Downtown Los Angeles: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

4.3 (6 reviews) 2 hours – 2 h 30 min Private tour

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About this activity

Are you looking for a way to see Downtown Los Angeles without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

Find out about the rise, fall and revitalisation of LA’s Historic Core through La La Land’s juicest stories
Hear from producer Phil Biedron, an actor and tour guide whose passion for storytelling lead him to create this VoiceMap tour
Do it all in two hours or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours – 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English
Included: VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Not included

Not included: Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Not included: Food and Drink
Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Transportation

Itinerary

Pershing Square

Passing by

The tour begins at the oldest park in the city, Pershing Square. You'll hear a bit about the history of Downtown LA and how to take the tour using the VoiceMap app.
Stop 2

Passing by

The tour passes by the original home of the Oscars, the Millennium Biltmore Hotel. You'll hear about the hotel’s connection to the Beatles and Al Capone.
Standard Downtown

Passing by

The tour passes by the Standard Downtown. You'll hear a bit about the building's history while you walk.
Los Angeles Central Library

Passing by

The tour passes by the Los Angeles Central Library. You'll hear the story behind the Los Angeles Central Library’s fiery fate while you walk.
Bunker Hill Steps

Passing by

On this tour, you'll walk up Bunker Hill Steps, modeled after the famous Spanish Steps in Rome.
Angels Flight Railway

Passing by

The tour passes by the world’s shortest railway, Angels Flight. You'll hear about the railway while you walk.
The Museum of Contemporary Art

Passing by

The tour passes by the Museum of Contemporary Art. You'll hear a bit about MOCA while you walk.
The Broad

Passing by

The tour passes by The Broad. While you walk, you'll hear about the bold design of contemporary art museum.
Walt Disney Concert Hall

Passing by

The tour passes by the Walk Disney Concert Hall. You'll see the steely complexion of Frank Gehry’s design.
Gloria Molina Grand Park

Passing by

The tour guides you through parts of Grand Park. There'll you'll get the perfect view of City Hall.
Cathedral Of Our Lady Of The Angels

Passing by

The tour passes by the second largest Catholic church in the States, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.
Bradbury Building

Passing by

The tour passes by the Bradbury building. You'll hear a bit about the buildings history while you walk.
Grand Central Market

Passing by

The tour ends with a visit to the Grand Central Market, the largest public market in the city where you can enjoy delicious local eats.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends at the Grand Central Market.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

2. Create an account

3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

4. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]