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LA Explained's Walking Tours!
Sat, Jan 17
|Los Angeles
Step into the past and uncover the hidden stories of Los Angeles with LA Explained’s Walking Tour Series - a curated collection of immersive, two-hour walking tours that bring the city’s layered history to life, one neighborhood at a time.
Time & Location
Jan 17, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:10 PM
Los Angeles, Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA
About the event
Step into the past and uncover the hidden stories of Los Angeles with LA Explained’s Walking Tour Series - a curated collection of immersive, two-hour tours designed to bring the city’s layered history to life, one step & neighborhood at a time!
This thoughtfully crafted series begins with an in-depth exploration of Whitley Heights and Hollywood Heights, two historic hillside enclaves where early Hollywood power, ambition, scandal, and architectural experimentation converged. Long before red carpets and studio gates defined the industry, these winding streets and dramatic staircases were home to filmmakers, actors, writers, power brokers, and dreamers shaping a new cultural capital from the ground up.
Led by expert guides and accomplished storytellers, this inaugural tour traces the rise of the film industry through overlooked landmarks, historic homes, and hidden pathways—revealing how these communities helped define not only Hollywood, but Los Angeles itself.
Along the way, the tour highlights striking architecture,…
Tickets
General Group Tour (1)
This ticket includes access to a guided group tour for one (1) person, alongside up to fifteen (15) other guests, led by LA Explained’s resident historians. On this tour, you will walk approximately 2.5 miles while visiting 3–5 historic sites tucked into the hills of Whitley Heights and Hollywood Heights, where expert guides use oral history and place-based storytelling to reveal hidden stories from LA’s cinematic past.
$33.00
+$3.22 Sales Tax
+$0.91 ticket service fee
Sold OutPrivate Picnic Tour (5)
This ticket includes exclusive access to a private guided walking tour for up to five (5) people, led by LA Explained’s resident historians, and includes curated refreshments such as charcuterie, sparkling wine, light snacks, and water. Guests will walk approximately 2.5 miles while visiting 3–5 historic sites tucked into the hills of Whitley Heights and Hollywood Heights, where expert guides use oral history & place-based storytelling to uncover hidden stories from Los Angeles’ cinematic past.
$395.00
+$38.51 Sales Tax
Total
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