Overview
Recommended: Purchase one tour per vehicle. Everyone can listen at the same time!
Ever wondered how something ends up on the silver screen? This self-guided tour of Los Angeles Filming Locations pulls back the curtain and shows you the inner workings of America’s most famous industry: Hollywood! Visit everything from the courthouse from The Dark Knight Rises to the lake where Gilligan’s Island was filmed and beyond! As you drive, you’ll also uncover plenty of industry secrets behind some of your favorite movies.
After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
What's Included
- Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
- Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
- Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
- Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.
- Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
- Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
- Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
- Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.
- No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.
Meeting Location
990 North Hill Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Los Angeles
CA 90068, USA
What To Expect
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North Spring Street & Ord Street (pass by)
Union Station (pass by)
Echo Park Lake
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Bradbury Building (pass by)
The Last Bookstore (pass by)
650 S Spring St (pass by)
Palace Theatre (pass by)
Los Angeles City Hall (pass by)
Biltmore Los Angeles (pass by)
West 5th Street & Flower Street (pass by)
Pacific Dining Car (pass by)
Cicada Restaurant and Lounge (pass by)
Music Box Steps (pass by)
The Virgil (pass by)
4473 Sunset Dr (pass by)
John Marshall High School (pass by)
Messhall Kitchen (pass by)
2607 Glendower Ave (pass by)
Griffith Observatory (pass by)
Bronson Caves (pass by)
Hollywood Sign (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
- Private tour: Explore in your own vehicle without crowded buses or large tour groups.
- At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
- Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
- Good value: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, not each person separately.
- More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
- Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
- Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
- Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
- Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
- The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.
- This is a self-guided driving audio tour. Download the app and tour in advance; once downloaded, it works offline using GPS. Set up your phone and audio before driving, keep your eyes on the road, obey all traffic laws and speed limits, and never operate your phone while moving. Use Apple CarPlay for audio where available or have a passenger operate the app. Android Auto is coming soon. If you need to pause or adjust anything, pull over and park safely first.
- No minimum age applies; children must be accompanied by an adult. The tour is suitable for pregnant travelers, though anyone with medical concerns should consult their physician. Senior travelers can enjoy the tour at their own pace and take rest stops as needed.
- This is primarily a driving tour, and walking is optional. Most stops require little or no walking. Music Box Steps has 133 stairs, while Bronson Caves involves a short uphill walk on uneven terrain; both can be skipped. Accessible parking is available near the start and at Griffith Observatory. Restrooms are available at select stops, including Union Station and Griffith Observatory, but facilities vary along the route.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Los Angeles Self Guided Filming Tour?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
- Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
- Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
- Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.
- Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
- Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
- Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
- Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.
- No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Los Angeles Self Guided Filming Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Los Angeles Self Guided Filming Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
- Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
- Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
- Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.
- Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
- Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
- Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
- Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.
- No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
- Private tour: Explore in your own vehicle without crowded buses or large tour groups.
- At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
- Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
- Good value: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, not each person separately.
- More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
- Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
- Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
- Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
- Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
- The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.
- This is a self-guided driving audio tour. Download the app and tour in advance; once downloaded, it works offline using GPS. Set up your phone and audio before driving, keep your eyes on the road, obey all traffic laws and speed limits, and never operate your phone while moving. Use Apple CarPlay for audio where available or have a passenger operate the app. Android Auto is coming soon. If you need to pause or adjust anything, pull over and park safely first.
- No minimum age applies; children must be accompanied by an adult. The tour is suitable for pregnant travelers, though anyone with medical concerns should consult their physician. Senior travelers can enjoy the tour at their own pace and take rest stops as needed.
- This is primarily a driving tour, and walking is optional. Most stops require little or no walking. Music Box Steps has 133 stairs, while Bronson Caves involves a short uphill walk on uneven terrain; both can be skipped. Accessible parking is available near the start and at Griffith Observatory. Restrooms are available at select stops, including Union Station and Griffith Observatory, but facilities vary along the route.
