This tour starts right in front of Dolby Theatre, the home of the Academy Awards, and covers a lot of ground. See notable stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as you discover some of the most historic movie palaces in the area.
See the most iconic buildings on the famous Walk of Fame, including the oldest house in Hollywood (where Charlie Chaplin's kids went to school), the Capitol Records Building, the Egyptian Theater, the TCL Chinese Theater and the last movie palace built in Hollywood.
The Walk of Fame extends 1.3 miles east to west on Hollywood Blvd.
The Egyptian theater originally boasted beautiful murals of hieroglyphics, a sunburst ceiling, and a forecourt with middle eastern shops lined with guards in Egyptian costumes.
Built in 1926, the Roosevelt Hotel was named after President Theodore Roosevelt and famous rooms in the hotel include the Gable-Lombard penthouse where Clark Gable and Carole Lombard used to stay and the Marilyn Monroe suite where the actress lived for the first two years of her acting career.
Explore the dark underbelly of Hollywood you never knew existed.
Hear ghostly tales of Hollywood's elite and uncover the truth of Houdini and his attempt to rise from the grave.
Helpful Tips
Parking - The Hollywood & Highland Center, is near to where StarLine is located. The underground parking structure has entrances at 1755 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90028 and 1754 N. Orange Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90028.
Arrive Early! If you already have reservations, try to get there at least 30 minutes early in case you get delayed by traffic in the Hollywood area. Also allow time to park and walk to the tour kiosk. It can take longer to walk on Hollywood Boulevard than other city streets.
If you arrive early, you can check out attractions on Hollywood Boulevard. But if you arrive late then you might miss the tour.
If you do not have reservations, try to get there early in the day because tours do sell out, especially in the summertime.
Rule of thumb: comfortable and versatile In Southern California, you never know what the weather will be like. For example, you might pack; 1 baseball cap or sun hat, sunglasses. DON'T FORGET TO BRING: A camera. A water bottle. Sunscreen.
Arrive Early! If you already have reservations, try to get there at least 30 minutes early in case you get delayed by traffic in the Hollywood area. Also allow time to park and walk to the tour kiosk. It can take longer to walk on Hollywood Boulevard than other city streets.
If you arrive early, you can check out attractions on Hollywood Boulevard. But if you arrive late then you might miss the tour.
If you do not have reservations, try to get there early in the day because tours do sell out, especially in the summertime.
Rule of thumb: comfortable and versatile In Southern California, you never know what the weather will be like. For example, you might pack; 1 baseball cap or sun hat, sunglasses. DON'T FORGET TO BRING: A camera. A water bottle. Sunscreen.
Important Notes
Hollywood is a very popular location, so make sure you give yourself enough time to park and/or arrive to the tour. You may be curious to walk around; therefore you should give yourself 40 minutes before checking in.
We accept walk-ins on a standby basis. We recommend booking a reservation to guarantee a spot. We limited group size for a better experience.
We accept walk-ins on a standby basis. We recommend booking a reservation to guarantee a spot. We limited group size for a better experience.
| Address | Please check in at 6801 Hollywood Blvd, CA 90028. Go to the StarLine Tours kiosk located in front of the Dolby Theatre on Hollywood Blvd. |
| Phone | (800) 959-3131 |
| Work Hours | Daily: 10:30 am & 3:30 pm |
| Closed Days | Christmas Day, Thanksgiving, Oscar Day, LA Marathon and Pride Parade. |
| Website | https://www.starlinetours.com/ |
