LA's DIGITAL hub FOR History, Archives & Experiences
Chinatown & LA Plaza Walking Tour
Sat, Apr 11
|Chinatown
In this special new edition of our walking tours, you’ll journey from the Old Plaza through Chinatown—where Los Angeles’ origins, cultural crossroads, and layered histories come alive along its most storied streets.
Time & Location
Apr 11, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:10 PM
Chinatown, Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
About the event
In this special new edition of our walking tours, you’ll be guided on a historic journey from Los Angeles’ Old Plaza to Chinatown—tracing the very ground where the city first took shape. Long before Los Angeles became synonymous with film studios and freeways, this district served as its cultural and civic center, shaped by Indigenous, Spanish, Mexican, Chinese, and immigrant communities whose influences continue to define the city today.
Led by expert guides and accomplished storytellers, this experience follows the evolution of the Old Plaza from its founding in the late 18th century as a Spanish colonial settlement, through its transformation into a thriving Mexican marketplace, and later into a dynamic hub of migration, commerce, and cultural exchange. From the historic core of the plaza to the preserved corridor of Olvera Street and into the layered streets of Chinatown, the tour reveals how these interconnected spaces tell a larger story…
Tickets
SAT, APRIL 11: 11AM
This ticket includes access to a guided group walking tour for one (1) guest, joined by up to twenty-five (25) fellow participants and led by LA Explained’s resident historians. Over the course of the experience, guests will walk approximately 2.5 miles while exploring the historic streets of Chinatown & LA Plaza, visiting architecturally significant homes, landmarks, adobes, churches, and notable neighborhood sites. [Private Tours are also available by Request!]
$33.99
+$3.31 Sales Tax
+$0.93 ticket service fee
SAT, APRIL 11: 3PM
This ticket includes access to a guided group walking tour for one (1) guest, joined by up to twenty-five (25) fellow participants and led by LA Explained’s resident historians. Over the course of the experience, guests will walk approximately 2.5 miles while exploring the historic streets of Chinatown & LA Plaza, visiting architecturally significant homes, landmarks, adobes, churches, and notable neighborhood sites. [Private Tours are also available by Request!]
$33.99
+$3.31 Sales Tax
+$0.93 ticket service fee
Private Picnic Tour (5)
This ticket includes exclusive access to a private guided walking tour for groups of up to five (5) guests, led by LA Explained’s resident historians, and features a thoughtfully curated custom picnic experience. Guests will enjoy the flexibility to select preferred food and beverage options tailored to individual tastes and occasions. Designed for a more intimate and personalized pace, this private tour offers a deeper exploration of LA's historic streets, iconic homes, & architecture.
$395.00
+$38.51 Sales Tax
Total
$0.00