Manson Family Tour LA: Dark History in a Funeral Limousine

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(81 reviews)
Los Angeles, USA

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Los Angeles dazzles with world-class attractions, but beneath its glamour lies a darker story that continues to shape its identity. Grave Line Tours invites you to uncover the city’s mysterious past on an unforgettable journey into the chilling world of Charles Manson and his followers. Our exclusive Manson Family Tour is one of LA’s most popular experiences—book early to secure your date.

What's Included

Access to visual background materials for passengers with smartphones having data access access
Limo guided tour of the Los Angeles of 1969 of Charles Manson and his courageous victims.
There will be an opportunity to purchase coffee and light snacks halfway through the tour.
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Ovation Hollywood

Each of the rides will begin at the Ovation Center, 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles 90028 at Hollywood and Highland. Look for your guide in the Level 2 courtyard on the side of the “Pandora” store, in the shade near the sign that says “OH!” or “Welcome to Hollywood.”

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • El Coyote Mexican Restaurant (Pass by)

    Stop by the legendary Mexican cantina where Sharon Tate and her friends shared their final meal, just hours before tragedy struck. Experience a haunting piece of Los Angeles history that blends Hollywood glamour with the city’s dark past.

    Admission ticket free
  • West Hollywood (Pass by)

    Drive through West Hollywood on your funeral limo Manson tour, where the cult’s Cielo Drive killers prowled before their deadly spree. From your vehicle, sense the eerie tension of this nightlife hub tied to Charles Manson’s Hollywood ambitions and the 1969 true crime nightmare--and several of their victims.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Visit the former site of Jay Sebring’s iconic hair salon, the pioneering studio that redefined men’s grooming in 1960s Hollywood. Learn how Sebring’s innovative style attracted A-list clients and cemented his legacy in Los Angeles’ golden era.

    Admission ticket free
  • Beverly Hills (Pass by)

    Cruise Beverly Hills on the Manson Family Tour, the glamorous gateway near Benedict Canyon where Tate-LaBianca horror unfolded. Spot opulent streets from your limo that hid the cult’s path to infamy in LA’s most shocking mass murder saga.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Visit the former site of the Tate-Polanski residence, the location that once stood at the center of one of Los Angeles’ most infamous tragedies. Learn how this peaceful Benedict Canyon neighborhood became forever linked to the dark legacy of the Manson Family.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Explore the state park that once housed the infamous Spahn Movie Ranch, former home and hideout of the Manson Family. Learn how this once-bustling Western film set became the backdrop for one of the darkest stories in Los Angeles history.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Take a break at one of Charles Manson’s favorite old Hollywood hot dog stands, a spot once frequented by the cult leader during his time in LA. While here, you’ll also get the rare chance to view an authentic Manson artifact up close.

    Admission ticket free
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    Visit the former site of the seedy strip club where Manson Family member Susan “Sadie” Atkins once performed during her troubled years in Los Angeles. Hear how her path from the city’s nightlife to Manson’s inner circle revealed the manipulative power of his influence.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Los Feliz (Pass by)

    See beautiful Los Feliz on your Manson tour limo, neighborhood of the LaBianca home where Leno and Rosemary were savagely killed the night after Tate. Through your window, take in the quiet suburb masking one of LA’s most gruesome chapters in cult true crime history.

    Admission ticket free
  • Los Feliz (Pass by)

    Stop at the Los Feliz home where Leno and Rosemary LaBianca’s lives were tragically taken, marking another dark chapter in Los Angeles history. Discover how this quiet hillside neighborhood became entwined with the chilling legacy of the Manson Family.

    Admission ticket free
  • Whisky-a-Go-Go (Pass by)

    Visit iconic night club where Charles Manson and Beach Boy Dennis Wilson spent their wild nights during the summer of 1969, a time that blurred the line between fame and infamy. Discover how their unlikely friendship helped shape one of Los Angeles’ most notorious true crime stories.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    See the quiet residential yard where a young boy playing with a sprinkler made a shocking discovery—the gun used in the Tate killings. This unassuming Los Angeles neighborhood hides one of the most pivotal clues in the Manson Family case.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Drive past the striking Hollywood headquarters of the Church of Scientology, a landmark often associated with mystery and celebrity. Discover the surprising link between this iconic building and Charles Manson’s early years in prison.

    Admission ticket free
  • Hollywood (Pass by)

    Roll through Hollywood on the Manson Family murder limo tour, where Charlie recruited followers amid the 1960s scene before unleashing horror. From your funeral vehicle, absorb the dream factory’s underbelly linked to the cult’s delusions and 1969 killing spree.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers sensitive to extreme subject matter or emotionally upset by disturbing content.
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Cancellation Policy

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

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