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Free tour

Hidden Gems in LA: Little Tokyo, Olvera Street, and Union Station

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Duration: 2 hours
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Guru: Kyle
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Registered on 25 August 2023
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Having been a tour guide for ten years in three different cities (New Orleans, New York City, and Los Angeles), I've had a lot of time learning the best ways to see different places by foot and discover the secrets you may not find otherwise. The best trips I've ever taken were in India, Cuba, Japan, and throughout South America. I love to meet people from abroad and spend time learning about them.
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Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Explore the cultural heritage of Los Angeles by visiting its oldest and most unique neighborhoods! Though founded in the 1700s, most people only think of movies when they think of LA. Rarely do tourists visit the lesser-known locations of Little Tokyo and Olvera Street.

On this tour, we will walk through its earliest historical past as well as see some of its most important buildings. 

We will learn about:

  • Little Tokyo, its restaurants and where to find authentic Japanese food.
  • Famous locations in the neighborhood and its resilience in face of struggle during the Internment Camp era.
  • City Hall, when it got built and why it's one of the most famous buildings on the West Coast.
  • Olvera Street, its connections to the earliest history of Los Angeles and what it is today.
  • Union Station, its amazing architecture and glory days of the past.


You'll definitely enjoy learning about unique, hidden gems throughout this less-traveled part of Los Angeles.


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
200 San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
I will be waiting by the sculpture of Ninomiya Kinjiro. It is diagonal to the art piece the Friendship Knot.
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum Attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional Costs
The tour does not require payment for tickets or additional expenses.
Free Cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment Methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
Cancellation risk
This guru has cancelled 6 of the last 6 bookings for this tour.

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