Los Angeles Beginnings Walking Tour

Explore Los Angeles’ vibrant past and glamorous downtown on a walking tour through the heart of the city. See the murals and vaulted ceiling at Union Station, browse souvenirs as you stroll historic Olvera Street, then visit the concert halls, cathedral, and park that have reenergized Downtown L.A. See the site of the Angels' Flight funicular, which once ferried Los Angeles’ elite into the city’s most sought after neighborhood.

Guided walking tour of downtown L.A.
See the city with a local guide
Experience California’s vivid history
Perfect first-time overview of downtown

What To Expect

Union Station

America’s last great railway station
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Calle Olvera

The birthplace of Los Angeles
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Our Lady Queen Of Angels

LA’s oldest standing church
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hall of Justice

Oldest standing government building
• Admission Ticket Free

Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels

The ‘mother church’ of Los Angeles and one of the largest Catholic churches in the world
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gloria Molina Grand Park

Center for the arts and culture of Los Angeles
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Walt Disney Concert Hall

Home of the Philharmonic and one of the architectural beauties built by Frank Gehry
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Broad

Museum of contemporary art in the center of the city
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Colburn School

School of music and arts
• Admission Ticket Not Included

The Museum of Contemporary Art

Contemporary Art museum since the 1980s
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Angels Flight Railway

Overlook of the skyline of Los Angeles and an opportunity to ride the shortest railway of the world (fare not included)
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
The tour ends at Angels Flight Railway (351 S. Hill Street 90013), which is a 25 minute walk or a two stop Metro Rail ride back to the starting point. Rail fare is not included with price of tour. The guide can point you in the direction.
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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