Hollywood & Downtown LA Full Day Walking & Metro Tour
Want to experience more of the real Los Angeles? On this tour you'll start the day in Hollywood and learn all about how and why the movie business first moved to this small town in the Wild West. There's a lot of history hidden in plain site in this most famous of neighborhoods and you'll learn about it all, as well as see the many iconic buildings that dot the storied Boulevard.
Next you'll take the subway (ticket included) to downtown. This is where the city began in 1781 and it's the largest historic downtown of any major city in America. It has a lot of beautiful architecture, but it's definitely not a museum - it's the most dynamic and interesting part of the city (with the best restaurants and bars too).
- Tour starts 10am daily
- Travel on Los Angeles Metro included in ticket price
- There’s a big range of food options and all types of diet can be accommodated (vegan, gluten-free etc)
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Hollywood & Downtown LA Full Day Walking & Metro Tour
What's included in Hollywood & Downtown LA Full Day Walking & Metro Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Hollywood Walk of Fame
On the Hollywood leg of the 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.
Hollywood SignPass-by Only
Learn the history of this icon of Los Angeles, as you get some of the best views of it from the Walk of Fame itself.
TCL Chinese Theatres
Visit this famous, historic theatre and its forecourt of the stars.
Inclusions
- We donate $1 for every guest to a non-profit, Climate Cents.
- We'll show you how to use the LA Metro - the easiest and cheapest mode of transport here.
- Travel on Los Angeles Metro is included in ticket price.
- Tour Guide.
- Gratuities not included. Please allow 15-20%.
- Lunch/Snacks are not included.
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Aim to get to the meeting point 10-15 minutes early. If you’re late you may miss the tour.
- This tour is not recommended for children under 15 y.o.
- By making a booking for this tour you agree to be bound by The Real Los Angeles Tours terms of service.
- Have lunch at Grand Central Market, one of the top food destinations in the US.
- 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.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The guide will be will be checking-in guests from 15 minutes before the tour begins at the meeting point. The Pantages Theatre is right opposite Hollywood and Vine Metro Station. We CANNOT wait for latecomers, there are other guests.
End Points
- Tour ends at the 7th Street Metro Center station (20 minutes on the subway to the meeting point) where there are also buses and a taxi rank. Within a 10 minute walk are numerous museums, shops, bars and restaurants.
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Ticket Redemption
Thanks for making a booking with THE REAL LOS ANGELES TOURS. This ticket has ALL the information that you'll need - PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY! PREPARATION Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and layered clothing. Allow PLENTY of time to get to the meeting point. Remember that YOU'RE responsible for getting to the meeting point on time - not us. TRANSPORT / PARKING There's parking in Hollywood, but it can be hard-to-find and expensive, so please consider taking public transport. If you take the metro - or ride-share - you won't have to return to Hollywood after the tour either. MEETING THE GUIDE The guide will be checking-in guests from 15 minutes before the tour at the entrance to the Pantages Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard. Don't worry about us, we've been doing this 10 years - all you need to do is make sure you're there and we'll take care of the rest. It's very likely there will be other guests on this tour, so we CANNOT hold for latecomers and there is NO phone or email help center, there's no point - you have all the info you need right here. Please bring a paper or electronic copy of your ticket. TIPS / GRATUITIES Cashless payments for gratuities are available, please allow 15-20%. FINALLY! We're looking forward to creating an amazing experience for you.
