We had a great tour today with Mark. So informative and fun. Mark is a great guide and…read morephotographer. His media presentation really makes this tour better than any other tour. His tour vehicle is clean and comfortable. Do yourself a favor and take this super fun tour! Highly recommended.

Mark is wonderful! The tour covered so many places and his expertise with information went beyond…read moreexpectations. Please book this tour it is outstanding in every aspect!!

Outside of universal studios tram tour, I've never been to a working studio and I was beyond myself…read morewith this! Tram tour around the WB studios Saw a working inside set Walked around outside sets and learned the history and films they were used Interactive and photo spots on how movies and tv shows are made. I was extremely impressed with everything!

This is a classic Hollywood experience that takes you behind the scenes of active and historical…read moremovie sets. The tour is done in a group of about 14 people, with an electric cart taking you around facades, sound stages, and other parts of the studio. You can park in the studio garage for $20. We came on a Saturday and found plenty of free street parking nearby. We parked on Avalon Street, around the corner. The arrival experience felt somewhat disorganized. There are two sets of doors to enter the facility, but neither was clearly marked as an entrance. Inside, there is a Starbucks on the left, bathrooms, and what appears to be a ticketing area. We had purchased online tickets for $69 per person as California residents. After going through a metal detector--which went off because of both my wife's and my belts--we were hand-scanned. Several attendants asked to see our tickets without actually scanning them, which added to the feeling that the entrance process could have been better organized. The tour begins with an exhibit about the Warner brothers, who tried their hands at several businesses before becoming successful in the movie industry. The exhibit emphasizes their success in making movies about ordinary people and their everyday problems. I was surprised, however, that it didn't mention that the brothers were Jewish or the antisemitism their family experienced. Given the emphasis on their family background and connection to ordinary people, I thought that historical context was missing. Our guide, Divey, took us around several buildings and lots of facades where movies such as Spider-Man and Inception, as well as numerous television shows, were filmed. We went inside a sound studio and visited several Stage buildings. I ended up learning much more about how movies and television are actually made than I expected. The second part of the tour included a Central Park café surrounded by the Foley sound exhibit, a Friends exhibit, and a gift shop dedicated to the show. We enjoyed cappuccinos while admiring the incredibly realistic cake props. We then boarded an electric tram for the final part of the visit. This was where the signage became confusing again. There was no clear indication that the tram would take us to the Harry Potter exhibit but the line was for the Superman area, which required an additional ticket we didn't have. There was also a minor seating mix-up: an attendant initially told the four of us to sit on the same bench and then asked us to move because only three people were allowed there. The Harry Potter exhibit itself was excellent. Harry's cupboard-under-the-stairs, the chimney with Hogwarts invitations, the Sorting Hat, and especially the Potions shop were spectacular. Overall, we had a great time. Compared with the Universal Studios tour, Warner Bros. felt much less crowded and more contemplative. We also noticed far fewer children than we typically see at Universal, which contributed to the quieter atmosphere. If you're interested in how movies and television are actually made--and especially if you enjoy classic Hollywood, Friends, or Harry Potter--this is a very worthwhile experience. Just expect some confusing signage and a somewhat disorganized arrival process.This version keeps the review positive but credible: the criticisms are specific rather than overwhelming, while the strongest parts of your experience get more emphasis.

We had a great time with David. He was an excellent tour guide, very friendly and knowledgeable…read more Thank you for making our trip memorable.

We have never done a similar tour but as our friends from AZ were looking for a true Hollywood…read moreexperience, we chose this company for the good ratings and also a great Groupon deal.... we met at the location a bit early and were able to use the restroom before leaving for our tour. Our tour guide Dave was awesome - engaging, informative and also inquisitive as we were all an active part of the tour. What more to add? Yes, book the last tour of the day as the tour guide may not feel as stressed to get back to the Hollywood Blvd location on time and you may see some of the local celebrities, either driving their vehicles or briefly walking outside. Great company and ditto experience.

This is probably the most unique place I've ever visited in Southern California. Three of our…read moredocents were actual workers on the castle, so we got an inside view of its origins. I'll never forget the experience and highly recommend that you make it a priority to visit. When a person has a vision and spends 25 years fulfilling it with hundreds of friends and neighbors, you have a masterpiece! Go as soon as you can!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience here at Rubel Castle. Our host, guide,…read moreand local "Rubelligent" volunteer, Ms. Kathleen had all the intel about this historical property. She was so knowledgeable and helped set the stage for us to slip into a forgotten era and get a glimpse of how imagination met inventiveness with a DIY charm. ~ A LITTLE BACKSTORY FOR YOU ~ It's not pronounced Rubel as Barney from Flintstones. Rather, it's like Target is to Targét when we are trying to be fancy. So that's Rubel as in "Roo-bell." Unlike modern-day construction, Rubel Castle wasn't built overnight. It was made of collected recyclables and construction rubble that spanned many decades and took several friends and volunteers to build it. For Michael, however, the lifetime inspiration was first sparked at the age of 9. His love for canons was where it started and the rest is history you can hear about on the tour. But don't just show up like we did randomly one day. To book, visit RubelTours.org and make a reservation. ~ OUR TOUR EXPERIENCE ~ It's as if Michael Rubel, the creator and mastermind of this enchanted dominion had intended it to be--magical. Built in the castle period of wood and tin, every corner captured our interests, from antique cars to the 1890's Seth Thomas Tower Clock with a unique backstory (and only six in existence today). There were old vending machines, tools, trinkets, and machinery that time had long forgotten. Did I mention there was a drawbridge? Yes, and a dungeon too. I was just waiting for a dragon to come swoop down on us next. Walk in the footsteps of famous visitors like Alfred Hitchcock, Dwight Eisenhower, Jack Benny, and Bob Hope. It's a feast for the eyes no matter where you glance. I particularly enjoyed the bottle house that Michael built in 1968 as his "home" as a kid. That independent spirit was quite charming to see. ~ WATERCOLOR NATURESCAPE ~ We were fortunate to have our gracious host lead us on a tour and organize a special art crafting experience outdoors. It was absolutely lovely beneath the trees and between rusted vintage cars from the turn of the century. We each got a small canvas to paint our flowers in watercolor. (This particular experience takes place in the Spring and Fall, weather permitting.) We heard the squirrels rattling in the leaves and birds chirped and sang in the trees above. We discovered that peacocks apparently originated from this property, compliments of Michael Rubel. And did I mention that on the far side of the property, a custom garden was in full bloom? BOOK A TOUR Help support the Glendora Historical Society and keep this magnificently unique city-castle maintained. It's worth it.

I'm from LA but haven't lived here in a long time. We came ti Santa Monica for my birthday week and…read moredecided to take one of these Hollywood Tours. Our driver Titus was the best. He took us on an u conventional route, which was nice. He was very informative and funny. I'm glad we spent the morning together and got back at a reasonable hour, in time for a late lunch. Everything went well, and I would recommend this tour to anyone, especially those who watch lots of movies. You will be pleasantly surprised! We stayed in Santa Monica so this tour was very convenient for us. Thanks Titus!

We did the 5 hour tour. It was a great way to see different parts of LA. We especially enjoyed…read moreSanta Monica Pier. The "farmer's market" was kind of a let down. It's basically a commercial food hall. I would have preferred to spend time in the LaBrea area rather than the food hall. Overall we enjoyed the tour. I'm glad we did it. I wish we would have done it the first day so we could have went back to parts of the city we enjoyed/saw on the tour that looked interesting.

Our tour guide, Capone was excellent! The tour bus was very hot and they didn't take us to any…read morecelebrity homes as advertised on their site. Very basic tour if someone has never been to Hollywood. But the guide was energetic and friendly.

tmz had the best tour ever! paula and kiki were thw greatest. the information shared was…read moreawesome. they kept it fun and interesting. the finger or the wave was dun and the special treats were also great! thanks a bunch

I enjoyed the experience. I thought the restaurant foods that were chosen were great.read more

My husband and I had such a great time on the Arts District tour with Six Taste Food Tours. The…read moreexperience felt thoughtfully curated and relaxed, and we loved getting to try a variety of local spots in the Arts District all in one afternoon. Our tour guide, Sally, was wonderful. She shared interesting stories about the neighborhood and the restaurants, which made it feel more like exploring the area with a knowledgeable friend rather than a typical tour. The food was delicious and plentiful, and we even met some really nice new friends along the way. Our very first Six Taste tour was actually the Arts District tour back in 2016, so it was special to return ten years later and experience it again. Over the years we've also enjoyed their tours in Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, Santa Monica, Thai Town, Koreatown, and Little Tokyo. Every tour has been a fun way to discover great food and learn more about the neighborhoods of Los Angeles. Highly recommend!

The tour itself with Big Mike was worth it. He's a gifted story teller and shares his own personal…read moreexperiences & insights that adds an authentic value to the tour. The two stars go to Big Mike holding down this bizness. The cons: The night before Purchased dual package tour: La Hood Life and Hollywood tour for $125 a person. A Text message sent at 2am said to meet up at 930am, which we didn't see until parking in the garage at 930am. We get there at 937am to check in, our tour gets verified with the owner (bald slick brother in a all white T parked a glossy badass Benz). At 10am the rest of our tour group arrives. They wait on the opposite end of us because our tours are separate. At 1010am we get verified the 3rd time that we have both tours booked, then offered a seat in the open air tour truck. At 1035 we get verified again & told to get off the open air tour truck and get a seat on the white van with everyone else, that our Hollywood tour would be after we get back from the Hood tour, Mind you the tour I booked was described as 3.5 hrs, quick & to the point. Instead We end up on a nearly 4 hours long tour of the hood. We got back to the pickup location at 230pm. 5 hrs in total wasted mostly by waiting around, watching a verbal argument btwn Mooney, the owner & Big Mike but he seemed to stay out of it. The complaining and arguing and cussing was authentic, cuz Mooney's frustration was real & felt. Yet I think his hissy fit led to all the chaos & waiting around we had to do. We're out $80 because that how much more we paid than everyone else on our tour. I left feeling "Debow-ed" with my tourist chain getting yanked off! Not to mention, the Van sound system went out by blasting uncontrollable screeching noise every time the Van was started back up. This screeching assault to our hearing happened about 9 times. Painful!!! Plus we were stuck in the heat with no AC. Haha it was so ridiculously awful, that looking back I can only laugh. Luckily we broke down close to a small store & bought cold drinks & snacks while the wiring was figured out to the sound system. The rest of the tour the microphone didn't work so the people in the back couldn't hear Big Mike's awesome story telling, and their nonstop complaining behind me was distracting AF. Lastly what we were overcharged $80, should be given to Big Mike and lil sum for Mooney cuz Mooney was mad as hell and I could tell by his high level cussing he can tell a story too.

My boyfriend booked this tour for my birthday! If you are a hip hop fan! This tour is a MUST! Big…read moreMike is the BEST tour guide and I highly recommend him. He is so passionate about his community and I learned a lot about LA and got to take some amazing pictures for great memories.

I think this tour would be the best trip to take around Hollywood when you first get to town,…read morethough I've been here a while, and I still found it really fun and informative. They showed me so many places that I want to go back and visit. Maybe see a show, or have a drink or meal at the same place where the greats once dined. I was surprised to learn that some of my favorite bands came up in some of the most unexpected spots. It is definitely the best tour for music lovers. But a good tour all around.

From the owner: Take a tour of LA’s infamous and famous rock ’n roll hot spots as well as Hollywood Boulevard, the…read moreSunset Strip and iconic Beverly Hills in one tour! On this tour, you will see current locations that are open to the public as well as places that no longer exist giving you the current and past history of Rock ’n Roll in LA! Sit back and relax on our 14-seat, roomy open-air tour bus. In about two-hours time, you will become immersed in the Rock ’n Roll scene starting in Hollywood, down the famed Sunset Strip, through Beverly Hills and back through Hollywood giving you a complete view of how Rock ’n Roll was shaped in LA and how LA is still rockin’! Get your cameras ready for up-close photos and videos of landmarks and places you’ll want to stop by after the tour (now that you are a Rock ’n Roll insider)!

Free tour with fun history and creepy stuff!…read more My husband and I went with a friend on a Tuesday tour and we had such a great time! They are dog friendly so we brought our dog in a stroller (as one does). This is fun to do alone, or with a group! It was really cool getting to learn more about North Hollywood especially since my husband and I have lived here for several years. Our tour guide, Avery, was so personable and had great energy! They were so knowledgeable about the history of North Hollywood and it was fun to see them use the energy reader and copper rods! Avery did a great job sharing personal stories mixed with history! There were some interruptions, but Avery handed it well and was friendly overall! We had a special surprise run in with a former employee of one of the haunted buildings we were standing in front of! They were able to share about their ghostly encounters! Definitely not guaranteed, but a nice treat! It's about a 1.5 mile walk so wear the right shoes! I highly recommend if you're a Valley native, visiting, or are in the surrounding LA area!

Props to NoHo Ghosts for bringing some haunted fun to North Hollywood!…read more First of all, the best part about the tour was Avery, our guide. So eloquent and knowledgeable about every place on the tour, you can tell she did her research. I'd heard about the El Portal ghost before all the other stories were new to me. The two highlights were getting up close to the Masonic building and getting to use the emf and other ghost hunting tools. Let's face it when else would you get to do that? The tour is dog friendly, as long as the dog is friendly too. Good way to get your puppies' steps in as well as yours! Personally, I loved getting my steps in and hearing the history of the places at the same time. I also appreciated the quick grounding meditation at the start of the tour. #IYKYK The only thing that would make it better would be adding food to the tour, maybe a deal with the Fry Truck? I'd pay extra for that!