Your adventurous DTLA trip will start at Pitchoun Café, a cozy French bakery where you’ll meet your private guide and be treated with a complementary freshly-brewed coffee.
From here you will start your adventure and explore the Spanish-style Pershing Square, a landmark site named after U.S. army General John Pershing. You’ll delve into the luxury of timeless Biltmore Hotel, a sanctuary of old-school pomp and home to the Academy Awards throughout the ‘30s. This walking tour will guide you through voguish Bunker Hill district where you’ll have a chance to take a ride on the Angel’s Flight, the shortest but the most traveled funicular railway on the planet.
There’s no better way to get into the California good-life mood than with bustling and vibrant Grand Central Market. Amble through numerous grocery stalls and indulge in comprehensive variety of food (own expense). Continue your exploration of the eclectic Historic Core neighborhood and capture stunning shots with gorgeous ornate interiors of iconic Bradbury Building.
From there you’ll venture to the city’s Civic Center, sneak a peek at LA City Hall, one of the most recognizable architectural monuments of LA and have time for a nice stroll along the scenic Grand Park.
You’ll pass by Ahmanson Theater and Walt Disney Concert Hall and see the Broad and MOCA, LA’s outstanding contemporary art museums housing an extraordinary world class collections of modern art (you'll see all places from outside due to limited duration of tour).
Before your fascinating journey ends you’ll have a short stop in front of the Central Public Library, a magnificent Beaux Arts styled building with tiled pyramid tower and striking bass-reliefs designed by the prominent American architect Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue. The final leg of your tour takes you to the famous Jewelry District, an attractive neighborhood flush with hundreds of small shops and manufacturers selling everything from diamonds to precious gems to gold and silver.
Your fast-paced tour will end at Don Francisco’s Coffee Casa Cubana, a lovely coffee shop where you can get some fresh pastry and wash it down with a refreshing Cuban coffee.