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The History and Architecture of Downtown Los Angeles

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If you want to truly understand LA, you need to visit downtown. This is where it all began! Over 3 hours, you'll learn so much about LA and the downtown area. We'll discuss history, architecture, food, city planning, shopping, art, and more! Guests frequently walk away from the tour amazed by how much they underestimated downtown LA. This tour focuses on a few major parts of DTLA. We will cover the Historic Core, Little Tokyo, the Civic Center, and Bunker Hill. These areas will give you a deeper understanding of how much variety there is in downtown. Every block in downtown has its own unique feel. In Little Tokyo, you'll get to try traditional Japanese sweets from a family owned confectioner that has been around since 1903! This is the only tour in LA that visits this legendary institution. See LA in a Day offers the best walking tours in LA, heavily researched and delivered by guides with a passion for sharing the city they call home. See you on the tour!
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  • Every guest will get a Japanese treat in Little Tokyo.
Departure Point

341 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA We meet at the BOTTOM of the Angels Flight trolley. This is right across from Grand Central Market. Your guide will be standing off to the side, near the stairs.

Return Details

341 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA We meet at the BOTTOM of the Angels Flight trolley. This is right across from Grand Central Market. Your guide will be standing off to the side, near the stairs.

  • Angels Flight Railway, Los Angeles, California, United States
    Start the tour by learning about the shortest train in the world! We will discuss Angels Flight and its connection to Bunker Hill. The tour will end by riding Angels Flight down to our meeting point.
    10 minutes
  • Pershing Square, Los Angeles, California, United States
    The architecture deep dive begins at Pershing Square. The historic core in DTLA is home to some of the best art deco, beaux arts, and modern architecture in the world!
  • The Last Bookstore, Los Angeles, California, United States
    Go inside one of LA's coolest hangouts! The Last Bookstore is a readers paradise, but it is also full of great spots to take an amazing photo. You'll head upstairs and discover that the building used to be a bank for the wealthy in downtown.
    15 minutes
  • Bradbury Building, Los Angeles, California, United States
    The Bradbury is one of the most magnificent buildings in the world. Discover the incredible story behind this 1893 masterpiece!
    10 minutes
  • Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, California, United States
    The Japanese communities have shaped California in an incredible way, and LA especially. One of the oldest bakeries still open today is a Japanese candy store from 1903! The tour includes mochi from this one of a kind stop. The tour will break here for about 20 minutes for the bathrooms and snacks.
    30 minutes
  • City Hall, Los Angeles, California, United States
    Back to architecture and civic history! The tour is beginning to wind down with a visit to the political heart of LA. You'll walk right through Grand Park and discover how LA morphed from a town of just 44 into a city of millions.
  • Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, California, United States
    Discover some of LA's incredible modern architecture and the struggles to develop one of LA's most striking buildings.
  • Grand Central Market, Los Angeles, California, United States
    This foodie destination is a treat for locals and visitors alike. This historic food hall has been operating for over 100 years now and shows no signs of slowing down!
    10 minutes
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure 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.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
DOMAGOJ_M
25 Jul 2023
Such a wonderful experience. Insightful and wonderful tour guide! We loved it and I recommend it to everyone!
Stephanie_G
24 Jul 2023
Chris was an amazing tour guide. He was knowledgable, passionate, and well-informed on many aspects of the city, not just architecture. It made for a well-rounded tour filled with interesting anecdotes about LA. We appreciated his thoughtfulness in providing water and steering us toward areas with ample shade in the hot summer sun. What made this tour extra special was being able to ride Angel's Flight at the beginning, as well as the yummy and refreshing mochi pit stop in Japan center. I had to organize this tour as an activity for a company retreat and could not have asked for a better tour guide or experience. Would highly recommend Chris and his services!
nataliemG2539OJ
05 Jul 2023
Chris was so passionate and knowledgeable. One of LA's treasures. Made sense of the (sprawling) city for us, historically, socially and geographically. Had great banter. Seriously one of the best things we did on our trip. Would suggest doing it upfront to contextualise everything else.
This tour in San Francisco is organized by See LA in a Day

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