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Los Angeles Podcast Walking Tour: Showtime and the Lakers

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  • Los Angeles
  • 2 hrs 5 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Trace the Lakers’ rise through downtown Los Angeles on a 125-minute podcast walking tour from Star Plaza to City Hall.

About this tour

Follow the story of how Dr. Jerry Buss helped turn the Lakers into a defining part of modern Los Angeles. This self-guided podcast walking tour begins at Star Plaza outside Crypto.com Arena, where bronze monuments set the scene for a journey through downtown’s basketball history.

Cover 4.2 km across seven stops in about 125 minutes. Follow historic parade routes along South Broadway, pass downtown movie palaces, and continue toward City Hall as the story connects basketball, Hollywood glamour, working-class street life, and civic ambition. Podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals brings context to the places around you, while an interactive in-app guide and precise navigation help you follow the route at your own pace.

Discover how downtown streets became a stage for the Lakers’ rise and the city’s changing identity. Start your Los Angeles Podcast Walking Tour at Star Plaza and explore the story one stop at a time.

Highlights

  • Trace the Lakers’ rise through downtown Los Angeles
  • Start among the bronze monuments at Star Plaza
  • Follow historic parade routes along South Broadway
  • Pass grand movie palaces on the way to City Hall
  • Hear experts and locals tell the story in podcast style

What's included

Included

  • Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Precise navigation between the stops
  • Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

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Important information

  • Meet at Star Plaza outside Crypto.com Arena on South Figueroa Street
  • Local transit serves the arena; check current connections on the day of travel
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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