The Heart of Los Angeles’ Dreamland: A Self-Guide Tour in Culver City

4.5
(11 reviews)

1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Get to know the real Hollywood on this affordable walking tour around Culver City, the LA suburb where film royalty has worked and played since the 1920s.

• Discover one of the LA's film industry’s best-kept secrets and hear about the highs, lows and scandals of wealthy and creative celebrities
• Hear from producer Manny Greenfield, a Los Angeles screenwriter, actor and associate producer
• Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

What's Included

VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Food/Drink
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    You’ll begin at the heart of the matter, next to the Culver Hotel where I’ll tell you the story of the visionary developer after whom this suburb is named, Harry Culver.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll wind your way through the downtown area, past Culver City Studios and the Actors Gang Theatre in Media Park.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll wind your way through the downtown area, past Culver City Studios and the Actors Gang Theatre in Media Park.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll wind your way through the downtown area, past Culver City Studios and the Actors Gang Theatre in Media Park.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    See the Citizen Public Market and other local dining spots along the route.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    I'll point out local watering holes like the Seventy 7 Speakeasy and the Backstage Bar where stars still sneak off for some lunch-time liquor and a moment of respite from demanding directors.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    On this tour, you'll pass by the Culver City Clock. I'll tell you about it while you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    On this tour, you'll pass by the Zoetropes of Culver City. I'll tell you about it while you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    On this tour, you'll pass by Alandales. I'll tell you about it while you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Have the opportunity to visit the Kirk Douglas Theater, once used for secret and unannounced previews to gauge audience reactions.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Find out which celebrities have stayed in the Lawrence and Martha Joseph Residence and Apartments, affectionately known as Hobbit Houses.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Along the way, you'll also stop at the famous MGM / SONY Pictures' front gate, which stars like Marilyn Monroe, Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio drove through on their way to work, and you’ll learn about the careers, private lives, and – sometimes illegal – activities of many of the other film greats, both on the screen and off it.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    I'll point out local watering holes like the Seventy 7 Speakeasy and the Backstage Bar where stars still sneak off for some lunch-time liquor and a moment of respite from demanding directors.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Find out which famous film felines are represented in the Lion’s Fountain.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.
Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

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Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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