Hollywood Blvd: Lost Souls Smartphone Walking Tour
ID: GYG406037-737276
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Country: United States
Description
Gear up for unexplained mysteries and weird histories on a walking tour along Hollywood Blvd. Hear about all things paranormal from the hosts of Lady Dicks, a popular podcast. Visit 15 haunted locations and learn about the ghostly hijinks inside.
Listen to a group of three podcasters turned ghostly tour guides through your smartphone. Covering 15 points of interest on a 1.5-mile tour, you'll visit a number of famous locations and hear about the history behind Hollywood Blvd's haunted locations and lost souls.
Haunted highlights include the Knickerbocker, Hollywood Pacific and Pantages Theatres, Boardner's by La Belle, and the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Hear about the famous ghostly inhabitants of the Grauman's Egyptian Theatre, Hudson Hollywood Apartments, and the Vogue Theatre.
Some great museums you may want to check out along the way, with undead visitors in attendance, are Madame Tussauds Hollywood and the Hollywood Wax Museum.
Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play. The activity also comes with a fun location-based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your guess at the answer.
Get all the best out of a guided tour but without the big crowds and tight schedules. Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop and start anywhere along the route.
Highlights
- Stroll along the famous Hollywood Blvd while you hear about some of the street's famous character
- Pass by popular tourist attractions like Madam Tussauds, Hollywood Wax Museum, and Magic Castle and discover their connection to the supernatural
- Hear about the ghostly figures who live in the Egyptian, Hollywood Pacific, El Capitan, and the Hollywood Pantages theaters
- Wonder at the Magic Castle, self-described as the "most unusual private club in the world"
- Learn the creepy history of Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, Musso & Frank Grill, and the Hudson Hollywood Apartments
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• You will need Wi-Fi access to download the app.
• Phone service and data are not required during the tour.
• Although you'll book for a specific day, the tour is available anytime after booking confirmation.
• The number of people you book for is the number of devices you can download the tour to.
• Please note the tour is flat except for the first stop, which is a relatively steep hill. This activity may not be the best for anyone with mobility issues. You can always skip physically going to the point of interest and just listen on the device. Stop 2 is the Magic Castle.
The tour starts at Yamashiro Hollywood Restaurant, but you can start or stop anywhere along the route.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
