Broadway Historic Theatre District, Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Conservancy runs weekly tours of the Broadway Historic Theatre District. Subject to availability, the tour visits the interiors of one or more of the following theatres: Los Angeles Theatre, the United Theater on Broadway (formerly United Artists Theatre), Orpheum Theatre.

Access is not guaranteed to any theatres due to events programming and logistics on the day so call ahead for details if you are concerned.

Tours run every Saturday at 10am and last approximately 2.5 hours. Tickets $10.

Dolby Theatre, Hollywood

The Dolby Theatre runs tours seven days a week, every hour on the hour from 11am to 3pm, except when theatre operations prevent tours from taking place.

The docent-led walking tour lasts 30 minutes and includes a visit to the Dolby Lounge where you will see a real Oscar statue. Access to the theatre and particularly the stage is at the discretion of the visiting company and/or theatre operations on the day and is not guaranteed. Tickets are $26.40 (Seniors/Youth $20.40). Advance bookings are not usually necessary. Further information is available on the Dolby Theatre’s website . Box Office times are listed here .

El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood

As of Summer 2024 the theatre runs 45-minute tours Friday to Sunday. Advance reservations are required and places are limited. On the historical guided tour you will learn the history and magic of Disney’s premiere movie theatre with a look behind the scenes!

Tickets $20 all ages. Call 1-800-DISNEY-6 or email Disney.Movie.Tickets@disney.com to book.

Hollywood Boulevard Entertainment District

April Clemmer’s Old Hollywood Walking Tour will tour you around the Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District. Tours generally run the last Friday of every month plus additional special dates, and last approximately 90 mins. Advance reservations are requested. For more information, tour schedules, and reservations, go to the Old Hollywood Walking Tour website .

Los Angeles Music Center

The Music Center offers a variety of tours:

The Music Center Symphonian Campus Tours: The Music Center Symphonians, who are voluntary docents for The Music Center, offers a 90-minute docent-led tour of The Music Center’s four theatres: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Ahmanson Theatre, Mark Taper Forum and Walt Disney Concert Hall. You can learn about the history and architecture of each of the theatres along with Jerry Moss Plaza and hear about how each of those spaces are enriched with incredible arts experiences. Find out about artistic presentations by Center Theatre Group, the Los Angeles Master Chorale, LA Opera, LA Phil and TMC Arts, including the Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center dance residencies, concerts, arts learning experiences and free and low-cost events on Jerry Moss Plaza. View artwork from across the globe including sculptures, tapestries, paintings and antiques from the 17th century to the present. Hear the stories collected through The Music Center’s nearly 60 years as the heart of Los Angeles County’s cultural life. Tours generally run every day however depend on visiting companies. For an up-to-date tour scheduled visit the Music Center’s Symphonian Tour page .
Self-Guided Walt Disney Concert Hall Tours: Self-guided tours of the Walt Disney Concert Hall and gardens are free and available on most days; check the Tour Schedule on the Music Center’s website to confirm availability. Tours run 60 minutes, are free, and start from the Walt Disney Concert Hall lobby. Note: access to the Concert Hall is subject to availability and daily operations; you may not get to see inside the Concert Hall.

Reservations are not required unless groups sizes are 15 or over. Information correct as of February 2024.

Pasadena Civic Auditorium

The Pasadena Civic does not currently offer tours however they host many events which are available to book online at the theatre’s website .

My Valley Pass visits the interior of the Pasadena Civic Auditorium as part of their Pasadena Walking Film Tour , offered on an irregular basis according to venue availability.

Another way of getting into the Pasadena Civic is to audition for America’s Got Talent . AGT generally holds their auditions every February/March at the theatre. Free audience tickets are usually available as well, most commonly from the On Camera Audiences ticketing agency.

Pasadena Playhouse

The Pasadena Playhouse runs ad-hoc tours for individuals and groups. For further information go to the Tours section of the theatre’s website or contact them at (626) 921-1162 / tours@pasadenaplayhouse.org .

San Gabriel Mission Playhouse

As of March 2017 tours are arranged on an adhoc basis for groups of 5 or more. Each tour gives a great insight into the building’s rich history, restoration programs and current activities, affording an overview of the architectural and design elements that grace both interior and exterior, and a demonstration of the renowned Wurlitzer Theatre Organ. For more details check the Mission Playhouse’s website .

TCL Chinese Theatre, Hollywood

The TCL Chinese offers two different tours:

A short tour of the theatre lobby and handprints in the forecourt.
A more in-depth tour of the theatre and public areas, including a short movie summarizing the theatre’s history and also covering the above lobby and forecourt areas.

Tours run 7 days a week excluding days when special events are scheduled. For more information and to book tickets check out the theatre’s VIP Tour website , call them at (323) 463-9576 , or email tours@chinesetheatres.com . Group rates are available.

Warner Hollywood

The theatre is currently closed to the public and has 24/7 security on-site. Knock on the door and they may let you take a look!

Theatre Tours in Los Angeles and the L.A. Metro area