Stop At: Pershing Square
Start your fabulous day, as well as La La land’s exploration in Pitchoun Cafe, the coziest French bakery with a beautiful patio. Meet your private guide outside the café. Enjoy a complimentary freshly-brewed coffee before the tour and get ready for the fascinating journey.
10am Venture to the prominent Pershing Square, modern Spanish-style plaza, named for U.S. army General John Pershing. Immerse yourself in the luxury of timeless Biltmore Hotel, once the “largest and grandest” hotel west of Chicago, home to the 8 early Oscar ceremonies and witness of the rich Hollywood background.
Stop At: Bunker Hill Steps
Pass by voguish Bunker Hill district and take a look at two vintage orange and black rail cars Sinai and Olivet which have been carrying passengers through the shortest funicular railway on the planet. By the way, the iconic Angel’s Flight is a 116-year old route and is recognized as the most traveled railway in the world.
Stop At: Grand Central Market
10:30am Next, proceed to renowned Homer Laughlin Building famous for housing vibrant Grand Central Market for more than 100 years on its first floor. Soak up the electric atmosphere strolling through its numerous grocery stalls and get impressed by comprehensive variety of food to please any taste.
Stop At: Bradbury Building
Your walking tour through the city’s eclectic Historic Core neighborhood would not be complete without visiting fantastic Bradbury Building. Check out its outstanding interiors as your guide entertains you with fun and mysterious tales about history of its construction.
Stop At: Civic Center
11am From there continue to the city’s Civic Center, eye up to spectacular Mid-Century state buildings and learn about notable benchmarks of the history of the area.
Stop At: Grand Park
Feast your eyes at LA City Hall, arguably the city’s most recognizable architectural monument. Escape the crowded LA streets wandering along the Grand Park, nice green oasis to relax and meditate.
Stop At: Walt Disney Concert Hall
11:20am Pass by Ahmanson Theater, one of the four impressive venues in the Music Center complex on your way to world-famous Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Stop At: The Broad
ou’ll also see from outside the Broad, LA’s newest contemporary art museum housing an extraordinary world class collection of more than 2000 works by postwar authors and hear some fascinating facts about MOCA, the only museum in Los Angeles devoted exclusively to modern art (you'll see all places from outside only due to limited duration of tour)
Stop At: Los Angeles Central Library
11:40am Take a short stop at Public Library, magnificent creation of the famed American architect Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue.
Before you conclude your trip, you’ll also get to visit the famous Jewelry District, for nearly a century home to hundreds of small shops and manufacturers selling everything from diamonds to precious gems to gold and silver.
Pass By: Historic Theater District
12pm Your fast-paced tour will end at Don Francisco’s coffee Casa Cubana, lovely coffee shop where you can indulge in a refreshing Cuban coffee and fresh pastry.
