Los Angeles Audio Tour: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Innovation

Above photo: Carol M. Highsmith, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped & resized.

A skyscraper crowned with shifting colors watches over art buried in concrete vaults and railcars that once rumbled with secrets. Los Angeles hides its stories in the spaces between glass, paint, and old steel—daring the curious to look deeper.

Take this self-guided audio tour through downtown, tracing the shadows of fortune-hunters, visionaries, and rebels. Hear the untold side of places you thought you knew, uncovering intrigue most travelers never discover.

Why did a controversial heist send shockwaves up the U.S. Bank Tower? Who walked out of MOCA carrying a scandalous masterpiece under their arm? What do pigeons know about the fate of Angels Flight’s vanished conductor?

Move through alleys humming with ambition and galleries pulsing with unrest. Let each step sharpen your senses as hidden tales pull you down, then up toward the skyline.

Unlock LA’s layered drama. Press play and step into the story behind every façade.

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• Duration: 2 hours 29 minutes
  
• Distance: Around 3.8 km (2.3 miles)
  
• Audio Content: up to 1h 34min
  
• Stops: 14 captivating landmarks including Los Angeles, U.S. Bank Tower (Los Angeles), Walt Disney Concert Hall
  

Experience the charm of Los Angeles like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.

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• Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Los Angeles's history to life
  
• Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
  
• Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
  
• Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience
  

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• This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
  
• You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
  
• You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
  
• The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
  
• Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!
  

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Los Angeles on your terms.
It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.

AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!

With AllTours, you'll experience:

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• Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
  
• Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
  
• Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
  
• Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
  
• Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options
  

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.

You will visit the following locations:

• 🎨  Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (5min)
• 🎭  Los Angeles Opera (5min)
• 🎵  Walt Disney Concert Hall (5min)
• 🏛️  Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (5min)
• 📍  Angels Flight (5min)
• 🏠  Homer Laughlin Building (3min)
• 🏢  Bradbury Building (5min)
• 📍  Los Angeles (5min)
• 🚇  Metropolitan Building (Los Angeles) (5min)
• 🏨  Palm Court (Alexandria Hotel) (5min)
• 🎭  Broadway Theater District (Los Angeles) (5min)
• 📍  The Biltmore Los Angeles (4min)
• 🗼  U.S. Bank Tower (Los Angeles) (4min)
• ⛪  Westin Bonaventure Hotel (5min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.

Learn even more about Los Angeles with these bonus audio stories available in the app:

• 🏛️    Indigenous History (1min)
• 🏛️    Spanish Rule (2min)
• 🏛️    Mexican Rule (2min)
• 🏛️    Post-Conquest Era (3min)
• 🏛️    Post-WWII (4min)
• 🏛️    21st Century (2min)
• 🌍    Topography (3min)
• 🌍    Vegetation (2min)
• 🌍    Fauna (1min)
• 🌟    Total Population, Age And Sex (1min)
• 🌟    Housing And Families (1min)
• 🌟    Economy (2min)
• 🎭    Los Angeles Government Structure (2min)

These additional topics provide deeper insights into the city's culture, history, and local life.

Above photo: Thomas Wolf, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Wikimedia Commons contributor, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: jjron, Wikimedia Commons, GFDL 1.2. Cropped & resized.

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Above photo: Grandave-1986, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:

🇬🇧 English  • 
🇫🇷 French  • 
🇪🇸 Spanish  • 
🇩🇪 German  • 
🇮🇹 Italian  • 
🇵🇹 Portuguese  • 
🇷🇺 Russian  • 
🇯🇵 Japanese  • 
🇨🇳 Chinese  • 
🇳🇱 Dutch  • 
🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil)  • 
🇸🇦 Arabic  • 
🇰🇷 Korean  • 
🇸🇪 Swedish  • 
🇩🇰 Danish  • 
🇫🇮 Finnish  • 
🇵🇱 Polish  • 
🇨🇿 Czech  • 
🇭🇺 Hungarian  • 
🇬🇷 Greek  • 
🇹🇷 Turkish  • 
🇮🇳 Hindi  • 
🇦🇱 Albanian  • 
🇪🇹 Amharic  • 
🇦🇲 Armenian  • 
🇧🇩 Bengali  • 
🇧🇦 Bosnian  • 
🇧🇬 Bulgarian  • 
🇲🇲 Burmese  • 
🇪🇸 Catalan  • 
🇭🇷 Croatian  • 
🇪🇪 Estonian  • 
🇬🇪 Georgian  • 
🇮🇳 Gujarati  • 
🇮🇸 Icelandic  • 
🇮🇩 Indonesian  • 
🇮🇳 Kannada  • 
🇰🇿 Kazakh  • 
🇱🇻 Latvian  • 
🇱🇹 Lithuanian  • 
🇲🇰 Macedonian  • 
🇲🇾 Malay  • 
🇮🇳 Malayalam  • 
🇮🇳 Marathi  • 
🇲🇳 Mongolian  • 
🇳🇴 Norwegian  • 
🇮🇷 Persian  • 
🇮🇳 Punjabi  • 
🇷🇴 Romanian  • 
🇷🇸 Serbian  • 
🇸🇰 Slovak  • 
🇸🇮 Slovenian  • 
🇸🇴 Somali  • 
🇰🇪 Swahili  • 
🇵🇭 Tagalog  • 
🇮🇳 Tamil  • 
🇮🇳 Telugu  • 
🇹🇭 Thai  • 
🇺🇦 Ukrainian  • 
🇵🇰 Urdu  • 
🇻🇳 Vietnamese

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