DTLA Tour: Discover LA's Trendy Hotspot

Discover DTLA’s hidden gems and iconic spots on an insider walking tour. Explore history, culture, and architecture with a local guide. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Downtown - As a Belgian who grew up in Europe and spent a decade in China, the idea of guiding locals and travelers through one of America’s most intriguing neighborhoods was unexpected. Yet, that’s the allure of Los Angeles—it thrives on fresh perspectives.
    DTLA has been home for four years, and a podcast is hosted to explore its stories and…
What's Included
  • Local Guide
Additional Information

Have you ever pondered what makes Downtown Los Angeles a fascinating mix of culture, history, and architecture? On this walking tour, the Operator will guide you through hidden treasures and iconic landmarks, sharing tales of the past, insights about the present, and questions about the city’s future. Whether you’re an international visitor, a local…

Location
The Library Store
West 5th Street
We will meet inside the library in the main lobby. The lobby is on the 1st level and can be accessed from all the 3 entrances. Just walking in to the center and regroup in front of the gift shop.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Brian_b
Jul 27, 2025
Hidden Gems, History, and Eloi’s Good Vibes - Eloi crushed it. Seriously one of the best walking tours I’ve been on. He gave a highly informative birds-eye view of LA history at every stop. It made the landmarks hit way harder. You actually get what you’re looking at. And the hidden spots? No shot I would’ve found those on my own. Dude knows the city so well. Felt like I got the behind-the-scenes version of downtown LA. Highly recommend. Worth every step.
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Laura
Jul 27, 2025
Fantastic tour - Mark did a fantastic job teaching us about LA and took us into some interesting and beautiful buildings. He was very knowledgeable.
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Kathy_g
Jul 15, 2025
Los Angeles Downtown History Tour - Very informative and interesting tour of the history of downtown Los Angeles. Tour guide was very knowledgeable.
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La_cassiesdad
Jun 17, 2025
Excellent Tour - Mark was fantastic. Very informative and friendly. We all saw a glimpse of old LA and learned a lot about the history and architecture that make up this iconic city. Well done!
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Tiffani_p
Jun 3, 2025
Marc was so great! - A lot of walking but it helped us see so many parts of the city! Marc was a knowledgeable and kind guide. We had one adult, a 14 year old, and a 9 year old. It was better suited for adults but Marc went out of his way to make the kids feel included.
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Geraldine_p
Jun 1, 2025
A must for everyone in the urban design/planning industry - This was a fun and informative tour of downtown LA where we visited various hidden gems including repurposed buildings with surprise elements. The tour guide was knowledgeable and funny and shared many interesting stories of the success and demise of DTLA as well as some fun facts along the way.
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Oldguynow
May 26, 2025
See What's Hidden in Plain Sight! - Wonderful experience! Our guide was funny, friendly and very knowledgeable. Our guide knew showed us several "hidden" spots that were important in history and architecture. I learned a lot about the downtown area and particularly about the influence of the film industry. Highly recommend this tour.
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Marcela_z
May 14, 2025
An Fantastic Educational Experience - This was an amazing experience! Our tour guide, Eloi Mark, was friendly and extremely knowledgeable about the areas of Los Angeles that he showed us. It was a lot of walking but well worth it because we were able to see the inside of buildings and areas that you wouldn't be able to see on a shuttle bus tour or a hop on/hop off bus. When he showed us a new building or area, he gave us historical context by showing us pictures from the past on his iPad that allowed us to appreciate the past and compare it to the present. He would then point out often missed details and how they fit in a historical context, which was absolutely fascinating, even for people like us who have lived in the Los Angeles area for decades. I recommend him highly with TWO thumbs up and as many stars as I can give him! (5 stars)
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Phil_dr
May 6, 2025
Best tour - Excellent tour Guide was knowledgeable, funny, informative and user-friendly with the group. Saw all sorts of things we wouldn’t have known about without the guidance of an expert tour host
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Tracyadams8588
May 6, 2025
Mark is THE best! - We took the architectural tour with Mark. By far the best walking tour guide I’ve ever had! He was so informative and brought a whole new perspective to the origins of LA, why the buildings were built the way that they were, what was going on historically at the time that they were built. He took us to several hidden gems of the city that the average person would never see. Loved this tour SO much!!
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From $35
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).