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 love to show our guest Los Angeles with all the highlights and hidden gem's to create a unique experience for out guests. Explore the sprawling city of Los Angeles with tour guide on this customizable private tour. See the best of Hollywood, the Walk of Fame, Grau man's Chinese Theater and The Dolby Theater. Also visit Beverly Hills, mansions of the stars, Rodeo Drive and the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood. Your tour continues through downtown Los Angeles and the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Staples Center, Nokia Theater and L.A. Live. You will also see the historical Bradbury Building, the Music Center and the Museum of Contemporary Art. You'll even visit Venice Beach and see the Venice canals, walk along the boardwalk to Muscle Beach and take in a wild mix of street performers, musicians and artists.
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.
Are you looking for a way to see Downtown Los Angeles without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • Find out about the rise, fall and revitalisation of LA’s Historic Core through La La Land’s juicest stories • Hear from producer Phil Biedron, an actor and tour guide whose passion for storytelling lead him to create this VoiceMap tour • Do it all in two hours or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
LOS ANGELES DOWNTOWN WALKING TOUR (less than 2 mls) Downtown LA is a captivating mix of modern high-rises, architectural landmarks, and ethnic neighborhoods that make this part of Los Angeles a true gem to discover. We will meet at Union Station, a classic art deco landmark. Then we'll stroll two blocks to the birthplace of LA, the vivid Olvera Street, with the oldest standing house and a bronze plaque with the names of the city's 44 founders. We'll pass City Hall, once the tallest building in LA before the construction of skyscrapers, and continue up to the Music Center and Disney Concert Hall, the masterpieces of architect Frank Geary. Walking along Grant Avenue, we'll see other important landmarks like the MOCA and the Broad Art Museum, until we reach the Angel Flight Railway, the Bradbury Building and then the vibrant LA Central Market where the the tour will end and where you may want to stop for lunch.