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Filming Locations in Hollywood and Beverly Hills

Look familiar? Think of one of the most popular shows from the 70’s and a cool dude with a leather jacket and a motorcycle. This is the “Happy Days” house located in the heart of Hollywood…not Milwaukie, Wisconsin. All exteriors were shot here. It was easy for set designers to dress up the property with…

Mural portrait, RIP MCA, stylized art.

Explore Atwater Village in Los Angeles

Recommendations to explore Atwater Village in Los Angeles, which is just east of Hollywood and nestled between Silver Lake and The City of Glendale! Back in the early 90’s The Beastie Boys set up shop with their recording studio in the alley at Glendale Blvd and Larga Ave. Their space even had a skate ramp…

Complimentary Half-Hour Extension to Any Private Tour

In 2025, we proudly mark our 25th Anniversary as Los Angeles and Beverly Hills’ premier private tour company. To honor this milestone, we invite you to experience our award-winning 5-star tours like never before! Book and take any tour between January 1st and February 28th and enjoy a complimentary half-hour extension to your exclusive excursion.…

History Tour of the Legendary Hollywood Studios

Sunset Las Palmas Studios boasts a rich and storied history in the entertainment industry. Established in 1919, this iconic studio has served as a creative haven for legendary figures such as Harold Lloyd, famed for his silent film comedies, who played a pivotal role in cementing the studios’ status in Hollywood. The studio was also…

We Are Grateful For The Many First Responders In Los Angeles

We send our thanks to the many first responders that have been battling the handful of blazes throughout Los Angeles County. These include the Sunset, Hurst, Eaton and Palisades Fires. These incredibly brave individuals and their equipment are not only local to L.A. and California, but also from other states and countries, including our neighbors…

Where Are The Fires in Los Angeles

Where are the fires in Los Angeles, California? There’s no simple answer since it’s changing by the minute with our record-breaking Santa Ana winds. Currently, the worst hit area is Pacific Palisades (red oval on map) which stretches from the hills down to the coast. It is part of The Santa Monica Mountain Range (blue…

German-Speaking Guide for Los Angeles Tours

Tour du Jour can provide private tours of Los Angeles with a professional German-speaking guide. Tours can include Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Downtown L.A., Malibu, Venice and Santa Monica. See our full list of excursions, or customize your own tour of L.A.! VIP Touren durch Los Angeles, Hollywood und Beverly Hills mit Deutschsprachigem Guide

Stone mansion with ornate chimney.

Celebrity Homes Tour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills

Enjoy a quick trip with Tour du Jour! Our Celebrity Homes tour is certainly one of our most popular excursions. It is 2-hours in duration and covers the vastly different neighborhoods of The Hollywood Hills, Beverly Hills, Holmby Hills and Bel Air. Most of these communities fall within the Platinum Triangle. It’s been called this…

Book Your Private Beverly Hills Tour Early

With 90,000 seats to fill at The Rose Bowl, and an additional 800,000 folks lining the streets of Pasadena for the Rose Parade on January 1st, it’s the busiest time of year in the Los Angeles area. Beverly Hills is only 16 miles west of Pasadena and the 90210 zip code will fill up as…

Parking at The Griffith Park Observatory

The holidays are here and that means our most popular attractions will be jam-packed with visitors coming to Los Angeles for the Rose Bowl Game and general sightseeing. For many, The Griffith Park Observatory is on the bucket list. Parking is limited at this venue and the backup on the narrow mountain road can be…

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