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LA Little Tokyo to Olvera St Smartphone (App/GPS) Walking Tour

5.0 (3 reviews) one hour – 1 h 15 min Free cancellation Private tour
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LA Little Tokyo to Olvera St Smartphone (App/GPS) Walking Tour

About this activity

On our LA adventure you will be exploreing Little Tokyo, LA City Hall, El Pueblo de los Angeles, Olvera street and more. You’ll see iconic sites of LA, smell food of multiple cultures, learn of the people that lived here and get a chance to taste possibly the most tasty taquitos ever made at a tiny little local stand.

Why this tour?

Smartphone guided - go anytime on our location aware (GPS/APP) adventure

Professionally narrated

Theatrically produced with music

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At a glance

Duration
one hour – 1 h 15 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Audio guide
English
Operated by
WalknTours

Ages: Adults (10–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: location aware smart phone APP walking tour on our walking tour app
  • Included: See historic areas of LA and discover the story behind the buildings.

Not included

  • Not included: No food, water, entrance or people, this is a smartphone APP tour.

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    5 min

    The tour ends at a historic and the best taquito stand. You'll hear the story of how it was started and how the food is made. You'll learn about this street, Olvera Street, how it was created and walk through the festive and amazing atmosphere.

  2. Calle Olvera

    10 min

    Olvera Street, known for its Mexican marketplace, was originally known as Wine Street.

    In 1877, it was extended and renamed in honor of Judge Augustín Olvera, the first elected county judge in Los Angeles.

    In 1930, it was adapted by local merchants into the colorful marketplace that operates today.

  3. Little Tokyo

    15 min

    You'll explore Little Tokyo seeing many sites and learning about the history of the Japanese in LA.

  4. Stop 4

    5 min

    You'll explore the Japanese Villiage plaza, see the fire tower, and learn the history.

  5. Stop 5

    5 min

    One of the best bakeries, you'll hear their story and it's a great place to eat!

  6. Stop 6

    10 min

    Learn about City Hall, the story behind it's construction, and get a chance to get a view from the observation deck.

  7. Stop 7

    10 min

    See the site where LA began, learn the story behind it's naming and see the historic park.

  8. Chinese American Museum

    Passing by

    stop outside the Chinese American Museum and learn about the chinese riot, the murders, and the history of the Chinese in LA.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • The tour starts at the statue of Chiune Sugihara you'll hear the story of how he saved thousands of lives in WW2, and an intro to the neighborhood. Then You'll be guided through the streets step by step by the walking tour technology.

End point

  • The tour ends at a historic and the best taquito stand. You'll hear the story of how it was started and how the food is made. You'll learn about this street, Olvera Street, how it was created and walk through the festive and amazing atmosphere.

Using your ticket

Thank you for booking the LA Little Tokyo to Olvera Street Walking Tour.

This is a tiny company, just me (Hi I’m Greg!), and I’m here to help :). If you have questions text +1-617-991-3269. Your ticket is below.

Quick overview:

1. Get the WalknTours app

2. Register

3. Unlock the tour by choosing the tour and use code 'sister1003' to unlock it

Full ticket:

HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR

*Do not purchase the tour in the WalknTours app. Use Code 'sister1003'.

*If you purchased more than one ticket make sure each user registers a unique account and email address. You will use the same experience code 'sister1003'

Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android.

App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/walkntours/id1457662600

Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.walkntours

Step 2: Register an Account or Login

Step 3: Open the Tour

Select LA

Select the LA Little Tokyo to Olvera Street Walking Tour and click it.

Click "Enter Experience Code"

Enter the Experience Code "sister1003'

Click apply

The tour is now unlocked and you can take it anytime.

To take the tour go outside statue of Chiune Sugihara and press play.

Have questions? Email us [email protected] or text 617-991-3269.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
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Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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