Hollywood & Downtown LA Full Day Walking & Metro Tour

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Hollywood & Downtown LA Full Day Walking & Metro Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

The Chinese Theatre, with the stars' footprints, commemorated in concrete in the forecourt — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: The Real Los Angeles Tours

Ages: Adults (15–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: We'll show you how to use the LA Metro - the easiest and cheapest mode of transport here.
Included: Travel on Los Angeles Metro is included in ticket price.
Included: Tour Guide.

Not included

Not included: Gratuities not included. Please allow 15-20% if you enjoy tour.
Not included: Lunch/Snacks are not included.

Itinerary

Hollywood Walk of Fame

2 hours

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 Sign

Passing by

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

15 min

Visit this famous, historic theatre and its forecourt of the stars.
Civic Center

one hour

We take the Red Metro Line to the heart of the city where the tour emerges in Grand Park, an oasis in the middle of the Civic Center. From there we stop at the Music Center (where we check out the famous Walt Disney Concert Hall) and the Broad Museum.
The Music Center

15 min

Visit the crowning jewel of DTLA, this performing arts complex.
Walt Disney Concert Hall

10 min

An icon of modern design, that you'll see up close.
The Broad

Passing by

See this new and very popular museum in DTLA.
Angels Flight Railway

10 min Admission included

Take this hundred plus year old funicular from the top of Bunker Hill to Grand Central Market. Ticket price is $1.
Grand Central Market

one hour

What better place for lunch than this venerable institution(its over a hundred years old)? If you're a foodie you'll be in paradise and even if you're not you'll love the choice and affordability.
Downtown Los Angeles

one hour

Every week hip new restaurants, bars, Apple stores, creative offices and apartment blocks are opening in the area. Many people don’t realize it’s also the best-preserved historic downtown of any major city in America (with some of the best architecture in the world, including many beautiful examples of the Beaux Arts, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, modern and post-modern styles).
Fine Arts Building

10 min

Experience the beautiful, historic lobby, a perfect specimen of art nouveau design (weekdays only).

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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 point

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.

Using your ticket

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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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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 12 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.