Los Angeles Beginnings Walking Tour

Los Angeles, US
97% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (37 reviews)

Highlights

  • Witness the transformation of Los Angeles
  • Monuments that helped shape LA
  • Learn how the city's history continues to transform
  • Experience the cultural icon of the City of Angels
  • Explore the beginnings of Los Angeles

Meeting Point

We meet at the Information booth next to Traxx restaurant inside LA Union Station (800 N. Alameda Street 90012). Nearest Metro Rail station - Union Station off the Metro Red, Purple or Gold Lines. Parking - Underground of Union Station by entering the garage off Vignes street. Rate is $8.

Meeting point

1245 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 , United States

End point

End Point

The tour ends at Angels Flight Railway (351 S. Hill Street 90013), which is a 25 minute walk or a two stop Metro Rail ride back to the starting point. Rail fare is not included with price of tour. The guide can point you in the direction.

Meeting point

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

End point

What to expect

1

Union Station

America's last great railway station

Duration 10 minutes
2

Calle Olvera

The birthplace of Los Angeles

Duration 15 minutes
3

Our Lady Queen Of Angels

LA's oldest standing church

Duration 10 minutes
4

Hall of Justice

Oldest standing government building

5

Cathedral Of Our Lady Of The Angels

The 'mother church' of Los Angeles and one of the largest Catholic churches in the world

Duration 15 minutes
6

Gloria Molina Grand Park

Center for the arts and culture of Los Angeles

Duration 10 minutes
7

Walt Disney Concert Hall

Home of the Philharmonic and one of the architectural beauties built by Frank Gehry

Duration 10 minutes
8

The Broad

Museum of contemporary art in the center of the city

Duration 5 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
9

Colburn School

School of music and arts

10

The Museum of Contemporary Art

Contemporary Art museum since the 1980s

Duration 5 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
11

Angels Flight Railway

Overlook of the skyline of Los Angeles and an opportunity to ride the shortest railway of the world (fare not included)

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included

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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    Wheelchair accessible
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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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    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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    All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Additional information
    The tour ends at Angels Flight Railway (351 S. Hill Street 90013), which is a 25 minute walk or a two stop Metro Rail ride back to the starting point. Rail fare is not included with price of tour. The guide can point you in the direction.
Provided by LA Walking Tours

What our experts say

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    Try Traxx restaurant before the tour
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    Visit The Museum of Contemporary Art
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    Enjoy views from Angels Flight Railway
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    Take a stroll in Gloria Molina Grand Park
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    Check out nearby Olvera Street shops

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