Los Angeles’ Dreamland: A Culver City Audio Tour
Description
Get to know the real Hollywood on this affordable walking tour around Culver City, the LA suburb where film royalty has worked and played since the 1920s. • Discover one of the LA's film industry’s best-kept secrets and hear about the highs, lows and scandals of wealthy and creative celebrities • Hear from producer Manny Greenfield, a Los Angeles screenwriter, actor and associate producer • Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
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Itinerary
You’ll begin at the heart of the matter, next to the Culver Hotel where I’ll tell you the story of the visionary developer after whom this suburb is named, Harry Culver.
On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll wind your way through the downtown area, past Culver City Studios and the Actors Gang Theatre in Media Park.
On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll wind your way through the downtown area, past Culver City Studios and the Actors Gang Theatre in Media Park.
On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll wind your way through the downtown area, past Culver City Studios and the Actors Gang Theatre in Media Park.
See the Citizen Public Market and other local dining spots along the route.
I'll point out local watering holes like the Seventy 7 Speakeasy and the Backstage Bar where stars still sneak off for some lunch-time liquor and a moment of respite from demanding directors.
On this tour, you'll pass by the Culver City Clock. I'll tell you about it while you walk.
On this tour, you'll pass by the Zoetropes of Culver City. I'll tell you about it while you walk.
On this tour, you'll pass by Alandales. I'll tell you about it while you walk.
Have the opportunity to visit the Kirk Douglas Theater, once used for secret and unannounced previews to gauge audience reactions.
Find out which celebrities have stayed in the Lawrence and Martha Joseph Residence and Apartments, affectionately known as Hobbit Houses.
Along the way, you'll also stop at the famous MGM / SONY Pictures' front gate, which stars like Marilyn Monroe, Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio drove through on their way to work, and you’ll learn about the careers, private lives, and – sometimes illegal – activities of many of the other film greats, both on the screen and off it.
I'll point out local watering holes like the Seventy 7 Speakeasy and the Backstage Bar where stars still sneak off for some lunch-time liquor and a moment of respite from demanding directors.
Find out which famous film felines are represented in the Lion’s Fountain.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.
Reviews(11)
This VoiceMap walking tour of Culver City was pretty great. I’ve been to Culver City many times over the years and this tour showed me things I had no idea about. I also really appreciated how it took me through some alleys and smaller streets that I’ve passed right by. I liked the tour so much that I’m now looking to see what other nearby cities they may have so we can get to know those better. The only criticism I have about this tour is the technology; at one point it showed that we were not on the correct street, but I think we were, and it got very confusing. Very. It left me feeling frustrated. We did eventually straighten it all out for ourselves, fortunately. We had an out-of-town guest visiting who was very interested in seeing more of this area, and this tour was so perfect to help us show her Culver City right. Highly recommended.
We were in Culver City and wanted to go for a walk after brunch. What a great way to see Culver City and learn about its rich history while getting some exercise. Recommend. Good value.
This is a fun way to learn about insider stories of Culver City. It is an inexpensive self guided 75 minute walking tour for about $5. I think it can be shared among 3 people. It is a little glitchy on verbal map directions but I can see my location on the map and knew where stops were located and hit play button
Great narration with lots of insight and some personal stories from the narrator. Walking directions were perfect. Lost connection one time, but was able to get back on easily. Longer than I expected with lots of walking on a beautiful day. A little difficult to hear when walking along road with a lot of traffic.
I highly recommend this walking tour. HOWEVER, I recommend you locate a map with an overview of the entire route. My audio seemed to cut out right after the word “turn” 🤔🤪 quite frustrating. But I enjoyed it so much. Suggestion: if you start at the Hotel, you can park underground. First hour free. $3 per hour afterwards. You’re right in the midst of music and food and lots of activities for before & after the tour. Have comfy shoes, water, and camera! I think it helps if you grew up in the 60’s or are familiar with old movies and/or tv shows. Here are only a few of the sites.
The tour was great. I did it slow and spent 3 hours. I had a little. It of a hard time with the directions but was able to easily recover. The Laurel & Hardy mural is no longer there.
The audio guide provides personal stories along with the historically significant tidbits in the area. Nice to be able to stop the audio to pop into shops and then start again.
Enjoyed the narrated tour and the ability to go at your own speed, saw things you can not see or appreciate by driving. Enjoyed the tour and would definitely consider doing another similar tour in another city.
Really great! I was surprised how much I liked this. So much history and really easy to use. If you’re looking to burn some time and you’re sick of audible.com, give this a try!
We loved seeing the sites of Culver City, guided by Manny and hearing about his stories from growing up in the city. I loved seeing the current sites of Culver City and learning the history of what used to be there.
