Central Downtown LA Tour

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)

City: Los Angeles

Sat 21 Jun

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Starting at $60.00

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Sat 21 Jun

Starting at $60.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

We donate $1 for every guest to a non-profit, Climate Cents.

Tour Guide

Additional Info

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.

What To Expect

Gloria Molina Grand Park

Beautiful park in the middle of the Civic Center.

City Hall

Learn about this modern American architectural masterpiece, made famous in so many movies and TV shows.

The Music Center

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.

Walt Disney Concert Hall

Visit this crown jewel in downtown Los Angeles.

The Broad

See this new and very popular museum in DTLA.

Grand Central Market

100 years old in 2017 and better than ever - the perfect place for lunch.

Pershing Square

Center of downtown and home of the Biltmore Hotel, which hosted the Oscars throughout the 1930's and 40's.

Fine Arts Building

A hidden gem in downtown, from 1926.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (12)

Patrick_S

Aug 2019

My wife and I took this walking tour and we couldn't have been happier. Our expert guide was Stuart Wood, and he was exceptional. He knew the fascinating history of LA inside and out, and he brought it to colorful life through captivating stories. He gave us the details about the architecture and growth of this vibrant city. Get out of your car and see the city on foot. We were so glad we did this tour, it really was special and brought it to life–– don't miss it.

ramarich

Jul 2019

I had a few friends come from out of town and we took a tour by Terry. Though I've spent majority of my adult life in LA, I've never done a tour and so thankful I did! I learned so much about the city I live in in the 3hrs we were all together. Not to mention a great walk! Downtown has evolved so much and it was nice to explore it by foot. Thanks Terry!

kbgraham47

Mar 2019

Damien was super friendly, knowledgeable and full lots of good stories. He customized our private tour exactly as requested.