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The 11 Best Downtown Los Angeles Tours in Los Angeles

11 tours in this guide

Downtown Los Angeles Food Tour

Downtown Los Angeles Food Tour - Grand Central Market start: where LA food communities overlap

1.Downtown Los Angeles Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 501 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89Our pick

Six stops in Downtown LA with water and tastings included, plus DTLA landmarks and stories on a small-group 3-hour walk.

“Highly recommend the food tour! All the food options were filling and delicious, the historical buildings, some of which we walked through, were stunning in their architecture, and our tour guide, Scarlett, shared great history and information. Been on food tours, over 25, in cities all over the world, and this was one of the best!”

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Old and New Downtown Los Angeles Walking Tour

Old and New Downtown Los Angeles Walking Tour - Price and time: getting value for $38

2.Old and New Downtown Los Angeles Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 222 reviews · from $38

A 2-hour DTLA walking tour mixing LA’s early architectural icons with modern street life, led by a local guide, small group, and easy pace.

“This is a wonderful tour and Phil is fantastic, so knowledgable and entertaining! The tour is so good I had done it last year with my daughter and came back this year with my sister. I highly recommend!”

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Culture and Arts Tour of Downtown LA with Angels Flight Ticket

Culture and Arts Tour of Downtown LA with Angels Flight Ticket - Bradbury Building: A Landmark You Can Actually Walk Into

3.Culture and Arts Tour of Downtown LA with Angels Flight Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

A 2-hour Downtown LA art and architecture walk with The Last Bookstore, Bradbury Building, Grand Central Market, and Angels Flight.

“Matt was a fantastic guide, he was exceptionally knowledgeable about history and architecture. He made the tour a lot of fun by referencing film and tv. I would highly recommend this tour to hit some amazing spots around downtown LA.”

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The History and Architecture of Downtown Los Angeles

The History and Architecture of Downtown Los Angeles - Art, Museums, and the Modern Face of DTLA

4.The History and Architecture of Downtown Los Angeles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $39

Walk Downtown LA’s key architecture sites, from Angels Flight to Little Tokyo, with included tickets, free art stops, and mochi.

“Chris deserves more than five stars. He not only knows so much about the architecture of DTLA, he’s passionate about his adopted city. I highly recommend this tour. You’ll walk away with an appreciation for an LA that you may not have known existed.”

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Downtown Los Angeles History and Architecture Walking Tour

Downtown Los Angeles History and Architecture Walking Tour - Angels Flight and Pershing Square: compact rides and public-space questions

5.Downtown Los Angeles History and Architecture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35Best value

A 2.5-hour small-group walk through DTLA’s architecture, film history, and repurposed landmarks, starting at Grand Central Market.

“A lot of walking but it helped us see so many parts of the city! Marc was a knowledgeable and kind guide. We had one adult, a 14 year old, and a 9 year old. It was better suited for adults but Marc went out of his way to make the kids feel included.”

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Downtown Los Angeles Bike Tour

Downtown Los Angeles Bike Tour - Starting at 312 S Hill St and Getting Moving Fast

6.Downtown Los Angeles Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $82

Downtown Los Angeles Bike Tour: an 8-mile, 2.5-hour small-group ride through DTLA landmarks, with bikes and helmets included.

“We had a great time. I went with my son who’s not that experienced a rider but he was able to keep up. It helped that we were the only ones on the tour besides the guide so we didn’t hold anyone up. The guide was very patient. It was 2.5 hours & we didn’t hold anyone 6 miles. I think it’s normally 8 but we cut it short since my son was tired. We got to see a lot - lots of famous buildings including the “haunted hotel”, iconic theaters, the intercontinental, ritz Carlton the Mexican market, the Crypto arena (formerly Staples Center) and the municipal buildings. It was…”

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Downtown Los Angeles Architecture Walking Tour

Downtown Los Angeles Architecture Walking Tour - Price and timing: is $38 worth it for a 2-hour walk?

7.Downtown Los Angeles Architecture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · from $38

Downtown Los Angeles architecture walking tour with Phil: Central Library, Broadway Theater District, art deco sights, and free admission stops. $38.

“Phil was very good he has a brilliant memory and very good at the job of tour guide. Very enjoyable. The buildings chosen highlighted the history and architecture extremely well. Great thing to do.”

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The History and Architecture of Downtown Los Angeles

The History and Architecture of Downtown Los Angeles - Art, Museums, and the Modern Face of DTLA

8.The History and Architecture of Downtown Los Angeles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 3 hours · from $39

A 3-hour Downtown Los Angeles walk focused on architecture, film sites, court history, and Little Tokyo mochi, led by Chris.

“This is how I like to explore a city! Very excellent walking tour. Forget the houses of the stars, here you get to know the star architects and their houses and stories. Chris will tell you all about it and the history of the area. I enjoyed it alot and I can not recommend Chris and his tour enough! Thanks!”

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DTLA Murder Mystery Ghost Tour

DTLA Murder Mystery Ghost Tour - The walk itself, from Broadway Station to Pershing Square

9.DTLA Murder Mystery Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60

A 3-hour DTLA true-crime and ghost-themed walking tour after dark, with bar stops, major sites, and a $1-per-person climate donation.

“Chris was an amazing guide! Knowledge level far exceeded my expectations. Wish we were able to actually go inside establishments or at the very least the lobby.”

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Downtown Los Angeles: Culture and Arts Walking Tour

Downtown Los Angeles: Culture and Arts Walking Tour - LA transit history and the Red Line story before you hop on Angels Flight

Downtown LA Lights: Your Private Sunset and Night Helicopter Tour

Downtown LA Lights: Your Private Sunset and Night Helicopter Tour - Your Route: What You Get to See From the Sky

11.Downtown LA Lights: Your Private Sunset and Night Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 35 minutes (approx.) · from $270

Private LA sunset and night helicopter views of Downtown, Dodger Stadium, Crypto Arena, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, plus Getty and Griffith from above.

“I booked a sunset fly over downtown LA. Our Pilot Eric greeted us and gave us our itinerary along with safety instructions. We had amazing aerial view of downtown LA, Eric taking us on a smooth and gorgeous evening. Truly enjoyed the tour and will do it again!”

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