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Los Angeles Tragic History Tour 3 hr

6.3

Average

242 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

Los Angeles
3 hrs
Updated November 2, 2026

Explore nearly 75 infamous Los Angeles sites and hear the tragic celebrity stories behind Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and the Sunset Strip.

About this tour

Explore the shadowy side of Los Angeles on a Dearly Departed tour through the places where celebrity history took a tragic turn. This 3-hour Los Angeles tragic history tour travels through Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and the Sunset Strip, revealing nearly 75 sites connected to the city’s most infamous stories.

With a driver-guide and multimedia presentation, hear about locations associated with the final moments of Michael Jackson, River Phoenix, and Whitney Houston. Along the way, stories touch on celebrity stalkers, gangsters, addiction, murder, and scandal. The tour also stops at a legendary cemetery, where you can pay your respects to Marilyn, Natalie, Farrah, and other stars. You’ll receive a Westwood Cemetery map and a list of additional death locations to explore on your own.

Join this Los Angeles tragic history tour for a revealing look beyond the city’s familiar glamour, and discover the stories behind its most notorious landmarks.

Highlights

Discover locations tied to the final moments of Michael Jackson, River Phoenix, and Whitney Houston
Pass nearly 75 infamous sites across Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and the Sunset Strip
Hear stories of celebrity stalkers, gangsters, addiction, murder, and scandal
Visit a legendary cemetery and pay respects to Marilyn, Natalie, Farrah, and others

What's included

Included

3-hour Dearly Departed tour
Driver-guide
Westwood Cemetery map and list of additional death locations to visit independently

Not included

Gratuities
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Ratings on each provider

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Viator

4.70 / 5 · 242 reviews

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Important information

Minimum age: 15 years
The subject matter and possible language make this tour unsuitable for children
Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions should not participate

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Most travelers can participate
Meet at Dearly Departed Tours, 5419 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Booking confirmation is provided at booking, or as soon as possible for bookings made within 1 day of travel, subject to availability

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 3 hours.

What is the minimum age?

Travelers must be at least 15 years old. The subject matter and possible language make the tour unsuitable for children.

Where does the tour meet?

Meet at Dearly Departed Tours, 5419 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027.

How many travelers can join?

The tour has a maximum of 14 travelers.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

No, the tour is not wheelchair accessible.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.70 from 242 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.3.