The History and Architecture of Downtown Los Angeles

Welcome to DTLA! This 3hr walking tour is the best way to explore the most historic part of Los Angeles.
If you want to truly understand LA, you have to visit downtown. Downtown is the birthplace of Los Angeles; where LA began with just 44 people and eventually grew into the city we see today. The history of LA and downtown are inseparable. On this tour, you will experience several different parts of DTLA.
We begin the tour with an architectural deep dive into the historic core. This is where you'll learn about some of the most incredible buildings in LA. This section includes The Bradbury Building, Pershing Sq, the Last Bookstore, and so much more!
From there, you'll head to Little Tokyo. Full of shops and restaurants, Little Tokyo is one of the coolest parts of LA. Here, you will get a break to do a little shopping or grab a boba tea. You will also get a treat from the oldest confectionery in LA! Mochi lovers won't want to miss this!
The final third will take you through the Civic Center, Grand Park, and the Music Center. This is the political engine that keeps LA going. You'll see incredible film locations here like City Hall and The Walt Disney Concert Hall, which have appeared in Batman and Iron Man! Finally, you'll board Angels Flight and ride the 120+ year old funicular down to where we began!

INFORMATION

This is a 3hr walking tour. We occassionally walk up small hills and stairways.

The tour will take around 2.5hrs-3hrs.

There is parking near the meeting point at 3rd and Hill. Parking there is $10 for the whole day. Remember not to leave valuables out in the car!

Restrooms! There are restrooms at Grand Central Market and 1hr into the tour.

If you would like to tip your tour guide, you are more than welcome. See LA in a Day employs some of LA's best tour guides and a tip can show that you appreciate the work they put into their tours.

All tours have a 2 person minimum.

P lease contact [email protected] with any questions about this experience!

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