Los Angeles, California, United States

Old & New Downtown Los Angeles by Foot

Architectural Gems of the City Discover the historic downtown core of Los Angeles amid the exciting progress of a renaissance. Accompanied by your local guide, you will view some of this metropolitan city center’s finest architectural sites. See highlights including the Broadway Theater District, the Bradbury Building, the Jewelry District, Pershing Square and Grand Central Market. You will visit the renovated Angels Flight, a treasured 116-year-old short funicular railway that made an appearance in the acclaimed 2016 film La La Land . This dense city center of one-way streets and grand buildings replete with architectural detail is best explored on foot; as you walk, you will experience the colorful, bustling street life of this vibrant area. Learn the history of Los Angeles, from its early 20th-century development to the genesis of some of its unique landmarks—glorious architectural gifts from the city’s Golden Age that endure, standing proud, for all to explore. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.