Discover Los Angeles through a cinematic lens with The Movie Guys’ unique tours, featuring film locations and neighborhood stories across the city’s most iconic areas.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels given moderate walking and standing.
Wildlife
History
Los Angeles became the heart of the film industry in the early 20th century, with many neighborhoods doubling as backdrops for silent and sound films.
Conservation
The Movie Guys emphasize low-impact tours by promoting public transit and minimizing disturbance to residential areas.
The Movie Guys
Discover Los Angeles through a cinematic lens with The Movie Guys’ unique tours, featuring film locations and neighborhood stories across the city’s most iconic areas.
The Movie Guys is a Los Angeles–based guided tour company specializing in cinematic location experiences across Greater Los Angeles. Founded to celebrate film and television history, The Movie Guys offers a collection of themed, three-hour guided tours that take small groups to real filming locations featured in classic and contemporary movies and TV shows. Tours include The Hollywood Tour, The Horror Tour, The East Valley Tour, The East Side Tour, The West Valley Tour, and The West Side Tour. Each itinerary allows guests to choose from twelve curated sites per trip, showcasing landmarks such as Nancy’s House from A Nightmare on Elm Street, Nakatomi Plaza from Die Hard, Marty McFly’s house, Jack Rabbit Slim’s, and locations from E.T., Pulp Fiction, The Karate Kid, La La Land, American History X, Pretty in Pink, and Halloween.
The Movie Guys focuses on accurate, well-researched commentary and logistical planning to maximize time at each site. Guides use local film knowledge, verified location research, and clear directions to provide an informative, comfortable experience and frequent photo opportunities. Tours operate from a Los Angeles base and cover neighborhoods from Hollywood and Beverly Hills to Pasadena, the San Fernando Valley, East L.A., and West L.A. Reservations are organized by trip name and duration, and tours are time-limited to three hours to accommodate schedules. By emphasizing authentic locations, consistent itineraries, and veteran local knowledge, The Movie Guys presents reliable, repeatable experiences for film fans and visitors seeking to relive cinematic moments.
Public transportation and private options are available.
Tours Offered
6
Six themed movie location tours
Tour Duration
3 hours
Consistent three-hour itineraries
Coverage Area
Los Angeles
Hollywood, Valley, East & West L.A.
Sites per Tour
12
Twelve curated filming locations
Reserve a three-hour tour to visit twelve curated filming sites—perfect for film fans, tourists, and photographers.
Book in advance
These popular tours fill quickly, especially on weekends and holidays; secure your spot early.
Wear comfortable shoes
Tours cover urban terrain with walking segments—sturdy footwear will keep you comfortable.
Bring water
Southern California’s dry climate means staying hydrated is important, even on cooler days.
Check weather forecasts
Los Angeles can get hot in summer and occasionally windy; dress in layers to adapt.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supportive footwear is crucial for urban walking tours.
Sun protection
Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen help manage strong Southern California sun.
summer
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated throughout the tour enhances comfort and safety.
Light jacket or layers
Temperatures can fluctuate; layering keeps you prepared for changing conditions.
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