Having been a tour guide for ten years in three different cities (New Orleans, New York City, and Los Angeles), I've had a lot of time learning the best ways to see different places by foot and discover the secrets you may not find otherwise. The best trips I've ever taken were in India, Cuba, Japan, and throughout South America. I love to meet people from abroad and spend time learning about them.
The glitz and glam of the entertainment industry in Los Angeles all starts in one neighborhood: Hollywood. On this tour, we'll see the historic places built on the rise of the famous (and sometimes infamous) movie industry here in Los Angeles.
We'll learn about:
Everyone will find something to learn about one of the most famous neighborhoods in the world!
I'll be the bearded guy with a baseball hat and backpack
We will learn about the history of the theater and its owner.
An important stop tp learn about the music industry and the legendary building in Los Angeles.
The infamous hotel and its quirky history.
We'll catch a glimpse of the Hollywood Sign and learn its history.
We'll cover the history of the theater - as well the famous Hollywood Star in front of it.
We'll catch a quick glimpse at the famous mural.
What once was one of the oldest buildings in Hollywood, now is a quirky cocktail bar.
The Legendary Steakhouse has been a filming location for all sorts of films.
We will see some of the most infamous buildings of the storied intersection.
The place where the Oscars are held - and a brief history of the Oscars.
No trip to Hollywood is complete without a visit to the famous handprints of Grauman's Chinese Theater.
We will end with the infamous hotel, its connection to Marilyn Monroe, as well as the Academy Awards.
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).