The Inside Historic Downtown Los Angeles tour explores a city virtually unchanged since the glory days of Hollywood. Contained within Downtown's Historic District is the Broadway Historic Theater District - the largest historic theater district in the United States. You will see inside some of America's most beautiful old picture palaces including the Palace Theater, which is the oldest Orpheum Theater in the world - a survivor from the days of vaudeville.

Downtown Los Angeles as always been ready for its close up. Because downtown Los Angeles also has the largest contiguous concentration of historic architecture in America it is often used as a "back lot" for turn-of-the-century New York or Chicago. In fact, Los Angeles Center Studios, Downtown's only motion picture studio, uses the streets of Downtown LA as its back lot. Blockbuster films such as Terminator 3 have been shot here. You never know who you might see!

Although they have disappeared from many cities across the United States those grand theaters from the early days of vaudeville still line Broadway in Downtown LA including the Palace Theater. Stars like Judy Garland, Milton Berle, WC Fields and Mae West began their careers treading the boards on Broadway in Downtown Los Angeles! During its heyday in the 1920's Broadway in LA rivaled New York's Broadway.

Today, a redevelopment plan called "The Broadway Initiative" aims to breathe new life into one of America's most important architectural and historical treasures. See for yourself where it all began on the "Inside Historic Downtown Los Angeles" tour.

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

Daily

Departure Point:

304 S. Broadway, Los Angeles (Located in the first floor atrium of the historic Bradbury Building

Departure Time:

9:45am

Return details:

Tour returns to the original departure point

Hotel Pickup:

Hotel pick-up not available

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• Walking Tour of Historic Downtown LA
• Live Audio System

Exclusions:

• Gratuities (optional)

Additional Info:

• This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
• Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking

Public Transport Directions:
The closest Red Line station is at Pershing Square

Parking:
Surface parking is available on Broadway just North of the Bradbury Building on the East side of the street. There is also garage parking available at Grand Central Market across the street.

Live Audio:
The unique live-audio system allows customers to hear the tour guide even over the most extreme city noise. Customers wear an audio headset receiver while the tour guide wears a headset microphone transmitter. The tour guide is audible from a distance of 300+ feet and over car and bus traffic, construction noise and other distractions. The system is also helpful for hard of hearing guests who can adjust sound levels to their comfort. This is not a pre-recorded tour.

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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