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Downtown LA's History & Architecture: Private Walking Tour

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3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

In a city blessed with blissful light, innovation and bold visual design statements, Los Angeles is full of architectural gems that only make sense in the context of the history around which they were built. Discover an ever-evolving urban centre with a unique blend of Art Deco and Beaux-Arts architectural landmarks, modern skyscrapers, and historic landmarks.

You will discover sharp, crisp right angles of modernist architecture, the dazzling exoticism of soaring spires and fairytale towers, and grand palatial estates.

Backdropped by year-round blue skies and golden sunshine, LA’s structures are showcased to perfection in the city’s famous sublime light. This tour will dazzle with the porous alabaster-white shell facade of the Broad Museum, the glinting curves of the Walt Disney Concert Hall, the city’s downtown cultural centrepiece, and the old Mexican influences of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument and its tree-shaded plazas.

What's Included

  • Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
  • A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation and hotel pickup/drop-off
  • Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

800 North Alameda Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA

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End point

317 South Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA

Your tour will end at the Grand Central Market.

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Union Station

Begin your tour at Union Station, called the last of America's great train stations.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Walt Disney Concert Hall

Squint your eyes, and the stainless steel Walt Disney Concert Hall design looks like a gleaming clipper ship, its sails filled with wind.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Calle Olvera

Visit Olvera Street, known as “the birthplace of Los Angeles.” The block-long tree-shaded Mexican marketplace is part of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Union Street

Walk down Union Street, a vibrant symbol of LA’s spirit and soul. Its’ stunning signature Mission Moderne style combines Spanish Colonial, Mission Revival and Art Deco architecture
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bradbury Building

Visit The Bradbury Building - where modest mildly Romanesque exterior hides a magical light-filled Victorian court, open cage elevators, marble stairs, and ornate iron railings, built in 1893.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Grand Central Market

Enjoy Grand Central Market, which boasts vintage neon signs, glorious 1960s tile-work and original Beaux Arts detailing.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Downtown LA’s History & Architecture: Private Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
  • A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation and hotel pickup/drop-off
  • Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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