Downtown Los Angeles Architecture Walking Tour

This walking tour of Downtown LA takes in the city's finest architectural monuments including the city's tallest building, the Broadway Theater District, Central Library, the NoMadHotel, and more. As you explore, hear a guide discuss the history and architecture of this vibrant city.

Take an architecture tour of Downtown Los Angeles
See examples of beaux arts, Renaissance Revival, art deco, and modernism
Spot landmarks like the LA Central Library and the Fine Arts Building
Great for first-time visitors to Los Angeles

What To Expect

Los Angeles Central Library

Visit the LA Central Library and learn about its architectural symbolism
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fine Arts Building

The original artist colony of Los Angeles
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Jewelry District

America’s largest jewelry district
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Historic Theater District

See the southern section of the Historic Broadway Theater District
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Eastern Columbia Lofts

“The Jewel of Art Deco”
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

The NoMad Hotel

Former home of the Bank of Italy Los Angeles
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Oviatt Building

LA’s oldest standing art deco building
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
The tour ends at the James Oviatt Building (617 S. Olive Street 90014), which is a 10 minute walk back to the starting point. The guide can point you in the direction.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Local guide

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