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Home>United States>Los Angeles
Visit buzzing Santee Alley and The Original LA Flower Market for a local experience.
Things to know
Duration:
2 hrs 30 mins
Suitable for:
Culture Vulture, Family, Friends
Private Tour:
You and our own professional guide. 100% exclusive
Transport Mode:
Walking tour: no transportation is included
An 'agua fresca' and a burrito at a local restaurant stopTickets:
Gratuities optionalOther inclusions:
Meeting points: Your guide will meet you In front of the Original Los Angeles Flower Market, located at 754 Wall St., between 7th and 8th St.
What makes this tour special
Get to know the “real” Los Angeles with this immersive and cultural experience of the Fashion and Flower Districts located in the heart of Downtown, where locals from several industries spend their days purchasing wholesale flowers and fabric.
On your private cultural tour, you will:
- VisitThe Original LA Flower Market- a 55,000-square-foot warehouse (the largest in the US) where film, commercial, leisure, and wedding professionals come to buy flowers each day wholesale;
- Admire theCalifornia Flower Mall: This is another popular flower market in the district, offering a wide variety of flowers and plants at competitive prices;
- Shop inSantee Alley, surrounded by people in the industry looking for the best bargains where you can find trendy apparel, electronics, luggage, perfumes, and accessories all on sale - but beware of counterfeits;
- Explore theCooper Design Space, an Art Deco building originally used as a warehouse that has become a popular destination for fashion events and to find unique, limited edition fashion items;
- Walk byThe New Mart,built in 1926 as a high-end department store, it was converted in the '80s into a wholesale fashion centre with more than 100 showrooms;
- End your tour at theFIDM Museum, a hidden gem in thefashion districtdedicated to the preservation and exhibition of fashion and costume design with a collection of over 15,000 objects that you can continue exploring on your own after parting ways with your guide.
Welcome to the heart of downtown LA - its flower and fashion districts, where local professionals come each day to acquire the gamut of things they may need for their work - from wholesale flower arrangements to off-label clothing for commercials.
Enjoy the bustle of it all and imagine your own dream world of working in Hollywood or the OC, while mingling with people who have forged a living out of their unique skills.
The LA Flower District has a rich history that spans over a century when flower growers began selling their products on the streets of Downtown Los Angeles, and during WWII, the district provided flowers to soldiers and their families and also became a hub for Japanese-Americans who were interned during the war.
On this private tour, you will learn about the history of downtown, about the two districts, and about the way immigrant communities have continued to keep downtown thriving since the first Mexican immigrants settled in the area over 500 years ago.
What you'll see
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QWill there be other people on the tour or is it just us?
AAll of our tours are 100% private and exclusive, which means that it will just be you, your group and your guide on the tour.
Your tour will be completely tailored to your needs and we will make sure to find a guide that best suits your group.
QAre entrance tickets and transport included in the cost of the tour?
AIn the ‘Things to Know’ section at the top of this page you will find details of whatever entrance tickets and transport are included in the tour. If you have any questions about this, then you can either use the chat button in the bottom right hand corner, send an email to <team@travelcurious.com> or call 1-212-710-1322 (US) or +44 20 3009 2392 (UK).
QWhat is your cancellation policy?
AOn tours cancelled more than 48 hours before the scheduled departure time, we are happy to offer our customers a full refund - minus a 5% credit card fee and the cost of any tickets that have been purchased.
For tours cancelled less than 48 hours before the scheduled departure time, we are unfortunately unable to offer refunds. If you would like to reschedule a tour, this is usually possible if we are given enough notice, but we cannot guarantee the same guide.
Changes made to bookings may be subject to rebooking fees to cover the cost of tickets purchased, transport, guide rescheduling and administration.
To cancel or change your booking, please contact us at <team@travelcurious.com> or call 1-212-710-1322 (US) or +44 20 3009 2392 (UK).
QWho do I contact if I have any questions about this tour or if I want to make changes to my tour?
AAt Travel Curious, we provide a free concierge service to help you plan your time abroad and they will be able to answer any questions you may have about this tour or any other tours. We are normally able to customise or personalise tours to suit your needs.
Please do get in touch by either using the chat button in the bottom right hand corner, sending an email to <reservations@travelcurious.com> or calling 1-212-710-1322 (US) or +44 20 3009 2392 (UK).
QAm I able to book more than one tour?
AAbsolutely, you can book as many tours as you like! You can add them to your cart by clicking the ‘Book Now’ button or you can get in touch and we can put together an itinerary for you. To get in touch, you can either use the chat button in the bottom right hand corner, send an email to <team@travelcurious.com> or call 1-212-710-1322 (US) or +44 20 3009 2392 (UK).
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