Self Guided Audio Tour of Hollywood Boulevard

Self Guided Audio Tour of Hollywood Boulevard

By Drives & Detours

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Free cancellation available
1h 15m
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Multiple languages

Overview

Walk in the footsteps of legends on this immersive, self-guided Hollywood Boulevard walking tour. Using the Drives & Detours mobile app, you’ll explore at your own pace while location-triggered audio brings Hollywood’s golden age (and its modern-day glamour) to life.

From iconic film palaces to filming locations, star-studded landmarks, and surprising local secrets, this tour uncovers the stories behind Tinsel town's most famous stretch. Discover where the Oscars were born, see the site of Pretty Woman’s fairy-tale ending, admire the Capitol Records Tower, and visit the spots where stars like Marilyn Monroe and Charlie Chaplin left their mark.

Whether you're a classic film buff, pop culture junkie, or just visiting LA for the first time, this tour offers an unforgettable deep dive into Hollywood’s past and present—all on your schedule.

Activity location

TCL Chinese Theatres
- 6925 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood
- 90028-6103, Los Angeles, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Dolby Theatre
- 1810 Highland Avenue
- 90028, Los Angeles, California, United States

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Self Guided Audio Tour of Hollywood Boulevard in Multilingual

1h 15m
Opening hours: Mon 8:00 am-8:00 pm
English

Travellers

Languages available

Price details

NZ$17.20 x 1 AdultNZ$17.20

Total

What's included, what's not

Flexible Usage (unlimited access)
Audio Guide
App and Tour Download
Smartphone (bring your own)

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Route is approx 2.8 miles (4.5 km) without hills
The tour takes about 2 hours which accounts for pausing in front of each attraction to hear audio content.
GPS-triggered audio plays automatically based on your location
Works entirely offline once downloaded—no cell service required
Children 10 and under are free

Activity itinerary

TCL Chinese Theatres

The first step into Hollywood history is at the TCL Chinese Theatre, the iconic venue for countless red-carpet premieres since 1927. Don’t miss the legendary Forecourt of the Stars, where generations of celebrities have left their handprints in cement, thanks to a happy accident that became a Hollywood tradition.

Hollywood & La Brea Gateway (The Four Ladies of Hollywood Gazebo)

Hear about this striking sculpture honouring four groundbreaking women of Hollywood’s Golden Age who shattered barriers of gender and race in film history.

The Hollywood Roosevelt

Step inside the legendary Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, where the very first Academy Awards were held in 1929 and stars like Marilyn Monroe and Montgomery Clift once stayed (and perhaps still linger!) This historic landmark has seen nearly a century of Hollywood glamour and film cameos, making it a must-see stop on the Walk of Fame.

El Capitan Theatre (Pass by)

The El Capitan Theatre is a restored 1926 landmark that once hosted Hollywood legends on stage and premiered Orson Welles’ Citizen Kane. With its ornate Spanish Colonial exterior and East Indian-inspired interior, this theatre is an important part of Hollywood history.

The Hollywood Museum (Pass by)

Housed inside the historic Max Factor Building, the Hollywood Museum is home to over 10,000 pieces of film and TV history. From iconic costumes and props to Hannibal Lecter’s jail cell, this four-story treasure trove is a must for film lovers.

Larry Edmunds Bookshop

Film buffs won’t want to miss Larry Edmunds Bookshop, a Hollywood institution since 1938 with over 500,000 film stills, 6,000 vintage posters, and 20,000 cinema books. Tucked inside the historic Cherokee Building (Hollywood’s first drive-in business) this legendary shop has even appeared on screen in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

Pantages Theatre (Pass by)

Take in the Art Deco grandeur of the Hollywood Pantages Theatre, a 1930s film palace that once hosted the Academy Awards and now stages hit Broadway productions. Hear about its rich history, including ties to Howard Hughes, as you admire from the outside and see pictures of the interior.

Capitol Records Building (Pass by)

Gaze up at the iconic Capitol Records Tower, Hollywood’s first circular office building and longtime symbol of LA’s music legacy. Home to Capitol Studios and its legendary underground echo chambers, this mid-century landmark has hosted everyone from Frank Sinatra to the Beach Boys and still blinks “Hollywood” in Morse code from its rooftop spire.

Musso & Frank Grill

Step back in time at Musso & Frank Grill, Hollywood’s oldest restaurant and a favourite haunt of legends like Charlie Chaplin, Marilyn Monroe, and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Virtually unchanged since 1919, this storied spot has been featured in films like Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and remains a living tribute to Tinseltown’s Golden Age.

Las Palmas Hotel

Stop by this modest-looking hotel where Pretty Woman filmed its iconic final scene and where Seinfeld’s Kramer stayed during his hilariously misguided Hollywood adventure.

Hollywood United Methodist Church

Perched above Hollywood Blvd, the striking Hollywood United Methodist Church has starred in films like Back to the Future, Sister Act, and War of the Worlds. Its blend of Gothic and modern architecture make it one of Hollywood’s most frequently used filming sites.

Ovation Hollywood

Head up to the third-floor viewing deck at Ovation Hollywood for one of the best photo ops in town—an unobstructed view of the world-famous Hollywood Sign framed by the hills beyond. It’s a hidden gem tucked above the bustle of Hollywood Boulevard.

Location

Activity location

TCL Chinese Theatres
- 6925 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood
- 90028-6103, Los Angeles, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Dolby Theatre
- 1810 Highland Avenue
- 90028, Los Angeles, California, United States

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