About this experience
This is the ONLY tour that tells hidden stories of K-town in Los Angeles!
Through LA Koreatown Storytelling journey, you can enjoy history, things to see, and funs you didn't know.
[What you can expect]
First of all, this course is created to share not only the information, but also hidden stories about LA Koreatown with travelers.
Also after lots of research and field trips, car + walking tour course is developed that can experience the wide area more closely.
Please notice that this tour is created by a Korean, to introduce Korean things to LA Koreatown from a Korean's perspective.
It will be conducted in Korean based on an understanding of Korea's history and culture, but foreigners are also welcome! (some translation can be proceeded if needed)
Lastly, only seeing and listening would be boring, right? There will be some hidden activities during the tour!
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr–3 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr–3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
Not included
- The tour proceeds without break
- Bringing own sunglasses or a hat is recommended
Itinerary and highlights
Starting of the tour.
You can hear the basic information and the beggining of LA Koreatown history.
Then we are getting on the van for riding
Passing the spot riding in a van, you will hear how the first coummunity of LA Koreatown has formed by an ambitious Korean entrepreneur.
You will be riding in a van and looking around old LA Koreatown's scenery with storytelling of the area.
Also we visit a nearby graffiti spot that is related to the history of Korean community in America.
You will be riding a van through Koreatown, to Downtown.
You will see interesting trivias related to Korean influence in LA.
You will hear some hidden storytelling about one of most well known parks in LA as you travel by vehicle.
We will get off from the van, and hear the current LA Koreatown's status as a commercial district and a living area.
A hidden activity is provided for participants along with a walking storytelling tour.
You can find the current fame of LA Koreatown through one of the most crowded streets in LA.
As a last part of the tour, we will take a walk through the highlights of the area, where some of LA's trend-leading spots in Koreatown.
And around the point will be the end of the tour.
(We disband here, unless you want to drop off at starting point.)
Meeting and pickup information
- Across the Galleria Mall, in front of KOREATOWN sign
- Pick-up available at most of the places in Koreatown upon advanced request
Languages and tickets
- Korean — Audio
- Korean — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- LAPAPA
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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