What You Will Do
Get to know the real Hollywood on this affordable walking tour around Culver City, the LA suburb where film royalty has worked and played since the 1920s.
• Discover one of the LA's film industry’s best-kept secrets and hear about the highs, lows and scandals of wealthy and creative celebrities
• Hear from producer Manny Greenfield, a Los Angeles screenwriter, actor and associate producer
• Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
1
The Culver Hotel
You’ll begin at the heart of the matter, next to the Culver Hotel where I’ll tell you the story of the visionary developer after whom this suburb is named, Harry Culver.
2
Culver Studios
On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll wind your way through the downtown area, past Culver City Studios and the Actors Gang Theatre in Media Park.
3
Media Park
On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll wind your way through the downtown area, past Culver City Studios and the Actors Gang Theatre in Media Park.
4
The Actors' Gang
On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll wind your way through the downtown area, past Culver City Studios and the Actors Gang Theatre in Media Park.
5
Citizen Public Market
See the Citizen Public Market and other local dining spots along the route.
6
Seventy7 Lounge
I'll point out local watering holes like the Seventy 7 Speakeasy and the Backstage Bar where stars still sneak off for some lunch-time liquor and a moment of respite from demanding directors.
7
Culver City Clock
On this tour, you'll pass by the Culver City Clock. I'll tell you about it while you walk.
8
Zoetropes of Culver City
On this tour, you'll pass by the Zoetropes of Culver City. I'll tell you about it while you walk.
9
Alandales
On this tour, you'll pass by Alandales. I'll tell you about it while you walk.
10
Center Theatre Group - Kirk Douglas Theatre
Have the opportunity to visit the Kirk Douglas Theater, once used for secret and unannounced previews to gauge audience reactions.
11
Lawrence and Martha Joseph Residence and Apartments
Find out which celebrities have stayed in the Lawrence and Martha Joseph Residence and Apartments, affectionately known as Hobbit Houses.
12
Sony Pictures Studios
Along the way, you'll also stop at the famous MGM / SONY Pictures' front gate, which stars like Marilyn Monroe, Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio drove through on their way to work, and you’ll learn about the careers, private lives, and – sometimes illegal – activities of many of the other film greats, both on the screen and off it.
13
Backstage Bar & Grill
I'll point out local watering holes like the Seventy 7 Speakeasy and the Backstage Bar where stars still sneak off for some lunch-time liquor and a moment of respite from demanding directors.
14
Public Art "The Lion's Fountain"
Find out which famous film felines are represented in the Lion’s Fountain.
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