Sunset Boulevard: Exploring Hollywood's True Crime History
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41 Ratings
Los Angeles
Uncover the dark and haunting history of Sunset Boulevard on this true crime and ghost story walking tour. Explore Hollywood's notorious past and visit haunted locations with expert guides.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Sunset Boulevard - We begin the tour with a look back at the Wonderland Gang murders. How did one of the the most brutal crimes in LA history happen and who was involved? We will also discuss Ramon Novarro and the Zankou Chicken Murders in this area!
- Chateau Marmont - If the walls could talk in any building in the world, you’d talk to the Marmont. Full of celebrity secrets and haunted by a dark past, the Marmont is a notorious celebrity hangout.
- The Sunset Trocadero Lounge - This will be one of several stops where we discuss the gangster of old LA. Hear about the final moments of the “Ice Cream Blonde” Thelma Todd and her run in with “Lucky” Luciano.
- Sunset Strip - Now you’re really getting into the Sunset Strip. Hollywood moguls and stars come to play at these world famous clubs and hotels. Some play a little too hard…
- Comedy Store - The biggest names in comedy all cover the exterior of the Comedy Store. On any given night, you could see superstar comedians trying new jokes or discover a comic to watch. But what was here before the store? And do the violent actions of the past carry on today? Let’s find out!
- Sunset Plaza - We continue down more of the Strip while discussing Charles Manson, the Sunset Killers, and the curse of “Rebel Without a Cause” (we will even go to the spot where a Hollywood star took his final walk.)
- The Viper Room - Our most murder filled true crime tour ends by the Viper Room to remember River Phoenix and to discuss the dangers (and allure) of the Hollywood lifestyle!
What's Included
- Expert guide with extensive knowledge included
Additional Information
Having designed the most prominent true crime tour in Hollywood, we return to expose the chronicles of the Sunset Strip! Thrill-killers, phantoms, and celluloid celebrities mingle on the Strip… occasionally leading to fatal incidents.
This pedestrian tour plunges into the real crime and ghost narratives of Sunset Boulevard. Get to know about mobsters like Benjamin ‘Bugsy’ Siegel and visit their ‘elimination grounds.’ Stories featuring Charles Manson, the Wonderland Gang, and the Sunset Killers will give you restless nights. Be careful not to bring home a ghost after traversing some of LA’s eeriest spots!
There’s no other tour that delves into the infamous history of Sunset Blvd as we do. See LA in a Day ranks among the best tour companies in LA. Our tours are meticulously researched and ardent, delivered by 5-star guides. We eagerly anticipate welcoming you on a tour!
Be aware that this is a pedestrian tour!
Location
8000 Sunset Blvd
Sunset Boulevard
We will meet at the corner with the stairs. This is at the corner of Sunset and Crescent Heights. There is a parking lot at the mall and several in the surrounding area.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(41 Ratings)
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Isaac_s
May 28, 2024
Amazing Tour - Chris was so awesome & knew so many fun facts about the Sunset strip! I highly recommend this tour because it was the perfect amount of old Hollywood glamour, history & murder/ true crime.
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540lilliec
May 22, 2024
A can’t miss experience - Me and my boyfriend have been to several states and have had several ghost/true crime tours and this was one of the best! Chris was our tour guide and he was very informative and enthusiastic when talking! It was only us on the tour so it was a pleasant surprise that he didn’t cancel it! The stories were captivating! Chris wrote the tour himself which was a huge bonus! After the tour, he informed us that we could text him with any questions about LA even if it didn’t relate to the tour!! If you are a fan of true crime and hollywood history, you can’t miss this tour!
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Chloebc7741uw
May 19, 2024
Spooky Evening of History - Chris knows all the best views of the haunted buildings to tell these unique true crime stories from with humor and sensitivity. Great way to spend an evening exploring West Hollywood and learning about why it is an especially haunted unincorporated city of Los Angeles.
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Eric_d
May 19, 2024
Great all around! - This was Such a great way to take in the sunset strip. Awesome retelling of history. Chris was top notch.
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468tonyf
May 7, 2024
Great tour from a great guide - Chris was awesome! So knowledgeable and personable. This was such an interesting tour, and he took us to so many unique locations. It's definitely a must do for fans of true crime and the supernatural.
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Christinamm9039sf
Apr 5, 2024
Great true crime experience - Awesome tour guide! He was great in giving us time to take pics, stop for bathroom etc and was absolutely funny! Highly recommend!
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Marikjosh
Apr 3, 2024
A lovely time with a great guide (and fun facts about the dark side of the Strip) - Chris, our guide, was excellent! He was very knowledgeable, had a great sense of humour and a talent for storytelling that made our crimeful evening a lovely time. I really recommend this tour, both if you have an interest in true crime, but even if you don´t especially, because Chris tells stories so well that you will be interested either way. A fun way to experience the Sunset strip.
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Francesw893
Feb 17, 2024
Excellent Tour - A Must Do! - The tour was excellent and extremely interesting! Chris was the best guide who knew so many secrets of the seedy Hollywood past. I highly recommend the tour.
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Danielefy3007ne
Feb 13, 2024
Amazing True Crime Tour!! - Chris was an AMAZING tour guide!! He was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the stories that he tells, it made for a really fun experience!! We learned a lot, saw some really cool spots, and had a blast!! We highly recommended any tour guided by Chris!!
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Michele_o
Dec 30, 2023
Great tour - Great tour to explore Sunset. We wanted to walk around but were nervous to do on our own . So was nice to walk with group and to learn so many stories of the past. It was great to see in person everything you read about online.
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