Silver Lake's Hidden Painted Stairways: Private Walking Tour
- 2h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
On this private walking tour, you will step past bright swatches of yellow, orange, purple and green; past painted red hearts and another colourful decor as you ascend higher up Silver Lakes’ famous painted staircases, decorated by local artists. Here you will find a mix of old and new – and part of the neighbourhood’s revival are these fabulous staircases which have become the shining star of Silver Lake. Back in the day, the city was alive with the sounds of trolleys, buses, and trains, and these stairways played a significant role in connecting people to their destinations. Nowadays, they are used as an alternative to gyms, providing a killer workout while taking in the beautiful sights of Silver Lake. Get ready to climb your way to the top and discover the hidden gems of this historic neighbourhood!
Inclusions
What's included
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- One beverage per person at a local Silver Lake coffee shop
- A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
What's not
- Additional food and drink
- Gratuities
- Transportation and hotel pickup/drop-off
Itinerary
Meet your guide at the Silver Lake Recreation Center, where you will get a quick introduction to the tour.
Immerse yourself in the Silver Lake neighbourhood, where your guide will lead you to the famous painted staircases.
Descend the Cicero Stairs (90 steps) until you reach Sunset Blvd. Stop for a coffee break and snack at a local coffee shop.
Go about 200 steps up the Lower Micheltorena Stairs and head towards the Descanso Stairway, where you will descend another 139 steps to a nice viewpoint, with photo ops along the way. Walk the 90 steps up the Murray Stairs, with a short, steep walk up to the Effie/Rotary Stairs, before heading back down to the Recreation Center.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Your guide will meet you outside the entrance of the Silver Lake Recreation Center - 1850 W Silver Lake Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90026.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Travel Curious
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
How it compares in Los Angeles
- Its from-price is 33% below the median of the 240 city tours we list in Los Angeles.
- It is shorter 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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