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  Dearly Departed Tours
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Last 3 months 66 164 164 0 100% 4.7
Last 6 months 164 390 391 1 99% 4.7
Last 12 months 266 642   646   4 99% 4.7
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Dearly Departed's Hollywood Tragical History Tour 546 99% 4.6
Helter Skelter Tragical History Tour 96 100% 4.9
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Rating: 5
Outstanding Tour
Fri, Oct 16  1:00 PM skybluemoon Unspecified Unspecified Unspecified Unspecified
We loved this tour, even though it was 100 degrees & traffic was terrible to us. (Well, it is LA, after all!) Richard was a great guide. We highly recommend.
Rating: 4
Very informative
Mon, Oct 12  9:00 AM ericawerner Male 30-39 Unspecified Unspecified
We had a great time, guide was extremely informative. The tour took us to a lot more destinations then I expected. Will go on another tour when back in the LA area!
Rating: 5
Excellent Tour!!!
Tue, Aug 25  9:00 AM kmc2115 Unspecified Unspecified Unspecified Unspecified
This a must see LA tour... The tour guide is extremely knowledgeable and will allow you to learn so much about this part of California history. If you are at all interested in the Manson killing you can not miss this one...
Rating: 5
Well Worth the Price and Worth the Time
Sat, Aug 22  1:00 PM dmlopez Unspecified Unspecified Unspecified Unspecified
This was an excellent tour if you are into the macabre, but even if you aren't there were plenty of Old Hollywood sites (Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio's Old House) and new Hollywood sites (bathroom that George Michael made famous). Without a doubt the best part of the tour was the tour guide, Scott Michaels. He is clearly passionate about his work and he goes out of his way to answer any question and is incredibly knowledge about old and new Hollywood. The only thing I would have liked, that was not included would have been a tour of the one of the cemeteries (although we did pass the Hollywood Forever Cemetery and were informed about who was interred), but an extra hour or so might be too much for some.
Rating: 2
Tour is good but the guide was extremely rude
Tue, Jul 21  1:00 PM sonyas Female 40-49 Unspecified Group of Friends
I enjoyed the tour itself but our tour guide at the end of the tour expected more of a tip then I offered him. He refused my money and told me and another lady that had a few dollars tip for him that he hoped we did not tip our waiters and waitresses like that there, and, that it was very rude to try and give someone a dollar or 2 for a tip. This was my first tour and I did not even know we could tip the guy in the first place. I had no other change then $ 100's and told him that and that it was my first tour and I didn't know. He was not understandable at all or kind. He said, "you do not EVER do that here", that it was so rude. I felt like telling him if someone gives you something they did not even have to give after already having payed for the tour and out of kindness you should at least be respectful about it. When we left there I heard the other lady saying how rude he was too. Out of all the tours we went on this was the only one that even had a gradtuity sign up in the van. It should have said " pay me $ 10.00 or up and I will be happy... Ruined my vacation day...
Rating: 5
Loved It!!!
Wed, Jul 15  1:00 PM darrendana Female 30-39 Unspecified Family With Children
My husband and I along with out 2 children (17 & 19) loved this tour. Scott was great and he had lots of information. It was the highlight of our vacation. Its very nice because there arent too many people on the bus with you. The book that Scott provides for you is great. It really helps you see things more clearly and helps you if you didnt know alot about that specific crime. Scot was also very helpful about goivng us ideas about other things to do in the area. If we ever visit L.A. again this tour will be at the top of out "do agian" list.
Rating: 3
False Advertising
Tue, Jul 14  1:00 PM JenMarchand Unspecified Unspecified Unspecified Unspecified
My husband and I went on the Dearly Departed tour early last week. While I was aware that the tour would enclude some viewing of stars homes, I did not realize that this would be the majority of the tour. As the name implies, I expected more of the darker side of Hollywood; deaths, ghosts, etc. I was sorely disappointed. If you are looking for a tour of mostly the Hollywood glitter and glamour, then this is the tour for you. If you are looking for a darker type of tour I would recommend you look elsewhere.
Rating: 5
really enjoyed
Sat, Apr 18  9:30 AM busdriver Male 50-59 Unspecified Group of Friends
Thanks for the fun day
Rating: 5
Great unusual tour!
Wed, Apr 15  1:00 PM rainjj Unspecified Unspecified Unspecified Unspecified
I really wanted to take a Hollywood tour that was a little different, and this was it. The tour guide was friendly and enthusiastic and he obviously knows a lot about the history and tragedy of Hollywood. There was a great mix of old and new, enough to keep anyone interested. I would (and have!) recommend this tour to everyone.
Rating: 4
Wamba - what a tour!
Sat, Mar 14  9:00 AM MayraP Unspecified Unspecified Unspecified Unspecified
My friend and I did not know what to expect but were completely open for this experience. We have to give some major kudos to our tour guide because we were so impressed by the amount of detail he provides to ensure we understand the intricacies’ of this tragic event. He has video, sound bites, photos and of course you are taken to the majority of the major sites. For anyone considering whether you should take part in this tour, my thought is that you won't be disappointed.
Rating: 5
Money and Time Well Spent!
Fri, Feb 27  1:00 PM rchandra13 Unspecified Unspecified Unspecified Unspecified
I lived in LA for 10 years and knew nothing of what I was told on the tour. A great job is done of blending audio, pictures and of course the actual sites. It was interesting and I was amazed at how our guide knew the answer to any and every question he was asked! You will not be disappointed if you do this tour, I would and will recommend this to everyone I know!
Rating: 5
Recomend this tour exceptional
Wed, Oct 29, 08   1:00 PM georgiaguy1 Male 40-49 Unspecified Other
I recomend this tour very much,Scott is a very knowledgable tour guide!He has vast knowledge of numorous incidents and individuales.I have been to California a few times in the past ,and never could find four of the stops on his tour.It was well worth the price and we traveled in comfort.It was the highlite of our trip to California,and something I always wanted to do ever since learning of Scott and his website.Bravo Scott !
Rating: 4
Interesting and informative
Sat, Oct 11, 08   9:00 AM shelleycobos Unspecified Unspecified Unspecified Unspecified
Explores lesser known details of these horrific yet fascinating crimes.
Rating: 5
Interesting and Informative!!
Sat, Oct 4, 08   1:00 PM mverduzco Female 20-29 Unspecified Other
My family and I came out from the Inland Empire...I must say a trip well spent!! I cannot believe places that I have driven by or been too in the past in Hollywood there is soooo much history behind and around it!! Our Driver Richard was very nice and friendly..he was willing to give us additional info. The handouts and audio gave the Tour a more "Real" vibe. I will definitely do this Tour again....!! Thanks again!!
Rating: 5
Fun, Informative and eerie!
Sat, Aug 30, 08   1:00 PM deppimpact7 Unspecified Unspecified Unspecified Unspecified
I absolutely recommend this tour for anyone who loves old Hollywood, new Hollywood and macabre information! We toured through the best haunts in Beverley Hills and Hollywood under the expert guidance of our tour guide. My kids and I came away with a great time and an admiration for our guide who knew his movie history down to a tee. I can't recommend this tour enough! Enjoy!
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