The History and Architecture of Downtown Los Angeles
My name is Chris, and I'll be your guide to Downtown. I've led tours for KTLA, Spectrum News1, and NHK Japan. There's a chance you've come across my other 5 star experiences, like the Sunset Strip True Crime tour. When you book with me, you're guaranteed to get the tour creator as your guide - not a person reading from a script. This isn't your average walking tour. Over 3 hours, you will dive deep into the history, architecture, and landmarks of Downtown Los Angeles! Our tour starts with a ride on historic Angels Flight. Your ticket for this 1901 train from La La Land and Bosch is included as a part of the experience! You'll see famous LA buildings, like the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Bradbury Building, and City Hall. We will discuss their film history, architects, and styles. From Art Deco to postmodern, there's amazing variety along our walk. We will also visit Little Tokyo for sample from LA's oldest candy store and explore the history of this fascinating part of Los Angeles.
Starting and ending at Grand Central Market, our Downtown LA E-Bike Tour covers all of Downtown and gets you back in time for lunch. Downtown is the birthplace of Los Angeles and essential to understanding the rest of the city — on this ride, you'll stop at the classic theaters of Broadway, Crypto.com Arena (home of the Lakers), Little Tokyo, City Hall, The Broad Museum, and Walt Disney Concert Hall, among other highlights. You won't see this much of Downtown on a bus or walking tour, Handlebar Bike Tours takes you where cars can't go. Being on a bike means we can stop for photos and a closer look. Your guide narrates the neighborhood's history, film locations, architecture, local policy, events, and lore as you ride. This e-bike tour is designed for casual riders, with much of the route in dedicated bike lanes. We take an off-bike break in a historic neighborhood, browse shops, or grab a cold drink. If you only have a few hours to experience Downtown LA, this is the tour for you.
We are the only local LA family-owned food tour business. We curated the original Downtown LA food tour back in 2009. A fun, passionate, and knowledgeable LA native will be your tour guide and fellow foodie friend for 3.5 hours as she/he takes you through LA's oldest public open-air market for delicious tastings at two of our favorite food stalls. Then, you will head out to historic Broadway for some incredible sightseeing of hidden landmarks such as the Bradbury Building before entering a gorgeous Italian osteria for a lovely sit-down feast of homemade pastas. Guests continue to eat their way through LA with a stop at the Last Bookstore before chowing down on some tacos and then finishing up with a decadent dessert. Guests will visit a total of 5 local eateries with tastings equivalent to a full meal, walk and sightsee around Downtown LA, receive a free tote bag for leftovers or shopping, and bond through this unique and authentic food tour experience.
Gourmet Downtown LA Walking Food Tour with Delicious Dish Tours
Taste your way around Downtown LA with Delicious Dish Tours! Sample the variety of cuisines LA offers without fighting traffic. From its Mexican roots to Chinatown and Little Tokyo, Downtown is where it all began. On this tour you will: - Enjoy tastings at 7 top-rated eateries - Discover LA style tacos and Central American favorites at Grand Central Market - Find out if the food Seb and Mia ate in the movie La La Land was good - Experience Chinatown before it fades away - Learn why chefs from Japan come to Little Tokyo and taste Japanese fusion dishes only found in LA - Learn to identify specialty ingredients at Chinese and Japanese neighborhood markets - Marvel at the soaring art-deco ceilings of the last grand train station built in the USA - Hear why no one should ride the Angel’s Flight Railway up Bunker Hill - Visit the site of the first Academy Awards Ceremony - Learn how City Hall corruption killed the streetcar system to create a car obsessed LA
Downtown LA Arts Tour with MOCA, The Broad, and Infinity Room
Discover downtown LA with a professional artist. This guided tour offers a unique perspective on what makes DTLA a world-renowned center for the arts. We'll explore classical music venues such as the Dorothy Chandler and Walt Disney Concert Hall. You'll get to admire architectural masterpieces from famous architects like Frank Gehry as we learn about historic Bunker Hill. Discover popular gathering spots where locals enjoy live music and performances. Marvel at Angels Flight, dubbed "The Shortest Railway in the World". Enjoy a guided tour of The Museum of Contemporary Art. Renowned for its dynamic exhibitions, MOCA features works from artists across various mediums. Your visit concludes with an exclusive tour of The Broad Museum, featuring the coveted Infinity Mirror Rooms by Yayoi Kusama. Observe works by artists such as Warhol, Basquiat, Lichtenstein and many more while your Guide provides insight into the key themes, helping you gain a deeper understanding of the collection.
Hollywood, DTLA and Santa Monica Full-Day Walking and Metro Tour
L.A. is so big – how are you going to see the city in one day? Easy! Join our LA in a Day tour and see 3 completely different neighborhoods of the city - Hollywood, downtown and Santa Monica. There’s no breezing through on buses with a pre-recorded audio commentary playing (which is always out of sync), on this tour we show you the hidden nooks and crannies of the city that other tour companies don’t (including 7 different venues that have held the Academy Awards Ceremony) and give you a feel for the real Los Angeles. We're pioneers of the all day metro and walking tour of Los Angeles. Why did we create it? Because we want you to feel like you're an Angeleno for the day and to fall in love with the city like we did. * Tour starts 10 am daily * Travel on Los Angeles Metro included in ticket price * There’s a big range of food options and all types of diet can be accommodated (vegan, gluten-free etc)