Downtown LA's History & Architecture: Private Walking Tour
Overview
In a city blessed with blissful light, innovation and bold visual design statements, Los Angeles is full of architectural gems that only make sense in the context of the history around which they were built. Discover an ever-evolving urban centre with a unique blend of Art Deco and Beaux-Arts architectural landmarks, modern skyscrapers, and historic landmarks.
You will discover sharp, crisp right angles of modernist architecture, the dazzling exoticism of soaring spires and fairytale towers, and grand palatial estates.
Backdropped by year-round blue skies and golden sunshine, LA’s structures are showcased to perfection in the city’s famous sublime light. This tour will dazzle with the porous alabaster-white shell facade of the Broad Museum, the glinting curves of the Walt Disney Concert Hall, the city’s downtown cultural centrepiece, and the old Mexican influences of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument and its tree-shaded plazas.
What's Included
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
- Gratuities
- Transportation and hotel pickup/drop-off
- Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
Meeting Location
800 North Alameda Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
317 South Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA
Your tour will end at the Grand Central Market.
What To Expect
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Union Station
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Walt Disney Concert Hall
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Calle Olvera
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Union Street
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bradbury Building
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grand Central Market
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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