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Historic Downtown LA Tour
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Los Angeles
Discover L.A.'s historic district, a cityscape right out of the golden era of Hollywood and brimming with cultural and architectural treasures.
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Take this guided tour of 8 blocks in downtown L.A. and take a step back in time. Appearing much the same as it did in the 1930's, the historic district contains the landmark Art Deco Edison Building, as well as the Bradbury Building, a Victorian work of art with oak, wrought-iron, marble, tile, and glass accents. The opulent Biltmore Hotel, as well as the campy Clifton's Cafeteria—said to be the inspiration for Disneyland—are here, as are the Palace Theater, Grand Central Market, and the Central Library. And because the district has the largest concentration of pre-World War II architecture in America, it's often been used as a movie "back lot." Films shot here include
Bladerunner
,
The Sting
,
Vertigo
,
Spiderman
, and
Terminator 3
, so don't be surprised if feelings of déjà vu occur.
An added plus is the tour's "Live-Audio" listening system. The guide broadcasts commentary over a headset microphone to participants, who use audio headsets with individual volume control. Note that this is
not
a pre-recorded tour, but rather a way of making sure everyone can hear, no matter where they're standing or what city noises surround them.
Inclusions :
Admission to tour of select historic downtown sites
Admission into landmarks available for touring
Headset for "Live-Audio" listening system
Duration:
1 1/2 hours
Available:
Daily, except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day
Departure time and location:
9:45 AM, from the Tour Center inside the Bradbury Building
Return time and location:
11:30 AM, to point of departure
Note:
Reservations are required.
You will not be guaranteed a place on this tour without contacting Red Line Tours at least 24 hours prior to your desired tour date. Children under age 9 participate for free.
Redemption instructions
After you book your activity, follow these 3 easy steps:
1. Print
your voucher; locate the voucher in your travel confirmation e-mail or in the My Trips/My Itineraries link on the site.
2. Follow
the redemption instructions on your voucher; it is
critical
to do this before you depart.
3. Take
all vouchers with you; you must redeem one voucher per person.
Exchange your voucher for activity:
Reservation confirmation is required.
You will not be guaranteed a place on this tour without contacting Red Line Tours at least 24 hours prior to your desired tour date. The customer service phone number appears on your printed voucher(s). On the day of your tour, please present your voucher(s) at the redemption address listed on your voucher(s). Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled time of your activity.
Terms and conditions
Cancellations and Changes:
This Activity can be changed or cancelled without penalty at any time prior to two days before the scheduled start of your trip. The scheduled start of your trip is defined as your hotel check-in date, your departure date of the originating flight, or the date of the Activity if the Activity was booked without a flight or a hotel.
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