Downtown LA Walking Tour: History and Culture

Embark on a 2-hour walking tour of Downtown LA and discover the city’s rich history and culture. Explore iconic museums, architectural gems, and historic landmarks in the company of a knowledgeable guide.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Last Bookstore - Go inside for cool photo
  • Bradbury Building - Go inside and marvel at this architectural landmark
  • Grand Central Market - Amazing food options for sampling
  • The Museum of Contemporary Art - Art Museum
  • The Broad - Art Museum
  • Walt Disney Concert Hall - See building from outside
  • Gloria Molina Grand Park - Civic Meeting Area
  • City Hall - Iconic Building
What's Included
  • Entertaining, local guide
  • Guided Visit to Downtown LA
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Embark on a journey through the history and culture of Los Angeles. Explore some of the city’s most admired museums and architectural gems in Downtown LA as you gain insights into its rich history and culture. Angel’s Flight, The Bradbury Building, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and the stunning Union Station are some of the many fascinating spots you’ll…

Location
541 S Spring St
South Spring Street
Meet Guide OUTSIDE of Spring Arcade Building
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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G6465pz_
Jul 9, 2025
Matt is the best! - Matt did very well on his tour, including history knowledge, the design of the these skyscrapers, also good advice in the grand market.
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Connector23389987062
Jul 5, 2025
Highly recommended - An excellent tour with Matt. Interesting and inspiring! His knowledge and enthusiasm is second to none. Highly recommend if you're new to L.A.
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Jeffrey
Jun 2, 2025
A walk in downtown LA - This was very enjoyable. I particularly liked the art work in the Last Bookstore . The Angel Flight was memorable.
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Lena_b
May 26, 2025
Art and culture tour of DTLA – with the best guide - My niece and I just got back from a vacation in Los Angeles, and one of the absolute highlights was a guided tour of DTLA focused on art and culture. Our guide, Matt, was fantastic—knowledgeable, passionate, and incredibly engaging. There were only three of us on the tour, which made the experience feel personal and allowed for lots of questions and conversations. We talked about everything from politics and urban development to cars, food, art, and culture. I honestly wish the tour had lasted all day. And I loved seeing (and riding!) the historic Angels Flight! I can’t recommend this tour—or Matt—highly enough!
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521stefanir
May 22, 2025
Clear 5 stars!!! - The tour with Paul was an absolute highlight on our Los Angeles tour. There were only four of us and Paul not only told exciting and lively stories, but also answered our questions competently and in detail. At the end he led us through the Grand central market and gave us great food tips. Clear 5 stars.
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Hodi42
May 16, 2025
We did a very interesting walk tour through downtown LA with Matt. Highly interesting and passionate - We had a great walking tour in Downtown LA with Matt. A nice, very competent and interesting guide. We highly recommend it.
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Cliffs334
May 11, 2025
A Great Tour - Matt is an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and great guide for the tour. I enjoyed his company throughout the journey of Downtown LA.
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43farahb
Apr 28, 2025
Nice interesting LA tour - Great tour, very interesting, Matt was an excellent guide, knows his city, neigbourhood. The art & architecture history is well explained.
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S8431emmaryv
Apr 23, 2025
An exceptional experience - Absolutely incredible experience and Matt, our guide, was the heart and soul of it. Matt brought Downtown LA to life with his deep knowledge, passion, and storytelling skills. From historic architecture to hidden art gems, he connected the dots in a way that was insightful, entertaining, and totally engaging. You could tell he genuinely loves what he does. If you want to go beyond Hollywood and want to see LA through another lens, this tour is a must — and if you’re lucky enough to get Matt as your guide, you’re in for something truly special!
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Beatriceatops
Apr 14, 2025
The best crash course of downtown LA - Matt the tour guide is the best tour guide. He is so knowledgeable and his storytelling is amazing. Had the best crash course about downtown LA away from the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. 100 percent would recommend
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From $23
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).