Downtown Los Angeles Private Half Day Tour.
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 4 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore Downtown Los Angeles on a private half-day tour, where iconic landmarks like the Bradbury Building, historical City Hall, and the L.A. Live home to the Los Angeles Lakers await. Discover the vibrant blend of architecture, history, and celebrity stories from an expert guide. This personalized experience offers a glimpse into LA's unique culture, showcasing its historic buildings and captivating street art. The tour includes convenient pickup and drop-off at your hotel, vacation home, cruise port, or airport for hassle-free enjoyment. - Private half-day tour focusing on Downtown LA's landmarks - Visit the Bradbury Building, City Hall, and L.A Lakers arena* - Gain local insight from expert guides on LA's history and culture - Includes pickup and drop-off at your specified location *Lakers arena: Outside only.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Taxes
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle luggage storage.
- Luggage: 1 checked bag (up to 50lbs) 1 carry-on per guest.
- Free waiting time from airport/cruise port: up to 30 minutes.
- Free waiting time from any other locations: up to 15 minutes.
What's not
- Tour guides/drivers are not included in the price, and it is deeply appreciated.
Itinerary
Get a great overview of downtown L.A. history and architecture, from the eighteenth century to the present on this self-guide walking tour. Visitors can view the building's impressive, light-filled atrium, ornate ironwork, marble stairs, and iconic open-cage elevators from the first floor and the landing of the first staircase. The Bradbury Building in downtown Los Angeles is open to the public during its operating hours (typically weekdays 9 a.m.–6 p.m. and weekends 10 a.m.–5 p.m.) to see its historic interior, but public access is generally restricted to the first floor and first landing of the staircase, as the upper floors house private businesses. Photography is permitted with smartphones.
Los Angeles City Hall is great for its iconic Art Deco architecture, significant historical role as a city landmark and government center, and the public observation deck offering panoramic city views. Visitors can admire its grand rotunda, detailed interior, and the unique Lindbergh Beacon atop its pyramid-like tower. The building also serves as a symbol of the city and is a popular location for filming and appreciating California's art and history. Public Access & Views (weekdays: 10:00 am - 03:00 pm) Observation Deck -The 27th-floor observation deck provides visitors with a free, 360-degree panoramic view of the city. Access to the observation deck makes it a popular and accessible free activity for tourists. Visitors can explore the grand rotunda and other notable interior spaces, offering a deeper appreciation for the building's design and history.
Outside view only: Arena is a major sports and entertainment venue in downtown Los Angeles, home to professional teams like the Los Angeles Lakers (NBA) and Los Angeles Kings (NHL). It hosts numerous concerts and events annually, featuring top-tier performers and serving as a cultural landmark. Originally known as the Staples Center, the arena is located next to the L.A. Live complex and is known for its state-of-the-art amenities and commitment to fan experience. The statues at Arena honor iconic Lakers players and other figures, with notable statues including those of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Jerry West, Shaquille O'Neal, and Elgin Baylor. A statue for former coach Pat Riley is also planned. These bronze sculptures are located in the Star Plaza area outside the arena, creating a popular attraction for fans to celebrate the legacy of these athletes.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- RapidShuttle.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The Tour Operator staff will do their best to track flights Arrivals for all Private Services. However, it's the Traveler responsibility to contact us and inform us of any delays, cancellations or flight changes. In addition, is the Traveler responsibility to let RapidShuttle's agents know if they are running late due, but not limited to Luggage, Costumes, and or Emigration Issues.
- The Tour Operator is not responsible for any inaccurate and or missing information provided by the guest.
- The guest is responsible to notify the Tour Operator for any delays. After the allocated waiting time, if no contact with the party, the Tour Operator reserves the right to record the trip as a No-Show by the Guest. No-Shows are Not Refundable.
How it compares in Los Angeles
- Its from-price is 113% above the median of the 1148 experiences we list in Los Angeles.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Los Angeles
Sunshine, beaches, film studios and canyons fill sprawling Los Angeles, where Hollywood glamour meets diverse neighbourhoods and great food.
Hollywood is the starting point for many visitors, with the Walk of Fame, the historic Chinese Theatre and its handprints in cement, and views of the Hollywood Sign from Griffith Observatory. Studio lots in Burbank and Universal City offer a behind-the-scenes look at film and television.
Top-ranked sights in Los Angeles: Hollywood Walk of Fame, Rodeo Drive, Hollywood Sign.
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