- 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.
- 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!
- 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.
- Bradbury Building - The Bradbury is one of the most magnificent buildings in the world. Discover the incredible story behind this 1893 masterpiece!
- 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.
- 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.
- Walt Disney Concert Hall - Discover some of LA’s incredible modern architecture and the struggles to develop one of LA’s most striking buildings.
- 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!
- Complimentary snacks
For a comprehensive understanding of Los Angeles, a visit to the city’s downtown is a must. This is where the city originated! Within a span of three hours, you’ll gain a wealth of knowledge about LA and its downtown district. Our lively discussion includes historical facts, architectural styles, local cuisine, urban planning, shopping experiences, artistic scenes, and so much more! Many of our tour attendees are often taken aback by how much more there is to downtown LA than they initially thought.
The tour includes thorough exploration of some key parts of Downtown LA. We’ll explore the Historic Core, Little Tokyo, the Civic Center, and Bunker Hill. The variety within each of these areas demonstrates the rich diversity that is present downtown. Each block you’ll visit offers a distinctive ambiance.
When in Little Tokyo, we’ll savor traditional Japanese desserts from a family-run sweetshop in operation since 1903! This is the only tour in LA where you get to visit this historic establishment.
‘See LA in a Day’ delivers the finest walking tours in LA, each one meticulously planned and conducted by passionate guides who take pride in sharing the city they love. We look forward to your company on the tour!
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