Los Angeles Beginnings Walking Tour

Overview

Witness the transformation of Los Angeles from a pueblo into a world-class city by seeing the monuments that helped shape LA and learning how the city’s history continues to transform the City of Angels into a cultural icon.

City: Los Angeles

Tue 09 Sep

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Starting at $38.00

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Tue 09 Sep

Starting at $38.00

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What's Included

Local guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The tour ends at Angels Flight Railway (351 S. Hill Street 90013), which is a 25 minute walk or a two stop Metro Rail ride back to the starting point. Rail fare is not included with price of tour. The guide can point you in the direction.

What To Expect

Union Station

America's last great railway station

Calle Olvera

The birthplace of Los Angeles

Our Lady Queen Of Angels

LA's oldest standing church

Cathedral Of Our Lady Of The Angels

The 'mother church' of Los Angeles and one of the largest Catholic churches in the world

Gloria Molina Grand Park

Center for the arts and culture of Los Angeles

Walt Disney Concert Hall

Home of the Philharmonic and one of the architectural beauties built by Frank Gehry

Colburn School

School of music and arts

The Museum of Contemporary Art

Contemporary Art museum since the 1980s

Angels Flight Railway

Overlook of the skyline of Los Angeles and an opportunity to ride the shortest railway of the world (fare not included)

Show 6 more stops

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (36)

Patricia_B

Mar 2025

Phil easily conveyed his extensive knowledge of the founding of Los Angeles and its 250 yr history up to the present day. Wonderful walking tour!

Beth_L

Dec 2024

Great way to learn the history of the city and see wheee it all began. Phil was very informative and clearly loves LA.

Junko_I

Jul 2024

We had an exceptional experience. Our tour guide, Phil was incredibly knowledgeable and shared the information in a clear and engaging manner. He was also very helpful in providing advice for our plans after the tour. The pacing of the tour was perfect, not rushed at all, which made the experience thoroughly enjoyable. We are very grateful for such a wonderful tour.