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LA Little Tokyo to Olvera St Smartphone (App/GPS) Walking Tour

About this experience

On our LA adventure you will be exploreing Little Tokyo, LA City Hall, El Pueblo de los Angeles, Olvera street and more. You’ll see iconic sites of LA, smell food of multiple cultures, learn of the people that lived here and get a chance to taste possibly the most tasty taquitos ever made at a tiny little local stand.

Why this tour?

Smartphone guided - go anytime on our location aware (GPS/APP) adventure
Professionally narrated
Theatrically produced with music
Best deal in town!
Discover the stories behind the buildings, streets, statues and city.

At a glance

  • Duration: 1 hr–1 hr 15 min
  • Private experience

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LA Little Tokyo to Olvera St Smartphone (App/GPS) Walking Tour

Plan your experience

Time on the tour1 hr–1 hr 15 min
Guide languagesEnglish (audio guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 1 hr–1 hr 15 min 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

  • location aware smart phone APP walking tour on our walking tour app
  • See historic areas of LA and discover the story behind the buildings.

Not included

  • No food, water, entrance or people, this is a smartphone APP tour.

Itinerary and highlights

The tour ends at a historic and the best taquito stand. You'll hear the story of how it was started and how the food is made. You'll learn about this street, Olvera Street, how it was created and walk through the festive and amazing atmosphere.

Olvera Street, known for its Mexican marketplace, was originally known as Wine Street.

In 1877, it was extended and renamed in honor of Judge Augustín Olvera, the first elected county judge in Los Angeles.

In 1930, it was adapted by local merchants into the colorful marketplace that operates today.

You'll explore Little Tokyo seeing many sites and learning about the history of the Japanese in LA.

You'll explore the Japanese Villiage plaza, see the fire tower, and learn the history.

One of the best bakeries, you'll hear their story and it's a great place to eat!

Learn about City Hall, the story behind it's construction, and get a chance to get a view from the observation deck.

See the site where LA began, learn the story behind it's naming and see the historic park.

stop outside the Chinese American Museum and learn about the chinese riot, the murders, and the history of the Chinese in LA.

Meeting and pickup information

  • The tour starts at the statue of Chiune Sugihara you'll hear the story of how he saved thousands of lives in WW2, and an intro to the neighborhood. Then You'll be guided through the streets step by step by the walking tour technology.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Audio
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • WalknTours

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 1 hr–1 hr 15 min.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (audio guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 10+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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