Stop At: Chinatown
Take a star-studded tour through Los Angeles in a private vehicle. Timing is flexible and you can start the tour any time you prefer. This tour can be customized to make it a unique experience for you.
10am Your private local guide will meet you in the hotel lobby and discuss the tour itinerary with you at the beginning of the tour. Start your tour in Chinatown. Explore Central Plaza, West Plaza and find a mart overflowing with local character at ethnic Far East Plaza.
Stop At: Thien Hau Temple
Take in the rigorously crafted columns of the Thien Hau Temple. If you fancy, get a drink in the Chinatown’s iconic Hop Louie, gloriously kitschy bar with a towering pagoda as its entrance.
Stop At: Olvera Street
11am Take a trip to Mexico strolling along Olvera street, a great open space market with authentic restaurants, food stalls and souvenir shops.
Pass By: El Pueblo de Los Angeles
Check El Pueblo off your list by visiting LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes.
Pass By: La Plaza de Cultura Y Artes
Enjoy the cultural heritage of Los Angeles
Stop At: Avila Adobe
Take a glance at the altar and painted ceiling of Plaza Catholic Church. Discover what life was like in California before the 20th century touring the Avila Adobe museum.
Stop At: Union Station
Flash back in time wandering through the grand Union Station, the city’s transit hub and a vibrant symbol of Downtown’s renaissance.
Stop At: Little Tokyo
12pm Make your way to Little Tokyo, the hub of Japanese Americans and an atmospheric enclave replete with trendy restaurants, Japanese markets, bakeries and mochi. Delve into the culinary scene of the area and sample the best sushi, ramen and yakitori.
Pass By: Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple
Meditate under the shadows of blooming trees in picturesque Japanese Garden, see Koyasan Buddhist Temple and Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, beautiful examples of Japanese architecture.
Pass By: Go For Broke NEC
See Go For Broke Monument, tribute to the Japanese-American soldiers. Discover free exhibits at Union Center for the Arts and deepen your knowledge about history of the neighborhood by visiting Home is Little Tokyo Mural.
Stop At: Bunker Hill Steps
If you opt for a 4-hour tour:
1pm From there continue to Civic Center and Bunker hill, the core of the city.
Pass By: Japanese American National Museum
Finish your tour at one of the cafes in Little Tokyo or see more of Downtown Los Angeles if you opt for a 4-hour tour.
Pass By: Grand Central Market
Explore the world of local delicacies
Pass By: Los Angeles Central Library
Venture to Financial District and marvel at the magnificent architecture of the Central Library, the Millennium Biltmore Hotel, US Bank Tower and LA’s tallest Wilshire Grand Center.
Pass By: The Theatre at Ace Hotel
Next, drive through Historic Core where you can take a glimpse at the majestic Eastern Columbia Building and check out the largest concentration of cinemas in the Broadway Theater District. Learn about the rich history of the Theater at Ace Hotel
Stop At: Bradbury Building
Stare at the timeless, fantastic Bradbury Building, the biggest architectural gem in Downtown Los Angeles.
Pass By: Art District
Take a short stop at Downtown’s enigmatic Arts District, mecca for Street art. Sneak a peek at beautiful graffiti and murals and discover hidden art treasures.
Pass By: Pershing Square
Finish your tour at Pershing Square or some place in downtown LA (to be discussed with your guide).