Departure Point

• This is a downloadable and self-guided tour. You can start it any time you wish although morning time is recommended. The starting point is merely our recommendation to save you time on logistics.It is suggested that you choose a time of day in which the attractions you wish to visit are open.

Duration2 hours - 5 hoursLanguages Available

• Printed guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Union Station800 N Alameda St, Downtown, Los Angeles, CaliforniaAdmire the magnificence of Union Station We all know there is something quite magical about train travel and there’s no better place to experience this than the last of the great train stations, Union Station. It is a building steeped in history, with its Mission-style exterior leading you into its opulent waiting area with marble tiles and faux wood beam ceilings which further take you through to various halls and courtyards. Being such a beautiful building, Union Station is a firm favorite of Hollywood’s. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Olvera StreetMain and Alameda streets, 125 Paseo de la Plaza 90012, Los Angeles, CaliforniaTake a stroll down Olvera Street to capture the essence of ‘Old LA’Duration: 15 minutesStop At: El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument125 Paseo de la Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012Immerse yourself in LA’s history at El Pueblo Historical MonumentDuration: 5 minutesStop At: La Plaza de Cultura Y Artes501 N Main St, , Los Angeles, CaliforniaGet a taste of the rich Mexican-American history and culture at LA Plaza de Cultura y ArtesDuration: 10 minutesStop At: Pico House430 N Main St, , Los Angeles, CaliforniaPio Pico was a successful businessman and the last Mexican Governor of Alta California who ordered the construction of a luxury hotel. Pico House was the result, and at the time was the most luxurious building in Southern California. If you’re a fan of The Mentalist, you’ll be interested to know that the back part of the building appeared on the show.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Los Angeles City Hall200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012Enjoy the view at City HallDuration: 15 minutesStop At: Gloria Molina Grand Park227 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CaliforniaChill out in Grand Park Stretching between the City Hall and the Los Angeles Music Center on Grand Ave, this park is filled with cool fountains, bright pink benches and picnic lawns, and is the perfect spot for people-watching. As well as being a great place to hang out, Grand Park also hosts a number of performances, gatherings and community events. Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Walt Disney Concert Hall111 S Grand Ave, Inglewood Can Day Has Was Year Day Was, Los Angeles, CaliforniaThe Music Center’s crowning jewel, the Walt Disney Concert Hall is home to the LA Philharmonic and the LA Master Chorale. They have a wide of concerts throughout the year, including classical, contemporary, world music and jazz. It’s a super elegant building and well worth taking the free audio tour.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: The Broad221 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CaliforniaBe astounded by the contemporary art at The BroadDuration: 20 minutesStop At: Bradbury Building304 S Broadway, Downtown, Los Angeles, CaliforniaSee a Hollywood icon at the Bradbury Building Downtown LA’s oldest commercial building may seem awfully familiar to you if you’ve seen the movie Blade Runner; the Bradbury Building’s iconic zigzagging staircases were used in the climax. This skylit alley of walkways, stairs and elevators, complimented by ornate ironwork, may come as a surprise after walking through the entrance – the rest of the building is fairly nondescript. You will have to do all you viewing from the ground floor as the rest of the building is private office space. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Grand Central Market317 S Broadway, , Los Angeles, CaliforniaGrab something to eat at Grand Central Market Located on the ground floor of the Homer Laughlin Building, this European-style food hall has been satisfying the hunger of the citizens of Downtown LA since 1917. It’s a great place to pick up traditional Latino eats like pupusas and tacos, and the market is now home to a number of trendy eateries such as Horse Thief BBQ and Eggslut. Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Angels Flight Railway356 S Olive St, , Los Angeles, CaliforniaTake a ride on the Angels Flight Railway Immediately recognizable from La La Land, this block-long funicular has managed to overcome closures, mechanical problems and relocation as it’s still pulling passengers up Bunker Hill more than a century after it first opened. You can get a great view of the Historic Core as you bump along the tracks. You can get on from either Hill Street or Olive Street. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: OUE Skyspace LA633 W 5th St, 2nd, 54th, 69th & 70th Floors, Los Angeles, CaliforniaSee Downtown from a different perspective at OUE Skyspace LA Here is another great place to get a bird’s eye view of Downtown LA, only OUE Skyspace LA has a significant advantage – a unique glass slide which you can ride to see the city from a completely different perspective. There is also a really cool interactive exhibition which gives you little-known facts about the city to enhance the skyline view. Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Los Angeles Central Library630 W 5th St, Free Tours Daily, Los Angeles, CaliforniaMarvel at Central Library’s awesome architecture Even if you’re not into reading, Central Library is worth checking out due to its amazing architecture; it has an exterior which mixes Egyptian and Mediterranean styles topped with a dramatic tiled pyramid. However, it’s inside that will really astound you. Head to the second floor rotunda to see its stunning deco-meets-arabesque dome and globe chandelier. Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Pershing SquareBoundaries are South Hill St, South Olive St, West Sixth St, and West Fifth St, , Los Angeles, CaliforniaHang out with the locals at Pershing Square While Pershing Square has had somewhat of a post-modern makeover in recent years with some questionable additions, it still remains Downtown’s main public space. There are some cool events here for you to check out, such as the Farmer’s Market which takes place every Wednesday. There are also some great permanent and temporary art exhibitions here, including the Spanish American War Memorial, the city’s oldest public art sculpture. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: The Last Bookstore453 S Spring St _ Ground Floor, Los Angeles, CaliforniaGet Instagram-worthy photos while purchasing books at The Last Bookstore The owners of the Last Bookstore had the right idea when they took over what used to be an old bank building; this store is now just as famous for its amazing interiors of marble columns and giant doors as it is for its book collection. The store creates what is known as visual merchandising through creative displays to attract Instagram users, “In the hope of trying to convert Instagram visitors into book purchasers”. Duration: 10 minutes

Additional Information

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Inclusions

• Self-Guided Written Tour in PDF

Exclusions

• Food and drinks
• No physical guide
• Any tickets / entrance fees

Redemption InstructionsIt's a self guided tour in PDF format (link below), so you don't have to present this ticket to anyone. You can start and finish any time you like. Learn about LA’s history and culture at your own comfortable pace without a guide or group. During this self-guided tour, you will learn fun facts, stories, timeline and insights about historical sites in Hollywood as well as explore the most instagrammable places.You are welcome to downtown your self-guided tour here: bit.ly/3iHcf4jEnjoy your time in Downtown LA and let us know how it was!Voucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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