The History and Architecture of Downtown Los Angeles

Los Angeles, US
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Highlights

Meeting Point

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.

Meeting point

341 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90013 , United States

End point

End Point

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.

Meeting point

341 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90013 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

Angels Flight Railway

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.

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Included
2

Pershing Square

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!

3

The Last Bookstore

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.

Duration 15 minutes
4

Bradbury Building

The Bradbury is one of the most magnificent buildings in the world. Discover the incredible story behind this 1893 masterpiece!

Duration 10 minutes
5

Little Tokyo

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.

Duration 30 minutes
Admission Admission Included
6

City Hall

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.

7

Walt Disney Concert Hall

Discover some of LA's incredible modern architecture and the struggles to develop one of LA's most striking buildings.

8

Grand Central Market

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!

Duration 10 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Provided by See LA in a Day

What our experts say

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    Try the mochi at Little Tokyo!
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    Visit Grand Central Market for lunch.
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    Bring a camera for The Last Bookstore.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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    Check out nearby art murals in DTLA.

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