• Angels Flight Railway - Begin the tour by exploring the world’s shortest train! Discover Angels Flight and its link to Bunker Hill. The tour kicks off with a ride on Angels Flight! (The cost is included in the tour.)
• California Plaza - Uncover the fate of the Victorian homes of old Los Angeles and the rise of the modern financial district. View iconic LA skyscrapers featured in films like Independence Day!
• The Museum of Contemporary Art - Bunker Hill boasts two remarkable free art museums. The first stop is the Museum of Contemporary Art. Learn about the Pritzker Prize-winning architect behind this building and his early challenges.
• The Broad - The second free museum is The Broad (join the tour to learn the correct pronunciation!). The museum’s stunning architecture is only rivaled by the quality of its Pop Art collection. Discover the exciting plans for The Broad and its ambitious expansions.
• Walt Disney Concert Hall - The Walt Disney Concert Hall is an architectural marvel by a master architect at his peak. Frank Gehry, hailed as “the most important architect of our age,” showcases his talent with buildings like the WDCH. The story of the Concert Hall’s creation is as captivating as the building itself!
• City Hall - Return to architecture and civic history! The tour winds down with a visit to LA’s political center. Stroll through Grand Park and learn how LA transformed from a town of 44 to a city of millions.
• Little Tokyo - Japanese communities have significantly influenced California, especially LA. One of the oldest bakeries still operating is a Japanese candy store from 1903! The tour includes mochi from this unique stop.
• Fugetsu-Do - Running a small business is challenging. Operating through two world wars, the Great Depression, and over 120 years of life’s challenges is nearly impossible. Yet, the Kito family in LA has done just that since 1903. Our tour visits this legendary establishment to sample their incredible mochi!
• Vibiana - The oldest building on our tour is St. Vibiana Cathedral from 1876. This cathedral was built when nearly 1/5th of LA’s population could fit inside!
• Million Dollar Theater - Downtown LA’s Broadway hosts the largest collection of historic “Movie Palaces” in the U.S. The grand theatres of Broadway premiered films of Hollywood legends like Charlie Chaplin. The Million Dollar Theater is among the most grandiose of the remaining theatres.
• Bradbury Building - The Bradbury is one of the world’s most magnificent buildings. Discover the incredible story behind this 1893 masterpiece!
• Old Bank District - The architecture of LA’s old bank district reflects the wealth and ambition of early 20th-century LA. As we walk down Spring St., the buildings evolve in style and materials. From iron and steel to Beaux Arts and Art Deco, Spring St. is an architectural timeline of “The Wall Street of the West.”
• The Last Bookstore - Explore one of LA’s coolest spots! The Last Bookstore is a reader’s paradise, offering great photo opportunities. Learn about the original bank building and uncover the secrets of the original vault.
• Grand Central Market - This culinary destination delights both locals and visitors. This historic food hall has been thriving for over 100 years and continues to flourish!

• Complimentary snacks

If you want to truly understand LA, you need to visit downtown. This is where it all began! Over 3 hours, you’ll learn so much about LA and the downtown area. We’ll discuss history, architecture, food, city planning, shopping, art, and more! Guests frequently walk away from the tour amazed by how much they underestimated downtown LA.

This tour focuses on a few major parts of DTLA. We will cover the Historic Core, Little Tokyo, the Civic Center, and Bunker Hill. These areas will give you a deeper understanding of how much variety there is in downtown. Every block in downtown has its own unique feel.

In Little Tokyo, you’ll get to try traditional Japanese sweets from a family owned confectioner that has been around since 1903! This is the only tour in LA that visits this legendary institution.

See LA in a Day offers the best walking tours in LA, heavily researched and delivered by guides with a passion for sharing the city they call home. See you on the tour!

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