Old and New Downtown Los Angeles Walking Tour

Overview

Experience the history of Los Angeles from its urban development in the early 20th Century to now a home of historic landmarks. See the transformation of a commercially developed neighborhood into a residential community. You will see how our early 1900s buildings are part of the renovation of a new downtown!

City: Los Angeles

Sun 21 Dec

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Starting at $38.00

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Sun 21 Dec

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 Pershing Square (532 S. Olive Street 90013), which is a 5 minute walk back to the starting point. The guide can point you in the direction.

What To Expect

Angels Flight Railway

Shortest Railway in the World

Grand Central Market

Historic market since 1917

Historic Theater District

Largest collection of pre- WWII theaters in America

Bradbury Building

Step into the oldest standing office building of Los Angeles

Old Bank District

"Spring Street of the West"

The Last Bookstore

Artistic bookstore

Pershing Square

LA's central square

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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 (209)

K458ERalisonm

Aug 2023

We were very lucky to have Phil as our guide - he was not only extremely knowledgeable about Los Angeles but interesting and entertaining as well. The two hours passed really quickly. We learned so much about buildings and history we would never have found out by walking around ourselves. Highly recommended. Ask for Phil.

Deborah_M

Jul 2023

Our guide Phil showed up right on time - maybe a bit early - and was a delight. Super knowledgeable, friendly and ready to answer any and all questions, he gave us a great insider’s view of downtown LA with wonderful historical context.

xaviersD4753PL

Jun 2023

Awesome tour of LAs downtown area. Tour guide was very charismatic and had plenty insight in the history of the city. A must for anyone interested in getting a taste of some of the city's coolest hidden spots or any travellers concerned about being safe in the downtown area. Definitely ask the guide about other places to check out before or after the tour, as they know about other cool spots that are in walking distance