Downtown LA Walking Tour: History and Culture

Embark on a 2-hour walking tour of Downtown LA and discover the city’s rich history and culture. Explore iconic museums, architectural gems, and historic landmarks in the company of a knowledgeable guide.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Last Bookstore - Go inside for cool photo
  • Bradbury Building - Go inside and marvel at this architectural landmark
  • Grand Central Market - Amazing food options for sampling
  • The Museum of Contemporary Art - Art Museum
  • The Broad - Art Museum
  • Walt Disney Concert Hall - See building from outside
  • Gloria Molina Grand Park - Civic Meeting Area
  • City Hall - Iconic Building
What's Included
  • Entertaining, local guide
  • Guided Visit to Downtown LA
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Embark on a journey through the history and culture of Los Angeles. Explore some of the city’s most admired museums and architectural gems in Downtown LA as you gain insights into its rich history and culture. Angel’s Flight, The Bradbury Building, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and the stunning Union Station are some of the many fascinating spots you’ll…

Location
541 S Spring St
South Spring Street
Meet Guide OUTSIDE of Spring Arcade Building
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(124 Ratings)
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43farahb
Apr 28, 2025
Nice interesting LA tour - Great tour, very interesting, Matt was an excellent guide, knows his city, neigbourhood. The art & architecture history is well explained.
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S8431emmaryv
Apr 23, 2025
An exceptional experience - Absolutely incredible experience and Matt, our guide, was the heart and soul of it. Matt brought Downtown LA to life with his deep knowledge, passion, and storytelling skills. From historic architecture to hidden art gems, he connected the dots in a way that was insightful, entertaining, and totally engaging. You could tell he genuinely loves what he does. If you want to go beyond Hollywood and want to see LA through another lens, this tour is a must — and if you’re lucky enough to get Matt as your guide, you’re in for something truly special!
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Beatriceatops
Apr 14, 2025
The best crash course of downtown LA - Matt the tour guide is the best tour guide. He is so knowledgeable and his storytelling is amazing. Had the best crash course about downtown LA away from the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. 100 percent would recommend
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916merryz
Apr 14, 2025
Matt 10/10 tour guide - Matt was the best tour guide, super descriptive and explained everything well. Made everything interesting and clearly passionate about everything he showed us
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Yanina_c
Mar 21, 2025
Absolutely worth it! Ask for Matt - Absolutely fantastic! Matt was incredibly knowledgeable and made it so much fun! We learnt a lot obout LA’s history and architecture and some fun facts. If you do this tour ask for Matt!
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Michelesj4264so
Mar 20, 2025
Hidden gems and insights from a local - Our tour with Paul was truly exceptional. He has such a wealth of knowledge about LA and a real passion for his city. You feel like you're getting the straight goods from a local and it makes the tour really special. I think visitors will be surprised to see some of the hidden gems downtown. Loved the Grand Central Market. Paul's recommendations were bang on. We loved the MacArthur Park pastrami sandwich from Wexler's Deli. Take this tour. You won't regret it or forget it. Five stars for Paul!
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Ariharan_a
Mar 20, 2025
Truly An Amazing Experience - This was a great experience and allowed me to see and enjoy Downtown LA. Paul who lead the tour is an amazing tour guide, with vast amount of knowledge about LA, which he was keen to share with me. It was truly an experience I would recommend to everyone. It definitely showed me how beautiful Downtown LA is.
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Beachghost
Mar 1, 2025
Excellent Tour! Excellent Guide! - Matt was an outstanding tour guide! He shows a clear passion for the area and its people. He's very knowledgeable, and I can tell he's always working to grow his knowledge. The tour itself is very interesting and hits a lot of highlights. As a SoCal native, I got to see downtown LA as I've never seen it before.
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223jk
Mar 1, 2025
Downtown LA with very knowledgeable and friendly guide - Excellent in depth knowledge by our guide Matt. He even extended the tour to visit more iconic buildings for a few people
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Mbdad33
Mar 1, 2025
Definitely worth it. Great time lots of great historical information - Matt was great . Would definitely recommend him again. Exceptional historical knowledge. He went above and beyond. I live in LA and learn a lot of things that I didn't know
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).