The History and Architecture of Downtown Los Angeles
A walk through downtown LA's history and architecture with a guide who has led tours for local TV.
- Rating on Viator
- 5.0 out of 5 from 157 reviews
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Guided in
- English
- Price
- From £37 per person
- Group size
- Up to 15 people
- Fitness level
- Easy
- Children
- From age 3
- Run by
- See LA in a Day
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 hours before
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Where the tour goes
- Angels Flight Railway10 min · entry included
- California Plaza
- The Museum of Contemporary Art5 min
- The Broad5 min
- Walt Disney Concert Hall15 min
- City Hall10 min
- Little Tokyo30 min · entry included
- Fugetsu-Do10 min
- Million Dollar Theater5 min
- Bradbury Building10 min
- The Last Bookstore10 min
- Grand Central Market10 min
Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.
What to know before you book
Included
- Every guest will get a Japanese treat in Little Tokyo
Access
- Pushchairs welcome
- Public transport nearby
How it compares in Los Angeles
- Price: from £37. 5 of the other 11 priced tours we list here cost more, and their middle price is £26.
- Reviews: 10 of the other 11 reviewed tours here have more reviews than this one.
- Group size: up to 15 people. 7 of the other 10 tours with a stated limit allow a larger group.
Prefer no guide? Our free self-guided walk covers 2.5 km in about 34 minutes of walking, not counting stops.
From listings on our partner sites. This tour was last checked on 28 October 2026; prices and review counts change.
Walking in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is famous for cars, but its trails to the Hollywood Sign and Griffith Observatory, its historic downtown and its beach towns all reward exploring on foot.
Distances. Neighbourhoods are far apart. Walk within each and use the metro, bus or a car between them.
Hiking. The hills have little shade. Take water, sun protection and proper shoes.
Read the full Los Angeles walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.
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