About this experience
Discover the vibrant history and culture of Black Los Angeles on this 2.5-hour immersive walking tour. Starting from the iconic Union Station, explore significant landmarks and hidden gems that tell the stories of influential figures like Robert Owens, Tom Bradley, and Biddy Mason. Along the way, delve into the history of the California Eagle newspaper and savor local flavors at Hilltop Cafe. This is more than just a tour; it’s a cultural immersion that highlights the resilience and creativity of the Black community in Downtown LA.
- 2.5-hour guided exploration of Black history and culture
- Visit iconic landmarks and lesser-known spots in LA
- Enjoy insights into art, music, and influential figures
- Receive a commemorative tote bag as a memento of your experience
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
Downtown Los Angeles on Foot: From Union Station to the Market
Read downtown as a sequence of station halls, civic rooms, historic façades, market aisles, and working streets.
Reading the Los Angeles River as Infrastructure and Landscape
Approach the Los Angeles River by exact segment, current access, and the relationships among channel, bridges, rail, habitat, and neighborhoods.
Los Angeles in Scene Changes: A Practical Guide to Building a Coherent Day
Plan Los Angeles around one anchor, one meaningful contrast, and the real distances between basin, hills, coast, river, and harbor.
What is included
- Admission fee
Not included
- Parking Fees
- Lunch
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Bottled water
- Breakfast
- Train and Rideshare App rides back to Union Station at the end of the tour.. Price depends on mode of transportation.
Itinerary and highlights
Known as the last great train station. It connects the USA from coast to coast.
Learn about Los Angeles founding settlers.
Little Toyko was once Bronzeville, a majority Black neighborhood.
The "horseback midwife" turned real estate investor and multimillionaire.
Grab a bite or a sip at Hilltop. Food and beverage purchases are not included in the price of the tour ticket.
Meeting and pickup information
- Union Station has accessible parking on the West and East side of the building. We will meet in front of Union Station in the center court yard underneath the palm trees.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Black LA Tours
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
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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