This self-guided tour of Los Angeles filming locations is totally flexible, so you get to choose which spots you want to see most and go right to them!

Visit the site where Joe Mantell uttered the famous words “Forget it Jake, it’s Chinatown” in Roman Polanski’s all-time classic, Chinatown. Want to see a courthouse from The Dark Knight Rises, a police station from Blade Runner, and a bank from Catch Me if You Can? Lucky for you, they’re all in the same building: Union Station.

If old-timey sci-fi is more your speed, check out the LA City Hall, featured in War of the Worlds and The Adventures of Superman. Or check out the Bradbury Building, where the climactic final showdown takes place in Blade Runner.

Up next is the spot where Doc Oc wreaked havoc in Spiderman 2 and Jim Carrey was robbed in The Mask. Fans of the supernatural can’t miss the Cicada Club, the setting of a season of American Horror Story, and the Millenium Biltmore, where the Ghostbusters catch their first ghost.

Take a step back in time at the Music Box Steps, then head to The Virgil for a more contemporary musical landmark. This was where Lady Gaga first performed in the recent remake of A Star Is Born!

Finally, pay a visit to Griffith Observatory, a filming site for movies like Rebel Without a Cause and La La Land that also offers the best views of Los Angeles anyone could ask for. From here, you’ll be able to get close to the famous Hollywood sign and see the whole city sparkling below.

See the places where your favorite movie and TV scenes were filmed
Includes filming locations from The Dark Knight Rises, Grease, A Star Is Born, Gilligan’s Island, and dozens more
Learn the best (and worst) kept secrets behind your favorite movies
Decide for yourself which spots to visit and tour LA with total flexibility

Important to know

Know in advance:

Temporary update (January 2025): The wildfire situation remains dynamic. Due to ongoing wildfire activity in certain areas around Los Angeles, some routes may be affected. It's recommended to check local updates and road closures to ensure that your tour can proceed safely
This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The tour operator's app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Please don't wait until you are on-site
Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps
The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere
Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
This tour is valid for an entire year, 12 months, from the moment of booking. You can use it multiple times over multiple trips
This tour is an audio tour guide and not an attraction entrance ticket