The Walk of Fame Walking Tour, Close Up
In short: Los Angeles: Hollywood Walk of Fame Walking Tour is a 2-hour guided walk in English that meets outside Musso & Frank Grill, 6667 Hollywood Blvd, heads down the Walk of Fame and returns to Musso’s for a photo with the Hollywood Sign in view. It runs rain or shine. The listing marks it as wheelchair accessible and says it is not recommended for people who cannot walk more than a mile.
What it is
A guided walk along Hollywood Boulevard built around stories rather than a list of stars. The meeting point, Musso & Frank Grill, opened in 1919; the listing calls it “a 100-year-old staple of Hollywood Boulevard”. The tour starts and ends there, so it suits a plan that continues along the boulevard afterwards.
The route, as the listing describes it
The listing has no stop-by-stop itinerary with minutes. Its description names these points, in this order:
- Musso & Frank Grill, 6667 Hollywood Blvd: the meeting point.
- The Walk of Fame: the group heads down the boulevard on foot.
- The El Capitan Theatre and the Magic Castle. The Magic Castle is a private club for members and their guests, per its own site, so it is seen from outside.
- Stories along the way: the story behind the “blank star” on the Walk, and a murder-mystery story involving William Randolph Hearst and Charlie Chaplin.
- A Frank Lloyd Wright house, described in the listing as “one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s most interesting homes”; the listing does not name it.
- Back at Musso’s, with a view of the Hollywood Sign for photos.
The listing adds that participants “may even spot” a celebrity. That is a possibility, not a part of the tour; seeing celebrities in Los Angeles explains where public appearances are scheduled.
What it shows of the Walk
This guided walk starts and ends at Musso & Frank Grill on the boulevard, according to its description. The listing does not say how much of the 1.3 miles from Gower Street to La Brea Avenue it covers. Stars chosen in advance can be found before or after the tour with the official directory, as how to find a star explains.
Who it suits
Visitors who want the history and the stories of the boulevard from a guide, in English. Because it runs rain or shine, it can be booked without watching the forecast. The listing marks it as wheelchair accessible, and it also says the tour is not recommended for people who cannot walk more than a mile, so the walking itself is the thing to plan around.
Visitors who want to set their own pace and choose their own stars can walk the boulevard free with the self-guided walk.
What travellers mention
Annette from the UK mentions a knowledgeable guide and an interesting tour, and Helen from Australia says she learned the history. Seema from the US mentions the humour and the right amount of time. Tracy from the UK describes a friendly guide and good recommendations for afterwards, and Michelle from Puerto Rico calls it “so much fun”.
Practicalities
Included
- A guide
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Not allowed, per the listing
- Smoking
- Alcohol and drugs
- Video recording
Start times: check the calendar in the booking widget. The listing asks participants to bring a passport or ID and comfortable shoes. The meeting point is between the Metro B Line stations at Hollywood/Vine and Hollywood/Highland; how to get there has the details.
Video recording is not allowed on this tour, per the listing. Photos are part of the end at Musso’s, with the Hollywood Sign in view.
Two alternatives
Walk + hikeHollywood Sunset Walk: Hidden Gems & Scenic Views of LA
Open-air busHollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Open-Air Bus Tour
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Walk of Fame walking tour meet?
Outside Musso & Frank Grill at 6667 Hollywood Blvd, and it ends back there. How to get there covers the Metro stations along the boulevard.
Is the walking tour wheelchair accessible?
The listing marks it as wheelchair accessible. The same listing says it is not recommended for people who cannot walk more than a mile. Which tour sets out what each listing states on access.
Does the walking tour go ahead in the rain?
Yes, the listing states that it takes place rain or shine. For a day indoors, Madame Tussauds Hollywood and the Dolby Theatre tour are on the same boulevard.