Downtown Los Angeles: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Description
Are you looking for a way to see Downtown Los Angeles without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • Find out about the rise, fall and revitalisation of LA’s Historic Core through La La Land’s juicest stories • Hear from producer Phil Biedron, an actor and tour guide whose passion for storytelling lead him to create this VoiceMap tour • Do it all in two hours or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
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Itinerary
The tour begins at the oldest park in the city, Pershing Square. You'll hear a bit about the history of Downtown LA and how to take the tour using the VoiceMap app.
The tour passes by the original home of the Oscars, the Millennium Biltmore Hotel. You'll hear about the hotel’s connection to the Beatles and Al Capone.
The tour passes by the Standard Downtown. You'll hear a bit about the building's history while you walk.
The tour passes by the Los Angeles Central Library. You'll hear the story behind the Los Angeles Central Library’s fiery fate while you walk.
On this tour, you'll walk up Bunker Hill Steps, modeled after the famous Spanish Steps in Rome.
The tour passes by the world’s shortest railway, Angels Flight. You'll hear about the railway while you walk.
The tour passes by the Museum of Contemporary Art. You'll hear a bit about MOCA while you walk.
The tour passes by The Broad. While you walk, you'll hear about the bold design of contemporary art museum.
The tour passes by the Walk Disney Concert Hall. You'll see the steely complexion of Frank Gehry’s design.
The tour guides you through parts of Grand Park. There'll you'll get the perfect view of City Hall.
The tour passes by the second largest Catholic church in the States, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.
The tour passes by the Bradbury building. You'll hear a bit about the buildings history while you walk.
The tour ends with a visit to the Grand Central Market, the largest public market in the city where you can enjoy delicious local eats.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(6)
It is an excellent app if you have a specific time for a visit. Leaves you independent, while guided and informed. First time used, will be looking for other cities.
The map worked well. It was great that it quickly corrected me when I made a wrong turn. Informative and entertaining narration. Loved being able to explore at my own pace.
How confusing the maps and the guidance were. Writing tips we got lost several times and the guidance had gaps in it that we couldn't fill. There was one point where we had to choose between two sidewalks one that went up and one that went down – we chose the wrong one
Hi there, I'm sorry that you were unhappy with the directions of this tour. Can you email more information to support@voicemap.me? This way, we can identify exactly what parts of the tour caused confusion for you and see what updates may be necessary. I'm sorry for your frustrating experience. Regards, Brent
The audio tour was great with a lot of great information. The maps, at times, were a little confusing, but overall enjoyable and well worth $12
The audio tour was very good and interesting. Some fun highlights. Downtown Los Angeles is a bit dreary though. Not sure I'd recommend if you only have a day.
What a great way to explore downtown LA for the first time! I apparently don’t follow directions well, but I enjoyed my wanderings off track.
