Gambling Built the Sunset Strip: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States

Gambling Built the Sunset Strip: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Outty Ranking 63 5.0 · 3 traveler reviews0.8 hoursFrom $9

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63/100

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Is Gambling Built the Sunset Strip: A Self-Guided Audio Tour worth booking?

Gambling Built the Sunset Strip: A Self-Guided Audio Tour is a 0.8-hour experience in Los Angeles, United States, from $9 per person. It scores 63 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice, based on a 5/5 rating across 3 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
63 / 100
Rating
5/5 (3)
Duration
0.8 hours
From
$9 per person

Take this fascinating self-guided GPS audio tour of LA’s most famous boulevard and learn the crazy stories behind the legends that made the Sunset Strip what it is today. For 80 years the Sunset Strip has sparked the cu

What you get

    About this experience

    Take this fascinating self-guided GPS audio tour of LA’s most famous boulevard and learn the crazy stories behind the legends that made the Sunset Strip what it is today. For 80 years the Sunset Strip has sparked the culture of America with behaviors that have now become normal, like dancing to rock music, gambling at casinos, smoking Marijuana and same sex marriage. And while the heat that the Strip generated from its nightlife sparks have spread out across the entire country, the sources of those sparks – the original ignition points that heated the action on the Sunset Strip – all came from gambling. This tour takes you through the Strip's transformation. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

    What's included

    Included

    • VoiceMap Application
    • Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
    • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
    • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
    • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

    Not included

    • Smartphone
    • Transportation
    • Food/Drink
    • Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour

    What you'll see and do

    1. The Viper Room

      The Viper Room is a nightclub famous for being the stamping ground of the Hollywood A-list celebrities. The Viper Room hosts a wide variety of music and has changed ownership several times. Under the Viper Room’s stage and audience area there is a whiskey bar that has an impressive selection of local, international and small batch whiskey.

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    2. Sunset Boulevard

      Sunset Boulevard is a road in Los Angeles County, that goes from the Pacific Coast Highway in Pacific Palisades east to Downtown Los Angeles. It goes through Beverly Hills and West Hollywood as well as districts in Los Angeles. The Boulevard follows the northern boundary of the Los Angeles Basin, a path that shadows the 1780s cattle trail from the Pueblo de Los Angeles to the ocean.

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    3. SPA Sunset Marquis

      The Sunset Marquis Hotel is a luxury hotel that was created for musicians and people in the film industry. The hotel hosts the Morrison Hotel Gallery which features photos of rock ‘n roll stars. There is also a recording studio in the hotel called NightBird Recording Studios where many Grammy award winning songs have been recorded.

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    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Los Angeles

    Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    Returns to the starting point

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    VoiceMap Audio Tours

    Know before you go

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 3 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    2 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Traveler reviews

    3 verified traveler reviews for Gambling Built the Sunset Strip: A Self-Guided Audio Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    kamooney · February 2020

    Very informative

    I had an amazing time on this tour. I learned so much about the Sunset Strip. Highly recommend to anyone!

    via Viator

    Test_T · January 2020

    Very interesting, lots of details

    This was a great experience. The audio tour was informative and interesting. I learned a ton about the sunset strip.

    via Viator

    kamooney · January 2020

    Casino Royale in LA

    I'm so addicted to gambling so I found this tour delightful and intriguing! The Sunset Strip is a delight as well. Absolutely A+ people watching!

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    0.8 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    1
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Why this scores 63

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)81
    Review evidence (18% weight)21
    Booking momentum (14% weight)12
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)55
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Gambling Built the Sunset Strip: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Los Angeles.

    How much does Gambling Built the Sunset Strip: A Self-Guided Audio Tour cost?

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    Prices start at $9 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Los Angeles usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Gambling Built the Sunset Strip: A Self-Guided Audio Tour take?

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    Plan for about 0.8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Los Angeles is not rushed.

    Is Gambling Built the Sunset Strip: A Self-Guided Audio Tour worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 63 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 3 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Los Angeles, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Gambling Built the Sunset Strip: A Self-Guided Audio Tour?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Gambling Built the Sunset Strip: A Self-Guided Audio Tour suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 0.8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Gambling Built the Sunset Strip: A Self-Guided Audio Tour?

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    Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Los Angeles can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Los Angeles and add a light layer if any part of the 0.8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Gambling Built the Sunset Strip: A Self-Guided Audio Tour start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Los Angeles within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Los Angeles?

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    Los Angeles rewards travellers who cluster their bookings by geography rather than by theme. Studio tours and Hollywood walks sit inland, the Malibu and Santa Monica coast runs west, and Griffith Observatory and the canyon hikes work best at dawn or dusk. We weight transport clarity in the ranking here: whether pickup is included changes an LA day more than the tour itself. On Outty we rank every Los Angeles experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Hollywood Sign 2.5-Hour Tour with Comedians and Their Dogs, Los Angeles Hollywood Sign Hike: Front, Behind, and Expert Guide, Los Angeles Original 90-Minute Walking Tour to The Hollywood Sign. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Los Angeles?

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    March to May and September to November, for clear air and open canyon roads. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Los Angeles?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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