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Offered languages
- English
- Italian
- French
- Spanish
With more than 10 years of guiding travelers — first in Havana, Cuba, and now in Los Angeles — I learned that what people are really looking for on a tour is not encyclopedia data : it’s understanding a city, connecting with its culture and really enjoying it.
My tours have no timed script or lines of tourists following a little flag. These are private, self-paced tours where we will walk through Downtown’s most iconic places while telling you the stories that don’t appear in any guidebooks — those that only someone who has lived through two very different cultures can tell.
I speak Spanish, English, French and Italian. No barriers, no taboo topics — ask what you want. A good debate is always welcome.
This is not surface tourism. It’s knowing Los Angeles through the eyes of someone who came looking for their American dream and found a fascinating city that changes every day.
Of course: we walk a lot and energetically. Bring comfortable shoes and want to enjoy!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will meet right in front of the Kawada Hotel to welcome you and introduce you to the tour.
The tour ends at the Apple Tower Theatre (802 S Broadway, Los Angeles). If the group opts for the optional extension to historic Broadway, the guide will accompany you there. Otherwise, the tour ends in the Jewelry District/Grand Central Market area.
Itinerary
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1Bradbury Building
We start at the iconic Bradbury Building (1893), one of the oldest and most beautiful buildings in Downtown Los Angeles. Its stunning atrium with natural light, wrought iron staircases and original tiles is a gem that has appeared in films like Blade Runner and 500 Days of Summer.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2City Hall
We passed the iconic City Hall (1928), the Art Deco City Hall of Los Angeles. We will climb to the free 27th floor viewpoint for 360° panoramic views of Downtown and the mountains. (Viewpoint available weekdays only)
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
We arrive at the modern Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels (2002), a masterpiece of contemporary architecture with huge windows and a quiet garden. Fun fact: its bells were made in Spain and the design avoids any reference to earthquakes.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
The Music Center (Pass by)
We visited the Music Center, the main performing arts center in Downtown Los Angeles. This cultural complex is the artistic heart of the city and hosts important theatre and concert venues.
Admission ticket free -
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We passed the iconic Department of Water and Power (DWP) building, an imposing modernist structure built in 1965. Its geometric and powerful design is one of the most representative examples of modern architecture in Los Angeles. Special for photos and videos.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Walt Disney Concert Hall
We admire Frank Gehry’s revolutionary Walt Disney Concert Hall, with its stainless steel facade that shines like a sculpture. Fun fact: the metal panels were polished by hand to avoid reflections that would distract drivers.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6The Broad
We arrive at the famous The Broad Museum, one of the world’s leading contemporary art museums with its concrete “veil”. Fun fact: general admission is free, but the works of Jeff Koons, Yayoi Kusama and Warhol are unmissable.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Angels Flight Railway
We climbed Bunker Hill and took the historic Angels Flight Funicular, the oldest in Los Angeles (1901). Fun fact: it was dubbed “the shortest railway in the world” and appears in films such as La La Land.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
8Grand Central Market
We arrive at the vibrant Grand Central Market (1917), LA’s oldest food market. Here you can try tacos, juices or local coffee. Fun fact: it has been open without interruption for more than 100 years. We recharge to continue walking on Broadway.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
We passed the Million Dollar Theatre (1918), one of the most iconic historic theaters in Downtown Los Angeles. It was the first theater in the world to cost more than $1 million and stands out for its facade and vestibule decorated in Spanish Renaissance style.
Admission ticket free -
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We visited The Last Bookstore, California’s largest independent bookstore with its famous book tunnel and art installations. Fun fact: it occupies an old bank from 1920 and has more than 300,000 books.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Pershing Square (Pass by)
We passed Pershing Square, Downtown’s historic park with palm trees and colorful murals. Fun fact: its name honors General Pershing and has been the scene of events and protests since 1866.
Admission ticket free -
The Jewelry District (Pass by)
We walk through the authentic Jewelry District, full of wholesale jewelry stores and Art Deco buildings. Fun fact: it is one of the largest jewelry centers in the United States and offers a very different local atmosphere than the rest of the tour.
Admission ticket free -
10Apple Tower Theatre
We ended up at the Apple Tower Theatre (802 S Broadway), a beautifully restored 1927 theater that today is Apple’s flagship store. Fun fact: the contrast between the golden glamour of the 1920s and current technology is spectacular.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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