Downtown Los Angeles: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

4.3
(6 reviews)

2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Food and Drink
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Pershing Square

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.

End point
Grand Central Market

The tour ends at the Grand Central Market.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • Pershing Square (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • The Biltmore Los Angeles (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • Standard Downtown (Pass by)

    The tour passes by the Standard Downtown. You'll hear a bit about the building's history while you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • Los Angeles Central Library (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • Bunker Hill Steps (Pass by)

    On this tour, you'll walk up Bunker Hill Steps, modeled after the famous Spanish Steps in Rome.

    Admission ticket free
  • Angels Flight Railway (Pass by)

    The tour passes by the world’s shortest railway, Angels Flight. You'll hear about the railway while you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • The Museum of Contemporary Art (Pass by)

    The tour passes by the Museum of Contemporary Art. You'll hear a bit about MOCA while you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • The Broad (Pass by)

    The tour passes by The Broad. While you walk, you'll hear about the bold design of contemporary art museum.

    Admission ticket free
  • Walt Disney Concert Hall (Pass by)

    The tour passes by the Walk Disney Concert Hall. You'll see the steely complexion of Frank Gehry’s design.

    Admission ticket free
  • Gloria Molina Grand Park (Pass by)

    The tour guides you through parts of Grand Park. There'll you'll get the perfect view of City Hall.

    Admission ticket free
  • Cathedral Of Our Lady Of The Angels (Pass by)

    The tour passes by the second largest Catholic church in the States, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.

    Admission ticket free
  • Bradbury Building (Pass by)

    The tour passes by the Bradbury building. You'll hear a bit about the buildings history while you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • Grand Central Market (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

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Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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