The 8 Best Ghost Walking Tours in Los Angeles

1.Haunted Hollywood Walking Tour: True Crime and Creepy Tales

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39Our pick

Walk Hollywood Boulevard from the Pantages Theatre to the Dolby Theatre while guides such as Beau, Kyle, Paul, and Matt share celebrity scandals, true crime, hauntings, and Old Hollywood lore. This English-language group tour lasts about two hours, covers several famous sites, and uses photos or an iPad to add detail to the stories.

“Our tour guide knew a bit about all areas on Hollywood Blvd. He was of good character. 😀 ……………………..”

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2.Hollywood: Haunted Walking Tour, True Crime, Creepy Tales

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 70 reviews · 2 hours · from $39

Walk through Hollywood after dark with an English-speaking guide such as Beau Webb, Paul, Matt, or Chris. Hear ghost stories tied to the Pantages Theatre, Knickerbocker Hotel, and Roosevelt Hotel, along with Houdini lore, the Manson murders, and LA serial killer cases. The route begins at the Pantages and ends near Hollywood and Highland.

“This tour was INSANE. Beau, the guide, was beyond knowledgeable. A walking encyclopedia of all things Hollywood. If you’re a random facts kind of person, this is THE tour for you. I tipped Beau quadruple the ticket price because that’s how great he was. I was stunned. Just story after story. Haunted chandeliers, witty one-liners, murder mysteries, this tour has it ALL. 10000/10. Would and will recommend to anyone and everyone. Bravo.”

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3.Sunset Strip True Crime and Haunted Tales Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 2 hours · from $33

Walk from 8000 Sunset Boulevard to the Viper Room with guide Chris, exploring the Chateau Marmont, Sunset Tower Hotel, Comedy Store, Sunset Plaza, and other famous sites. Expect true crime, celebrity scandals, mob history, ghosts, and a photo slideshow. The material is intense and the route is not suitable for people with mobility impairments.

“Chris is just on top of the information. His preparation was evident. He’s knowledgeable, friendly and has a great sense of humor. He not only recalls all the facts, tidbits & stories, he tells them with enthusiasm and excitement. You can just tell he likes what he’s doing….He loves LA! He then provides additional info about places to eat, drink and hang. I would absolutely recommend his tour(s)! It was a really good time in the heart of Hollywood!”

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4.Ghosts of Hollywood Night-Time Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Start at TCL Chinese Theatre at 8 p.m. for a 90-minute walk through haunted Hollywood. Hear stories tied to the Vogue Multicultural Museum, El Capitan Theatre, and Musso and Frank Grill, including the tale of Charlie Chaplin’s ghost. Guides such as Hale, Cody, and Cassie have led past tours.

“My family and I really enjoyed this tour. It was informative and fun! A must for all ages and we will definitely be back!”

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5.Hollywood Boulevard Ghost Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Walk from the Dolby Theatre to the Hollywood Roosevelt with a guide such as Cassie or Heather, hearing eerie tales tied to Rudolph Valentino, Charlie Chaplin, Marilyn Monroe, Harry Houdini, and other Hollywood figures. This English-language group tour costs $39, takes about two hours, and ends where it begins.

“Cassie was wonderful! Very knowledgeable, lively, generous with her time. She knew a lot and clearly enjoyed the work and the stories she told, was entirely unflappable by the LA nightlife. She even helped another guest get some rad pictures. A good way to spend a couple hours and learn a little bit about the characters who built the city.”

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6.Santa Monica: Ghosts and Phantoms of the Pier Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 6 reviews · from $24Best value

Meet your English-speaking US Ghost Adventures guide beneath the Santa Monica Pier sign, then follow a lantern-lit route through haunted hotels, bars, bridges, and amusement rides. Hear stories of Celine Borde, Old Hollywood spirits, the gold rush, and Marilyn Monroe. The tour lasts one hour and returns to the pier.

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7.LA: Ultimate Dead of Night Walking Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Meet your lantern-carrying US Ghost Adventures guide outside the Hollywood Roosevelt for a two-hour English walking tour. Hear stories of hotel residents who never left, strange tales from Yamashiro, and the darker history around TCL Chinese Theatre. Wear good shoes, expect an outdoor route, and note that hotel interiors are not included.

“Good tour however, Paid for two hour tour that was only 1hr”

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8.Hollywood: Fame Kills Adults-Only Walking Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1h 30m · from $34

Meet your English-speaking guide beneath the neon sign at Madame Tussauds for a 90-minute, adults-only walk through Hollywood’s darker past. Hear unsettling stories tied to famous names and landmarks including the Roosevelt, TCL Chinese Theatre, Hollywood Pacific Theatre, Pantages Theatre, and Knickerbocker Apartments. The tour is for ages 16 and up.

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