Hollywood's Wildest Mile: Historic Sunset Strip Walking Tour
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Go beyond the famous names and discover the stories that made the Sunset Strip legendary. This 90 minute walk connects Hollywood's golden age, rock N roll rebellion, comedy and remarkable architecture through vivid storytelling. From the Chateau Marmont and the Comedy store to the Whisky A Go Go and the Rainbow, explore how a single stretch of boulevard became the crossroads of creativity, glamour and reinvention. Led by a guide with a background in History, arts and archaeology, and a musician's love for rock N roll, this is an intimate journey into the people, places and cultural movements that shaped Los Angeles
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Duration 1.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Eligible Guide
- Headset
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Discover the legendary Chateau Marmont, Hollywood's storied hideaway of stars, secrets and scandals.
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Stop 2
Explore the modernist vision that transformed Los Angeles through the story of the Stahl house, a masterpiece of the case study program. Discover how glass, steel and bold hillside design captured the dream of California living.
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Stop 3
Take a peek at the gorgeous Sunset Tower hotel, the ultimate symbol of elegance and Hollywood excess. Discover more about the 1920s on the Strip, the Art Deco years, and the movie industry defining Los Angeles during that period.
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Stop 4
Discover the Comedy store, the legendary club that helped shape American stand up comedy. Hear about icons like Richard Pryor and Robin Williams, its colorful past as the glamorous Ciro's nightclub and the stories behind one of the Sunset strip's most Celebrated landmarks.
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Stop 5
Learn about the Sunset Strip during prohibition, the supper club culture and the very beginning of the Celebrity lore as we know it today. Check out the iconic "Tony Montana enterprises" building from the movie Scarface.
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Stop 6
Explore the Whisky A Go Go, the iconic club that the Doors served as the house band and rock history came alive.Hear how this Sunset Strip landmark became a launching pad for generations of musicians. from the psychedelic 60's to the high energy glam metal scene of the 80's
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Stop 7
Discover the Roxy and the Rainbow bar & grill, neighboring landmarks at the heart of the Sunset Strip's rock n roll culture. Hear stories of legendary performances, famous regulars like Motley Crue and Guns N Roses, and the wild years when musicians and fans made this stretch of Sunset their playground
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
Meet at the stairs of the shopping plaza at 8000 Sunset Boulevard, on the Crescent Heights Boulevard side. Look for your LA Historic Walks guide by the stairs.
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Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
- 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
- May be cancelled for bad weather
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