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Hollywood Boulevard Ghost Walk
$37.13 per person
Guided walking tour of the beautiful, glamorous, and very haunted Hollywood Boulevard.
*includes all taxes and fees
Duration
2 Hours
Meeting Point
Dolby Theatre - Hollywood Boulevard
Minimum Age
13+
Check-Out Availability
Live from Hollywood and Vine in the heart of downtown Hollywood ...
You’ve just walked on stage, staring out into a big empty space of the Avalon Theater, a Hollywood staple since 1927. All of the sudden, applause erupts for you — except there’s no one there, and it’s definitely not a sound guy messing with you. It’s more likely you just got to enjoy someone (who is the question) relishing their television debut, over and over again.
It’s called a residual haunting, something you will hear more about, and maybe even encounter, on this 2-hour Hollywood Boulevard ghost walking tour. Expect outlandish stories (this is TinselTown, after all) based on everyday people’s ghost encounters: haunted pool parties at the Roosevelt Hotel, an impatient ghost of a Warner brother trying to get to his office, and plenty more on a 1.5-mile stretch of this famed thoroughfare that still hosts some of Hollywood’s biggest events.
Expect to learn more about paranormal happenings and ghost sightings at the Chinese Theater, the original downtown LA Pig N Whistle, Ripley’s Believe it or Not, and the Knickerbocker Hotel, among others, on the 10 stops.
What To Expect
Expert Paranormal Guide
Multiple Tours Daily
Easy/Moderate
$37.13 Per Person
Why Choose American Ghost Walks?
Our Hollywood Boulevard ghost tour was created by long-time L.A. ghost hunter Scott Markus, who personally collected haunted stories from places like the Hollywood Roosevelt and Musso & Frank's. Our guides continue to learn new tales every week! With American Ghost Walks, you’ll hear much more than the typical ghost stories found on TV shows or in books—discovering unique tales you won’t hear anywhere else.
Important Info
- Metered street parking is available, but there is also a paid lot under Hollywood and Highland Shopping Center.
- This tour runs in cold temperatures and light rain, so please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes.
- The tour route is wheelchair-accessible, just let us know if you plan on using one, so we can adjust the route appropriately for your comfort
- Because this is a limited capacity tour, all sales are final. But we will reschedule you if you have an emergency, we love ghosts, not monsters!
- Service animals are welcome but for liability issues, please leave your furry friends at home.
Ghost hunters across from the Knickerbocker where Houdini's seance was held every Halloween
A ghost tour group across from The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
The very haunted Hollywood Roosevelt Tropicana Pool
Outside the legendary Pantages Theatre and notorios Frolic Room
Looking up at the former Knickerbocker Apartments, home of several Hollywood ghosts
Telling ghost stories on Hollywoof Boulevard
Ghost hunters across from the Knickerbocker where Houdini's seance was held every Halloween
A ghost tour group across from The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
Itinerary
Highlights
- Over the course of 2 hours, expect to cover roughly 1.5 miles of the famed Hollywood Boulevard
- Expect plenty of entertaining stories of Rudolph Valentino, the original silent film heartthrob
- Stop at Musso & Frank Grill to see Charlie Chaplin’s favorite booth where regulars insist they’ve seen his ghost
- Hear about the Hollywood Wax Museum seances, and one journalist’s chilling overnight stay
- See where one of the Warner Brothers still showed up to work, even after death, at the Warner Pacific Theater
- Walk by the Knickerbocker Hotel, where Harry Houdini’s wife held a seance to try to receive a message from him
- Learn the lingo: cold spots, ghost light, residual haunting, energy readings, visitation hauntings all explained by your guide
List of Services
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Warner Pacific TheaterItem Link List Item 1
This monument of cinematic history, erected by the pioneering Warner brothers, remains shrouded in an aura of mystery and fascination. Its walls whisper tales of risk, ambition, and spectral sightings of a movie mogul believed to still haunt its premises.
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Musso & Frank'sItem Link List Item 2
Hollywood's oldest restaurant, a location steeped in history since 1919. This legendary eatery, featured in Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" has been the setting for countless untold stories. Some diners claim to see one of Tinseltown's most famous comedians reflection in the window, a true Hollywood photo bomb from the beyond...
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The Hollywood Roosevelt HotelItem Link List Item 3
Steeped in the glitz and glamour of Old Hollywood, the Roosevelt Hotel is more than just a landmark; it's a living testament to the rich tapestry of Hollywood's golden era. The inaugural Academy Awards ceremony was even held here. A few of the hauntings here include guests splashing around in the swimming pool, the swing and crack of Babe Ruth at bat, and the ghostly reflection of Marilyn Monroe.
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TCL Chinese TheatreItem Link List Item 4
People report the eerie encounter with an elderly man, lost and confused in the courtyard. Is he a mere passerby or a spectral presence? Who is he? And discover why some say he's eternally pacing back and forth in the courtyard, seeking his killer.
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The Vogue TheatreItem Link
This former school was the scene of an unimaginable tragedy in the early 1900s and it turned the building into a hotbed of ghostly activity.
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Item Link
Meeting Point
Dolby Theatre entrance on the street level at Hollywood Boulevard
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Do you go inside any of the haunted buildings?
On this tour, we focus on building exteriors and outdoor spaces. Businesses and public places are open for you to visit during regular business hours. Otherwise we respect the privacy of individuals and organizations and expect that our guests do the same.
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Do guests really see ghosts on this tour?
We can never guarantee a supernatural encounter, but we will explain paranormal phenomena such as cold spots and residual hauntings. What we do guarantee: Our local connections and dedication to research means you'll get authentic accounts — in all their shocking detail.
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Can I bring my pet?
Service animals are welcome. However, for liability issues, please leave your furry friends at home if you don’t require their assistance.
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Is this ghost tour kid-appropriate?
While our tours do not contain anything too graphic or inappropriate, we find that kids that enjoy history have the best time. You know your children and that's left up to you. We do not recommend bringing children in strollers because sometimes that can be difficult with larger walking groups.
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What if I'm late or cannot find my guide?
We do our best to answer calls and emails as promptly as they are received. Please make sure to leave a voicemail with the city and tour time. We try to accommodate travel and weather issues, but our public tours cannot wait for more than 10 minutes. Reschedules are available if the date you are interested in is not sold out.
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What is your cancellation policy?
Because this is a limited capacity tour, all sales are final. But we will reschedule you if you have an emergency, we love ghosts, not monsters!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have the courage to join?
Explore haunted locations and hear chilling tales. Face your fears and uncover dark secrets. Join us, if you dare!