Driving Tour of Los Angeles: Self-Guided Audio Bundle
Los Angeles
Explore Hollywood's glamor and iconic film locations. Discover celebrity homes and movie magic in LA with our self-guided audio tour bundle.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 5620 Harold Way - Once owned by horror icon Bela Lugosi, Johnny Depp’s residence is nestled at the end of a quiet, secluded street in Hollywood Hills. Here, you can catch a glimpse of Depp’s long journey to stardom.

NOTE: This 75+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of the Hollywood & LA Filming Bundle in 5-6 hours.

  • 9024 Thrasher Ave - Keanu Reeves’ home is as cool as the Matrix star himself. Known as one of the nicest guys in Hollywood, Reeves had an intriguing journey from obscurity to fame, which you’ll learn about as you admire his estate.

  • 9032 Thrasher Ave - Leo is famous for his impressive filmography, but before 2015, he was also known for being snubbed at the Oscars year after year. That changed with The Revenant, and you can get up to speed on his entire career as you pass his Hollywood home.

  • 9127 Thrasher Ave - Hollywood isn’t just for movie stars! Pop sensation Ariana Grande bought this $4.9 million estate from Cameron Diaz in 2022, and it was worth every penny.

  • 1200 Doheny Dr - Built in the Mediterranean style, Halle Berry’s $6 million home stands out among its blockier, more modern neighbors. As you admire its unique aesthetic, you can learn about Berry’s journey from supermodel to Oscar-winning actress.

  • 513 N Maple Dr - This surprisingly modest brick house once belonged to the “King of Cool” himself. A radio star, television star, and musician member of Frank Sinatra’s infamous Rat Pack, there’s very little that Martin didn’t do.

  • 616 N Beverly Dr - Al Pacino’s serene estate is located in the lush Beverly Hills neighborhood. Star of The Godfather, Serpico, Dog Day Afternoon, Scarface, and countless other incredible films, Pacino is known to sit on his front lawn and wave to tourists!

  • 1000 N Roxbury Dr - Lucille Ball’s former home is a beautiful white colonial with an expansive lawn. Ball may have been catapulted to fame by the success of I Love Lucy, but it was her work as a producer that left the most lasting mark on Hollywood.

  • 100 N Carolwood Dr - This huge white mansion is where Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, spent the final years of his life. Before being beset by controversy, Jackson was one of the most famous people on the planet.

  • 454 Cuesta Way - Jay Z and Beyonce are about as close as you can get to Hollywood royalty. They purchased this lavish estate for $88 million, over $30 million under the asking price! If there’s one stop you won’t want to miss on your tour, it’s this one.

  • 232 S Mapleton Dr - One of Hollywood’s most famous stars of yesteryear, Humphrey Bogart continues to be an icon to this day. He lived in this beautiful home while he was a member of Sinatra’s Rat Pack and starring in countless classic films.

  • 1326 Dawnridge Dr - This home belongs to Sharon Stone, star of Total Recall, Basic Instinct, and more. She had humble beginnings in rural Pennsylvania, but her movie star good looks and razor-sharp intellect gave her the edge she needed to make it in the big city.

  • 9536 Heather Rd - While the mansion itself isn’t visible from the road, there’s quite a compelling story behind Paul McCartney’s Hollywood abode. You’ll hear all about it by the gate that marks the edge of the property.

  • 581 Chalette Dr - This slick white house is one of the many properties around the globe owned by Sir Elton John. Once known for his out-of-control rock and roller antics, Elton John has since cleaned up his act and is now an inspiration to many who struggle with substance use.

  • 1605 Marmont Ave - Though not visible from the road, this home is co-owned by actress Cameron Diaz and Good Charlotte guitarist Benji Madden. At only $2 million, this is a surprisingly humble mansion, especially for someone who was one of Hollywood’s most successful actresses during the early 2000s.

  • 2859 Coldwater Canyon Dr - Up until 2008, this was the home of Hollywood Giant Charlton Heston. Famous for starring in films like Ben-Hur and Planet of the Apes, Heston also led an extremely unusual life outside his filmmaking career, which you’ll learn all about at this point in the tour.

  • 12850 Mulholland Dr - Jack Nicholson’s house is tucked away behind a copse of trees on Mulholland Drive. Nicholson is most famous for his roles in the films One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and The Shining, but his filmography is incredibly extensive and full of absolute hits.

  • 11986 Lockridge Rd - Bruno Mars’ estate befits his larger-than-life reputation. With over 130 million records sold and more than one year being Hollywood’s highest-earning musician under his belt, Mars likes to live in style, and it shows!

  • 2825 Woodstock Rd - Will Ferrell currently owns this lovely estate, but he bought it from another big name in Hollywood: Ellen Degeneres! Like Al Pacino, Ferrell is known to greet fans who happen to pass his place, so keep an eye out for the comedy legend while you’re there!

  • 7684 Woodrow Wilson Dr - Robert Pattinson might originally hail from Britain, but his house here is anything but temporary. After getting a jumpstart in the Twilight series, Pattinson has since moved on to star in far more eclectic and unusual films like Robert Eggers’ The Lighthouse.

  • 7471 Woodrow Wilson Dr - Behind a gate and at the end of a long driveway sits the beautiful home of Quentin Tarantino. This sometimes divisive but undeniably legendary director doesn’t just live in Hollywood but also has a deep fascination with the place, as evidenced by his film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

  • Hollywood Sign - The last stop on your tour is, of course, the famous Hollywood sign. Here, you’ll pick up some little-known history about the iconic sign, take in sweeping views of the city below, and have the perfect photo op to conclude your journey.

  • North Spring Street - This intersection was the shooting location for the tragic climax of Roman Polanski’s Chinatown, one of the greatest films noir ever made. A staple of Hollywood cinema since the 1940s, film noir blended the cynical, hardboiled American crime fiction of the 20s and 30s with striking, moody cinematography inspired by German Expressionist filmmaking. Film noir stories often follow highly flawed protagonists who find themselves embroiled in conspiracies and complicated investigations far beyond their reach.

  • Los Angeles Union Station - Look to your right to see Union Station, the busiest train hub in the entire western United States. It has been featured in dozens of films and television shows over the decades, but only occasionally as an actual train station!

  • Los Angeles City Hall - Los Angeles City Hall, 200 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA

  • Bradbury Building - See that brown, Victorian office building on your right? That’s the Bradbury Building, one of LA’s National Historic Landmarks. The Bradbury has been used in a ton of movies, including Double Indemnity and (500) Days of Summer, but it’s most well known as the location for reclusive genetic designer J.F. Sebastian’s apartment in the original Blade Runner. The film returns to this location a number of times, including for the climactic rooftop showdown between human detective Deckard, played by Harrison Ford, and his Replicant quarry Roy Batty. After an extended chase, the expiring Roy delivers one of science fiction’s most famous monologues:

  • 453 S Spring St - On the ground floor of this tower to your right is The Last Bookstore, the largest used bookstore in Los Angeles. Once a bank, this space has been transformed into a wonderland for book lovers, with awe-inspiring displays in every nook and cranny of the two-story atrium. It’s also a popular spot for photoshoots and music videos, having hosted artists like The Kid LAROI and the late Kobe Bryant.

  • 650 S Spring St - This bank was featured prominently in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 2 as the location for one of the most thrilling action sequences in superhero history. In the scene, the villainous Doctor Octopus attempts to rob the bank and battles Spider-Man up and down the sides of the building. Filming a special effects-heavy scene like that can be extremely difficult and often takes days to pull off. The scene involved shots filmed here on location as well as footage shot in front of a green screen on a studio lot, all seamlessly edited together in post-production.

  • Palace Theatre - The Palace Theater, most famous for doubling as the mysterious Club Silencio in David Lynch’s surrealist masterpiece Mulholland Drive. One of Lynch’s finest works, Mulholland Drive is both a love letter and a scathing indictment of Hollywood itself, created by an artist who has spent the majority of his career on the outside looking in.

  • Cicada Restaurant and Lounge - “Look to your left for a vintage, Art Deco-looking place on the bottom floor of this building. See the carefully crafted iron grills over the windows? You’re looking at the Cicada Club, a nightclub that’s been a Hollywood staple since it opened in the 20s. In film, it’s most famous as the location where Julia Roberts flung a snail across the room in Pretty Woman, although it’s also been featured in other movies like Bruce Almighty and Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood.

  • The Biltmore Los Angeles - The Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles, also known as the fictional Hotel Sedgewick in Ghostbusters. In the film, the Ghostbusters capture their very first ghost here at the hotel and accidentally destroy the ballroom in the process.

  • West 5th Street - As you approach the intersection of West 5th St and Flower St, keep an eye out for any bank robbers in armored vans. This spot was the location for the famous shootout scene in Michael Mann’s Heat, one of the most riveting action sequences of all time. In the scene, Robert De Niro, Val Kilmer, and their crew of bank robbers are trapped by the police, leading to a nearly 10-minute-long gunfight.

  • 1310 W 6th St - This cute little diner on your left is the Pacific Dining Car, a prime Hollywood lunch location since the 1920s. Because of its central location here in downtown LA, the Pacific Dining Car has hosted all kinds of Hollywood royalty, from Mickey Cohen and Mae West to Nicolas Cage and Johnny Depp. It’s also been featured in films and television shows, most notably in Training Day.

  • Echo Park Lake - That small body of water to your left is Echo Park Lake, one of the many urban lakes that dot the LA landscape. Look out over the water at some of the islands. Do they look familiar at all?

  • 923 N Vendome St - The Music Box is a Laurel and Hardy short film comedy released in 1932. It was directed by James Parrott, produced by Hal Roach, and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The film, which depicts the pair attempting to move a piano up a long flight of steps, won the first Academy Award for Best Live Action Short (Comedy) in 1932. In 1997, it was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being “‘culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.’”

  • The Virgil - 1920s-style saloon with ornate, throwback decor offering haute classic cocktails.

  • 4473 Sunset Dr - You’re approaching a tricky intersection, but as you go through it, try to catch a glimpse of the big red movie theater on the far corner. You can’t miss it - just look for the big, lit-up sign!

  • John Marshall High School - John Marshall High School is a public high school located in the Los Feliz district of the city of Los Angeles at 3939 Tracy Street in Los Angeles, California. Marshall, which serves grades 9 through 12, is a part of the Los Angeles Unified School District.

  • Messhall Kitchen - Sleek & modern indoor-outdoor gastropub serves elevated American comfort food & inventive cocktails.

  • 2607 Glendower Ave - The Ennis House is a residential dwelling in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States, south of Griffith Park. The home was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for Charles and Mabel Ennis in 1923 and was built in 1924.

  • Griffith Observatory - Griffith Observatory is a facility in Los Angeles, California, sitting on the south-facing slope of Mount Hollywood in Los Angeles’ Griffith Park. It commands a view of the Los Angeles Basin, including Downtown Los Angeles to the southeast, Hollywood to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest.

  • Bronson Caves - Holy Toledo, Batman, we’re coming up on Bronson Canyon! This series of caves has been used in Westerns and sci-fi films since the 30s, but it’s most famous as the location of the original Batcave in the 60s Batman TV show. See that little tunnel up ahead? By using carefully chosen camera angles, the mouth of that tunnel was transformed into the entrance to Bruce Wayne’s underground lair. Because the “cave” was really the mouth of a tunnel, the Batmobile could be filmed shooting out of the Batcave at high speeds that wouldn’t have been safe with a real cave.

  • Hollywood Sign - The Hollywood Sign is an American landmark and cultural icon overlooking Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. It is situated on Mount Lee, in the Hollywood Hills area of the Santa Monica Mountains.

What's Included
  • Great value: One purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
  • Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
  • Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
  • Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
  • Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
  • Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
  • Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
  • Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales, history, and facts for a memorable journey!
What's Not Included
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Additional Information

Discover a world of movie magic and music superstars with this combo tour of Los Angeles. See the lavish estates of your favorite celebs with the Hollywood Homes tour, which takes you from star-studded Hollywood Hills to luxurious Beverly Hills, Bel Air, and beyond! Then, bring the big screen to life with the LA Filming Locations tour, which reveals the industry’s inner workings and shows you real-life locations behind iconic shots in everything from Gilligan’s Island to The Dark Knight!

This tour includes:
•Johnny Depp
•Ed Wood
•Keanu Reeves
•Leonardo DiCaprio
•Diana Ross
•Halle Berry
•Dean Martin
•Al Pacino
•Lucille Ball
•Michael Jackson
•Kylie Jenner
•Jay Z and Beyonce
•Sharon Stone
•Taylor Swift
•Paul McCartney
•Elton John
•Cameron Diaz
•Charlton Heston
•Jack Nicholson
•Bruno Mars
•Will Ferrell
•Robert Pattinson
•Quentin Tarantino & More!

NOTE: Homes may be obscured or partially hidden by gates, shrubs, or private roads. Please do not violate anyone’s privacy during your tour.

  • How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and an instructions email. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular
  • How to start the tour: Once onsite, open the Action’s Tour Guide App: • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If there are multiple tour versions, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction. • Go to the starting point. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Amazing savings: • Driving Tours: Save money by purchasing a single tour for the entire vehicle, avoiding individual fees per person like on a bus tour. Connect your phone to the car speakers to share the audio.
  • Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. It’s perfect for tailoring your exploration and revisiting your favorite spots on future trips. • Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace, free from the constraints of a group.
  • Comprehensive Tour Experience: •The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalized stops and photo opportunities.
  • Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
  • Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilize the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
  • Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
  • Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app’s features, users can enjoy a personalized, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.
Location
102 Sunset Blvd
Sunset Boulevard
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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