The Heart of Los Angeles’ Dreamland: A Self-Guide Tour in Culver City

Get to know the real Hollywood on this affordable walking tour around Culver City, the LA suburb where film royalty has worked and played since the 1920s.

• Discover one of the LA’s film industry’s best-kept secrets and hear about the highs, lows and scandals of wealthy and creative celebrities
• Hear from producer Manny Greenfield, a Los Angeles screenwriter, actor and associate producer
• Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

You’ll begin at the heart of the matter, next to the Culver Hotel where I’ll tell you the story of the visionary developer after whom this suburb is named, Harry Culver.

On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll wind your way through the downtown area, past Culver City Studios and the Actors Gang Theatre in Media Park.

On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll wind your way through the downtown area, past Culver City Studios and the Actors Gang Theatre in Media Park.

On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll wind your way through the downtown area, past Culver City Studios and the Actors Gang Theatre in Media Park.

See the Citizen Public Market and other local dining spots along the route.

I’ll point out local watering holes like the Seventy 7 Speakeasy and the Backstage Bar where stars still sneak off for some lunch-time liquor and a moment of respite from demanding directors.

On this tour, you’ll pass by the Culver City Clock. I’ll tell you about it while you walk.

On this tour, you’ll pass by the Zoetropes of Culver City. I’ll tell you about it while you walk.

On this tour, you’ll pass by Alandales. I’ll tell you about it while you walk.

Have the opportunity to visit the Kirk Douglas Theater, once used for secret and unannounced previews to gauge audience reactions.

Find out which celebrities have stayed in the Lawrence and Martha Joseph Residence and Apartments, affectionately known as Hobbit Houses.

Along the way, you’ll also stop at the famous MGM / SONY Pictures’ front gate, which stars like Marilyn Monroe, Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio drove through on their way to work, and you’ll learn about the careers, private lives, and – sometimes illegal – activities of many of the other film greats, both on the screen and off it.

I’ll point out local watering holes like the Seventy 7 Speakeasy and the Backstage Bar where stars still sneak off for some lunch-time liquor and a moment of respite from demanding directors.

Find out which famous film felines are represented in the Lion’s Fountain.

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please note: You won’t be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you’ll need to pay for it independently of this tour.

• The Heart of Los Angeles’ Dreamland: A Self-Guide Tour in Culver City
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• VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
• Lifetime access to this tour in English
• Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

• Food/Drink
• Smartphone and headphones
• Transportation

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VOICEMAP CODE
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This code can be used by every member of your party. If you’ve booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
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1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
2. Create an account
3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
4. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE
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• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
• Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT
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• This Tour is Provided by VoiceMap Audio Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Los_Angeles.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
• This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 9 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.