Sunset Boulevard True Crime and Ghost Stories
After creating Hollywood’s most successful true crime tour, we are back to uncover the history of the Sunset Strip! Slashers, specters, and Hollywood stars all mix together on the Strip... sometimes with deadly results. This walking tour is a deep dive into the true crime and ghost stories of Sunset Boulevard. You'll hear about gangsters like Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel and see where they "took care of the competition." Tales of Charles Manson, the Wonderland Gang, and Sunset Killers will keep you up at night. And, hopefully you won't go home with a spirit after passing some of LA's most haunted locations! No other tour focuses on the exploring the notorious history of Sunset Blvd like this one. See LA in a Day is one of the highest rated tour companies in LA. Our tours are heavily researched and passionately give by 5 star guides. We can't wait to see you on a tour! Please note that this is a walking tour!
Departure Point
- We will meet at the corner with the stairs. This is at the corner of Sunset and Crescent Heights. There is a parking lot at the mall and several in the surrounding area.
Return Details
- The tour ends at the Viper Room. Does NOT end where we began. You can walk back the meeting point in about 20 minutes, take a quick rideshare, or use the bus to quickly return to the meeting point.
Duration
2 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Sunset Boulevard
Doheny Drive to Vine Street, Beverly Hills and Hollywood, Los Angeles, California
We begin the tour with a look back at the Wonderland Gang murders. How did one of the the most brutal crimes in LA history happen and who was involved? We will also discuss Ramon Novarro and the Zankou Chicken Murders in this area!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Sunset Trocadero Lounge
8280 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, California
If the walls could talk in any building in the world, you'd talk to the Marmont. Full of celebrity secrets and haunted by a dark past, the Marmont is a notorious celebrity hangout.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Sunset Strip
West Hollywood, California
This will be one of several stops where we discuss the gangster of old LA. Hear about the final moments of the "Ice Cream Blonde" Thelma Todd and her run in with "Lucky" Luciano.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Comedy Store
8433 West Sunset Boulevard, , West Hollywood, California
Now you're really getting into the Sunset Strip. Hollywood moguls and stars come to play at these world famous clubs and hotels. Some play a little too hard...
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Sunset Plaza
8623 W. Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, California
The biggest names in comedy all cover the exterior of the Comedy Store. On any given night, you could see superstar comedians trying new jokes or discover a comic to watch. But what was here before the store? And do the violent actions of the past carry on today? Let's find out!
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Viper Room
8852 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, California
We continue down more of the Strip while discussing Charles Manson, the Sunset Killers, and the curse of "Rebel Without a Cause" (we will even go to the spot where a Hollywood star took his final walk.)
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We provide the guide and the knowledge, you just arrive ready to learn!
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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