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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The tour starts at the unique Yamashiro Hollywood Restaurant, but you can start or stop anywhere along the route.
The tour takes you along Hollywood Boulevard to the Pantages Theatre.
Itinerary
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1
Begin outside hilltop Yamashiro, where Japanese-inspired architecture sets the scene for Hollywood’s ghost stories.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2The Magic Castle
See the Magic Castle’s storybook exterior and hear the legend of its ghostly pianist; the private clubhouse is not part of the tour.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3The Hollywood Roosevelt
Pass the landmark Roosevelt Hotel and uncover the ghost lore surrounding its Hollywood guests.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Madame Tussauds Hollywood
See the museum’s Hollywood Boulevard exterior and discover its tales of ghostly celebrity company.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5TCL Chinese Theatres
Admire the famous movie palace from outside and explore its legends of stars who never left.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6Hollywood & Highland
Explore the corner now called Ovation Hollywood and the haunting tale tied to an early screen idol.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Hollywood Wax Museum
Pass this wax museum’s eye-catching facade and hear its tales of spectral visitors.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
8The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood
See the restored Egyptian Theatre from outside and discover the ghost stories behind its grand facade.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
9Musso & Frank Grill
Pass Hollywood’s historic dining room and discover the legends lingering around its tables.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
10
View the historic Vogue Theatre building and marquee, a former movie house with stories of lingering spirits.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11
See the historic Hillview apartment building, later known as the Hudson, and its legends from Hollywood’s early years.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12
View the closed former Warner Pacific Theatre from outside and uncover the Warner family’s history and ghost lore.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
13
Pass the former Knickerbocker Hotel, now private apartments, and discover its Hollywood legends from outside.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14Hollywood and Vine
Stand at this famous intersection and hear the tale of a star said to wait for a bus that never comes.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15Hollywood Pantages Theatre
Finish outside the Art Deco Pantages Theatre and discover the ghost lore associated with its stage.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- 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.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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