Downtown LA’s self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt offers an engaging way to explore the city’s iconic landmarks at your own pace. With over 20 challenges and trivia questions, participants can earn points as they discover historic sites like Union Station and the Walt Disney Concert Hall. This flexible, bilingual experience is wheelchair accessible, making it a unique adventure for a variety of visitors. Discover what secrets the heart of LA holds.
Key Points
- A self-guided walking tour in Downtown Los Angeles that explores historic landmarks and attractions through a smartphone-based scavenger hunt game.
- Availability in English and French, making it accessible to a wide range of visitors.
- Flexible duration and self-paced exploration, allowing visitors to customize the experience to their preferences.
- Wheelchair accessibility and suitable for visitors with varying abilities through engaging challenges.
- Competitive element with points earned through completing challenges and trivia questions during the tour.
Overview of the Tour
The self-guided walking tour in Downtown Los Angeles allows visitors to explore the area’s landmarks and hidden gems at their own pace.
Spanning the architectural treasures of Union Station, Bradbury Building, and Walt Disney Concert Hall, the tour also takes participants to historic sites like Olvera Street and Angels Flight Railway.
Travelers can earn points by completing challenges and answering trivia questions throughout the experience.
The smartphone-based game is available in English and French, making it accessible to a wide range of visitors.
Internet access is required on participants’ smartphones to fully enjoy the self-guided scavenger hunt.
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Tour Features
The self-guided walking tour in Downtown Los Angeles offers over 20 challenges for participants to complete.
Using a smartphone-based game, explorers can navigate between landmarks and hidden gems, earning points along the way. The tour is available in both English and French, making it accessible to a wide range of visitors.
However, internet access on the smartphone is required to access the tour.
Whether seeking architectural marvels or historic sites, this scavenger hunt-style experience allows travelers to discover Downtown Los Angeles at their own pace.
Meeting and Logistics
Union Station, located at 800 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, serves as the meeting point for this self-guided walking tour of Downtown Los Angeles.
The tour returns to the same starting location, allowing participants to explore the area at their own pace. The tour is available daily from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with the experience running from June 4, 2019, to March 3, 2026.
The tour’s key logistics include:
- Start time: Daily, 07:00 AM – 08:00 PM
- End point: Returns to the meeting point at Union Station
- Duration: The tour is self-guided, allowing you to explore at your own pace.
Accessibility and Participation
Wheelchair-bound travelers can participate in this self-guided walking tour, as it’s wheelchair accessible. Strollers are also welcome. Service animals are allowed to accompany visitors.
The tour’s meeting and end points are located near public transportation, making it accessible for those without personal vehicles. While most travelers can participate, it’s not recommended for those unable to walk approximately 2 miles (3.2 kilometers).
The challenges and trivia throughout the tour ensure an engaging experience for visitors of varying abilities. Those seeking a leisurely, self-guided exploration of Downtown LA will find this tour well-suited to their needs.
Booking Information
Those interested in this self-guided walking tour can book it as a private experience for their group, with prices starting from $35.99 per group of up to 6 individuals.
The tour offers a lowest price guarantee, and free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the experience starts. Plus, there’s a "Reserve Now and Pay Later" option, allowing flexibility in booking.
The key booking details are:
- Pricing: From $35.99 per group (up to 6 people)
- Cancellation: Free up to 24 hours before the tour
- Payment: "Reserve Now and Pay Later" option available
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Exploring Downtown Los Angeles Landmarks
Travelers venturing on this self-guided walking tour will discover an array of architectural marvels and historic sites dotting the heart of Downtown Los Angeles.
The iconic Union Station, with its stunning Spanish Colonial Revival style, serves as the starting point.
Next, the Bradbury Building‘s ornate iron atrium and glass ceiling draw visitors in.
Nearby, the Walt Disney Concert Hall‘s striking stainless steel curves impress.
Olvera Street’s quaint Mexican marketplace and the historic Angels Flight Railway provide glimpses into the city’s past.
Completing the Scavenger Hunt Challenges
As participants embark on the self-guided tour, they’ll find over 20 scavenger hunt challenges awaiting them.
These challenges test their observational skills and knowledge of Downtown LA’s rich history and architecture.
Some key features of the scavenger hunt include:
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Architectural Trivia: Participants must answer questions about the design and history of landmarks like the Bradbury Building and Walt Disney Concert Hall.
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Photo Missions: Travelers snap photos of hidden details or recreate historical images at sites like Olvera Street.
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Interactive Exhibits: The tour incorporates virtual reality and augmented reality experiences to bring the past to life.
Recap
The Downtown Los Angeles Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt offers an engaging, flexible, and accessible way to explore the city’s iconic landmarks at one’s own pace. With over 20 challenges and trivia questions, participants can earn points while discovering historic sites, making it a unique adventure in the heart of LA. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, this self-guided tour is a great way to experience the vibrant downtown area.
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