Lost Souls of Hollywood Blvd Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Tour

3.8 (4 reviews) 1–2 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Explore Hollywood’s haunted history on a self-guided smartphone walk of approximately 1.5 miles and 1–2 hours. Across 15 story stops, pass the Roosevelt Hotel, TCL Chinese Theatre, Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood Pacific Theatre, Hollywood Knickerbocker and Pantages Theatre. The route starts at Yamashiro Hollywood and ends outside the Pantages Theatre.

GPS-triggered audio plays as you reach each location, while a live map shows the route and your position. Download the tour over Wi-Fi beforehand for offline use, then start when you like, pause at your own pace and try the optional location-based trivia.

This is primarily an outdoor, exterior-view experience with no in-person guide. Admission and interior access are not included, and the audio route remains usable when nearby venues are closed.

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At a glance

Duration: 1–2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Audio guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: Tripvia Tours

Ages: Adults (5–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Customer support by phone and email
Included: Self-guided smartphone audio tour with GPS-triggered stories
Included: Optional location-based trivia
Included: Live GPS route map
Included: Offline access after downloading over Wi-Fi
Included: Flexible, self-paced access

Not included

Not included: Headphones are optional; audio can play through the device speaker
Not included: Traveler-supplied charged smartphone or tablet
Not included: Attraction admission and interior access
Not included: In-person guide and transportation

Itinerary

Stop 1

5 min

Begin outside hilltop Yamashiro, where Japanese-inspired architecture sets the scene for Hollywood’s ghost stories.
The Magic Castle

5 min Admission not included

See the Magic Castle’s storybook exterior and hear the legend of its ghostly pianist; the private clubhouse is not part of the tour.
Stop 3

5 min

Pass the landmark Roosevelt Hotel and uncover the ghost lore surrounding its Hollywood guests.
Madame Tussauds Hollywood

5 min Admission not included

See the museum’s Hollywood Boulevard exterior and discover its tales of ghostly celebrity company.
TCL Chinese Theatres

5 min Admission not included

Admire the famous movie palace from outside and explore its legends of stars who never left.
Hollywood & Highland

5 min

Explore the corner now called Ovation Hollywood and the haunting tale tied to an early screen idol.
Hollywood Wax Museum

5 min Admission not included

Pass this wax museum’s eye-catching facade and hear its tales of spectral visitors.
Stop 8

5 min Admission not included

See the restored Egyptian Theatre from outside and discover the ghost stories behind its grand facade.
Stop 9

5 min Admission not included

Pass Hollywood’s historic dining room and discover the legends lingering around its tables.
Stop 10

5 min

View the historic Vogue Theatre building and marquee, a former movie house with stories of lingering spirits.
Stop 11

5 min

See the historic Hillview apartment building, later known as the Hudson, and its legends from Hollywood’s early years.
Stop 12

5 min Admission not included

View the closed former Warner Pacific Theatre from outside and uncover the Warner family’s history and ghost lore.
Stop 13

5 min

Pass the former Knickerbocker Hotel, now private apartments, and discover its Hollywood legends from outside.
Hollywood and Vine

5 min

Stand at this famous intersection and hear the tale of a star said to wait for a bus that never comes.
Stop 15

5 min Admission not included

Finish outside the Art Deco Pantages Theatre and discover the ghost lore associated with its stage.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The tour starts at the unique Yamashiro Hollywood Restaurant, but you can start or stop anywhere along the route.

End point

The tour takes you along Hollywood Boulevard to the Pantages Theatre.

Using your ticket

Thanks for booking the Lost Souls of Hollywood Blvd: a Smartphone Audio Ghost Tour!!

~ HOW TO DOWNLOAD THE TRIPVIA TOURS APP & GET STARTED ~

From your mobile device, follow this link to get started: www.tripvia.tours/get-app

*Please check your confirmation email for more detailed instructions.

For assistance ⇒ www.tripvia.tours/chat

Important - Make sure you have a strong Wi‑Fi or mobile data connection while the tour downloads.

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%

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Primarily an outdoor walk, with a hilly approach near Yamashiro and busy Hollywood Boulevard crossings. Nearby venues may be closed without preventing completion of the audio route. Check weather, current street conditions and public-transport schedules before setting out.