Los Angeles · DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES TOURS
Downtown is the one part of this city built for feet: tiled bank lobbies, Grand Central Market and Angels Flight within a few blocks. These 15 walks and food tours are priced by length, with a note on which run after dark.
Walk through Downtown Los Angeles for three hours with a guide such as Chris or Scarlett, stopping at six food spots for tacos, Thai food, Korean dishes, French pastries, donuts, and more. Water and tastings are included, with history and architecture along the way.
“You are walking, so wear comfy shoes. Got a downtown history tour as well, good food & good tour guide”
Walk through Downtown Los Angeles with local guide Phil, exploring Grand Central Market, the Broadway Theater District, Bradbury Building, Old Bank District, Jewelry District, Biltmore, and Pershing Square. Expect a relaxed pace, architecture, city stories, and a small group of up to 20 people.
“We enjoyed finding out about LA's beginnings and seeing the downtown's landmarks! Our guide was very knowledgeable.”
Walk through Downtown LA with a local guide such as Paul, Matt, or Chris, visiting The Last Bookstore, Bradbury Building, Grand Central Market, Angels Flight, and major cultural landmarks. Expect plenty of city history, architecture, film connections, and time for questions in a group capped at 15.
“Paul is very knowledgeable and a great tour guide. He knows a lot of the city's history and is well read It was a very enjoyable tour. At no point did I feel rushed”
Join Chris of See LA in a Day for a three-hour small-group walk through Downtown Los Angeles. Ride Angels Flight, study landmark buildings, visit Little Tokyo, sample mochi at Fugetsu-Do, and finish at Grand Central Market. Groups are capped at 15, and the tour returns to its starting point.
“Great experience on this walking tour. Chris had tons of positive energy, thorough knowledge of the area, the history, the art and architecture, and the locals. Highly recommended.”
Walk through DTLA with guide Eloi Mark, linking architecture, film, urban design, and social change. In about 2.5 hours, visit Grand Central Market, Broadway theaters, the Bradbury Building, The Last Bookstore, the Jewelry District, and Hotel Per La. Groups are limited to 15.
“Eloi has a passionate and contagious interest in describing several hard-to-find architectural gems - especially several beautiful and historical interior spaces. I had no idea DTLA had such a vibrant past.”
Join Handlebar Bike Tours for a 2.5-hour, small-group ride through Downtown Los Angeles. Guide Jennifer and her team lead up to eight riders past historic theaters, City Hall, Union Station, Calle Olvera, the Bradbury Building, and the Crypto.com Arena. Bikes and helmets are included.
“Excellent and fun way to see the city. Tour director was excellent. Relatively flat surface for biking. The park you ride through has some ramps but not difficult .”
Walk through Downtown Los Angeles with guide Phil, exploring the Central Library, Fine Arts Building, Jewelry District, Broadway theaters, Eastern Columbia Lofts, NoMad Hotel, and Oviatt Building. Expect two hours of architecture, city history, and useful details you would miss from a car.
“I highly recommend the Downtown Los Angeles architecture tour. Our guide, Phil was knowledgeable, personable, and really brought a new perspective to the city. The tour was interesting and informative; even introduced new spots to us as Read more”
Join Chris for a three-hour English walking tour through Downtown Los Angeles. Ride Angels Flight, see Disney Concert Hall, City Hall, Little Tokyo, the Bradbury Building, and The Last Bookstore, sample mochi at Fugetsu-Do, and finish with food tips for Grand Central Market.
“Our tour was excellent, our guide was very knowledgable and showed us part of LA they we may not of seen”
Walk through downtown Los Angeles with guides such as Chris, Damien, and Paul, tracing the Black Dahlia, the Cecil Hotel, the Chinatown Massacre, and other dark chapters. You’ll visit two bars for optional drinks, enter select historic buildings when possible, and finish near Pershing Square.
“Fantastic and fascinating, Chris made it so interesting, was so knowledgeable not just the murders and mysteries but architecture too. Would highly recommend this tour”
Walk from Spring Street to Union Station with an English-speaking guide such as Paul, Matt, Sam, or Chris. See Angels Flight, The Bradbury, Grand Central Market, Grand Street’s museums, Olvera Street, and Union Station while learning how transit, Spanish rule, and renewal shaped Downtown LA.
“Paul was the best. He showed some great architecture and shared the history of the downtown area. Very knowledgeable. Enjoyed it a lot. He talked clearly and loudly enough for all to hear. We saw some beautiful buildings and learned a lot of the history of downtown LA. We also took a food break.”
Ride through downtown Los Angeles with an English-speaking guide, stopping for murals, galleries, Little Tokyo, and the 6th Street Viaduct. Jen and other guides explain the artists, neighborhoods, and changing Arts District. Bikes, helmets, and an amplified guide are included.
“Very nice experience biking through the artist district. Very safe and super cool to do with our daughter.”
Walk through Downtown LA with a local English-speaking guide, tasting French pastries, Texas BBQ, currywurst, falafel, tacos, cheese and sweets. You’ll visit Grand Central Market and landmarks such as the Bradbury Building, Million Dollar Theater and Biltmore Hotel. Guides including Jean and Jean Michel bring the city’s food and stories to life.
“Excellent! Jean was personable, knowledgeable about the city and really made the tour interesting! Highly recommend him.”
Take a private helicopter flight from Long Beach over Los Angeles at sunset or after dark. With room for up to three passengers, your pilot may point out downtown, Dodger Stadium, Crypto.com Arena, USC, Griffith Observatory, the Getty, Beverly Hills, and the Hollywood Sign.
“What an amazing group of people working here. They were friendly our pilot was awesome and super kind with us. Made the two young ones feel extra comfortable before taking off and we all loved the flight!!! Will definitely start bringing my guests to fly with you again and again ♥️”
Walk through Downtown Los Angeles with Mark, a Belgian guide who connects architecture, film, politics, and city life. Expect Art Deco theaters, Bunker Hill, Angels Flight, the Bradbury Building, Grand Central Market, and the Last Bookstore, with plenty of room for questions.
“Loved our guide’s enthusiasm for his neighborhood, the stories, the history, the architecture.”
Join Delicious Dish Tours for a 3.5 to 4-hour walk from Union Station through El Pueblo, Chinatown, Little Tokyo, and Downtown LA. English-speaking guides, including Penelope, connect food with local history. Tastings, water, and Metro fare are included.
“Tour started on time, which is good and we were handed a bottle of water. We went on walking tour to hear about food and la history. We stood around crammed at the first stop eating standing up. Tour guide tore sandwich with bare hands as she handed us pieces. This made a few guests uncomfortable. No sanitizer offered or used. After 1 hour and 20 minutes of walking and standing in hot sun, we tried second dish we had to eat standing at metro. The guide was hard to hear and understand and did not clearly communicate what we doing and why. Not interesting or engaging. Five of us…”
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