Downtown LA Walking Tour: History and Culture
4.9
108 Ratings
Los Angeles

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…

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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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(108 Ratings)
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Fahytours
Oct 6, 2024
A great way to see downtown LA - Paul was superb. Really friendly funny and knowledgeable. We could have spent much longer with him! The only bit of feedback is the description is a little misleading - it's not really a food tour as described and the only opportunity for food is when the tour finishes at central market.
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628nadiellea
Sep 29, 2024
Awesome tour guide, thank you so much! - Loved the dedication of the tour guide and the knowledge, although it was a small and very mixed group we got along quick.
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Jun0168
Sep 29, 2024
Hidden Treasures! - This tour was just what I wanted -- architecture and history of downtown LA. Chris took me to extraordinary buildings. Beautiful art deco, my favorite! We saw amazing murals and bas reliefs! He knows the passageways between buildings that give superb views and hidden treasures. He is so knowledgeable, I can't wait to buy his book!
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Jenny_c
Sep 26, 2024
Great Tour of LA - Paul was great - very knowledgeable overall and had a lot of interesting facts about LA. We were not rushed and got to see some really cool things. It was nice to be in a tour that highlighted something other than celebrities and their homes. I would recommend!
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Laser77
Sep 15, 2024
Downtown LA Food and Culture Tour: Excellent! - Guide Paul was amazing. Did this as an option on the Go City Pass. I'd only been in LA for a night, so wasn't very familiar and didn't feel particularly safe wandering by myself. But this tour was great, a small group, guided by Paul. Went to places I wouldn't of known about. He gave a really informative tour without overloading us with too much information. Was very easy to chat too and felt really natural. Definitely feel like we had a good low down of the area
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Pebblesu
Sep 12, 2024
Downtown LA culture & food walking tour - Thoroughly enjoyed this 2 hour walking tour of DTLA led by our very knowledgeable , equipped, entertaining and all around fun tour guide Matt. Not only do u leave the tour gaining so many insights and a greater understanding of what makes DTLA a crucial part of the City’s history, but you also gain inspiration and interest to delve and learn more about your own’s City’s history due to our tour guide Matt’s infectious enthusiasm. Highly recommended for tourists who want to immerse themselves in the City’s history (with a bit of pop culture thrown in from time to time), and witness the amazing architectural aspects of DTLA ‘s historic buildings. Matt is the best tour guide, hands down.
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371abbeym
Aug 26, 2024
Book now! - This was a fun, informative and super great way to learn more about the origins of Los Angeles. Paul was a fantastic guide and we had such a lovely time!!!
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Passenger23497251181
Aug 24, 2024
Excellent tour and guide - Our amazing guide Matt provided a fun and hugely informative tour of downtown LA. His energy was infectious. Absolutely recommend a cultural tour of downtown LA which has been beset by bad press because of homelessness. It is a truly amazing place. Be brave!
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Frank_t
Aug 23, 2024
Great Tour of Downtown LA - The tour was excellent! I enjoyed learning about downtown LA and its history and culture. My favorite part was Angels Flight after seeing it on Bosch and the Cultural Market. Matt was very enthusiastic!
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Departure40458209131
Aug 3, 2024
Fantastic! - We booked the Downtown LA tour. Our guide was Paul and it was fantastic! We learned a lot and saw things and places we would never have discovered otherwise. Paul was very friendly and answered all of our questions and spoke clearly. We recommend this tour to anyone who is new to Los Angeles or simply wants to learn more about Downtown. Greetings from Germany!
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