Essential Free Tour Los Angeles

Did you know that Downtown is likely one of the most walkable neighborhoods in Los Angeles? It is also an area full of attractive landmarks and history, where you can listen to interesting anecdotes and see beloved buildings such as the Central Library, the US Bank Tower, the Angels Flight Railway or the Bradbury Building, to name just a few! Why don’t you come and join an engaging local guide and a group of like-minded travelers to embark on an entertaining exploration? Discover how a tiny Spanish village called “The Town of Our Lady the Queen of the Angels of Porciuncula” grew through farming, oil, tourism, real estate and, finally, movies to become one of the most dynamic and culturally rich cities in the USA.

Joining the Essential Free Tour of Los Angeles to discover the core of LA Downtown from a new angle. You will learn how this business area started growing in the 1800s, with iconic buildings that are still standing today. Walking around Grand Park, you will hear about how railways and the discovery of oil at the beginning of the 20th century changed the former little town forever. Since then, many Japanese, Chinese, African American and many other immigrants moved to the city and transformed it into the vibrant melting pot we know today. You will learn about the historical places that were the setting to riots and social protest that forged this socially progressive city.

Navigating the famous Grand Central Market will give you the opportunity to discover the cuisines of all the cultures that made up LA, exceptional boutiques, video game arcades, great cinemas and more. Walking commercial streets and theaters, you will also discover how LA came to transform into the leading entertainment factory globally, with some of the best filming, music, video game studios in the world. Your tour will be led by local guides passionate about their city, who wish to share their favorite places with tourists and welcome them into the local culture. Come and join the Essential Free Tour of Los Angeles and enjoy an authentic experience!