The Dolby Theatre, located in the heart of Hollywood at the Hollywood & Highland Center, is best known as the home of the annual Academy Awards (Oscars) ceremony. Opened in 2001, this state-of-the-art venue was designed specifically to host high-profile events, with a seating capacity of over 3,400 and cutting-edge acoustics and lighting technology.
The theatre was originally called the Kodak Theatre until 2012, when Dolby Laboratories acquired the naming rights. The Dolby Theatre has since become synonymous with the glitz and glamour of Hollywood’s biggest night, where the world’s most famous actors and filmmakers walk the red carpet each year.
In addition to the Oscars, the Dolby Theatre has hosted numerous other events, including live concerts, Broadway-style shows, and premieres. Productions like Cirque du Soleil's Iris and major acts like Adele and Prince have performed on its stage, making it a major venue for entertainment beyond just film.
The theatre's stunning architecture and grand staircases make it a key landmark for visitors to Los Angeles, offering public tours where guests can explore its luxurious interiors and learn about its role in Hollywood's award season. Located right on the historic Hollywood Boulevard, it’s a must-see for anyone interested in the film industry.
Los Angeles is a city with much to discover. Take our half-day highlights tour to uncover the main attractions of the city!
On your private driving tour, you will:
Your experience begins on Hollywood Boulevard, home to some of the most iconic attractions such as the TCL Chinese Theatre, the Dolby Theatre and of course the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Created in 1958, this famous pavement celebrates the Hollywood greats - from silent film stars to modern-day heroes.
Your knowledgeable guide will also point out the best spot to get that perfect snap of the Hollywood sign in the background. You will continue on to the Sunset Strip and see famous places such as the Viper Room and Chateau Marmont.
In this luxury district, you will visit famous locations such as the Greystone Mansion and the Beverly Wilshire Hotel (now the 'Four Seasons') where the classic ‘Pretty Woman’ was filmed. Other highlights include The Playboy Mansion, Rodeo Drive and the famous palm-tree-lined streets.
Your adventure ends with a breezy drive to beautiful Venice Beach. Take the time to unwind and soak up the Bohemian vibes of this vibrant community. There’s never a dull moment on the boardwalk, where you’ll see the colourful locals and the famous Muscle Beach.
At the end of your tour, your guide will be able to suggest great eateries for your lunch or dinner, should you choose to stay in the area, otherwise they will be able to transport you back to your hotel.
Los Angeles may be best known for its glamorous history as a global hub for the entertainment industry, but did you know it is also a hotspot for ghost stories and paranormal activity? Hollywood Boulevard's association with fame, fortune, and tragedy has led to numerous ghost sightings and other supernatural experiences over the years. The area’s connection to some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, many of whom met untimely or tragic ends, has left an indelible mark, with ghost stories continuing to captivate visitors and locals alike. From haunted hotels and theatres to the spirits of forgotten stars, Hollywood Boulevard offers a unique glimpse into the supernatural side of Tinseltown. Our thrilling private evening tour of Hollywood Boulevard, led by a knowledgeable Los Angeles local, will put you in touch with the most intriguing stories of the ghosts that haunt Hollywood hotspots.
On your private ghost tour, you will:
Your tour will begin outside the legendary Dolby Theatre, where your charismatic local guide will be ready to take you on an immersive trip through the dark side of old Hollywood, with a myriad of stories worthy of a blockbuster movie. This Art Deco auditorium is one of the most important buildings on Hollywood Boulevard, where the Oscars ceremony takes place every year. As you take in the unique architecture of the building, designed by celebrated architect David Rockwell, you will get acquainted with your private guide, a Los Angeles local with a passion for the supernatural phenomena of the City of Angels. You will have the guide all to yourself and will soon be enthralled by their spine-chilling tales of Hollywood hauntings.
As you stroll down this famous boulevard, you will uncover the haunted past of Hollywood’s most iconic landmarks and the spirits that still linger today. Your guide will regale you with entertaining stories of the most famous Hollywood stars whose ghosts are thought to roam Hollywood, including Rudolph Valentino, the original silent film heartthrob, whose fame and tragic death sent shockwaves around Tinsel Town.
One of your first stops will be the TCL Chinese Theatre, where your guide can explain why the glitz and glamour of movie premieres are overshadowed by dark secrets. As you continue down the street, you will pass the legendary Musso & Frank Grill and learn how regulars at this iconic eatery still insist they’ve spotted Charlie Chaplin’s ghost sitting at his favourite booth. Throughout the tour, your guide will introduce you to the world of ghost hunting, explaining terms like cold spots, ghost lights, residual hauntings, and energy readings—helping you decipher the paranormal energy that permeates Hollywood Boulevard.
You will venture deeper into Hollywood’s haunted lore with a stop outside the Hollywood Wax Museum, where paranormal investigators have held seances in a bid to connect with the beyond. Your guide may reveal what happened on the terrifying night one journalist spent inside, uncovering Hollywood’s ghostly inhabitants. Later in the tour, you will also go past the Knickerbocker Hotel, which played host to Hollywood’s most infamous seance, when Harry Houdini’s widow attempted to communicate with him from the spirit world.
As you walk further along the Boulevard, you’ll pass the Warner Pacific Theatre, once one of Hollywood’s prestigious cinemas, where you will hear an unsettling story of how the ghost of one of the Warner Brothers is rumoured to roam the halls to this day. Among other spooky stops along the way, your guide will make sure to show you the Vogue Theatre, one of Hollywood’s most haunted spots, where ghostly activity is said to have spiked after a tragedy in the early 1900s. Last but certainly not least, your tour will end at the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, known for its glamorous past—and ghostly present. You will discover the spirits said to haunt the hotel, including sightings of the ghost of Marilyn Monroe, who often stayed there during her rise to stardom.
As your tour comes to a close, you will say goodnight to your guide, having enjoyed an immersive and spooky experience highlighting key locations and ghostly encounters along Hollywood Boulevard. Your guide can provide some great recommendations of things to see and do in LA and help you find your way back to your hotel, hopefully without any ghosts in tow.
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