Tours
The Real Black Dahlia
"This bus tour... has established itself as an L.A. classic." -The Los Angeles Times
The Black Dahlia murder in 1947 is the most compelling unsolved crime Los Angeles has ever known. What Jack the Ripper is to London, the Torso Killer to Cleveland, the Black Dahlia is to L.A. And yet unlike those other cases, the name Black Dahlia refers not to the killer, but to the victim. What was it about Elizabeth Short that keeps her the object of obsessive fascination by writers, musicians, artists, filmmakers, cops and readers, more than sixty years after she was slain?
The Real Black Dahlia Crime Bus Tour seeks to answer this question by intimately exploring the last weeks of Elizabeth Short's life, asking not "who killed her?" but "who was she?"
The tour takes us from the human hustle of Main Street to the serene lobby of the Biltmore (the second-to-last place she was seen alive), to the newspaper offices and the Greyhound station where she checked her bags, and concludes at the site where her bisected body was found in Leimert Park and with a little known suspect who lived nearby.
From the few personal possessions she left behind to the friends who scarcely knew her, from the mass hysteria of the investigation with its fruitless leads, wacko suspects and false confessions, the tour reveals all that's known about this enigmatic black-haired girl who reinvented herself at whim, and shows how she came to be the unfortunate symbol of her time and place.
Hotel Horrors & Main Street Vice crime bus tour
From the founding of the city through the 1940s, downtown was the true center of Los Angeles, a lively, densely populated, exciting and sometimes dangerous place. After many quiet decades, downtown is making an incredible return. But while many of the historic buildings remain, their human context has been lost.
This downtown double feature tour, hosted by Kim Cooper, Joan Renner and Richard Schave, is meant to bring alive the old ghosts and memories that cling to the streets and structures of the historic core, and is especially recommended for downtown residents curious about their neighborhood's neglected history.
The Hotel Horrors portion is a true crime and oddities tour featuring some of the wildest, weirdest, goriest and most memorable happenings in historic hotels like the Alexandria, St. George, Barclay and Cecil. Get on the bus to see inside some of these legendary locales and find out where Night Stalker Richard Ramirez liked to stay and the hotel that saw a visit from the Skid Row Slasher, and where two traveling chocolate salesmen laughed so hard they fell backwards out a window to their deaths. You'll also explore the fiery curse that repeatedly leveled the St. George Hotel. Included are some light hearted stories to help the blood and gore go down.
The Main Street Vice portion is a social history tour celebrating the ribald, racy, raunchy old promenade where the better people simply did not travel, but kicks were had by all who did. Burlesque babes and dirty picture parlors, mummified western outlaws and old time tattoo parlors, wax museums and pawn brokers, "professors" offering sex lectures and magazine peddlers with nudie Marilyn Monroe calendars under the counter, sophisticated steak houses and nickel donut dives -- these were the pleasures and the people to be found along Main during the first half of the 20th century, a street that every Angeleno knew offered more (yet less) of what could be seen anywhere else. On this tour, we'll visit the scenes of some more unforgettable debaucheries and share stories of crime, smut, passion and commerce.
Climb aboard for a time travel journey back to the downtown that's not there anymore, and the surprising amount of gems that survive.
Weird West Adams crime bus tour
On this guided tour through the Beverly Hills of the early 20th Century, Crime Bus passengers thrill as Jazz Age bootleggers run amok, marvel at the Krazy Kafitz family's litany of murder-suicides, attempted husband slayings, Byzantine estate battles and mad bombings, visit the shortest street in Los Angeles (15' long Powers Place, with its magnificent views of the mansions of Alvarado Terrace), discover which fabulous mansion was once transformed into a functioning whiskey factory using every room in the house, and stroll the haunted paths of Rosedale Cemetery, site of notable burials (May K. Rindge, the mother of Malibu) and odd graveside crimes. Featured players include drunken ice cream men, the most famous dwarf in Hollywood, mass suicide ringleader Reverend Jim Jones, wacky millionaires who can't control their automobiles, human mole bank robbers, comically inept fumigators, kids trapped in tar pits, and dozens of other unusual and fascinating denizens of early Los Angeles.
There are even some celebrity sites along the route, including the death scenes of Motown soul sensation Marvin Gaye and 1920s star Angels baseball catcher Gus Sandberg. And the architecture too is to die for, as the Crime Bus rolls down the elegant streets of old West Adams, lined with gay mansions, adorable bungalows and signs of a century's decay which only enhance the neighborhood's charm.
Passengers on this eye-opening, funny and informative tour will forever see the West Adams district in a new light. It is highly recommended for natives and newcomers alike, crime and history buffs and anyone who likes to seek out the unexpected.
All About The Tower Theatre Tour
The LAHTF invites you to experience the Tower. Here’s a chance to discover its beauty and see many of
its innovations firsthand. You’ll get an insider’s look at the theatre from the attic and booth to the large
finished basement. Theatre historian Ed Kelsey will be on hand to present the Tower’s history. The
Delijani family has a wonderful future is in store for the Tower. Learn more about the Broadway Theatre
Group’s plans for the Tower, Los Angeles, Palace and State in this Downtown News interview with BTG
principle, Shahram Delijani. http://www.ladowntownnews.com/news/family‐looks‐to‐upgrade‐fourbroadway‐
theaters/article_47ca51a4‐f907‐11e1‐bab8‐001a4bcf887a.html
The Tower (1927), architect S. Charles Lee’s first theatre commission, is truly one‐of‐a‐kind. Owner H.L.
Gumbiner required as many seats as possible, as well as commercial space along the Broadway and 8th
Street frontages, all on a long and narrow (50’) lot. An exceptional design, still regarded as one of Lee’s
finest, met the challenges and led to Lee’s next Broadway commission, Gumbiner’s Los Angeles Theatre
LAHTF Members: $1.00
General Admission: $10.00
LAHTF Membership & Admission: $35.00
TO purchase tickets, go to – www.lahtf.org
Parking info: Ample flat‐rate parking is available on Hill St, between 8th and 11th Streets
Hollywood Forever Cemetery Tour
Hollywood Forever Cemetery is one of the most celebrated and intriguing locales in Los Angeles. For the past ten years, historic tour guide Karie Bible has been giving official walking tours of the property. This tour has been one of the city’s best kept secrets--until now. The two-hour tour evokes the storied past and navigates the labyrinth of the present as it highlights the various historic tales, scandals and mysteries that remain a part of Hollywood lore.
Come visit legendary notables such as Cecil B. Demille, Marion Davies, Tyrone Power, Rudolph Valentino, Vampira, John Huston, Carl “Alfalfa” Switzer, William Desmond Taylor and more. The tour has been featured on Turner Classic Movies, CNN, The Reelz Channel, Los Angeles Magazine and named "Best of LA" by the LA Weekly.
Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd. Tour number: 818-517-5988 or info@cemeterytour.com
Check the tour website for public tour dates. http://www.cemeterytour.com No reservations necessary. Just show up 10 minutes before the start time and meet me at the flower shop just inside the front gates. Private tours can be booked by appointment. I strongly recommend bringing sunblock, a hat, bottled water and wearing comfortable walking shoes. **Tour dates are subject to change. Please call ahead or check back on the official website to confirm.
Hollywood Forever Cemetery Tour
Hollywood Forever Cemetery is one of the most celebrated and intriguing locales in Los Angeles. For the past ten years, historic tour guide Karie Bible has been giving official walking tours of the property. This tour has been one of the city’s best kept secrets--until now. The two-hour tour evokes the storied past and navigates the labyrinth of the present as it highlights the various historic tales, scandals and mysteries that remain a part of Hollywood lore.
Come visit legendary notables such as Cecil B. Demille, Marion Davies, Tyrone Power, Rudolph Valentino, Vampira, John Huston, Carl “Alfalfa” Switzer, William Desmond Taylor and more. The tour has been featured on Turner Classic Movies, CNN, The Reelz Channel, Los Angeles Magazine and named "Best of LA" by the LA Weekly.
Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd. Tour number: 818-517-5988 or info@cemeterytour.com
Check the tour website for public tour dates. http://www.cemeterytour.com No reservations necessary. Just show up 10 minutes before the start time and meet me at the flower shop just inside the front gates. Private tours can be booked by appointment. I strongly recommend bringing sunblock, a hat, bottled water and wearing comfortable walking shoes. **Tour dates are subject to change. Please call ahead or check back on the official website to confirm.
Hollywood Forever Cemetery Tour
Hollywood Forever Cemetery is one of the most celebrated and intriguing locales in Los Angeles. For the past ten years, historic tour guide Karie Bible has been giving official walking tours of the property. This tour has been one of the city’s best kept secrets--until now. The two-hour tour evokes the storied past and navigates the labyrinth of the present as it highlights the various historic tales, scandals and mysteries that remain a part of Hollywood lore.
Come visit legendary notables such as Cecil B. Demille, Marion Davies, Tyrone Power, Rudolph Valentino, Vampira, John Huston, Carl “Alfalfa” Switzer, William Desmond Taylor and more. The tour has been featured on Turner Classic Movies, CNN, The Reelz Channel, Los Angeles Magazine and named "Best of LA" by the LA Weekly.
Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd. Tour number: 818-517-5988 or info@cemeterytour.com
Check the tour website for public tour dates. http://www.cemeterytour.com No reservations necessary. Just show up 10 minutes before the start time and meet me at the flower shop just inside the front gates. Private tours can be booked by appointment. I strongly recommend bringing sunblock, a hat, bottled water and wearing comfortable walking shoes. **Tour dates are subject to change. Please call ahead or check back on the official website to confirm.
Hollywood Forever Cemetery Tour
Hollywood Forever Cemetery is one of the most celebrated and intriguing locales in Los Angeles. For the past ten years, historic tour guide Karie Bible has been giving official walking tours of the property. This tour has been one of the city’s best kept secrets--until now. The two-hour tour evokes the storied past and navigates the labyrinth of the present as it highlights the various historic tales, scandals and mysteries that remain a part of Hollywood lore.
Come visit legendary notables such as Cecil B. Demille, Marion Davies, Tyrone Power, Rudolph Valentino, Vampira, John Huston, Carl “Alfalfa” Switzer, William Desmond Taylor and more. The tour has been featured on Turner Classic Movies, CNN, The Reelz Channel, Los Angeles Magazine and named "Best of LA" by the LA Weekly.
Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd. Tour number: 818-517-5988 or info@cemeterytour.com
Check the tour website for public tour dates. http://www.cemeterytour.com No reservations necessary. Just show up 10 minutes before the start time and meet me at the flower shop just inside the front gates. Private tours can be booked by appointment. I strongly recommend bringing sunblock, a hat, bottled water and wearing comfortable walking shoes. **Tour dates are subject to change. Please call ahead or check back on the official website to confirm.
Hollywood Forever Cemetery Tour
Hollywood Forever Cemetery is one of the most celebrated and intriguing locales in Los Angeles. For the past ten years, historic tour guide Karie Bible has been giving official walking tours of the property. This tour has been one of the city’s best kept secrets--until now. The two-hour tour evokes the storied past and navigates the labyrinth of the present as it highlights the various historic tales, scandals and mysteries that remain a part of Hollywood lore.
Come visit legendary notables such as Cecil B. Demille, Marion Davies, Tyrone Power, Rudolph Valentino, Vampira, John Huston, Carl “Alfalfa” Switzer, William Desmond Taylor and more. The tour has been featured on Turner Classic Movies, CNN, The Reelz Channel, Los Angeles Magazine and named "Best of LA" by the LA Weekly.
Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd. Tour number: 818-517-5988 or info@cemeterytour.com
Check the tour website for public tour dates. http://www.cemeterytour.com No reservations necessary. Just show up 10 minutes before the start time and meet me at the flower shop just inside the front gates. Private tours can be booked by appointment. I strongly recommend bringing sunblock, a hat, bottled water and wearing comfortable walking shoes. **Tour dates are subject to change. Please call ahead or check back on the official website to confirm.
Hollywood Forever Cemetery Tour
Hollywood Forever Cemetery is one of the most celebrated and intriguing locales in Los Angeles. For the past ten years, historic tour guide Karie Bible has been giving official walking tours of the property. This tour has been one of the city’s best kept secrets--until now. The two-hour tour evokes the storied past and navigates the labyrinth of the present as it highlights the various historic tales, scandals and mysteries that remain a part of Hollywood lore.
Come visit legendary notables such as Cecil B. Demille, Marion Davies, Tyrone Power, Rudolph Valentino, Vampira, John Huston, Carl “Alfalfa” Switzer, William Desmond Taylor and more. The tour has been featured on Turner Classic Movies, CNN, The Reelz Channel, Los Angeles Magazine and named "Best of LA" by the LA Weekly.
Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd. Tour number: 818-517-5988 or info@cemeterytour.com
Check the tour website for public tour dates. http://www.cemeterytour.com No reservations necessary. Just show up 10 minutes before the start time and meet me at the flower shop just inside the front gates. Private tours can be booked by appointment. I strongly recommend bringing sunblock, a hat, bottled water and wearing comfortable walking shoes. **Tour dates are subject to change. Please call ahead or check back on the official website to confirm.
