Downtown Los Angeles: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
VoiceMap Audio Tours
4.2
Ann_L
10 days ago
The map worked well. It was great that it quickly corrected me when I made a wrong turn. Informative and entertaining narration. Loved being able to explore at my own pace.
Are you looking for a way to see Downtown Los Angeles without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • Find out about the rise, fall and revitalisation of LA’s Historic Core through La La Land’s juicest stories • Hear from producer Phil Biedron, an actor and tour guide whose passion for storytelling lead him to create this VoiceMap tour • Do it all in two hours or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Departure Point
- Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return Details
- The tour ends at the Grand Central Market.
Duration
2 hours - 2 hours and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Pershing Square
Boundaries are South Hill St, South Olive St, West Sixth St, and West Fifth St, , Los Angeles, California
The tour begins at the oldest park in the city, Pershing Square. You'll hear a bit about the history of Downtown LA and how to take the tour using the VoiceMap app.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Biltmore Los Angeles
506 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90071
The tour passes by the original home of the Oscars, the Millennium Biltmore Hotel. You'll hear about the hotel’s connection to the Beatles and Al Capone.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Standard Downtown
Standard Downtown Hotel, Los Angeles, California
The tour passes by the Standard Downtown. You'll hear a bit about the building's history while you walk.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Los Angeles Central Library
630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, California
The tour passes by the Los Angeles Central Library. You'll hear the story behind the Los Angeles Central Library’s fiery fate while you walk.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Bunker Hill Steps
Connecting 5th St to Hope St, , Los Angeles, California
On this tour, you'll walk up Bunker Hill Steps, modeled after the famous Spanish Steps in Rome.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Angels Flight Railway
351 S. Hill St, , Los Angeles, California
The tour passes by the world’s shortest railway, Angels Flight. You'll hear about the railway while you walk.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Museum of Contemporary Art
250 S Grand Ave, Downtown, Los Angeles, California
The tour passes by the Museum of Contemporary Art. You'll hear a bit about MOCA while you walk.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Broad
221 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, California
The tour passes by The Broad. While you walk, you'll hear about the bold design of contemporary art museum.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, California
The tour passes by the Walk Disney Concert Hall. You'll see the steely complexion of Frank Gehry’s design.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Gloria Molina Grand Park
227 N Spring St, Los Angeles, California
The tour guides you through parts of Grand Park. There'll you'll get the perfect view of City Hall.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Bradbury Building
304 S Broadway, Downtown, Los Angeles, California
The tour passes by the second largest Catholic church in the States, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Grand Central Market
317 South Broadway, , Los Angeles, California
The tour passes by the Bradbury building. You'll hear a bit about the buildings history while you walk.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Cathedral Of Our Lady Of The Angels
555 W. Temple Street, , Los Angeles, California
The tour ends with a visit to the Grand Central Market, the largest public market in the city where you can enjoy delicious local eats.
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Exclusions
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Food and Drink
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
Redemption Instructions
VOICEMAP CODE
───
Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.
This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.
DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
───
Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:
1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
2. Create an account
3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
4. Enter your code then select Download Now
PLEASE NOTE
───
• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
• Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.
SUPPORT
───
For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the VoiceMap Audio Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
Are you looking for a way to see Downtown Los Angeles without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • Find out about the rise, fall and revitalisation of LA’s Historic Core through La La Land’s juicest stories • Hear from producer Phil Biedron, an actor and tour guide whose passion for storytelling lead him to create this VoiceMap tour • Do it all in two hours or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Departure Point
- Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return Details
- The tour ends at the Grand Central Market.
Duration
2 hours - 2 hours and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Pershing Square
Boundaries are South Hill St, South Olive St, West Sixth St, and West Fifth St, , Los Angeles, California
The tour begins at the oldest park in the city, Pershing Square. You'll hear a bit about the history of Downtown LA and how to take the tour using the VoiceMap app.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Biltmore Los Angeles
506 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90071
The tour passes by the original home of the Oscars, the Millennium Biltmore Hotel. You'll hear about the hotel’s connection to the Beatles and Al Capone.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Standard Downtown
Standard Downtown Hotel, Los Angeles, California
The tour passes by the Standard Downtown. You'll hear a bit about the building's history while you walk.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Los Angeles Central Library
630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, California
The tour passes by the Los Angeles Central Library. You'll hear the story behind the Los Angeles Central Library’s fiery fate while you walk.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Bunker Hill Steps
Connecting 5th St to Hope St, , Los Angeles, California
On this tour, you'll walk up Bunker Hill Steps, modeled after the famous Spanish Steps in Rome.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Angels Flight Railway
351 S. Hill St, , Los Angeles, California
The tour passes by the world’s shortest railway, Angels Flight. You'll hear about the railway while you walk.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Museum of Contemporary Art
250 S Grand Ave, Downtown, Los Angeles, California
The tour passes by the Museum of Contemporary Art. You'll hear a bit about MOCA while you walk.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Broad
221 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, California
The tour passes by The Broad. While you walk, you'll hear about the bold design of contemporary art museum.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, California
The tour passes by the Walk Disney Concert Hall. You'll see the steely complexion of Frank Gehry’s design.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Gloria Molina Grand Park
227 N Spring St, Los Angeles, California
The tour guides you through parts of Grand Park. There'll you'll get the perfect view of City Hall.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Bradbury Building
304 S Broadway, Downtown, Los Angeles, California
The tour passes by the second largest Catholic church in the States, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Grand Central Market
317 South Broadway, , Los Angeles, California
The tour passes by the Bradbury building. You'll hear a bit about the buildings history while you walk.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Cathedral Of Our Lady Of The Angels
555 W. Temple Street, , Los Angeles, California
The tour ends with a visit to the Grand Central Market, the largest public market in the city where you can enjoy delicious local eats.
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Exclusions
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Food and Drink
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
Redemption Instructions
VOICEMAP CODE
───
Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.
This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.
DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
───
Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:
1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
2. Create an account
3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
4. Enter your code then select Download Now
PLEASE NOTE
───
• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
• Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.
SUPPORT
───
For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the VoiceMap Audio Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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