Dolby Theatre Tour & Oscar Statuette: Hollywood Access

Inside the Dolby Theatre: Where the Oscars Actually Happen

You'll walk through the Dolby Theatre's main halls, see a real Oscar statuette and images from past Academy Awards ceremonies, and possibly step onto the stage where the ceremony is filmed. The tour takes 30 minutes, includes several flights of stairs, and runs only when there's no live performance. Pick up your ticket 10 minutes early at Hollywood & Highland.

Step-by-step itinerary

Dolby Theatre and Hollywood & Highland visit

• Explore Dolby Theatre interior
• See real Oscar statuette
• Visit Dolby Lounge
• Possibly step onto stage
• Walk around Hollywood & Highland
• View Hollywood Sign
• Shop and dine at complex

The experience

There's a real Oscar statuette sitting inside the Dolby Theatre, and you get to stand in front of it. The theatre itself (built to echo a European opera house but loaded with tech that would make most concert venues jealous) has hosted everyone from Prince to Celine Dion, and it's the only place in Los Angeles where the Academy Awards ceremony actually takes place. The 30-minute walking tour moves through the building's main spaces, and if there's no performance that day, you can step right onto the stage where all those red-carpet moments lead to.

The tour starts at Hollywood & Highland, the entertainment complex that sits dead center on Hollywood Boulevard, so you're already in the thick of it: the Hollywood Sign visible from certain angles, shops and restaurants around you, the whole tourist machinery humming. Your guide takes you through the Dolby Lounge and other spaces that usually stay behind velvet ropes, and you see actual images from past Academy Awards ceremonies hung on the walls. It's not a long walk (there are several flights of stairs involved), but it's dense with the kind of detail that makes you realize how much technical work goes into hosting an event that looks effortless on TV.

A few things to know before you book: tickets need to be picked up 10 minutes before your tour time, and tours can get cancelled if there's a performance scheduled that day, so availability shifts. The theatre doesn't have public restrooms inside, so use the facilities on Level 2 of Hollywood & Highland before you start. Strollers are allowed but need to be checked. Food and phones stay outside. The tour keeps the group tight and moving together, which is how they protect the space and keep everyone on schedule.

What’s included

• Your ticket includes the 30-minute guided tour of the Dolby Theatre, access to the Dolby Lounge, viewing of a real Oscar statuette, and images from previous Academy Awards ceremonies.
• All taxes, fees and handling charges are included.
• The theatre is located at Hollywood & Highland in the heart of Hollywood Boulevard.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 16:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (4 and older) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Indigo Planning LLC

Is this one for you?Right for anyone who wants to see inside the actual venue where the Academy Awards happen without spending hours on a studio tour. The 30 minutes gets you the main spaces and the Oscar statuette, and the fixed schedule means you're in and out and back on Hollywood Boulevard by mid-morning.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

Can you actually go on the stage at the Dolby Theatre?

Yes, if there's no performance scheduled that day. Tours are subject to cancellation based on theatre operations.

How long is the Dolby Theatre tour?

The tour is 30 minutes and includes several flights of stairs.

What's included in the ticket?

Guided tour of the theatre, access to the Dolby Lounge, a real Oscar statuette, and images from past Academy Awards ceremonies. All taxes and fees are included.

Where do I pick up my ticket?

At the Dolby Theatre, located in Hollywood & Highland on Hollywood Boulevard. You must pick it up 10 minutes before your scheduled tour time.

Are there restrooms inside the theatre?

No. Public restrooms are not available inside the theatre. Use the facilities on Level 2 of Hollywood & Highland before your tour begins.

Can I bring a stroller?

Yes, strollers are allowed, but stroller check is required and available inside the theatre.

What if I can't do stairs?

Disabled guests can be accommodated. Advise the theatre at the time of ticket purchase so they can arrange access.

Can the tour be cancelled?

Yes. Tours are subject to cancellation due to theatre operations and live performances. Check availability when booking.