Old and New Downtown Los Angeles Walking Tour | 2 hours

206 Reviews | Los Angeles
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Old and New Downtown LA Tour
2 Adults x $38.00
$76.00
Approx Total
$76.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Local guide

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!

Meeting points

We meet at the bottom of Angels Flight Railway (349 S. Hill Street 90013) located between 3rd and 4th on Hill Street across the Grand Central Market. Nearest Metro Rail station - Pershing Square Nearest Parking - Private lots at the corners of 3rd & Hill Street and 4th & Hill Street.

End point

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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.

Itinerary

  • Angels Flight Railway (Pass By)

    Shortest Railway in the World

  • Grand Central Market

    Historic market since 1917

    10 minutes

  • Historic Theater District

    Largest collection of pre- WWII theaters in America

    20 minutes

  • Bradbury Building

    Step into the oldest standing office building of Los Angeles

    10 minutes

  • Old Bank District

    "Spring Street of the West"

    25 minutes

  • The Last Bookstore (Pass By)

    Artistic bookstore

  • N/A

    America's largest jewelry district

    10 minutes

  • N/A

    Collection of boutique restaurants

    10 minutes

  • N/A

    Iconic cafeteria since 1932

    5 minutes

  • N/A

    Grandest hotel of Los Angeles

    10 minutes

  • Pershing Square

    LA's central square

    10 minutes

Sample Menu

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.

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund
February 06No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews

4.9

206 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    193
  • 4 stars
    11
  • 3 stars
    1
  • 2 stars
    0
  • 1 star
    1

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 193 reviews with 5 stars

A must-do in Downtown LA

Published on Jan, 2025

We had an incredible time on this tour! Phil was an amazing, friendly guide who told us so many things we wouldn’t have known about Downtown LA without an expert and was able to answer all of our questions. Definitely recommend!

Great experience!

Published on Jan, 2025

Phill was great! Would totally recommend this tour with him to get a sense of the history of Los Angeles!

Exceptional Tour Guide and Unforgettable Experience!

Published on Nov, 2024

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had an amazing experience on the Downtown LA Walking Tour, and Phil was absolutely fantastic! His passion for the city’s history and architecture made the tour incredibly engaging. He shared fascinating stories, answered all of our questions with patience, and even pointed out hidden gems we would’ve missed on our own. Phil’s enthusiasm and deep knowledge truly brought the city to life. This tour was the highlight of our visit, and I’d highly recommend it to anyone exploring Los Angeles. Thank you, Phil, for making our day so memorable!

Insightful and fun way to spend an afternoon

Published on Nov, 2024

The walking tour with Phil was great. He was such a pleasant and knowledgeable guide. Taking 2 hours to learn more about downtown LA and how the city grew was very fascinating. He was able to answer all of our questions and had a great delivery. I don’t think people think about downtown LA that much compared to the Hollywood side of the city, but it is well worth the time. You will see some cool little spots and get a few steps along the way. The tour pick up and drop off are very close to each other making your logistics easy. I would highly recommend the tour and anything that Phil is guiding.

Small group, perfect balance of info and number of locations

Published on Nov, 2024

Phil is knowledgeable and informative in this very small group tour today, just 4 guests. The history of the Downtown streets was fascinating, giving a context to what we see today. Perfect balance of information and moving on to the next location.

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