Hollywood Tour
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Hollywood Tour
By Have Fun Tours
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Ages 1-100, max of 14 per group
Duration: 8h
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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- Bottled water
What's not included- Lunch
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- 23000 Newport Coast Dr, Newport Coast, CA 92657, USA
Pickup details- Orange County pickup is Marriott Newport Coast Villas, 23000 Newport Coast Dr. Newport Coast. If your location is not listed, you may call us on the phone number listed on your voucher. In Los Angeles, our pick up is Capitol Records, 1750 Vine St, Hollywood. Please call us for other pickup locations in Hollywood/LA.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Long Beach, California
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 156754P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 156754P1
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- paulsN5665NK0 contributionsGreat day outLou was a great guide. Really informative and full of knowledge. A fantastic day spent with him seeing all the sights. Lovely to have group photos taken too.Written August 30, 2024
- nancydE9257IB0 contributionsGreat day!Lou was a fantastic tour coordinator. We stopped at 3 vineyards and had ample time to complete our wine tastings and lunch. He also took us to olive oil and vinegar tastings later in the day. I would absolutely take this tour again and would ask for Lou! Giornata molto bella!Written March 4, 2024
- tracy-19630 contributionsIncredible Tour with the Best Guide Ever…Lou Nese!We had an amazing day! Lou is so knowledgeable about the area and we spent a full day going Everywhere, downtown LA, the observation area, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, The Farmer’s Market, Santa Monica Pier, and so much more! We even got to see the ceremony of William Dafoe as he received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! Our day was so full we were running late for a dinner engagement and Lou even dropped up off at the restaurant! Lou is a gem! Take this tour you will be so happy you did!Written January 9, 2024
- Caribbejon0 contributionsIt's 11 O'Clock Somewhere!Lou was very knowledgeable about the area and vineyards. Had everything in place for us and comfortable ride to and from. Other couples had been on tour with Lou before. Would highly recommend.Written September 1, 2023
- A2446QAdavidy0 contributionsThe best private tour ever!I have lost count on how many years we have Lou Nese as our personal guide whenever we visited Laguna Niguel, CA. Lou has taken care of us before our 2 boys were born. Now they are 8 and 10 years old. Lou is wonderful with our boys. When we visited Disneyland, San Diego Sea World and other sites, Lou knows exactly what kids like to see and plan a perfect itinerary for the day. We just followed his lead and had fun every time. At Disneyland, he got us special passes to skip to the front of the long lines, which saved a lot of time for other fun things. My boys love him like their grandfather. He is patience, attentive and knowledgeable. All in all, I strongly recommend Lou and Have Fun Tours whenever your travel brings you to beautiful Southern California. You will have an amazing time with Lou. He is the BEST!Written August 4, 2023
- Marvin L0 contributionsBest wine tour for TemeculaLou was an outstanding host, good guy, and safe driver. We let him pick the wineries and he didn’t disappoint. He knows the history of the Temecula area and wineries. We went to 4 instead of usual 3 because we didn’t linger at any. Favorites - Avasail for the wines. Akash for the view and ambiance and their wines were almost as good. He does other types of tours and I would highly recommend him for anything in Orange County or South.Written March 18, 2023
- shugss0 contributionsLoramar wineryThe private tour at Lorimar Winery And Stevie Nicks Illusion Tribute Fleetwood Mac was wonderful. we just happen to be there at the right time , when the owner was there he took us around the winery showed us the different grapes, tasting room was the best ….. the cab was fantastic. Afterwords we had dinner and watched a cover band. This place was Beyond our expectations really great experience. I can’t imagine what it would be like if you were to have a wedding or a special event seems like they would take great care of youWritten December 17, 2022
- jeanettebM1115IZ0 contributionsLou is the manWe went as a group, Lou picked us up, took us to great wineries we had a marvelous lunch. Lou was informative, funny and helpful. I would recommend this tour highlyWritten July 14, 2022
- 357gregga0 contributionsThe best tour hostsHave Fun Tours has the most knowledgeable tour hosts of the Temecula wine country and the whole of Southern California. Lou had inside contacts in all of the best wineries with the best wines and the most spectacular views. Lou had great stories and he made the tour loads of fun. This was our second tour with Have Fun Tours (Hollywood was the first) and I would recommend them to anyone. Nice new clean vehicles as well!Written June 5, 2022
- sherrylC5077QP0 contributionsAn incredible personal tour of the LA area!!Lou, the owner of the company, personally gave my husband, two friends and myself an incredible tour of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and the beaches of Orange County on Saturday, March 28. He pointed out the famous sites and took us to taste delicious taquitos and churros at the public market, then we walked all over Hollywood Blvd. as he pointed out the stars of many famous actors, musicians, etc. We saw the sidewalk impressions at the Chinese theater and walked through the area being prepared for the Academy Awards the following day. It was truly fascinating! Then he drove us to look at the beautiful beaches and towns of Santa Monica, Long Beach, Huntington Beach, and Newport Beach. Lou was very knowledgeable and tailored the tour to our requests. I cannot imagine a better tour of this part of Southern California, and my husband and I are very grateful for his time, interest, and expertise. We arranged our tour by phone and would certainly recommend his tours to anyone.Written April 1, 2022
- T4370BCpamelat0 contributionsExcellentThis is the 3rd vacation that we engaged Lou to show our family the sites of LA /Hollywood, Temecula Wine, and San Diego area. Traveling each vacation with a different set of family - 4, 7, and this time 9, Lou became family. This time we hired Lou for 3 of the 7 days we were in California. He greeted us each morning at our condo and we set out for our day long private tour. Having traveled extensively I can recommend Lou and his company for the BEST TOUR GUIDE! He is so gracious and accommodating. His knowledge of the area is like no other. You will thoroughly enjoy him and all the sites that he will bring to you. LOU IS THE BEST! Thank you Lou for making our Newport Beach vacation a success! Pleasing 9 people is a huge task and you make it possible. We loved everything!Written June 28, 2021
- calbigriff0 contributionsA Great Starting PointWe had Lou as our tour guide to see the highlights of LA and Hollywood for a day. He picked us up at our hotel in a comfortable van, and proceeded to take us to all of the sites we had hoped to visit while in the area. He even veered off his usual route to allow our daughter to see the street art in one neighborhood that she had read about prior to our arrival. His knowledge base is exceptional and he will regale you with personal stories of his years growing up in LA and Orange County.Written June 26, 2021
- michaelrO2717EF0 contributionsVIP WINERY TOUR IN TEMECULALou I a wealth of knowledge and fun to share time with. Excellent driving accompanied by details all along the route. Made three winery stops and enjoyed lunch at Ponte Winery. All in all a five star experience that was easy to arrange, enjoyable to participate in and a comfortable day.Written May 20, 2021
- mollyd440 contributionsGreat service!We took the private tour to Temecula from Newport Beach. Lou was wonderful. Very attentive and provided awesome info about the area and various spots along the drive. We were able to visit two wineries, taking our time at each, and a long lunch (with more wine). We could have gone to more wineries if we wanted to; just would have had to have shorter stays at each. He made sure we were comfortable and taken care of at each stop. We had a wonderful time.Written May 3, 2021
- thB3645RA0 contributionsPrivate Tour and Fantastic Time!Thank you so much Lou for such a fantastic time! The day flew by but we had just the right amount of time spent in every area we visited. Your information and professionalism was on point. There is no way we would have seen half of what you took us to if we didn't book with you! The ride was comfortable, the water was cold and lunch was spot on! We highly recommend everyone take the private LA tour!Written April 30, 2021
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TaShane
Rosenberg, TX6 contributions
Jul 2021
If you are looking for a tour to do, look no further! Have Fun Tours is an amazing family owned business and Lou is an incredible tour guide. Not only is he kind and thoughtful, but he is EXTREMELY knowledgeable about the area and gives you so much insight. Even my teenagers loved the tour and Lou and his insight. We learned so much from Lou and he even takes the extra time to check the news prior to your tour to ensure your safety.
He is not only knowledgeable, but he is very personable and easy to talk to. He really works hard and does this from the heart to give you a world class experience.
We were lucky that we did not have anyone else on our tour, so we basically had a private tour. Lou made sure we saw what we wanted to see, gave us extra time in places that mattered more to us and the places we were not so interested in we did not spend as much time there.
I learned during my California stay that the roads can be challenging with aggressive drivers. Lou, however, was a great driver and handled situations other drivers threw at him with the safety of himself and us in mind at all times.
He also gave us tips and tricks for our Disney experience tomorrow, for what we should try to do, etc. We seriously may come back next year just to try to do some of the things Lou suggested PLUS take another tour with him.
Lou also took some great pictures for us which he airdropped to us at the end of the tour.
I may not use TA a lot, but I do use another service that I have an elite status on and I do reviews often. I assure you this will be a first class experience and you will not be sorry! My kids really adored Lou, and I truly enjoyed his care. What better tour to take than someone with a ton of knowledge and who genuinely cares about your experience!
He is not only knowledgeable, but he is very personable and easy to talk to. He really works hard and does this from the heart to give you a world class experience.
We were lucky that we did not have anyone else on our tour, so we basically had a private tour. Lou made sure we saw what we wanted to see, gave us extra time in places that mattered more to us and the places we were not so interested in we did not spend as much time there.
I learned during my California stay that the roads can be challenging with aggressive drivers. Lou, however, was a great driver and handled situations other drivers threw at him with the safety of himself and us in mind at all times.
He also gave us tips and tricks for our Disney experience tomorrow, for what we should try to do, etc. We seriously may come back next year just to try to do some of the things Lou suggested PLUS take another tour with him.
Lou also took some great pictures for us which he airdropped to us at the end of the tour.
I may not use TA a lot, but I do use another service that I have an elite status on and I do reviews often. I assure you this will be a first class experience and you will not be sorry! My kids really adored Lou, and I truly enjoyed his care. What better tour to take than someone with a ton of knowledge and who genuinely cares about your experience!
Written July 3, 2021
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WOW, TaShane,
I don't know what to say! Your kind words warmed my heart and soul. You and your kids were so sweet and considerate, which always makes my job a joy! You've done a great job raising them, not an easy thing to do today. I loved to watch their excitement when they saw something for the first time that really inspired them. I'm a native Californian, but my grandparents arrived from Italy through Ellis Island. After surviving hard times in New York and Philadelphia, they moved west to California. They started their own business and went through the Great Depression. But, they never lost sight of the opportunities here. I saw California through their eyes from these early days in Los Angeles and all the changes in this great state. I love to tell these stories of my family to my guests because it really gives them a perspective of where everything started. Oh, and thank you for mentioning my driving skills. It can be very challenging navigating through drivers who are texting and weaving in and out of traffic! I hope you all had a great time in Disneyland and got to see everything you wanted. It truly is a magical place! Please do let me hear from you again whenever you're in California. I'd love to show you some more fun places! Have a great new school year and stay safe!
God Bless,
Lou
Written July 10, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Kirsten R
9 contributions
Jun 2022 • Business
I was in town for a business training session with a co-worker and we had only one free day in California. Since we didn’t have a rental car, we looked into a van tour from Newport Beach into LA/Hollywood. Lou came very highly recommended and he didn’t disappoint! He kept in contact with me the week prior via phone and text in ensure our tour was happening and any time changes.
He picked us up on time from our hotel in an immaculately clean and comfortable passenger van. He kept the van a cool comfortable temperature and had it stocked with ice-cold water bottles for us to enjoy. He chatted with us about the history of the area, interesting celebrity stories, and kept us entertained.
We saw downtown LA, the observatory and Hollywood sign, the Walk of Stars, lunch at the Grove, Rodeo Drive, Sunset Strip, and the beaches of Santa Monica and Venice.
He has access to the best parking and drop off spots, so our walking in the 90 degree heat was kept to a minimum. The tour had a good mix of driving around and viewing sights, to getting out and experiencing the sights.
Lou has a lot of contacts in the area, which is key to getting the best touring experience. Thanks Lou!
He picked us up on time from our hotel in an immaculately clean and comfortable passenger van. He kept the van a cool comfortable temperature and had it stocked with ice-cold water bottles for us to enjoy. He chatted with us about the history of the area, interesting celebrity stories, and kept us entertained.
We saw downtown LA, the observatory and Hollywood sign, the Walk of Stars, lunch at the Grove, Rodeo Drive, Sunset Strip, and the beaches of Santa Monica and Venice.
He has access to the best parking and drop off spots, so our walking in the 90 degree heat was kept to a minimum. The tour had a good mix of driving around and viewing sights, to getting out and experiencing the sights.
Lou has a lot of contacts in the area, which is key to getting the best touring experience. Thanks Lou!
Written June 26, 2022
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Kirsten, Thank you so much for a really great review! It was totally my pleasure touring you and your friend around and sharing my many years of knowledge in the area. Sooo many memories! I had a blast! You were so personable and fun to be around. I hope you look me up again next time you're in town and I'll show you some more treasures in the area!
Lou Nese
(714) 658-2291
Written July 16, 2022
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Mark B
5 contributions
From the beginning to the end everything went as advertised. Eric was there on time, knew his stuff, just the right amount of description and insight and even knew where the closest restroom was for the 5 year old. Lou, at the office, was a delight to work with (last minute change) and even a follow up to much sure everything went well. Take confidence in booking with these people, they take pride in their work.
Written May 10, 2022
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Thank you Mark for your kind words! I always check in with my driver/guides to see if everyone was happy with their tour. Eric mentioned to me that you and your family were very, very nice people. He enjoyed touring with you.
Thank you again for choosing Have Fun Tours!
Lou Nese
(714) 658-2291
Written May 15, 2022
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Karen L
4 contributions
Jul 2023
My daughter (age 12) and I went on the Hollywood tour as part of a mother-daughter trip to CA. Lou was a fantastic tour guide!!! He was extremely knowledgeable about the city and catered to our interests. I think of him as Mr. Los Angeles! Highlights of our day were: Griffith's Observatory (looking out over the expanse of LA), seeing USC and learning about the school, touring the Mann Chinese theater area (Hollywood stars, handprint/footprints, Oscar stuff), many iconic buildings in LA, his recollections of stars and their lives, hearing about how his family came to LA, and seeing Beverly Hills. We covered a TON of ground and it was well worth the price of admission! We also had the best churro I have ever eaten! Lou was professional, mindful of our safety, fun, and absolutley the most knowledegeable tour operator I have ever had the pleasure of riding with him! My daughter loved the Grove, where we had lunch. :) Would definitely use him again!
Written July 29, 2023
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Del and Nina
1 contribution
Jan 2023
A few weeks ago we travelled up to LA with Lou. We started with a look at the USC stadium - the Coliseum - and a tour of the USC campus. All very interesting and has a big history with the Olympics. We also enjoyed seeing Olvera Street and Old Town. Next we traveled to Hollywood and visited the Walk of Fame and the Grumman's Chinese Theater. An area you don't want to miss! Our goal was to visit the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. The new and long awaited museum about the movies! We had our reserved tickets and after a yummy lunch Lou drove us a good ways and got us to the museum. After an easy drop off we had several hours on our own to take in the museum, its gift shop, and take a peak at the attractive restaurant. Don't miss the rooftop plaza with a fabulous view of Hollywood. Lou does such a good job of telling you about the areas you are seeing and their history and he took so many wonderful photos as we traveled with him. Anywhere you want to go with Lou and his Have Fun Tours will be a day you will long remember! Thanks Lou, Nina & Del
Written February 22, 2023
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HI NINA & DEL,
We had a blast didn't we!!! It's always a special tour for me when I tour people like you. I hope you look me up again. I have more fun adventures up my sleeve! Take care and God Bless.
Lou
Written May 31, 2023
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Peggy
3 contributions
Lou was amazing from the beginning of our tour and throughout our entire day. Promptly picking us up at our villa in Newport Beach, Lou then explained what our itinerary was for the day. And this tour didn’t disappoint. Pointing out key landmarks, frequent star locations, and highlights of every area we traveled, Lou was an excellent host.
Written February 29, 2020
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Thank you for the kind words that you had a wonderful time with me on your Hollywood
VIP tour. It’s always my intention to make sure we cover everything promised when we take our tours and even keep a few surprises that we didn’t mention. We do hope that the nest time you come to visit you will allow us the pleasure of showing you around again.
Written March 2, 2020
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MK
4 contributions
Jul 2021
Owner Lou was very helpful and accommodating as I planned by trip. My guide Eric was extremely knowledgeable and made sure all requested highlights were covered and much more. It was obvious he truly knows the area and history and is passionate about sharing to ensure guests enjoyment. I felt safe and secure in his care and was delighted with the quality and quantity of experience on this tour. Highly recommended!
Written July 15, 2021
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Thank you so much Martha for your nice review. We love to share all the little bits of trivia that I know of Hollywood. It was really quite something back in the day and still is. We hope you come back to see us next time you're in the area and we'll show you some more of what makes Hollywood so exciting!
Lou and Eric
Written July 24, 2021
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Steve W
Dianella, Australia4 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
Awesome day out with Lou! Highly recommended, Lou takes you to all the spots you could never get to on your own in a single day. Excellent service and transport. The usb ports to recharge quickly draining phones is the icing on the cake.
Written February 3, 2024
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So nice to hear someone mention the usb ports that I had especially put in just for great guests like yourself. I know how important it is to keep your phones charged! So happy you had a great time! It was my pleasure!
All my best,
Lou
Written February 23, 2024
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Raymonda P
12 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Eric was a great guide on our day trip from New Port Beach to LA. Eric imparts knowledge from the very beginning of trip to the end. Our tour had a variety of age groups (child to senior). Eric found information to provide that interested everyone. We made a number of stops for photo purposes and had ample opportunity to stretch our legs. Highlights included walking tour of Hollywood, walk of the stars, Grumman theater, drive by of capital records, cbs, fox, Sony, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, farmers market (lunch stop), Malibu Beach, Venus Beach........
We are so happy that we didn’t attempt this venture on our own. We would have missed so much. It was a packed day!
We are so happy that we didn’t attempt this venture on our own. We would have missed so much. It was a packed day!
Written February 16, 2020
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MightyHeidi_2012
Chandler, AZ12 contributions
This tour was expertly planned and executed. We knew we could not experience and appreciate all of the sites without a guide, but Lou is a fantastic historian and is willing to tweak the arrangements to offer a more personal experience. This is the opposite of a tacky tour to hire on Hollywood Boulevard. The vans are comfortable and high-end.
Written March 21, 2021
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Thank you Heidi for your kind words. You and your husband and son were such nice people! Being a native Californian, it is always fun for me to share my knowledge and the experiences I have lived personally, especially with such nice people as all of you. I hope to tour with you again if you’re ever in our “neck of the woods” again! Have a great rest of the year!!!
Written March 22, 2021
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Pick up point in Orange County?...I'll be staying at Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa / Newport Beach
Written November 3, 2021
Hola, quisiera saber si este tour se ofrece también es español! no hablo ingles.
Gracias.
Written December 26, 2019
Hi I’ll be in Irvine CA this coming week do you pick up there?
Written December 8, 2019
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