Los Angeles · DOWNTOWN LA TOURS
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Grand Central Market, the Broadway theaters, the murals and the rooftop views. These are the 15 best Downtown LA tours: food-focused versus history and architecture, how much walking each involves, what they cost, and which to pick for a first look at the old core.
Small-group Downtown LA walking food tour with 6 tastings plus water, from Grand Central Market to Guisados, with DTLA stories.
“Did the tour in the company of tour guide Scarlet, lovely girl and very knowledgeable. The food was good too”
A 2-hour DTLA walking tour mixing old landmarks and newer street life, led by Phil, with easy pacing and major photo stops.
“We enjoyed finding out about LA's beginnings and seeing the downtown's landmarks! Our guide was very knowledgeable.”
2-hour Downtown LA arts walk with an Angels Flight ticket, inside stops at The Last Bookstore and Bradbury Building, plus Grand Central Market.
“Not a lot of interesting details beyond what one could google. Spent a lot of time in The Last Bookstore and Grand Central Market which would be better to do on your own. I was hoping for more history and local color information. But the guide was nice!”
A small-group, 3-hour walk through Downtown LA’s architecture and food, from Angels Flight to Little Tokyo and Grand Central Market.
“Chris did an exceptional job of taking us around downtown and providing us with an abundance of information about the architecture and history. As someone who lives within this community who knew many of the shop owners and vendors and it gave a very unique perspective of the community. I would highly recommend.”
Walk Downtown LA’s architecture and movie-pataces in 2.5 hours for $35. Grand Central Market to Tower Theatre, plus Art Deco stops.
“This was a fun and informative tour of downtown LA where we visited various hidden gems including repurposed buildings with surprise elements. The tour guide was knowledgeable and funny and shared many interesting stories of the success and demise of DTLA as well as some fun facts along the way.”
Bike DTLA’s landmarks in 2.5 hours: Union Station, Disney Hall, The Broad, Grand Central Market, and more, guided and gear included.
“Great fun. Very knowledgeable guide. Relaxing way to learn all about downtown. Too much distance to cover on foot.”
Walk Downtown LA’s key landmarks with an expert guide, spotting art deco and theater architecture in about two hours for $38.
“Interesting walk with Phil, our knowledgeable guide, through historic downtown LA and theater district… never knew LA had such an area!”
A 3-hour DTLA architecture and film-history walk with a real guide, an Angels Flight ride, and mochi in Little Tokyo for $39.
“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!”
A 3-hour DTLA murder-mystery ghost walk through iconic noir sites, with guided true-crime storytelling, short bar stops, and $1 donations.
“Our tour guide (Chris) was amazing and awesome and had a great sense of humor! Definitely worth the price of the ticket!”
A 2-hour Downtown Los Angeles walking tour focused on transit history, iconic architecture, and Olvera Street’s Spanish roots for $39.
“Our guide Paul was very knowledgeable and friendly. Even my teenagers enjoyed it and said they learned a lot. Highly recommend.”
A mostly-flat half-day bike ride through Los Angeles Arts District street art, breweries, and Little Tokyo with a live guide.
“From beginning to end this was an exhilarating experience. We saw beautiful murals and impressive views of the LA skyline. A perfectly paced tour.”
A 3-hour walking food tour of Downtown LA with eight tastings, landmark stops, and a friendly guide for $89.
“Excellent! Jean was personable, knowledgeable about the city and really made the tour interesting! Highly recommend him.”
Private helicopter over Downtown LA at sunset and night with live commentary and headsets, plus views of Dodger Stadium and Crypto Arena.
“This was an awesome experience! I have never flown in a helicopter. The pilot made us feel safe and comfortable. He was very knowledgeable. The ride snd experience was worth every penny! I highly recommend this tour.”
DTLA on foot with a Belgian guide: Art Deco and Modernist architecture, movie-palace lore, Angels Flight, Bradbury photos, Last Bookstore.
“It was great. We learned so much about the history of LA, and some things about it's future plans. We visited a number of interesting buildings and others were discussed as we walked through town. I'm an architect and I thought our guide did a great job explaining the social factors that influence building and city design. My California relatives realized all they were missing by not visiting LA!”
Downtown LA walking food tour: Metro fare, bottled water, tastings from Union Station to Grand Central Market. 3.5–4 hours.
“What a fun food tour from the start at Union Station, going through Chinatown and Little Tokyo! Diverse food selection sprinkled with history of LA. Definitely recommend!”
