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

Thu 19 Feb

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Starting at $38.00

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Thu 19 Feb

Starting at $38.00

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

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)

Renee R

Feb 2019

Friends were visiting from Maryland and we decided this would be a great way to learn a little about LA history and see some LA landmarks. Michael was a very good tour guide and we recommend this intro to Los Angeles.

LynnB1747

Jan 2019

This walking tour is a great way to see downtown LA and learn about its history. Highly recommend this tour for locals as well as out of town visitors. This is the second time we have done a tour with DTLA and both times the guides were outstanding!

Rachel F

Dec 2018

A fact-filled walk from Union Station to Angels Flight - highly recommended both for locals and visitors! I have lived here for a few months and learned so much about the history of the area, and gained some great tips for future visits to local museums and theaters. Thank you to our excellent tour guide, Chris!