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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
You won’t notice it if you’re wandering DTLA solo, but beneath the surface, downtown LA is a patchwork of eras: Art Deco landmarks, contemporary skyscrapers, even a Victorian treasure hidden behind a Romanesque facade. This is the historic core most visitors miss — the best-preserved of any major American city — and your private guide brings to life in vivid detail.
On this two-hour walking tour, you’ll follow your guide through downtown’s coolest sights, from the Walt Disney Concert Hall to Museum Row, as you hear stories of not just the places but the people who shaped this city. Enjoy local recommendations and insider tips that can only come from someone who's spent years exploring these streets.
This tour is built for anyone interested in history, culture, architecture, or what makes Los Angeles tick, offering a side of the city far removed from the beaches and movie studios people expect. Come curious and leave inspired.
What's included
Entertaining, local guide
Guided Visit to Downtown LA
Food and drinks
What to expect
10m
A food hall in a historic 1920s building
The Last Bookstore
20m
Go inside for cool photo
Bradbury Building
20m
Go inside and marvel at this architectural landmark
The Broad
15m · Admission ticket not included
Art Museum
Gloria Molina Grand Park
Pass by
Civic Meeting Area
City Hall
Pass by
Iconic Building
The Music Center
10m · Admission ticket not included
One of the largest performing arts centers in the U.S. including the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Mark Taper Forum, and Ahmanson Theatre
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Pass by
See building from outside
Angels Flight Railway
15m · Admission ticket included
A short ride up this famous funicular
Grand Central Market
5m
Amazing food options for sampling
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meet your guide outside the Spring Arcade Building at 541 S. Spring St. Your guide will be wearing an orange hat that says ExperienceFirst.
End point
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Unfortunately, this tour isn’t accessible for wheelchairs due to the Angels Flight historic railway
Food isn't included, but your guide will have recommendations on where and what to eat at the end of the tour. Grand Central Market has a wide variety of options, so just let your guide know if you have any dietary restrictions, and they can help find something to suit
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
