| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Very informative
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| 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! |
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fabulous!
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| Fri, Oct 9 1:00 PM |
labelle2 |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| dearly departed was an absolutely fantastic experience. i had a cousin from out of town who is younger then me and she loved the tour as well. i would strongly recommend this for out of towners or locals- Richard was great and really knew what he was talking about - much different then what you would get from star tours where you dont know if they are telling the truth. the price is well worth the opportunity. the only slight draw back is the van is a little tight - but that is a small price to pay for the experience. |
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A great tour of deadly sights and celebrity homes
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| Sun, Oct 4 9:00 AM |
hynoskij |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| As first time visitors to LA and Hollywood, we chanced upon the Dearly Departed tour brochure. It turned out to be a fantastic tour of the city where we got to see a bunch of celebrity homes, great advice on dining places on Sunset Strip, and a great feel for the neighborhoods we travelled through. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and engaging throughout the tour, and gave us a ton of information on the homes and lives of the people.
I thoroughly recommend this tour for anyone (though not necessarily with young children). You'll have a great time and come out knowing a lot more about Hollywood and the people who live in it than ever before. |
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Fantastic Alternative to usual LA tours
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| Fri, Oct 2 1:00 PM |
michelleayer |
Female |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| WHat a fantastic time we had on this tour. Scott not only knows the ins and outs of what are considered some of the most tragic events in LA, he is also an avid film buff adding an authenticity and personal aspect to the tour. IT out does any of the other tours we went on.
Thanks Scott! I Highly recommend this to anyone who wants more than the usual movies stars homes tour... |
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Best Hollywood Tour Ever!!!
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| Fri, Oct 2 1:00 PM |
tsharkey |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Scott does an amazing job recounting Hollywood's sordid side! Not only is he extremely knowledgeable about the sights and stories of Hollywood's golden era, but he also knows so much about today's current events. His audio recordings and accompanying photographic "look-book" really added to the experience. My only regret is that I was short on time and not able to take a 2nd tour with Scott. Next time I'm in LA, I'm going on the Hollywood locations tour! |
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This ain't your granny's bus tour of LA- THANK GOD
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| Fri, Oct 2 1:00 PM |
Briarbruin |
Male |
50-59 |
Local |
Other |
| I have always wanted to take this tour and it was absolutely one of the most fun and informative tours I have experienced, and we have taken tours from here to Australia.
We recently moved to SoCal but were not familiar with LA/Hollywood, and the tour took us places and showed us things we would have never found on our own. True, the tour showed many places associated with tragic/violent events but that was not the main focus and we also saw quite a lot of the area including movie stars' homes, studios, film locations,etc. Scott obviously loves what he is doing and his enthusiasm - and incredible wealth of information, Hollywood lore, and good old fashioned gossip- makes for a high energy, fun filled afternoon. How many Hollywood tours include the tearoom where George Michael got arrested for soliciting - and includes a copy of the police report? We definitely plan to check out other tours with Scott and I would repeat this tour as well. A tip- as the tour starts in the Farmers Market, we got there early, got a good parking place, had a delicious breakfast at Du-Par's, and checked out the market before the tour. |
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Enjoyed this tour
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| Fri, Oct 2 1:00 PM |
cfindon |
Female |
40-49 |
Combination |
Group of Friends |
| This tour is true to it's title - it does take you on a tour of the "departed". however it also includes other homes, etc of the stars which I liked (the orphanage Marilyn Monroe lived at). Steve, the tour guide, was great. He was enthusasitc but not too much so. Also if you tell him who/what you like he'll make a point of showing you something on the tour regarding this if it's near where you are. For instance I am a huge entourage fan and he pointed out where Jeremy Piven lived since we were driving through that neighboorhood.
there is also a short guide book with photographs that accompanies the tour. I thought this added to the experience. |
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Loved the tour and guide!
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| Thu, Oct 1 1:00 PM |
LINDAMARQUEZ |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| We loved the tour. We heard interesting, historical facts regarding celebrities and notable people. When I got home I did further research and it seems that everything we heard on the tour was verified on the internet.
Our guide, Steve M, was knowledgeable and forthcoming; he was friendly and fun and made sure that we were comfortable at all times. There were plenty of rest stops and a chance for refreshments. I enjoyed the visual aids provided to us for use during the tour, the notebook with photos enhanced the experience.
We always have family and friends visiting from out of town, I would recommend that they take this tour. I would even take it, again, with them. |
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Fabulous
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| Wed, Sep 30 1:00 PM |
drohloff |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| This tour was excellent. It encompassed much detail and obscure facts along with a rather entertaining view of the famous and their departures and those made famous by "departing". For someone not sure which of the many tours out there to select, you would do well by selecting this particular tour. It had a little bit of everything. You are sure to enjoy! |
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Very enlightening and informative.
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| Sun, Sep 27 1:00 PM |
sheritx45 |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Our tour host was very friendly, funny and extremely knowledgeable. Everything went very smoothly. The only change I would make is the type of tour bus. Several people on our group were unable to take pictures due to the windows. The bus without the roof, such as the double decker, would be perfect. Bathroom breaks were also welcomed and spaced at good intervals. We will be definitely being taking this tour again when we make another visit. My daughter is a shopaholic and said you should do a shopping tour, such as the fashion district, Rodeo drive etc. lol. I told her I would pass it on. |
