Los Angeles · DOWNTOWN LA TOURS
The good downtown la tours clear out on weekends and holiday Mondays. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Taste six Downtown LA stops, from Grand Central Market to tacos and donuts, while a small-group guide adds food, culture, and city history.
“I had a great time and our tour guide Scarlet was very knowledgeable and great! The food was awesome.”
Explore historic Downtown Los Angeles on foot, from Grand Central Market and the Bradbury Building to Broadway theaters, jewelry shops, and Pershing Square.
“Phill was a great and knowledgeable guide. Really, really fun tour. I was in it mainly for the Bradbury Building, as it’s been in movies I love, but the entire tour was fantastic. Highly recommend!”
Explore Downtown LA on foot, from The Last Bookstore and Grand Central Market to Angels Flight, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and Union Station.
“Paul was great - very knowledgeable overall and had a lot of interesting facts about LA. We were not rushed and got to see some really cool things. It was nice to be in a tour that highlighted something other than celebrities and their homes. I would recommend!”
Explore Downtown Los Angeles history, architecture, Little Tokyo, Angels Flight, Broadway, and Grand Central Market on a three-hour walking tour.
“Great walking tour: Chris is extremely knowledgeable and indefatigable- he is a fountain of information about architecture and history. He also is caring, patient and thoughtful (always stopping in the shade!), while ensuring he includes everyone while sharing.”
Explore DTLA’s movie palaces, Art Deco towers, food halls, and urban stories on a small-group architecture walk led by Eloi Mark.
“An excellent tour! Our guide had really done his research thoroughly. We loved learning interesting and obscure facts about the city and the buildings that we visited. We got to discuss thoughtful and intuitive insights and connections from our guide about how LA grew, morphed and changed into what it is now. We felt very comfortable asking questions and being allowed to pursue subjects of interest for more discussion. We had a wonderful time and highly recommend this tour!”
Ride 8 miles through downtown Los Angeles, from Union Station to Walt Disney Concert Hall, with a small group and local guide.
“We had a great time. I went with my son who’s not that experienced a rider but he was able to keep up. It helped that we were the only ones on the tour besides the guide so we didn’t hold anyone up. The guide was very patient. It was 2.5 hours & we didn’t hold anyone 6 miles. I think it’s normally 8 but we cut it short since my son was tired. We got to see a lot - lots of famous buildings including the “haunted hotel”, iconic theaters, the intercontinental, ritz Carlton the Mexican market, the Crypto arena (formerly Staples Center) and the municipal buildings. It was…”
Explore Downtown LA’s Central Library, Broadway theaters, Art Deco landmarks, and more on a lively two-hour architecture walk.
“Phil was an excellent tour guide! His knowledge of Downtown LA architecture was very impressive. I would recommend this guided experience to anyone.”
Walk through downtown LA with Chris, riding Angels Flight, sampling mochi, and exploring movie sites, landmark buildings, Little Tokyo, and the Historic Core.
“Loved the tour - Chris was enthusiastic and extremely knowledgeable! Was a super hot day so made sure we were always shaded and hydrated! Would recommend him!”
Explore downtown LA’s darkest stories on a three-hour walking tour with haunted bars, true crime, historic hotels, and a small charity donation.
“Chris was very knowledgeable on all of LA facts. I would highly recommend this tour and tour guide. He did a great job keeping the tour fun.”
Explore Downtown LA on a two-hour walk through Union Station, Olvera Street, Grand Central Market, Angels Flight, and landmark architecture.
“Excellent guide, very knowledgeable. I have been to LA before but I have never seen some of the sights we covered on this tour, and the stories behind them were delightful. Definitely recommend to anyone who is interested in history, arts and food”
Explore LA's Arts District and Little Tokyo by bike, with murals, galleries, local history, a brewery stop, and the 6th Street Viaduct.
“Very nice experience biking through the artist district. Very safe and super cool to do with our daughter.”
See Los Angeles glow at sunset and after dark on a private 35-minute helicopter tour from Long Beach, with downtown views and live pilot commentary.
“This was by far one of the best experiences I’ve ever had ! Our pilots were so friendly and helped to make it a memorable experience! 10/10 would definitely go again .”
Taste Downtown LA through Chinatown, Little Tokyo, and Grand Central Market while learning the city’s story on a small-group walk.
“My wife and I opted for this tour because we wanted to explore the wonderful food around the LA area. We were not disappointed. Even though the weather was a little rainy, my wife, myself and a lovely couple from Australia were treated to some amazing cuisine. Our French guide, Penelope, was a delight! She was so knowledgeable about the history of the LA area. We sampled authentic food from Mexico, Vietnam, Japan, and spent time at the Grand Market which was a foodaholic's paradise. All of us were pleasantly full at the tour's end. What a great time was had by us all!”
Explore over 100 Arts District murals and graffiti with a local artist, from ArtShare to The Container Yard, for $20 in two hours.
“He was 20 minutes late. Talked too much about himself. Did not have a broad perspective on the subject matter.”
Tour MOCA, The Broad, and Kusama’s Infinity Room while exploring DTLA architecture, performance venues, and city history with a local guide.
“We explored MOCA’s contemporary art, visited The Broad including Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirror Room, and saw architectural icons like Walt Disney Concert Hall and Angels Flight. The pace was perfect and we never felt rushed. Our guide was excellent — knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about art and LA history. Their insights made the tour much more engaging and memorable. Highly recommend for anyone who loves art and culture.”
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