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Downtown Los Angeles: Food, Arts and Culture Walking Tour

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Activity provider:ExperienceFirst California
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Guided tour

Downtown Los Angeles: Food, Arts and Culture Walking Tour

Activity provider:ExperienceFirst California
4.7  / 5
34 reviews

From $39 per person

See some of the city’s most treasured museums and architectural jewels while you learn about downtown's history and culture. Angels Flight, The Bradbury Building, Walt Disney Concert Hall and Union Station are among the many interesting sites to discover.

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Duration 2 hours
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Highlights
  • Hear about the original settlers, the Spanish Empire, Pio Pico and other prominent men who helped build and shape this city over the years
  • Learn about the history of public transportation in LA, an underrated and extensive metro system
  • Revel in notable architecture such as Union Station, The Walt Disney Concert Hall, The Bradbury, The US Bank Tower and much more
  • Hear stories about the gentrification of downtown in recent years and how it's changed the landscape dramatically
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Your tour will begin by learning about Los Angele’s public transportation. Most people picture just one thing when driving in Los Angeles, traffic jams. Few realize, however, that LA is home to a world class metro system which you’ll learn about on this tour. Come hear about the struggle between mass transit and car culture and learn about the demise of the original Red Line, and experience it for yourself later in the tour when you hop on the world famous Angels Flight. Your next few stops will take you to several unique and fascinating locations: The Last Bookstore, The Bradbury Building and the Grand Central Market which are all distinctly LA and shouldn’t be missed. Next up, you will see where locals and travelers visit to experience world renowned symphonies and art in the notable institutions that line Grand Street such as the Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Music Pavilion, the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Broad Museum. Next you’ll go to the Civic Center of LA, where you will see and learn about all of the administrative functions that help bring order to this large and sprawling city. You will also hear about local legends such as former Mayor Tom Bradley and retired police chief William Parker. Following this is the cultural hub of Downtown LA, and the oldest street in Los Angeles, Olvera. Immerse yourself in the local flavor and experience first hand what pueblo life was like in LA. Learn about the namesake of this great city and come to understand how the Spanish Empire helped shape this city. For your last stop, marvel at the incredible mission revival and Art Deco infused building that is Union Station. Learn about the history of this transit hub officially known as the Grand Central of the west. After this tour you will be able to impress the locals with your insider knowledge of the subway and never get stuck on the freeway again.
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  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Meals, drinks or entrance fees to museums

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541 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90013 (outside of Spring Arcade building)

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4.7 /5

based on 34 reviews

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GetYourGuide traveler – LuxembourgAugust 21, 2023 – Verified booking
Paul gave us an amazing tour of the downtown L.A.. Would definitely recommend it. We thought we were going to be some minutes late and that we would be able to make it. After all we were on time so it was not needed. The tour runs through the most important things of downtown L.A. and you will learn a lot of cool things
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GetYourGuide traveler – United KingdomSeptember 20, 2022 – Verified booking
Excellent walking tour with a very helpful and friendly guide (sorry cannot recall his name but he was from Michigan) . The inside of the Bradbury building (which you would miss if it were not for this tour) and the Angels Flight being the highlights. Overshadowed by Hollywood and the coast Downtown LA may not the first place one would consider to visit but there are some hidden gems here and seeing them on a tour such as this is highly recommended.
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GetYourGuide traveler November 4, 2019 – Verified booking
We were surprised that we were the only 2 people on the walking tour. It was a very informative tour however were disappointed that there was no food served since we booked a food, arts and culture tour. I have been on many food tours in various cities and have been able to sample food at different businesses. I assumed this would be similar however this tour only walked through a food hall. It was 90+ degrees and I had to ask to stop and buy a drink from a street vendor. Overall a good tour however eat before you arrive for the tour!
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