Book Hollywood Homes Tours Of Celebrities


By Leslie Ball


Most people who visit Los Angeles have a desire to learn more about their favorite stars. Hollywood homes tours of celebrities offers them the opportunity to make this a reality. Making reservations is easy as many companies now have have online websites where this can be done. Comparisons can be made of different options available, reviews read and seats booked well in advance.

Vehicles of many different kinds are used, from small vans to huge buses. Open top vans that seat about 10 or so people offer an intimate experience. The experienced drivers often have lots of stories to tell that can give unique insights into the lives of people living behind the huge gates of the mansions. At the other extreme are luxury buses, accommodating large groups of people and lead by experienced tour guides. There are even party buses that can be hired. Hotel pickups are offered by some companies and concierges can help to arrange this.

Cruise through exclusive residential areas and see the breathtaking mansions owned by some of the hottest stars like Simon Cowell, Lindsay Lohan, Tom Cruise and Madonna. Viewing up to 50 mansions is possible with more to be seen than just a wall or a gate. It is often the stories told by the guides that carry the customers beyond the walls and gates and into the lives of these stars. Sightings of stars are possible so it is a good idea to keep a camera at the ready.

Travel down Rodeo Drive and see the famous fashion houses where the stars buy their Prada, Chanel, and Gucci. Drive past the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, where Richard Gere stayed in the movie Pretty Woman. Visit the Sunset Strip, home to the Viper Room owned by Johnny Depp and see other night clubs and hot spots where the stars let their hair down.

A tour like this offers some golden opportunities for taking memorable photos. A visit to the Walk of Fame is one opportunity. Another is when visiting the famous Hollywood sign or a location where a particular movie or TV series was made. Guides are usually well informed on the early days of Hollywood, giving insight into its history and how it grew into what it is today.

Fully customizing a tour is possible when dealing with certain companies. There are also some operators who offer various extras such as an evening at a famous nightclub or a comedy club. Most tours will leave from a location at a specific time of day and will usually last about two to three hours. There are those that are much longer and some even last a few days, going from Los Angeles to San Franscisco.

Customers can just go to a certain location at the right time to join a tour. However, this does not necessarily guarantee them a seat. Reserving at least 24 hours in advance is preferable but bookings can usually be made online up till a couple of hours before the tour departs.

Reading the reviews written by customers is one way of making a selection that will not disappoint. The knowledgeable insight and sense of humor of the guides is often mentioned in such reviews. Guides like this help to elevate a tour from more than just sightseeing to true entertainment. They can make such tour very interactive and interesting not to mention fun.




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