Los Angeles Beginnings Walking Tour | 2 hours

37 Reviews | Los Angeles
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LA's Beginnings tour
2 Adults x $38.00
$76.00
Approx Total
$76.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Local guide

Overview

Witness the transformation of Los Angeles from a pueblo into a world-class city by seeing the monuments that helped shape LA and learning how the city’s history continues to transform the City of Angels into a cultural icon.

Meeting points

We meet at the Information booth next to Traxx restaurant inside LA Union Station (800 N. Alameda Street 90012). Nearest Metro Rail station - Union Station off the Metro Red, Purple or Gold Lines. Parking - Underground of Union Station by entering the garage off Vignes street. Rate is $8.

End point

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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.

Itinerary

  • Union Station

    America's last great railway station

    10 minutes

  • Calle Olvera

    The birthplace of Los Angeles

    15 minutes

  • Our Lady Queen Of Angels

    LA's oldest standing church

    10 minutes

  • N/A (Pass By)

    Oldest standing government building

  • 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

  • Gloria Molina Grand Park

    Center for the arts and culture of Los Angeles

    10 minutes

  • Walt Disney Concert Hall

    Home of the Philharmonic and one of the architectural beauties built by Frank Gehry

    10 minutes

  • N/A

    Museum of contemporary art in the center of the city

    5 minutes

  • Colburn School (Pass By)

    School of music and arts

  • The Museum of Contemporary Art

    Contemporary Art museum since the 1980s

    5 minutes

  • 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

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.

Free Cancellation

June 19100% refund
June 20No refund

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  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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4.8

37 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 33 reviews with 5 stars

Great way to learn the...

Published on Dec, 2024

Great way to learn the history of the city and see wheee it all began. Phil was very informative and clearly loves LA.

Unforgettable LA tour

Published on Jul, 2024

We had an exceptional experience. Our tour guide, Phil was incredibly knowledgeable and shared the information in a clear and engaging manner. He was also very helpful in providing advice for our plans after the tour. The pacing of the tour was perfect, not rushed at all, which made the experience thoroughly enjoyable. We are very grateful for such a wonderful tour.

10 out of 10 Stars!

Published on Jun, 2024

10 out of 10 Stars! The walking tour was informative, insightful and provided a context for the deep and rich history of LA. Phil our tour guide was beyond fantastic. He is a font knowledge and very personable. This private walking tour is a perfect way to learn the history and culture that Los Angeles was founded on. Thank you.

LA History Up Close

Published on Mar, 2024

Excellent experience. Right amount of waking and tons of LA history. Recommend. Recommend. Recommend

Great way to get to know the history and stories of the Downtown area.

Published on Sep, 2023

Our second walking tour with Phil and he was great. Excellent knowledge of the history and all the entertaining stories. Great locations - Union Station, Olvera Street, Walt Disney Theatre and more and all the stories behind the scenes. Highly recommend.

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