Architectural tour of Downtown Los Angeles
Los Angeles is full of diverse architectural styles, including historic buildings and modern architecture. One of the key spots that’s ideal for a walking tour in a city where cars are omnipresent is the financial center—also known as Downtown. Our architect guide will lead you on a tour of Downtown LA that includes everything from historic buildings such as hotels, offices and apartments to interesting malls with diverse architectural styles. You’ll see Los Angeles’ main institutions of art and music, sports hall, gleaming skyscrapers and multinational corporations.
You’ll also gaze upon Victorian houses in Angelino Heights, LA’s first suburb, as well as impressive government buildings like the City Council. Next, we’ll walk through Little Tokyo Historic District, a pristine district that represents the heart of North America’s largest Japanese-American population and pass by festive Chinatown with Pagoda-style buildings and red lanterns. Last but not least, we’ll stop by the ongoing Los Angeles Grand Avenue Project, where our architect guide will explain the massive construction project to convert the area to the style of the Champs Elysees in Paris. The first project was the 12-acre Grand Park renovation completed in 2012. Currently, they’re constructing a two-tower complex designed by Frank Gehry on the southeast corner of Grand Avenue and 1st Street.
Private tour in English : 1 to 40 guests
Duration of the tour: 4h or 8h.
Meeting point: Will be emailed with your booking confirmation.
Period: All year round.
Days: Schedule at your convenience – Contact us
4h visit:
1-4 people: $690
5-9 people: $890
10-19 people: $1010
20-29 people: $1100
30-40 people: $1300
8h visit:
1-4 people: $1200
5-9 people: $1590
10-19 people: $1950
20-29 people: $2100
30-40 people: $2490
If you would like to book an 8-hour tour, please contact us
Transportation, meals and admission not included.
20% surcharge on Sundays and holidays.
$500 surcharge for visiting a construction site or an architect’s office.
Visits to listed buildings may incur additional fees.
Special requests due to possible changes in these prices.
Additional fee for another language translator, 4h rates from: $390.
Additional fee for another language translator, 8h rates from: $780.
Larger groups: Please contact us.
Services Included: 4h or 8h walking tour with an architect, Angelino Heights, Little Tokyo, Los Angeles Grand Avenue project, Cathedral Lady of the Angels
Services not included: Tips for the tour guide, personal expenses, transfer to the meeting location.
Accessibility: This tour is not available for people with disabilities in wheelchairs.
This tour is available for the hearing impaired. We can provide a translator for sign language. Please contact us for rates and availability.
Pets: Even though we love them, they are not allowed.
Guide: Our licensed guides reserve the right to cancel the scheduled tour due to weather conditions (rain, storm, snow or other). In case of cancellation, we can offer you an alternative date or a total cancellation, in which case we will give you a full refund.
Cancellation Policy for the private tour: All sales are final and non refundable.
Request to reschedule your tour: All requests to reschedule your tour must be made in writing and sent to us via email more than 30 days prior to your tour or activity. There are no exceptions. Without an email, we will not be able to reschedule your tour.
Videos and pictures: We reserve the right to record video footage and photographies in connection with future promotional and publicity for MAD Tours and Events on social media and website.
Belongings: Mad Tours and Events is not responsible for any personal items which are lost, stolen or left behind.
Passenger Voucher check-in Instructions: On the day of tour or activity, please arrive 15 minutes early to the tour departure point at the indicated address sent with your confirmation.
Taxes & Booking fees: They are not included in the rate. Those fees will be indicated once you start the booking reservation process.
No show: Please note that if you do not show up on the day of your tour or activity, your tour is forfeited.
