• North Spring Street & Ord Street - This intersection served as the filming location for the dramatic climax of Roman Polanski’s Chinatown, a classic in the film noir genre. Since the 1940s, film noir has been a staple of Hollywood, combining the gritty, hardboiled American crime fiction of the 1920s and 30s with the striking, moody cinematography inspired by German Expressionist filmmaking. These stories often feature deeply flawed protagonists caught in conspiracies and complex investigations beyond their control.

Note: The tour spans over 26 miles, includes more than 30 audio stories, and takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete.

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• Los Angeles Union Station - To your right is Union Station, the busiest train hub in the western United States. It has appeared in numerous films and TV shows over the years, though rarely as an actual train station!

• Echo Park Lake - On your left is Echo Park Lake, one of the many urban lakes scattered across LA. Look out over the water at some of the islands. Do they seem familiar?

• Bradbury Building - That brown, Victorian office building on your right is the Bradbury Building, a National Historic Landmark in LA. It has been featured in many movies, including Double Indemnity and (500) Days of Summer, but is best known as the setting for J.F. Sebastian’s apartment in the original Blade Runner. The film revisits this location several times, including for the climactic rooftop showdown between human detective Deckard, played by Harrison Ford, and his Replicant target Roy Batty. After an intense chase, the dying Roy delivers one of science fiction’s most famous monologues:

• The Last Bookstore - On the ground floor of this tower to your right is The Last Bookstore, the largest used bookstore in Los Angeles. Once a bank, this space has been transformed into a haven for book lovers, with stunning displays in every corner of the two-story atrium. It’s also a popular spot for photoshoots and music videos, having hosted artists like The Kid LAROI and the late Kobe Bryant.

• 650 S Spring St - This bank was prominently featured in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 2 as the setting for one of the most thrilling action sequences in superhero history. In the scene, the villainous Doctor Octopus attempts to rob the bank and battles Spider-Man up and down the building’s sides. Filming such a special effects-heavy scene can be extremely challenging and often takes days to complete. The scene involved shots filmed on location here as well as footage shot in front of a green screen on a studio lot, all seamlessly edited together in post-production.

• Palace Theatre - The Palace Theater is most famous for doubling as the mysterious Club Silencio in David Lynch’s surrealist masterpiece Mulholland Drive. One of Lynch’s finest works, Mulholland Drive is both a love letter and a scathing critique of Hollywood itself, created by an artist who has spent much of his career on the outside looking in.

• Los Angeles City Hall - The center of government in LA and a frequent filming location in the city. Unlike Union Station, City Hall often plays itself, most famously in the 1953 film adaptation of War of the Worlds, where it was eventually blown up (in miniature form). However, it has also doubled as other locations, such as in the old 50s TV show The Adventures of Superman, where it played the Daily Planet building.

• The Biltmore Los Angeles - The Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles, also known as the fictional Hotel Sedgewick in Ghostbusters. In the film, the Ghostbusters capture their very first ghost here at the hotel, accidentally destroying the ballroom in the process.

• West 5th Street & Flower Street - As you approach the intersection of West 5th St and Flower St, keep an eye out for any bank robbers in armored vans. This spot was the location for the famous shootout scene in Michael Mann’s Heat, one of the most riveting action sequences of all time. In the scene, Robert De Niro, Val Kilmer, and their crew of bank robbers are trapped by the police, leading to a nearly 10-minute-long gunfight.

• Pacific Dining Car - This charming diner on your left is the Pacific Dining Car, a prime Hollywood lunch spot since the 1920s. Due to its central location in downtown LA, the Pacific Dining Car has hosted all kinds of Hollywood royalty, from Mickey Cohen and Mae West to Nicolas Cage and Johnny Depp. It’s also been featured in films and television shows, most notably in Training Day.

• Cicada Restaurant and Lounge - Look to your left for a vintage, Art Deco-style venue on the ground floor of this building. Notice the intricately crafted iron grills over the windows? You’re looking at the Cicada Club, a nightclub that’s been a Hollywood staple since it opened in the 20s. In film, it’s most famous as the location where Julia Roberts flung a snail across the room in Pretty Woman, although it’s also been featured in other movies like Bruce Almighty and Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood.

• Music Box Steps - The Music Box is a Laurel and Hardy short film comedy released in 1932. Directed by James Parrott, produced by Hal Roach, and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, the film depicts the pair attempting to move a piano up a long flight of steps. It won the first Academy Award for Best Live Action Short (Comedy) in 1932. In 1997, it was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.”

• The Virgil - A 1920s-style saloon with ornate, vintage decor offering classic cocktails with a modern twist.

• 4473 Sunset Dr - You’re approaching a tricky intersection, but as you pass through it, try to catch a glimpse of the big red movie theater on the far corner. You can’t miss it - just look for the big, illuminated sign!

• John Marshall High School - John Marshall High School is a public high school located in the Los Feliz district of Los Angeles at 3939 Tracy Street. Serving grades 9 through 12, it is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District.

• Messhall Kitchen - A sleek and modern indoor-outdoor gastropub serving elevated American comfort food and inventive cocktails.

• 2607 Glendower Ave - The Ennis House is a residential dwelling in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, south of Griffith Park. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for Charles and Mabel Ennis in 1923, it was built in 1924.

• Griffith Observatory - Griffith Observatory is a facility in Los Angeles, California, situated on the south-facing slope of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park. It offers a view of the Los Angeles Basin, including Downtown Los Angeles to the southeast, Hollywood to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest.

• Bronson Caves - Holy Toledo, Batman, we’re approaching Bronson Canyon! This series of caves has been used in Westerns and sci-fi films since the 30s, but it’s most famous as the location of the original Batcave in the 60s Batman TV show. See that little tunnel up ahead? By using carefully chosen camera angles, the mouth of that tunnel was transformed into the entrance to Bruce Wayne’s underground lair. Because the “cave” was really the mouth of a tunnel, the Batmobile could be filmed shooting out of the Batcave at high speeds that wouldn’t have been safe with a real cave.

• Hollywood Sign - The Hollywood Sign is an American landmark and cultural icon overlooking Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. It is situated on Mount Lee, in the Hollywood Hills area of the Santa Monica Mountains.

• Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
• Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
• Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
• Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
• Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
• Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!

• Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Recommended: Purchase one tour per vehicle to ensure everyone can listen simultaneously!

Curious about how something makes it to the big screen? This self-guided tour of Los Angeles Filming Locations reveals the behind-the-scenes magic of Hollywood, America’s most renowned industry! Explore iconic sites like the courthouse from The Dark Knight Rises and the lake from Gilligan’s Island, among others! As you drive, discover fascinating industry secrets from some of your favorite films.

After booking, check your email or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.

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• How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
• How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
• Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
• Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
• Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
• New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
• Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car’s stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
• The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.