Which Walk of Fame Tour Fits Which Visit
By time available
Half an hour. The Dolby Theatre guided tour, listed at 30 minutes, plus 10 minutes beforehand to collect tickets.
An open slot in the day. Madame Tussauds Hollywood, whose listing gives a one-day admission with no set entry time.
90 minutes. The night tour, 1.5 hours including 30 minutes at Griffith Observatory.
Two hours. The walking tour from Musso & Frank Grill, the sunset walk from Ovation Hollywood, or the bus tour’s Hollywood departure.
Half a day. The bus tour’s Santa Monica departure, 3.5 hours with 30 minutes on the Walk.
The how-long page sets these against a visit on foot without a guide.
By who is travelling
Children. The Dolby Theatre listing states that children under 12 join with a parent or guardian and that a stroller check is available. The Madame Tussauds listing sells an any-time, one-day admission; Attila from the UK mentions family memories there. Age rules for the other four are not covered on this page, and each listing shows its own conditions.
Wheelchair users. Three listings mark their product as wheelchair accessible: the walking tour, the Dolby Theatre tour and Madame Tussauds Hollywood. The walking tour’s listing adds that it is not recommended for people who cannot walk more than a mile. The Dolby listing notes several flights of stairs and says guests with disabilities can be accommodated if they advise the theatre at purchase. The sunset walk, bus tour and night tour listings do not state wheelchair access, and the sunset walk includes a hike in Runyon Canyon Park, so asking before booking is the way to find out.
A private party. The sunset walk’s listing offers a private group. The walking tour’s listing does not state a group size.
By weather
The walking tour’s listing states that it runs rain or shine. The Dolby Theatre tour and Madame Tussauds are indoors. The bus tour runs on an open-air bus and asks guests to dress for the weather; the night tour, in an open-top vehicle, asks for a jacket. The sunset walk is timed for sunset and includes a hike in Runyon Canyon Park.
By daytime or evening
The night tour is built for the evening: 1.5 hours on the boulevard and at Griffith Observatory, which is closed on Mondays according to its official site; the night tour’s listing says the outdoor areas remain open. The sunset walk ends the day with views of the Hollywood Sign and the skyline. The walking tour, the Dolby tour, Madame Tussauds and the bus tour list their times in the booking calendar. The safety page has practical advice for the boulevard after dark.
By language
The walking tour, the sunset walk, the Dolby Theatre tour, the bus tour and the night tour each list a guide in English. The bus tour adds an audio guide in 11 languages: Catalan, Chinese, English, Spanish, Italian, French, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, German and Korean. The Madame Tussauds listing is an admission ticket and does not mention a guide.
By whether a guide is wanted at all
The Walk of Fame needs no guide and no ticket: according to the official site, walkoffame.com, it is free to all. The self-guided walk covers the route from Gower Street to La Brea Avenue and the Vine Street spur, and the star directory page explains how to locate a name before setting out. The bus tour’s listing also includes a self-guided Walk of Fame walking tour in an app as a bonus. Star ceremonies, listed on the official site, are free and open to the public; the ceremonies page explains how to find one.
Three products, side by side
One on foot, one by bus and one indoors: the walking tour, the bus tour and the Dolby Theatre tour show the range of what can be booked around the Walk.
| Guided on footLos Angeles: Hollywood Walk of Fame Walking Tour | Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Open-Air Bus Tour | Dolby Theatre Admission Ticket and Guided Tour | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed duration | 2 hours | 2 hours from Hollywood; 3.5 hours from Santa Monica | 30 minutes |
| Start point | Outside Musso & Frank Grill, 6667 Hollywood Blvd | Hollywood Visitor Center on the Walk, or Santa Monica | Dolby Theatre box office, Level One, Ovation Hollywood |
| Time on the Walk | Heads down the Walk on foot | Boards on it from Hollywood; 30 minutes on it from Santa Monica | Indoors, beside the Walk |
| Guide language | English | English live guide; audio guide in 11 languages | English |
| Timing and weather | Rain or shine | Open-air bus; dress for the weather | Indoors; schedule may only be available about a month ahead |
| Wheelchair access | Listed as accessible; not recommended for anyone unable to walk more than a mile | Not stated | Listed as accessible; several flights of stairs noted |
| Book this | Book this | Book this |
Guided on footLos Angeles: Hollywood Walk of Fame Walking Tour
- Listed duration
- 2 hours
- Start point
- Outside Musso & Frank Grill, 6667 Hollywood Blvd
- Time on the Walk
- Heads down the Walk on foot
- Guide language
- English
- Timing and weather
- Rain or shine
- Wheelchair access
- Listed as accessible; not recommended for anyone unable to walk more than a mile
Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Open-Air Bus Tour
- Listed duration
- 2 hours from Hollywood; 3.5 hours from Santa Monica
- Start point
- Hollywood Visitor Center on the Walk, or Santa Monica
- Time on the Walk
- Boards on it from Hollywood; 30 minutes on it from Santa Monica
- Guide language
- English live guide; audio guide in 11 languages
- Timing and weather
- Open-air bus; dress for the weather
- Wheelchair access
- Not stated
Dolby Theatre Admission Ticket and Guided Tour
- Listed duration
- 30 minutes
- Start point
- Dolby Theatre box office, Level One, Ovation Hollywood
- Time on the Walk
- Indoors, beside the Walk
- Guide language
- English
- Timing and weather
- Indoors; schedule may only be available about a month ahead
- Wheelchair access
- Listed as accessible; several flights of stairs noted
The tours hub has all six in two tables, and the walking tours, bus tours and tickets pages take each pair in turn.
Each of the six listings states free cancellation up to 24 hours before, so a booking made early can be cancelled for a full refund up to that point.
Check dates for the walking tour
Two hours on foot from Musso & Frank Grill, rain or shine.
Frequently asked questions
Which Walk of Fame tour suits a rainy day?
The Dolby Theatre tour and Madame Tussauds Hollywood are indoors, and the walking tour’s listing states that it runs rain or shine. The tickets page covers the two indoor options.
Which Walk of Fame tours are wheelchair accessible?
The walking tour, the Dolby Theatre tour and Madame Tussauds Hollywood are listed as wheelchair accessible, with the notes each listing adds on walking distance and stairs. The other three do not state it. The walking tours page covers the two walks.
Is there a Hollywood tour with commentary in Spanish or French?
The bus tour’s listing includes an audio guide in 11 languages, among them Spanish and French. The bus tours page lists them all.
Can you see the Walk of Fame without a tour?
Yes. It is a public sidewalk that the official site describes as free to all. The self-guided walk gives a route from Gower Street to La Brea Avenue.