Is the Hollywood Essentials tour in Los Angeles free?

Yes. It is one of 4 free self-guided audio tours of Los Angeles in the Itinerarly app. Some sights charge their own entry ticket.

How long does the Hollywood Essentials tour take?

About 1 h for 3 stops, including time at each stop.

Where does the Hollywood Essentials tour start and finish?

It starts at Hollywood Sign and finishes at TCL Chinese Theatre.

Which languages is the narration in?

English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, with natural-sounding synthetic voices.

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Hollywood Essentials: free self-guided audio tour of Los Angeles

Hollywood Essentials is a free self-guided audio walking tour of Los Angeles, United States: 3 stops in about 1 h. The Itinerarly app walks you from one stop to the next and plays a short narrated story when you arrive, in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese.

Stops	3
Duration	about 1 h, including time at each stop
Difficulty	Easy
Distance	about 4.7 km in straight lines between the stops (a little more on foot)
Start	Hollywood Sign
Finish	TCL Chinese Theatre
Price	Free (some sights charge their own entry ticket)
Languages	English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese

Hollywood Sign, Walk of Fame, Chinese Theatre

The stops, in order

Hollywood SignWelcome to the Hollywood Sign, one of the most recognizable landmarks on the planet. These colossal 14-meter-tall white letters have dominated the Griffith Park hills since 1923. Did you know that the sign originally read 'Hollywoodland' and was intended as a temporary advertisement for a local real estate development?
Walk of Fame↳ 3.7 km from the previous stop (straight line)Welcome to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, perhaps the most famous sidewalk on target earth. Stretching across 15 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard, this public monument has been honoring key figures in the entertainment industry since 1960. You are walking over more than 2,700 pink terrazzo and brass stars, each celebrating a major contribution to film, television, music, theater, or radio.
TCL Chinese Theatre↳ 1.0 km from the previous stop (straight line)This is the TCL Chinese Theatre, one of the world's most opulent and famous movie palaces. Opened in 1927 by Sid Grauman, this striking neo-Chinese structure is renowned for its Forecourt of the Stars, where more than 200 celebrities have left their handprints and footprints in cement. It has hosted countless historic world premieres, from 'Star Wars' to 'The Wizard of Oz.' Take a moment to admire the imposing lion sculptures and the intricate facade…

How to take this tour

Install the free Itinerarly app on iPhone or Android and create a free account.
Open Guided tours, choose Los Angeles, then Hollywood Essentials.
Start whenever you like: the app guides you to Hollywood Sign and the story plays when you arrive at each stop.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Hollywood Essentials tour in Los Angeles free?: Yes. It is one of 4 free self-guided audio tours of Los Angeles in the Itinerarly app. Some sights charge their own entry ticket.
How long does the Hollywood Essentials tour take?: About 1 h for 3 stops, including time at each stop.
Where does the Hollywood Essentials tour start and finish?: It starts at Hollywood Sign and finishes at TCL Chinese Theatre.
Which languages is the narration in?: English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, with natural-sounding synthetic voices.