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Los Angeles Downtown Self-Guided Audio Tour

TourTruth score 6.8 out of 10

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6 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Los Angeles
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Downtown Los Angeles’s Historic Core with GPS-guided stories, offline maps, and the freedom to walk at your own pace.

About this tour

Discover Downtown Los Angeles through the stories of its Historic Core, from its rise and decline to its revitalization. This self-guided walking tour lets you explore without a group, following audio that brings the neighborhood’s past and present into focus.

The route uses GPS playback and turn-by-turn directions in the VoiceMap app. Begin at the designated starting point, then follow the audio as you walk. The experience takes about two hours, but you control the pace: pause, restart, or linger at stops along the way. Producer Phil Biedron, an actor and tour guide, shares the stories that inspired him to create the tour. You can also try the virtual tour option from home.

Download the app and enter the code on your confirmation ticket before you set out. Audio, maps, and geodata work offline, and your tour access is available for lifetime use. Bring your own smartphone and headphones; attraction admission, food, and transportation are not included. Choose the Los Angeles Downtown Self-Guided Audio Tour for a flexible way to explore the city’s Historic Core.

Highlights

  • Explore Downtown LA’s Historic Core at your own pace
  • Hear stories of the area’s rise, decline, and revitalization
  • Follow GPS-guided audio and turn-by-turn directions
  • Pause, restart, or linger at stops whenever you like
  • Preview the route from home with the virtual tour option

What's included

Included

  • Lifetime access to the tour in English
  • VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Not included

  • Museum and other attraction tickets or entrance fees
  • Food and drink
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation

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Important information

  • Install the VoiceMap app and enter the code from your confirmation ticket before starting
  • Starting point instructions are available in the app after downloading the tour
  • Start, pause, or restart the self-guided tour at any time and complete it at your own pace
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

How long does the tour take?

The tour takes about two hours, but you can linger at stops and complete it at your own pace.

What language is the audio tour in?

The tour is in English.

What do I need to start the tour?

Install the VoiceMap app on an Android or iOS device and enter the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Bring your own smartphone and headphones.

Can I take the tour offline?

Yes. Audio, maps, and geodata are available offline.

Can I pause or restart the tour?

Yes. You can start, pause, or restart the self-guided tour whenever you like.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.33 from 6 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Los Angeles
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.8.

Provider rating distribution in Los Angeles

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