Walk through the famed neighborhood and learn intriguing facts about its history, name, cinema industry, and more. This is a cultural heritage of the city, which is the reason major historic sights were preserved. The district attracts a great number of tourists with its special atmosphere and famous landmarks including the Hollywood Sign. Marvel at one of the most extraordinary architectural sights of Los Angeles which is the Hollywood Tower, a large French Renaissance apartment building, constructed in 1929.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

No trip to LA is complete without visiting the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Wander through the famous sidewalks along Hollywood Boulevard, which symbolizes the dream of eternal glory. Every step you take will show you a new name under your feet. There are more than 2,700 names of successful actors, directors, and musicians, engraved in brass stars. The Walk of Fame is one of the most visited landmarks of Los Angeles. The Walk was designed in 1958 and constructed in 1960. Hear new surprising facts about the stars and what it takes for a celebrity to have a star on a famous sidewalk.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Reach the place where Oscars are awarded. The theatre is located in the very center of Hollywood and it possesses one of the largest theatre halls in the US, holding about 3,400 spectators. It was built in 2001 especially for holding Academy Awards. The constructors equipped the theatre with incredible acoustics and illumination. Get to know about the ceremony preparation and interesting facts about the red carpet event.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Begin your tour from Art-Deco Pantages Theatre. Designed by B. Marcus Priteca and constructed in 1930, it has become one of the most famous and popular live venues in Hollywood. In 1954 it hosted the 26th Academy Awards. At present, it hosts fabulous Broadway shows, operas, and musicals. The theatre holds up to 2,691 spectators meeting them with Art Deco chandeliers, gold, silver, and bronze stars on the ceiling.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Head on to the Capitol Records Building, a 13-story tower that is considered the first circular office building in the world. Your guide will lead you to the crossing of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street to see this famous landmark. Since 1954 the building has been housing Capitol Records, one of the largest recording companies in the US. The studio worked with the Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Pink Floyd, Tina Turner, Duran Duran, and others. Take a picture of one of the most iconic constructions of Los Angeles that you’ve probably seen in movies. Since its opening, a rooftop lighthouse has been transmitting “Hollywood” in Morse code.

The next Katy Perry could be in this iconic building right now, laying down tracks in studios engineered by Les Paul while you’re taking this tour.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Admire the gorgeous Egyptian Theatre that was opened in 1922. It is a perfect example of a movie palace, which impresses with its stunning interiors and unique design. Be mesmerized by the ceiling molding loaded with Egyptian symbols and hieroglyphs. Learn more about the construction details and style changes from Hispanic to Egyptian from your enthusiastic and knowledgeable local guide. Hear about the history of the building and earthquake, which partly destructed the theatre.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Visit bustling Hollywood & Highlands, a huge entertainment, shopping, and dining hub to see a stunning massive Babylonian-style arc. Learn everything about the details and symbols of the structure. Get a chance to take a perfect picture of the Hollywood Sign. Listen to the story behind the arc and Intolerance movie decorations as told by your guide. Enjoy the unique mixture of styles and forms at Hollywood & Highlands and buy some souvenirs for you and your loved ones.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

10.30am See the world-known movie theaters that are venues for A-list events, excellent themed festivals and world movie premiers: The Million Dollar Theater, Chinese Theater, Egyptian Theater, El Capitan

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Admire the original TCL Chinese Theatres. Built in a Chinese style it combines ancient architecture traditions with contemporary forms. Meet the lion statues at the entrance, fantastic sculptures on the façade, and marvel at the unusual high bronze roof. The interiors are filled with Asian motives with red columns, fresco paintings depicting Chinese drama scenes, red carpets, and a gorgeous chandelier. Apart from drama plays, Chinese Theatre also shows Hollywood movies premiers. Go back in time while touching the hand and footprints of famous celebrities of the past in front of the theatre’s entrance.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

You may want to check out these museums on your own after the tour: Hollywood Museum, Hollywood Wax Museum, Ripley’s Believe it or Not! and Guinness World Records Museum.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

After the tour you can check out Amoeba Music. Flip through encyclopedic selection of new and used CDs, videos and vinyl, as well as band-themed T-shirts and music posters at this music junkie’s paradise.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free