Los Angeles Downtown Culture History Design Tour

5.0 (18 reviews) Los Angeles, USA
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Los Angeles is always changing and you’ll witness it on our Central Downtown LA tour. Thought LA doesn’t have a downtown? It does and it’s the most dynamic, interesting part of the city.

Many tourists don't know of DTLA (as it’s known here), but Angelenos do and they’re voting with their feet, as every week new restaurants, bars, Apple stores and apartment blocks open here. Many people don’t realize it’s also the best-preserved historic downtown of any major city in America (with great architecture).

Join our Central Downtown LA tour and learn about the neighborhood where the city was born. We also stop for lunch at Grand Central Market (one of the best places in the U.S. for food according to Bon Appetit).

* Tour starts 1pm daily
* Children under 12 y.o. gain free entry
* There’s a big range of food options and all types of diet can be accommodated (vegan, gluten-free etc)

What's included

  • Tour Guide
  • Gratuities not included. Please allow 15-20% iid you enjoy tour.
  • Lunch/Snacks are not included.

What to expect

  1. Gloria Molina Grand Park
    10m
    Beautiful park in the middle of the Civic Center.
  2. City Hall
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Learn about this modern American architectural masterpiece, made famous in so many movies and TV shows.
  3. The Music Center
    10m
    The Walt Disney concert is world famous for its space age architecture, but the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion has held the Oscars more times than any other venue.
  4. Walt Disney Concert Hall
    10m
    Visit this crown jewel in downtown Los Angeles.
  5. The Broad
    Pass by
    See this new and very popular museum in DTLA.
  6. 10m · Admission ticket not included
    Shortest railroad in the world, dating from 1901.
  7. Grand Central Market
    45m
    100 years old in 2017 and better than ever - the perfect place for lunch.
  8. Pershing Square
    10m
    Center of downtown and home of the Biltmore Hotel, which hosted the Oscars throughout the 1930's and 40's.
  9. 10m · Admission ticket not included
    The first art deco building in Los Angeles.
  10. Fine Arts Building
    10m
    A hidden gem in downtown, from 1926.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The guide will be checking in guests from 15 minutes before the tour begins at the entrance to Civic Center Metro Station in GRAND PARK (222 N Hill Street). We CANNOT wait for latecomers, there are other guests.

End point

Tour ends at the 7th Street Metro Center station. There are tons of museums, shops, bars and restaurants in the area. It's a 20 minute walk back to the starting point.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tour is free for children aged 0-11 y.o.
  • Aim to get to the meeting point 10-15 minutes early. If you’re late you may miss the tour.
  • By making a booking for this tour you agree to be bound by The Real Los Angeles Tours terms of service.
  • Please check dates/times carefully BEFORE making a booking.
  • This is a walking tour and we move at a reasonable pace. If you have mobility issues please book a private tour via our website.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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