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Fun experience with a...
Fun experience with a very knowledgeable guide. Highly recommend. Learned a lot about my hometown and the spirits that haunt it.
Los Angeles Ghost Tours: Terrors of Tinseltown
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Price from
- $26 / person
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 · 183 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 35
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meeting point
- Meet your experienced tour guide outside of the El Capitan Theatre at 6838 Hollywood Blvd 15 minutes before your tour’s scheduled departure time. Your guide will be wearing a black US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and carrying a lantern.
- Confirmation
- Instant
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Description
Are you ready to discover the spine-tingling secrets of Los Angeles? Join us for an unforgettable ghost tour that guarantees thrills as we delve into the city’s most haunted and historic sites! Guided by expert locals, you’ll explore real-life supernatural tales while visiting iconic landmarks and hidden gems where history meets the paranormal. Our exciting tours run nightly year-round, inviting you to uncover LA’s wicked past as we visit some of its eeriest buildings and bars. Enjoy captivating ghost stories from the city’s finest guides, who share notorious tales of spirits, tragedies, and scandals! As you wander through the shadowy city, you’ll understand why LA is known as one of America’s most haunted places. Covering about a mile of haunted terrain, our tours focus on thoroughly researched sites, revealing authentic ghost stories and hidden histories that connect you to the eerie past. While we won’t enter buildings, the energy of the haunted hotspots will surround you!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Step back in time at the El Capitan Theatre, where echoes of past movie stars and film premieres linger. Ghostly whispers and unexplained shadows are said to drift through this historic venue.
Known for its famous handprints, the TCL Chinese Theatre also boasts a reputation for spectral sightings. Reports of apparitions and eerie sounds keep this iconic theater's ghostly legends alive.
A private club for magicians, the Magic Castle is also rumored to be home to restless spirits. Visitors have reported strange occurrences and ghostly figures in this enchanting building.
The Hollywood VIP Hotel's mysterious past contributes to its reputation for hauntings. Guests and staff alike have experienced unusual phenomena and eerie presences in this historic establishment.
From the vantage point of this popular lookout, you might feel a chill as the history of Hollywood unfolds beneath you. The area is known for its spooky atmosphere, with tales of ghostly figures watching from the hills.
Once a bustling hub, the Hollywood First National Building now holds stories of ghostly apparitions and unexplained phenomena. Witnesses have reported unsettling encounters in this once-vibrant space.
Hollywood High School's long history is accompanied by tales of supernatural activity. Ghostly sightings and unexplained sounds have been reported by students and staff throughout the school's storied past.
Highlights
Documented accounts of hauntings and paranormal activity
Professional and Courteous Guides
Intensely researched true stories of history
What's included
Included
Documented accounts of hauntings and paranormal activity
Professional and Courteous Guides
Intensely researched true stories of history
Not included
Food/Drink
Motorized Transportation
Traveller Ratings
4.6
183 reviews
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Frequently asked questions
How long does Los Angeles Ghost Tours: Terrors of Tinseltown take?
Los Angeles Ghost Tours: Terrors of Tinseltown lasts about 1 hour. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does Los Angeles Ghost Tours: Terrors of Tinseltown cost?
Prices start at $26 per person for this Los Angeles experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Los Angeles Ghost Tours: Terrors of Tinseltown for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Meet your experienced tour guide outside of the El Capitan Theatre at 6838 Hollywood Blvd 15 minutes before your tour’s scheduled departure time. Your guide will be wearing a black US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and carrying a lantern. . Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Los Angeles Ghost Tours: Terrors of Tinseltown offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 35 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Reviews(183)
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Fun fact learning adventure
We learned some interstellar facts about ghost who haunt in Hollywood .
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Hollywood ghost tour
Angie was a friendly & knowledgeable tour guide! Tour is an easy walking It would be nice to have a headphone system as in certain areas, it can be difficult to hear
Operator response
Thank you so much for the kind review, Cynthia! We’re thrilled Angie made your LA ghost tour both friendly and informative. And yes, Hollywood can get pretty noisy in spots! We really appreciate the helpful suggestion about headphones and will pass it along as we continue looking for ways to make the experience even better. We hope to have you back for more spooky Hollywood stories!
J
Excellent trip through Hollywood ghost!
Had a blast doing the haunted Hollywood tour. Our guide Romayne was so cool and such a great story teller! Would 100% recommend!
Operator response
Thank you so much for the fantastic review, Jesse! We’re thrilled you had a blast exploring haunted Hollywood with Romayne! It’s wonderful to hear her storytelling and personality made the experience so much fun. We’ll definitely pass your kind words along to her. Thanks for the 100% recommendation, and we hope to see you again for another spooky LA adventure!
J
A great, affordable way...
A great, affordable way to get an introduction on Hollywood history. Hollywood blvd is very loud at night so pay close attention not to miss the details
Operator response
Thank you so much for joining us, Jenn! We’re thrilled you enjoyed discovering Hollywood’s history and found the tour to be a great introduction to the area. The Boulevard can definitely be lively, so keeping those ears tuned in is a good tip! We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for another LA adventure soon!
P
Amazing experience
Took my daughter and her friends on this tour, Angie’s was our guide. Thank you so much! We had an amazing time and really enjoyed the way she described all the events
Operator response
Thank you for the amazing feedback, Elizabeth! We’re delighted you had such a fun evening with your daughter and her friends. Angie has a great way of describing the stories and making the history come alive, so we’re thrilled that stood out to you. Hope to see you again!
W
Don’t ghost the ghost tour!
An informative evening with an excellent guide!
Operator response
Thank you, Emily! We’re so glad you had a great evening with us and enjoyed learning about LA’s haunted history. It’s wonderful to hear our guide made such a great impression. Thanks for joining us, and we hope to have you back for another ghostly adventure soon!
J
Riley was amazing!
Riley was an incredible tour guide and so knowledgeable. She was also so fun! It was great chatting between stops. We learned a lot about the ghost stories of LA. It’s always nice to be tourists in your own city!
Operator response
Hi Sam, thank you for the frightfully fun review! We’re so glad you enjoyed exploring Los Angeles with Riley. Her knowledge, energy, and love for sharing local ghost stories make every tour special, and it’s great to hear you enjoyed the conversations between stops as much as the stories themselves. We love that the tour gave you a chance to experience your own city from a new perspective, sometimes the best adventures are right in your backyard!
A
Angie was a fun and easy...
Angie was a fun and easy to talk to your guide. I really enjoyed it and hope to come back for the haunted hike to the Hollywood sign!
Operator response
Hello Alyssa, thank you for your ghostly awesome feedback! We’re so glad you had such a great experience with Angie, her friendly and easygoing style really helps make the tour fun and memorable. We’d love to have you join us again for the Haunted Hike to the Hollywood Sign… that one definitely brings its own eerie magic! We truly appreciate you coming out and hope to see you again soon!
S
Great history
Interesting history and engaging tour guide. Fun for the kids and me. We rented the detectors, which was fun to see.
Operator response
Hi Shannon, thank you for your spook-tacular feedback! We’re so glad you and your kids enjoyed the tour and found the history engaging along the way. It’s great to hear the detectors added an extra layer of fun to the experience! We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again for another adventure!
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