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Tour the birthplace of LA and eat delicious food from a wide variety of cuisines. Learn the history of the oldest section of the city and visit some of its most stunning public art & architecture—including beautiful Union Station, numerous WPA frescoes and one the 20th century’s most scandalous murals.
Explore charming Olvera Street & historic Chinatown while sampling some of the city’s best dumplings, sandwiches, pizza, and traditional Chinese pastry at 5 noteworthy, family/independently-owned food stops.
This 3-hour tour is great for locals/visitors and the perfect activity for a birthday celebration, bachelor(ette) party, or team building event.
NOT SUITABLE for vegans/gluten-free; please take our LA Taco Tour instead, which is ideal for plant-based & gluten-free diets.
Please note: drinks are not included, nor is tour guide gratuity (15-20% recommended).
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your guide will be waiting for you outside of the church.
Itinerary
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1Chinatown
Learn about Chinatown's origins in the 1850s and its development in the 1930s, and sample some its tastiest handmade dumplings and baked goods.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2El Pueblo de Los Angeles
Discover the birthplace of Los Angeles, its history of free speech and political organizing, and its beautiful Victorian architecture.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Calle Olvera
One of Los Angeles' oldest and most culturally significant streets filled with merchants whose families have been operating their puestos (or stalls) since the 1930s.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4America Tropical Interpretive Center
See one of Los Angeles' most scandalous murals from 1932 and learn the fascinating story of the Mexican artist who painted it.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Union Station
Often called “the last of the great train stations," this beauty from 1939 will dazzle architecture lovers.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Los Angeles Terminal Annex Post Office
This monumental postal building built in Spanish Colonial Revival / Mission Revival style contains eleven intriguing WPA-era murals.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for vegans, or those with gluten-free diets; please take our Los Angeles Taco Tour instead, which is ideal for those with plant-based and gluten-free diets
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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