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Enjoy Hollywood Homes Tours Of Celebrities

By Leslie Ball


The lives of stars seen constantly in the movies and on TV hold great fascination for most people. Hollywood homes tours of celebrities offer an opportunity to take a peek into their lives. There are many different options available and going online offers an easy way of making comparisons.

Vehicles of many different kinds are used, from small vans to huge buses. Open top vans that seat about 10 or so people offer an intimate experience. The experienced drivers often have lots of stories to tell that can give unique insights into the lives of people living behind the huge gates of the mansions. At the other extreme are luxury buses, accommodating large groups of people and lead by experienced tour guides. There are even party buses that can be hired. Hotel pickups are offered by some companies and concierges can help to arrange this.

Cruise through exclusive residential areas and see the breathtaking mansions owned by some of the hottest stars like Simon Cowell, Lindsay Lohan, Tom Cruise and Madonna. Viewing up to 50 mansions is possible with more to be seen than just a wall or a gate. It is often the stories told by the guides that carry the customers beyond the walls and gates and into the lives of these stars. Sightings of stars are possible so it is a good idea to keep a camera at the ready.

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.

Take plenty of photographs while visiting the Walk of Fame and the famous Hollywood Sign. See the settings of many movies and TV shows and hear more about the history of Hollywood. Guides may even go out of their way to accommodate certain customer requests.

Fully customizing a tour is possible when dealing with certain companies. There are also some operators who offer various extras such as an evening at a famous nightclub or a comedy club. Most tours will leave from a location at a specific time of day and will usually last about two to three hours. There are those that are much longer and some even last a few days, going from Los Angeles to San Franscisco.

Customers can just go to a certain location at the right time to join a tour. However, this does not necessarily guarantee them a seat. Reserving at least 24 hours in advance is preferable but bookings can usually be made online up till a couple of hours before the tour departs.

Online reviews written by satisfied customers often give a good idea of what is offered. They often mention a particular guide and remark on his or her insight, knowledge and sense of humor. This can help make a tour special and it may be worth inquiring if this guide is available. Such a tour provides an entertaining, fun way to find out more about stars and their lifestyles.




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