Los Angeles Beginnings Walking Tour
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Witness the transformation of Los Angeles from a pueblo into a world-class city by seeing the monuments that helped shape LA and learning how the city’s history continues to transform the City of Angels into a cultural icon.
Departure Point
- We meet at the Information booth next to Traxx restaurant inside LA Union Station (800 N. Alameda Street 90012).
Nearest Metro Rail station - Union Station off the Metro Red, Purple or Gold Lines.
Parking - Underground of Union Station by entering the garage off Vignes street. Rate is $8.
Return Details
- The tour ends at Angels Flight Railway (351 S. Hill Street 90013), which is a 25 minute walk or a two stop Metro Rail ride back to the starting point. Rail fare is not included with price of tour. The guide can point you in the direction.
Duration
2 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Union Station
800 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, California
America's last great railway station
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Calle Olvera
Los Angeles, California
The birthplace of Los Angeles
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Our Lady Queen Of Angels
535 N. Main St., Los Angeles, California
LA's oldest standing church
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Hall of Justice
211 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Oldest standing government building
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Cathedral Of Our Lady Of The Angels
555 W. Temple Street, , Los Angeles, California
The 'mother church' of Los Angeles and one of the largest Catholic churches in the world
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Gloria Molina Grand Park
227 N Spring St, Los Angeles, California
Center for the arts and culture of Los Angeles
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, California
Home of the Philharmonic and one of the architectural beauties built by Frank Gehry
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Broad
221 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Museum of contemporary art in the center of the city
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Colburn School
200 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, California
School of music and arts
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Museum of Contemporary Art
250 S Grand Ave, Downtown, Los Angeles, California
Contemporary Art museum since the 1980s
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Angels Flight Railway
351 S. Hill St, , Los Angeles, California
Overlook of the skyline of Los Angeles and an opportunity to ride the shortest railway of the world (fare not included)
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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour ends at Angels Flight Railway (351 S. Hill Street 90013), which is a 25 minute walk or a two stop Metro Rail ride back to the starting point. Rail fare is not included with price of tour. The guide can point you in the direction.
- Local guide
Redemption Instructions
• Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the tour start time.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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