Reel to Real Los Angeles: Hollywood & DTLA Tour

Want to experience more of the real Los Angeles? On this tour you'll start the day in Hollywood and learn all about how and why the movie business first moved to this small town in the Wild West. There's a lot of history hidden in plain site in this most famous of neighborhoods and you'll learn about it all, as well as see the many iconic buildings that dot the storied Boulevard. Next you'll take the subway (ticket included) to downtown. This is where the city began in 1781 and it's the largest historic downtown of any major city in America. It has a lot of beautiful architecture, but it's definitely not a museum - it's the most dynamic and interesting part of the city (with the best restaurants and bars too). * Tour starts 10am daily * Travel on Los Angeles Metro included in ticket price * There’s a big range of food options and all types of diet can be accommodated (vegan, gluten-free etc)

On this tour you'll eat see Hollywood and downtown, the two mist historic neighborhoods in the city, you'll learn to use the metro and you'll have lunch at Grand Central Market, one of the top food destinations in the U.S..

On the Hollywood leg of the tour we go back in time to when the name first appeared on maps in the 1880’s, then we’ll tell you how and why the start-up movie industry first moved to this small farming town in the early twentieth century. By walking the streets of Hollywood you’ll get the chance to discover the many hidden historic sites in the area (such as the oldest house in Hollywood, where Charlie Chaplin’s kids went to school), as well offering you the best up close and personal experiences of such icons as the Walk of Fame, the Capitol Records Building, the Egyptian Theater, the Dolby Theater (the home of the Oscars) and the TCL Chinese Theater.

We take the Red Metro Line to the heart of the city where the tour emerges in Grand Park, an oasis in the middle of the Civic Center. From there we stop at the Music Center (where we check out the famous Walt Disney Concert Hall) and the Broad Museum.

Every week hip new restaurants, bars, Apple stores, creative offices and apartment blocks are opening in the area. Many people don’t realize it’s also the best-preserved historic downtown of any major city in America (with some of the best architecture in the world, including many beautiful examples of the Beaux Arts, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, modern and post-modern styles).

What better place for lunch than this venerable institution(its over a hundred years old)? If you're a foodie you'll be in paradise and even if you're not you'll love the choice and affordability.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Aim to get to the meeting point 10-15 minutes early. If you’re late you may miss the tour.
• This tour is not recommended for children under 15 y.o.
• By making a booking for this tour you agree to be bound by The Real Los Angeles Tours terms of service.
• Have lunch at Grand Central Market, one of the top food destinations in the US.
• Please check dates/times carefully BEFORE making a booking.
• This is a walking tour and we move at a reasonable pace. If you have mobility issues please book a private tour via our website.

• Reel to Real Los Angeles: Hollywood & DTLA Tour
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• We donate $1 for every guest to a non-profit, Climate Cents.
• We'll show you how to use the LA Metro - the easiest and cheapest mode of transport here.
• Travel on Los Angeles Metro is included in ticket price.
• Tour Guide.

• Gratuities not included. Please allow 15-20%.

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Thanks for making a booking with THE REAL LOS ANGELES TOURS. This ticket has ALL the information that you'll need - PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY! PREPARATION Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and layered clothing. Allow PLENTY of time to get to the meeting point. Remember that YOU'RE responsible for getting to the meeting point on time - not us. TRANSPORT / PARKING There's parking in Hollywood, but it can be hard-to-find and expensive, so please consider taking public transport. If you take the metro - or ride-share - you won't have to return to Hollywood after the tour either. MEETING THE GUIDE The guide will be checking-in guests from 15 minutes before the tour at the entrance to the Pantages Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard. Don't worry about us, we've been doing this 10 years - all you need to do is make sure you're there and we'll take care of the rest. It's very likely there will be other guests on this tour, so we CANNOT hold for latecomers and there is NO phone or email help center, there's no point - you have all the info you need right here. Please bring a paper or electronic copy of your ticket. TIPS / GRATUITIES Cashless payments for gratuities are available, please allow 15-20%. FINALLY! We're looking forward to creating an amazing experience for you.

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by The Real Los Angeles Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Los_Angeles.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 4 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.