Legendary Hollywood – SelfTour 3.0

GPS Assisted Walking Tour of Hollywood

The SelfTour GPS-assisted audio walking tour offers an immersive experience through the iconic landscape of Hollywood, California. With real-time, turn-by-turn directions and engaging narratives, visitors can explore the very heart of this legendary locale.

Hollywood Boulevard serves as a historical backdrop where the magic of the movie industry has thrived for over a century. It remains a vibrant workplace, playground, and residence for countless stars, tycoons, and extraordinary talents, solidifying its status as the Entertainment Capital of the World.

This tour has garnered acclaim since its launch in 2002, with numerous individuals partaking in what has become a proven and delightful experience. Recently updated to reflect the ever-shifting Hollywood landscape, it retains much of the original audio content narrated by notable personalities now departed, including actress Debbie Reynolds and honorary Mayor Johnny Grant—figures who significantly contributed to Hollywood's storied past.

Highlights of the Tour:

• World Famous Chinese Theater
• Corner of Hollywood and Vine
• Capitol Records Building
• Dolby Theater, current venue for the Academy Awards
• Site of the first movie studio
• Egyptian Theater, home to early grand movie premiers
• Hollywood’s oldest and still-popular power restaurant
• You Are the Star mural
• DeLongpre Gardens site
• Whitney Heights
• Max Factor Building
• Jimmy Kimmel Show studio
• Yamashiro Palace
• Site of the first Academy Awards

The tour also directs participants to renowned stars on the Walk of Fame, including Marilyn Monroe and Michael Jackson, while unraveling the legends behind many others. Enhanced by dramatic music and audio effects, the celebrity voices breathe life into captivating stories that make for a memorable journey.

How It Works:

The audio narration guides users with clear spoken directions as they walk. The user-friendly SelfTour system includes photographs of many notable locations and operates independently without an internet connection. Participants can start the tour at any point, pause at their leisure, and resume according to their personal schedule.

For optimal preparation, it is advisable to download the app to your mobile device prior to arriving at your chosen location. Additional instructions can be found on our website SelfTour.Guide, where other enriching SelfTour audio experiences await, alongside an opportunity for users to share their feedback.

A SelfTour is an experience well worth embarking upon for anyone keen on exploring Hollywood’s illustrious history.