Private Downtown LA Food and Culture Tour
Duration: 2 hours
Overview
Taste DTLA’s thriving food scene on a two-hour walking tour with history and stories.
Included
- Private guide
- Guided tour of Downtown LA
Excluded
- Food and drinks
Important information
How does lunch work?
Our food tour is a little different. While other tours charge more and give everyone the same thing, we charge less and recommend everyone bring an additional $20-$25 to buy food throughout the tour. This saves you money and gives you control over what you try. If your guide suggests chorizo tacos or vegan ramen and you want currywurst or a wood-fired pizza, go for it. Want to split with your family that’s traveling with you? That works, too. Between our two food hall stops, you’ll have lots of selection.
What if I have dietary restrictions?
Both of our foodie stops have a wide range of dining options, so there truly is something for everyone. Let your guide know if you have certain dietary restrictions, and they can help guide you to the right place to eat.
What is the rescheduling policy?
We understand plans change. You can always change your tour 24 hours or more before you tour. We offer a 100% refund up to 24 hours prior to your tour start time. Within 24 hours of your tour, we would have incurred hard costs and therefore cannot allow rescheduling or cancellation without costs.
When should I get there?
Plan to show up 15 minutes early. The tour starts promptly, and you may not be able to catch up if you arrive late.
What if it rains?
Our tours run rain or shine, so please check the local forecast to plan. In rare cases when we have to cancel for extreme weather, we’ll offer you the chance to reschedule or give a full refund.
Is this tour accessible?
This tour is accessible for strollers and wheelchairs.
Highlights
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Your tour will begin by learning about Los Angele’s public transportation. Most people picture just one thing when driving in Los Angeles, traffic jams. Few realize, however, that LA is home to a world class metro system which you’ll learn about on this tour. Come hear about the struggle between mass transit and car culture and learn about the demise of the original Red Line, and experience it for yourself later in the tour when you hop on the world famous Angels Flight.
Your next few stops will take you to several unique and fascinating locations: The Last Bookstore, The Bradbury Building and the Grand Central Market which are all distinctly LA and shouldn’t be missed. Next up, you will see where locals and travelers visit to experience world renowned symphonies and art in the notable institutions that line Grand Street such as the Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Music Pavilion, the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Broad Museum.
Next you’ll go to the Civic Center of LA, where you will see and learn about all of the administrative functions that help bring order to this large and sprawling city. You will also hear about local legends such as former Mayor Tom Bradley and retired police chief William Parker. Following this is the cultural hub of Downtown LA, and the oldest street in Los Angeles, Olvera. Immerse yourself in the local flavor and experience first hand what pueblo life was like in LA. Learn about the namesake of this great city and come to understand how the Spanish Empire helped shape this city.
For your last stop, marvel at the incredible mission revival and Art Deco infused building that is Union Station. Learn about the history of this transit hub officially known as the Grand Central of the west. After this tour you will be able to impress the locals with your insider knowledge of the subway and never get stuck on the freeway again.