Hollywood Celebrity Homes Tours

The Hollywood celebrity homes tours figure among the most popular tours in Los Angeles, and there is no shortage of options. The bulk of these tours highlight an impressive amount of Hollywood celebrity homes. They also feature stops at some of the city's other top attractions, including Grauman's Chinese Theater and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The starting point for a Hollywood celebrity homes tour can be any number of places, and some tour operators will even offer to pick you up at your hotel. Depending on how much time and money you want to invest in your tour, it can last anywhere from a half hour to the better part of the day, and various kinds of vehicles can be used. Extended tour packages that feature multiple-day itineraries are also available.

While most of the tours that highlight the homes of Hollywood stars are land based, it is also possible to get a bird's eye view of the area. In nearby Van Nuys, celebrity homes helicopter tours can be arranged. In addition to spotting some of the most spectacular celebrity abodes on these half hour helicopter tours, guests will also enjoy views of famous landmarks including the Getty Center Museum and the Hollywood Sign. The skyscrapers of downtown Los Angeles are also featured on the helicopter tours, and there may be no better way to take them in.

For those who prefer viewing Hollywood celebrity homes from the ground, the options are varied. Riding in style on your tour is always an option, as some of the companies offer to take their guests around in flashy cars. Perhaps a Mercedes Benz will suit your fancy, or maybe a convertible Cadillac will be a better option. The cheapest Hollywood celebrity homes tours are the bus tours. Many of the buses that are used for these tours are open-top buses that are perfect for sightseeing. Since the bus tours accommodate relatively large groups, those who want more privacy can book a car tour.

Many Hollywood celebrity homes can be found in Beverly Hills or Bel Air, and as such, these exclusive neighborhoods are featured on many an LA tour. Some of the celebrities whose homes are featured on the homes of Hollywood stars tours are Madonna, Nicolas Cage, Bob Barker, Keanu Reeves, and Courteney Cox. The former estates of legends such as Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, and Gregory Peck are also highlighted, and guests usually get the chance to see the Playboy Mansion and the huge estate of the late Aaron Spelling. If you're lucky, you just might spot a celebrity while enjoying a homes of Hollywood tour. Perhaps Britney Spears will be pulling out of the driveway on her way to get a latte, or maybe you'll catch a glimpse of Julia Roberts returning from a shopping escapade on Rodeo Drive.

There's virtually no end to the number of attractions that are highlighted in the homes of the Hollywood celebrity homes tours, which is part of the reason why these tours are so popular. The fact that the rates for these tours are relatively reasonable across the board also lends to their popularity. Knowledgeable guides keep tour guests informed throughout the various tours, so you don't have to keep fumbling through your guide books as you make your way around town. It's all about sitting back, relaxing, and taking it all in on the Hollywood celebrity homes tours, and you'll want to make sure that the batteries in your camera are fresh and ready to go.