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

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $35.00

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $35.00

Make a reservation

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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

Olvera Street

The birthplace of Los Angeles

Our Lady Queen of Angels - Old Plaza

LA's oldest standing church

Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels (NOTE: Fix the three typos in the About section)

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

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.

Reviews (29)

bruce_c

Jun 2022

Phil’s knowledge of our stops and history knowledge of California, personably too, he included everyone

Ellen_L

May 2022

Phil was an excellent guide. We really felt like we got a true feel for the history of Los Angeles through Phil’s tour and discussion of the city. We appreciate his knowledge and ability to deliver an engaging explanation of the growth of this beautiful city.

Christopher_C

Apr 2022

Tour guide was great had lots of interesting facts. We enjoyed hearing about the beginnings of the city.