Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Go On Hollywood Homes Tours Of Celebrities

By Leslie Ball


Visitors to Los Angeles often want to see more about the lifestyles of stars they have come to know so well through movies or TV. Through the eyes of trained guides on Hollywood homes tours of celebrities they can experience something of where they live, work and play. There are many different options available and bookings can be made at online websites.

The types of vehicles used vary from small shuttles to large buses. Some offer the opportunity of driving in an open top van with a small group of other customers and a knowledgeable driver who can provide insight into the lives of these rich and famous stars. Others offer bigger groups trips on luxury buses with professionally trained guides. Hotel pickups are also offered in most areas and a hotel concierge will usually be able to assist with this.

Cruising around residential areas and seeing many imposing mansions owned by people like Tom Cruise, Simon Cowell and Lindsay Lohan is a unique experience. The idea that one may catch a glimpse of a well-known star is part of the experience and cameras are always kept close by. Looking into large luxury vehicles with tinted windows to see if one can catch a glimpse of someone famous often provides great entertainment.

When driving down Rodeo Drive, you will be able to see all the fashion houses where the stars love to shop such as Prada, Gucci and Chanel. You will also go past the Beverley Wilshire Hotel which played such an important part in the film Pretty Woman. The Sunset Strip is another destination that gives a glimpse into where the stars hang out and let their hair down.

A tour like this offers some golden opportunities for taking memorable photos. A visit to the Walk of Fame is one opportunity. Another is when visiting the famous Hollywood sign or a location where a particular movie or TV series was made. Guides are usually well informed on the early days of Hollywood, giving insight into its history and how it grew into what it is today.

Most tours last two to three hours with others last a full day. Some have more extras than others, offering visits to nightclubs and comedy venues. If you want to customize your tour, you need to select an operator who offers this option. Some only offer packages and do not allow customization.

It is recommended to customers to make confirmed reservations at least 24 hours in advance to guarantee a seat. However, if this is not possible, they can usually find a tour departing from a specific location every few hours without needing to make a reservation. Online reservations can usually be made up until about two hours before a tour departs.

Reading the reviews written by customers is one way of making a selection that will not disappoint. The knowledgeable insight and sense of humor of the guides is often mentioned in such reviews. Guides like this help to elevate a tour from more than just sightseeing to true entertainment. They can make such tour very interactive and interesting not to mention fun.




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