LOS ANGELES CITY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Drive into Film History: a 3-hour, pick‑your‑spots tour of East L.A.'s movie locations
A private, three-hour drive through East Los Angeles and nearby towns visiting classic and modern film locations; this guide explains what to expect and how to tailor the route to the films you love.
Drive into Film History: a 3-hour, pick‑your‑spots tour of East L.A.'s movie locations.
The East Side Tour threads through the neighborhoods and arterial corridors east of downtown Los Angeles — from Pasadena to Monrovia — tracing locations seen on the big screen. Over three hours The Movie Guys will steer a private group past iconic backdrops and famous houses from decades of filmmaking, offering context, trivia and photo stops at the spots that made those frames memorable.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Pick the movie locations you want to see
The tour is built around a menu of well‑known locations — houses and landmarks from films like Back to the Future, Halloween and La La Land — and you choose which stops you want. The operator works from a long list of 20–30 possibilities and the tour is focused on the films you name.
Stand in, shoot and even recreate scenes
Stops are set up for photos and re‑enactment: you can frame shots, step into well known doorways and, if you like, bring props or costumes to recreate moments from your favorite films.
A private, driver‑led route across Pasadena and beyond
This is a private tour for your group only; the route includes familiar stops such as the Colorado Street Bridge and the Rose Bowl alongside the film locations you select, with the operator focused on delivering a personalized experience.
What the day feels like
What the tour feels like
Expect a drive‑heavy, museum‑of‑frames experience: a guide‑driver ferries your group between historic bridges, stadiums and residential blocks, pausing for photos, stories and on‑location framing. The tour is private and customizable — you pick the film sites you care about — and the operator will pick you up where it’s most convenient to begin.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this tour
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The scheduled tour duration is three hours.
Bring a camera; guests are encouraged to bring props or costumes if they want to recreate scenes during photo stops.
Pickup is flexible — the operator will pick you up where it’s most convenient (this can be arranged at booking and could be your hotel) and the route is customized to your selections.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the East Side Tour?
The tour lasts three hours.
Can I choose which film locations we visit?
Yes — the tour is customizable and you pick the locations you want to see from the operator's list, creating a unique route for your group.
Where does the tour start?
The operator will pick you up at a convenient location decided at booking; this can be your hotel if it fits the customized route.
Are stars' homes part of the itinerary?
No — the operator excludes stars' homes from the route.
What should I bring for the tour?
Bring a camera; if you want to dress up or bring props to recreate scenes, the operator welcomes that for photo stops.
Is the tour private?
Yes — the East Side Film Locations Tour is a private tour for your group only.