The Magic Castle Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Magic Castle. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• 30-Minute Luxury Driving Tour: Explore Hollywood in a Ferrari

• Hollywood Ghost Hunting Experience with Real Paranormal Tools

• Los Angeles: Hollywood Walk and Hike Sunset Tour – Hidden Gems

• Hollywood Horrors and Haunts Walking Tour

• LA: Hollywood Open-Air Bus Tour – Celeb Homes and Beverly Hills

The cost of visiting the Magic Castle varies by experience, but note that it's open only to members and invited guests. Guests must spend at least US$50 on dining. Evening entertainment fees range from US$40-US$45, while brunch fees are US$20-US$25. The brunch buffet is US$75 (US$30 for kids). Guest valet parking is US$35, while members pay US$8.

Yes, The Magic Castle is definitely worth visiting—especially if you enjoy close-up magic and an old Hollywood style atmosphere—but you'll have to secure an invite from a member to go inside and see the show. The historic mansion is home to live magician performances and a restaurant serving brunch or dinner. If you have limited time in Los Angeles, consider booking a city highlights tour that drives past the exterior of The Magic Castle and many key Hollywood landmarks in a short time.

Per one customer who booked the 30-Minute Luxury Driving Tour: Explore Hollywood in a Ferrari, "Awesome experience! Our co-pilot Sam did an incredible job of guiding us through the city, teaching us about the car, suggesting photo ops, and offering advice about where else to go on our vacation afterward."

The Magic Castle is the private clubhouse for the Academy of Magical Arts, and can only be accessed by its members, their guests, or those invited by the academy (typically visiting magicians). The site was once a palatial home and now features a performance venue, a restaurant, and several bars.

The Magic Castle is a private club for members and their invited guests only—you can’t purchase tickets to visit, but must be invited by a member magician. After you’re invited, you’ll need a guest card, a photo ID, and dinner or brunch reservations, which are required for all visitors. Those who stay at the nearby Magic Castle Hotel are offered the opportunity to visit The Magic Castle as part of their booking package.

All Magic Castle visitors must dress formally. Dinner guests should wear dresses, gowns, pantsuits with a blazer, or complete suits with matching dress shoes and a collared shirt and tie. The brunch dress code is more relaxed, but still dressy. Visit the Magic Castle website for more details.

Yes, the Magic Castle has strict rules. Visits are limited to members of the Academy of Magical Arts and their guests. To enter, all visitors must have a pass, valid photo ID, must purchase at least one entrée, and must adhere to the strictly-enforced dress code.

Yes, dinner is served at the Magic Castle—in fact, evening guests must purchase at least one entrée from the on-site restaurant. Guests who visit during the day are required to order brunch. The Magic Castle has multiple bars where guests can drink in between catching magic sets.

It depends on the time of day and the event. According to the visiting rules, no one under 21 years of age can be admitted to the Magic Castle Clubhouse for any dinner shows. Saturday and Sunday brunches are open to members and their guests, including anyone under the age of 21.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting The Magic Castle. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Los Angeles:

• Hollywood Walk of Fame

• Hollywood Sign

• Griffith Park

• Sunset Strip

• Hollywood

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Los Angeles.