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Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Free Cancellation
- Duration: 2 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
10am unless otherwise specified in the Special Requirements field
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Departure Details :
800 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
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Return Details :
100 N Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
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Cancellation Policy : For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Dive deep into two of Los Angeless most historic and flamboyant neighborhoods on this 2-hour Union Station, Olvera street and Little tokyo historic walking tour. From the great US railway station to a timeless mochi shop, youll discover both popular and little-known treasures in these bustling districts with your friendly local guide.
See iconic landmarks like El Pueblo de Los angeles Historical Monument, La Plaza de Cultura y Artes and indulge your sweet tooth with Japanese traditional delicacies before concluding your tour at the Go for broke monument and Japanese american national museum.
Highlights
Explore the local streets on a walking tour of the city
Fully narrated tour
Informative, friendly and professional guide
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Union station, Los angeles, California
Meet your guide 10.00 am at Union station, in front of Starbucks.
10.00 am Take a walk back in time as you explore lavish and opulent interiors of the Union Station, the major transportation hub of LA and greatest railroad passenger terminal in the Western US.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Olvera street, Los angeles, California
10.20 Next, head to Olveritas village, family-owned retail store for more than 25 years catering a great variety of Mexican traditional outfits, fabulous handmade bijouterie and accessories. As you wander vivid and lively Olvera street, listen to informative commentary from your local guide highlighting history, culture and present-day authenticity of the district. Soak up the Mexican vibes, sample delicious street tacos, enjoy looking at numerous colorful souvenir stalls and relish traditional mariachi songs.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Avila adobe, Los Angeles, California
10.40 Check out America Tropical Mural, huge provocative fresco designed by renowned Mexican social realist painter David Alfaro Siqueiros and take a glance at the life of early LA inhabitants in the early 20th century walking by Victorian style Sepulveda House Museum. Next, venture to outstanding Avila adobe, the oldest residential edifice in LA.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Pico House, Los Angeles, California
Take a look at Pico House, once the most luxury hotel in Southern California, and Chinese american museum, the most ancient Chinese construction in the area.
Stop At: La Plaza de Cultura Y Artes, Los Angeles, California
11.00 From there continue to LA Plaza Park, home to world famous El pueblo de los angeles historical monument. This is where Los Angeles officially was founded in 1781. Your next stop is the La plaza de culturas y artes. Take your time to amble around and explore local life in action. Do not miss prominent Old plaza Firehouse.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Little tokyo, Los Angeles, California
11.40 Meander down historic First Street, feast your eyes at Home is Little tokyo Mural, an impressive wall painting depicting the vibrant history of ethnic neighborhood, and then, pop into timeless Fugetsu-Do Mochi bakery shop. You can sample delicious Japanese rice cakes mochi and manju (not included in tour) as your guide tells you stories about different epochs of this historic 114-year old confectionery store.
Pass By: James Irvine Garden, Los Angeles, California
Stroll through kitschy Japanese Village Plaza and dont forget to add your wish written in colorful slip of paper to the stunning Wishing Tree. Have a look at Koyasan buddhist temple. Take a selfie with Public Art "Oomo Cube".
Stop At: Little tokyo, Los Angeles, California
11.20 Your tour will continue in Little tokyo, eclectic Japanese neighborhood thronged with delightful traditional restaurants, bakeries, cafes and quirky shops where youll find everything from authentic clothing and decorations to unique gifts and collectibles to Japanese video games and anime.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Go For Broke NEC, Los Angeles, California
12.00 Your tour will finish at the plaza near Go for broke monument and Japanese american national museum which you can explore on your own after the tour.
*Timing and the itinerary are subject to change.
Pass By: Japanese american national museum, Los Angeles, California
You can explore the museum after the tour, at your own comfortable pace
Inclusions
All taxes
Friendly local guide
Multiple start times available
Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour
Iconic places for photo shoot
Must-see attractions and off the beaten path
Exclusions
Gratuities
Snacks
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
The tour may be modified to meet your preferences (on demand)
Walking tour with a local guide
Please indicate prefer start time in comments when booking (depends on availability)
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
