Hollywood History and Culture Film Tour

This tour is for those who don't want the standard Hollywood tour. Instead of celebrities, we focus on history and culture, and also on film as an industry and an artform. Because of this, you'll get a different perspective on the area, on the film industry, and on movies in general. I love movies and pretty much everything about them, and my goal is to share that love and passion with you.

Meeting Point

6801 Hollywood Blvd

6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028, USA

Inside Ovation Hollywood (the Hollywood and Highland Center), next to the arch tower, outside Victoria's Secret

What's included:

• Guide

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes

Hollywood & Highland

6801 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, 90028-6136, California

We'll meet and start our tour here, discussing how Hollywood came to be, then exploring the many sites in and around this area

40 minutes

Dolby Theatre

6801 Hollywood Blvd, , Los Angeles, 90028-6136, California

We'll discuss the Oscars outside the ceremony's venue

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Hollywood Walk of Fame

Hollywood Blvd at Vine St, , Los Angeles, 90028, California

We'll walk the best portions of the Walk of Fame, check out stars, explain how it works, and tell fun stories about some of the honorees

1 hour, 30 minutes

TCL Chinese Theatres

6925 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, Los Angeles, 90028-6103, California

We'll check out the greatest movie theater in the world, as well as the famous hand and footprints outside it

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

El Capitan Theatre

6838 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, 90028-6102, California

We'll discuss the history of Disney's flagship theater and how it paralleled the creation of the US's independent film movement

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Egyptian Theatre

6712 Hollywood Blvd, , Los Angeles, 90028-4605, California

We'll visit tthe world's first movie premiere location, discuss Hollywood architecture and design, and also how Hollywood continues to transform to this day

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Musso & Frank Grill

6667 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028, USA

We'll go over what makes Hollywood's greatest restaurant so special, both to the industry and the US as a whole

10 minutes

Hollywood Murals-You Are the Star

Hollywood Blvd & Wilcox Ave, Between Playmates & Muse Lifestyle, Los Angeles, 90028-6205, California

We'll visit Los Angeles's greatest mural and also tell stories about Hollywood greats who frequented the area

15 minutes

6360 Sunset Blvd

6360 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA

We'll visit Hollywood's youngest classic theater and discuss how the industry transition from classic to modern cinema, and also what is happening in the industry today

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Hollywood and Vine

Hollywood, Vine, Los Angeles, California

We'll explore Hollywood's second most famous intersection, including its history, its famous buildings, and one of the most unique entries to the Walk of Fame

10 minutes

Capitol Records Building

1750 Vine St, Hollywood, Los Angeles, 90028-5209, California

At Los Angeles's most iconic music building, we'll discuss the city's music scene

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Pantages Theatre

6233 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, 90028-5310, California

At Los Angeles's top live theater venue, we'll discuss the city's (lack of a) theater scene

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included