About this experience
You will see Downtown from different perspectives and understand how office clerks working in the city's financial center, artists and painters living in the historical center of Downtown Los Angeles, and the homeless people residing in tent camps on neighboring streets coexist here. You will explore colorful Chinatown, ultra-modern and historical buildings, a cozy park, the world's shortest railroad, and much more. And all of this is just the center of Greater Los Angeles!
Los Angeles - a dream city where nothing is impossible - attracts tens of thousands of talented people from all over the world every year and grows at incredible rates. The city now covers an area of 12,000 sq.km with a population of over 17 million. Modern Greater Los Angeles is an intertwining of many small and completely different cities that have merged over time into one. This is what makes it a unique and unparalleled city. Downtown is the heart of Los Angeles, the place of its birth. Back in 1781, a settlement was founded here, with only 44 residents. On our walk, we will be able to walk through the pages of the history of the City of Angels and learn how the city grew from 44 settlers to 17 million residents over two centuries.
Itinerary
- So, we will visit and see how people work at Los Angeles City Hall. As a bonus, on the 27th floor, there is an observation deck where we will see the whole metropolis and peek into the hall where the mayor of the city meets people every month. Not far from City Hall is a cozy park where picnics are often held, people do yoga, or simply relax, looking at beautiful fountains.
- Along the way, we will also pass by the main office of the Police Department and the largest Roman Catholic church in Los Angeles.
- You will visit the small Gold Rush Museum and stroll along the central street of Downtown, where you will enter historical buildings, locations of many famous movies, including "Blade Runner," "Lethal Weapon," "The Artist." You will see one of the first cinemas in the USA and the historic market.
- We will also visit the Chinese community living in colorful Chinatown. We will walk along the first street of Los Angeles and visit the city's oldest house, standing here for 200 years. From there, we will walk to the active station known as the "Last Great American Train Station."
- We will walk among the giant titanium plates of the Walt Disney Concert Hall - the newest concert venue designed by one of the greatest contemporary architects, Frank Gehry.
- We will stroll through the new art quarter and get lost at the foot of the skyscrapers of the financial center. We will ride on the world's shortest iron road - a funicular dating back to 1901.
Who Should Take This Tour
For all those who love active recreation and long walks.
Organizational Details
- The City Hall building and the Gold Rush Museum are closed on weekends.
- A transfer from your hotel and back is available. The transfer is provided by a car and is suitable for groups of up to 3 people, and is available at an additional cost of $50.
