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LA Walking Tour: Olvera Street, Union Station, and Grand Market
Downtown Los Angeles
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover the real Los Angeles on a guided walking tour through Union Station, Olvera Street, Chinatown, Angels Flight, and Grand Central Market. Led by a passionate local guide, this tour blends fascinating history, hidden landmarks, and great photo spots while sharing the stories that shaped the city from its earliest days to today.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Gratuities
Snacks
Bottled water
Meeting Points
Departure
Los Angeles Union Station
Meet your guide at Los Angeles Union Station (800 N Alameda St) at the palm tree courtyard entrance facing Alameda St at 11:00 AM. Stand at the center walkway near the main doors. Look for a guide in a neon green WALK LA Tours shirt and flag. Please arrive 5 minutes early.
Return
Grand Central Market
This tour ends at Grand Central Market (317 S Broadway, Los Angeles). Guests can explore the food vendors or continue their day nearby. Transportation options include Metro (2nd Street Station), buses, taxis, and Uber/Lyft.
LA Walking Tour: Olvera Street, Union Station, and Grand Market
Downtown Los Angeles
About
Discover the real Los Angeles on a guided walking tour through Union Station, Olvera Street, Chinatown, Angels Flight, and Grand Central Market. Led by a passionate local guide, this tour blends fascinating history, hidden landmarks, and great photo spots while sharing the stories that shaped the city from its earliest days to today.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Gratuities
Snacks
Bottled water
Meeting Points
Departure
Los Angeles Union Station
Meet your guide at Los Angeles Union Station (800 N Alameda St) at the palm tree courtyard entrance facing Alameda St at 11:00 AM. Stand at the center walkway near the main doors. Look for a guide in a neon green WALK LA Tours shirt and flag. Please arrive 5 minutes early.
Return
Grand Central Market
This tour ends at Grand Central Market (317 S Broadway, Los Angeles). Guests can explore the food vendors or continue their day nearby. Transportation options include Metro (2nd Street Station), buses, taxis, and Uber/Lyft.
Itinerary
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Union Station
Start your tour at the historic transportation hub built in 1939. Guests walk through the Garden Patio, see the famous Mission Revival architecture, and learn how Union Station became the gateway to Los Angeles.
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El Pueblo de Los Angeles
Walk through the historic district where Los Angeles was founded in 1781. This area preserves the Spanish and Mexican roots of the city.
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Los Angeles Fire Department Museum
The first fire station built in Los Angeles.
5 minutes
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Chinese American Museum
Learn about the Chinese American community that played an important role in the early development of Los Angeles.
10 minutes
5
Italian American Museum of Los Angeles
Located in the historic Sepulveda House, this museum shares the story of Italian immigrants who helped shape Los Angeles.
5 minutes
6
Placita Olvera
Stroll through the vibrant Mexican marketplace filled with food vendors, traditional crafts, music, and colorful culture. One of the most photographed streets in Los Angeles.
7
Avila Adobe
Built in 1818, this is the oldest standing home in Los Angeles and offers a glimpse into life during the early days of the city.
10 minutes
8
La Plaza de Cultura Y Artes
A museum dedicated to Mexican-American history and culture in Los Angeles, located in a beautifully restored historic building.
10 minutes
9
City Hall
Walk past the iconic Art Deco building, completed in 1928, that served as the tallest structure in Los Angeles for decades. City Hall has appeared in many Hollywood films and represents the center of government in Los Angeles.
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Gloria Molina Grand Park
This beautiful civic park stretches between City Hall and the Music Center and offers great skyline views. The park has become a gathering place for festivals, celebrations, and community events.
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Angels Flight Railway
The world’s shortest railway has carried passengers up Bunker Hill since 1901. This historic landmark represents the early days of transportation in Los Angeles.
5 minutes
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Grand Central Market
Finish the tour at one of the most famous food markets in Los Angeles. Grand Central Market has been serving locals since 1917 and features dozens of food vendors offering cuisines from around the world.
