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Historic Tour in Downtown LA: Olvera Street and Little Tokyo

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Location: Los Angeles, United States
Duration: 2 hours
Product code: 11498P64


Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Union Station, 800 N Alameda St Downtown, Los Angeles, CA 90012-2177Meet your guide 10.00 am at Union Station, in front of Starbucks.10.00 am Take a walk back in time as you explore lavish and opulent interiors of the Union Station, the major transportation hub of LA and greatest railroad passenger terminal in the Western US.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Olvera Street, Main and Alameda streets 125 Paseo de la Plaza 90012, Los Angeles, CA 9001210.20 Next, head to Olverita’s village, family-owned retail store for more than 25 years catering a great variety of Mexican traditional outfits, fabulous handmade bijouterie and accessories. As you wander vivid and lively Olvera Street, listen to informative commentary from your local guide highlighting history, culture and present-day authenticity of the district. Soak up the Mexican vibes, sample delicious street tacos, enjoy looking at numerous colorful souvenir stalls and relish traditional mariachi songs.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Avila Adobe, 10 Olvera St, Los Angeles, CA 90012-292110.40 Check out America Tropical Mural, huge provocative fresco designed by renowned Mexican social realist painter David Alfaro Siqueiros and take a glance at the life of early LA inhabitants in the early 20th century walking by Victorian style Sepulveda House Museum. Next, venture to outstanding Avila Adobe, the oldest residential edifice in LA.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Pico House, 430 N Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012-2827Take a look at Pico House, once the most luxury hotel in Southern California, and Chinese American Museum, the most ancient Chinese construction in the area.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: La Plaza de Cultura Y Artes, 501 N Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012-282811.00 From there continue to LA Plaza Park, home to world famous el Pueblo de Los Angeles historical monument. This is where Los Angeles officially was founded in 1781. Your next stop is the LA Plaza de Culturas y Artes. Take your time to amble around and explore local life in action. Do not miss prominent Old Plaza Firehouse. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Little Tokyo, Downtown Southeast of the Civic Center; bounded by 1st, Los Angeles, CA11.40 Meander down historic First Street, feast your eyes at Home is Little Tokyo Mural, an impressive wall painting depicting the vibrant history of ethnic neighborhood, and then, pop into timeless Fugetsu-Do Mochi bakery shop. You can sample delicious Japanese rice cakes mochi and manju (not included in tour) as your guide tells you stories about different epochs of this historic 114-year old confectionery store.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: James Irvine Garden, 244 S San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90012-3856Stroll through kitschy Japanese Village Plaza and don’t forget to add your wish written in colorful slip of paper to the stunning “Wishing Tree”. Have a look at Koyasan Buddhist Temple. Take a selfie with Public Art "Oomo Cube".Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Little Tokyo, Downtown Southeast of the Civic Center; bounded by 1st, Los Angeles, CA11.20 Your tour will continue in Little Tokyo, eclectic Japanese neighborhood thronged with delightful traditional restaurants, bakeries, cafes and quirky shops where you’ll find everything from authentic clothing and decorations to unique gifts and collectibles to Japanese video games and anime.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Go For Broke NEC, 355 E 1st St #200, Los Angeles, CA 90012-390112.00 Your tour will finish at the plaza near Go for Broke Monument and Japanese American National Museum which you can explore on your own after the tour.*Timing and the itinerary are subject to change.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Japanese American National Museum, 369 E 1st St Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA 90012-3901You can explore the museum after the tour, at your own comfortable paceDuration: 5 minutes
Supplier Name
Friendly Local Guides
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Wheelchair accessible,The tour may be modified to meet your preferences (on demand),Walking tour with a local guide,Please indicate prefer start time in comments when booking (depends on availability),Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately,Stroller accessible,Surfaces are wheelchair accessible,Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level,This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate,Face masks required for travelers in public areas,Face masks required for guides in public areas,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Social distancing enforced throughout experience,Guides required to regularly wash hands,We are serious about taking extra precautions to stop the spread of this virus by practicing regular hand washing and sanitization. We practice social distancing measures through providing private tours only.This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Inclusions:
All taxes,Friendly local guide,Multiple start times available,Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour,Iconic places for photo shoot,Must-see attractions and off the beaten path
Exclusions:
Gratuities,Snacks,Entry/Admission - Japanese American National Museum
Traveler Reviews

Took my local Photography Club on a Metrolink trip into Los Angeles and a walking tour of Downtown. Of course lots of images were taken and Many fond memories of my childhood days exploring the city were refreshed. Very busy day as there was a celebration for Dia De Los Muertes. and 5 professional Sports Games were all playing on that day. So much for a quiet day Downtown. What was supposed to be an Architural shoot turned in to people watching.

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