Central Downtown LA Tour
Central Downtown LA Tour
Los Angeles is always changing and you’ll witness it on our Central Downtown LA tour. Thought LA doesn’t have a downtown? It does and it’s the most dynamic, interesting part of the city.
Many tourists don't know of DTLA (as it’s known here), but Angelenos do and they’re voting with their feet, as every week new restaurants, bars, Apple stores and apartment blocks open here. Many people don’t realize it’s also the best-preserved historic downtown of any major city in America (with great architecture). Join our Central Downtown LA tour and learn about the neighborhood where the city was born.
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The Real Los Angeles Tours
On this tour you'll see and learn about historic downtown, the most interesting part of LA. You'll also have lunch at Grand Central Market, one of the top food destinations in the U.S.
3 hoursGrand Park
Beautiful park in the middle of the Civic Center.
10 minutesCity Hall
Learn about this modern American architectural masterpiece, made famous in so many movies and TV shows.
10 minutesThe Music Center
The Walt Disney concert is world famous for its space age architecture, but the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion has held the Oscars more times than any other venue.
10 minutesAngels Flight Railway
Shortest railroad in the world, dating from 1901.
10 minutesGrand Central Market
100 years old in 2017 and better than ever - the perfect place for lunch.
45 minutesPershing Square
Center of downtown and home of the Biltmore Hotel, which hosted the Oscars throughout the 1930's and 40's.
10 minutesCicada Restaurant and Lounge
The first art deco building in Los Angeles.
10 minutesFine Arts Building
A hidden gem in downtown, from 1926.
10 minutesIncluded
- Tour Guide
- We donate $1 for every guest to a non-profit, Climate Cents.
- Entry/Admission - The Real Los Angeles Tours
Not Included
- Gratuities not included. Please allow 15-20%.
- Lunch - Lunch/Snacks are not included.
- Ticket on Angels Flight ($1 or $0.50 with TAP card)
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Tour is free for children aged 0-11 y.o.
- Aim to get to the meeting point 10-15 minutes early. If you’re late you may miss the tour.
- By making a booking for this tour you agree to be bound by The Real Los Angeles Tours terms of service.
- This is a walking tour and we move at a reasonable pace. If you have mobility issues please book a private tour via our website.
- Most travelers can participate
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.