Historic Downtown Walking Tour
Historic Downtown Walking Tour
NOTE: If Pershing Square is closed tours will congregate at the southwest corner of the park, at the corner of 6th Street and Olive Street.
Explore some of L.A.’s most beloved landmarks, such as the Central Library, the U.S. Bank Tower, and the Bradbury Building!
Never taken one of our tours? Our Historic Downtown walking tour offers a great overview of downtown L.A. history and architecture, from the eighteenth century to the present.
Discover—or rediscover—the area’s unique character as you visit the areas surrounding Pershing Square, the heart of downtown. Learn about the founding of this great city, and the story of its growth, as told through its magnificent architecture.
Note: The Historic Downtown tour itinerary now includes a ride aboard the historic funicular Angels Flight. The cost to ride aboard Angels Flight is included in the cost of your tour. Tour-goers who choose not to ride Angels Flight may use a staircase that parallels the funicular's route (but there is no fare refund). Angels Flight is wheelchair accessible, however a 24-hour advance notice is required. We cannot accept guests in wheelchairs without prior reservations.
Walk-ins Accepted (subject to availability)
Please have exact change (cash or check, no credit cards) and arrive at least 15 minutes prior to tour time. Groups of 5 or more are strongly encouraged to have advance reservations. Please note that if the tour reaches capacity, patrons with paid reservations have priority.
If you have an informal group, like a Meet Up, and are planning on designating a tour to come to, please let us know by emailing info@laconservancy.org or calling (213) 623-2489, so that we can have enough docents available.
Meeting Location
Pershing Square, located at Olive Street and Sixthth Street in downtown Los Angeles. Tours meet in the center of the park near the mini-groves of Orange trees.
Parking
$9 after 5pm on weekdays and all day on weekends, in the underground Pershing Square Garage, located at Olive Street and 6th Street in downtown Los Angeles.
Metro
Red Line to Pershing Square Station. Follow the signs to Pershing Square exit, then cross the street to the park. For details, visit metro.net.
Important Policies
- Tour will run rain or shine.
- No refunds. You can change your reservation date if you contact us at info@laconservancy.org at least 24 hours before your original reservation date.
- No pets.
- This tour is not recommended for young children.
- Strollers not recommended.
- If a member of your party is in a wheelchair, please let us know in advance by emailing info@laconservancy.org.
All participants in the Los Angeles Conservancy-sponsored Walking Tours knowingly and freely accept and assume all risks, both known and unknown, and AGREE TO RELEASE, DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, NOT SUE, AND HOLD HARMLESS the Los Angeles Conservancy, its principals, officers, employees, volunteers, sponsors, agents and other participants from any and all claims, damages (including medical expenses and attorneys’ fees), injuries and expenses arising out of, or resulting from your voluntary attendance/participation in Walking Tours.
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