Is there a free audio walking tour of Los Angeles?

Yes. The Itinerarly app has 4 free self-guided audio tours of Los Angeles: Hollywood Essentials (3 stops, about 1 h); Beach Vibes (2 stops, about 1 h 20); Art & Culture LA (4 stops, about 1 h 40); Complete LA Experience (7 stops, about 2 h 20). The narration is available in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese.

Which sights do the Los Angeles audio tours visit?

Stops include Hollywood Sign, Walk of Fame, TCL Chinese Theatre, Santa Monica Pier, Venice Boardwalk, Getty Center, LACMA, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Olvera Street, Griffith Observatory.

How long does a walking tour of Los Angeles take?

The Los Angeles tours take from 1 h to 2 h 20, including time at each stop. Pick the shortest one if you only have an hour.

Do I need to pay or book?

No. The tours are free and you start them whenever you want. Some monuments charge their own entry ticket; the app links to the official ticket page where there is one.

Does it work offline?

You need a connection for the map and directions. A stop you have already downloaded can be replayed without a connection.

The free Itinerarly app on iPhone (App Store) or Android (Google Play), and a free account.

Can Itinerarly plan the rest of my day in Los Angeles?

Yes. In Plan mode you add the places you want to see and Itinerarly puts them in the best order, with travel times that account for live traffic.

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Free audio walking tours of Los Angeles

Itinerarly has 4 self-guided audio tours of Los Angeles, United States, from 1 h to 2 h 20. Each one walks you between the stops in order and plays a short narrated story when you arrive. The narration is available in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, and the tours are free.

Hollywood Essentials

3 stops · about 1 h · Easy

Hollywood Sign, Walk of Fame, Chinese Theatre

Hollywood SignWelcome to the Hollywood Sign, one of the most recognizable landmarks on the planet. These colossal 14-meter-tall white letters have dominated the Griffith Park hills since 1923.
Walk of FameWelcome to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, perhaps the most famous sidewalk on target earth. Stretching across 15 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard, this public monument has been honoring key figures in the entertainment industry since 1960.
TCL Chinese TheatreThis is the TCL Chinese Theatre, one of the world's most opulent and famous movie palaces. Opened in 1927 by Sid Grauman, this striking neo-Chinese structure is renowned for its Forecourt of the Stars, where more than 200 celebrities have left their handprints and footprints in cement.

Beach Vibes

2 stops · about 1 h 20 · Moderate

Santa Monica, Venice Beach and Canals

Santa Monica PierWelcome to the Santa Monica Pier, the vibrant soul of the California coastline. Originally built in 1909 as a public utility pier, it evolved into an iconic seaside amusement park housing the famous Pacific Park.
Venice BoardwalkWelcome to the Venice Boardwalk, the most colorful and bohemian district in Los Angeles. This iconic 4-kilometer oceanfront promenade serves as a stage for a fascinating gallery of street performers, musicians, and eccentric vendors.

Art & Culture LA

4 stops · about 1 h 40 · Moderate

Getty, LACMA, Disney Hall and more

Getty CenterWelcome to the Getty Center, an architectural masterpiece perched high in the Brentwood hills. Designed by Richard Meier and constructed from Italian travertine, this pristine campus is one of the world's most impressive cultural institutions.
LACMAThis is LACMA, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art—the largest art museum in the Western United States. You cannot miss Chris Burden’s 'Urban Light,' a striking installation of 202 vintage cast-iron lamp posts that illuminates the entrance and has become one of the city's most photographed landmarks.
Walt Disney Concert HallYou are looking at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, one of the most daring architectural masterpieces of the 21st century. Designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry and opened in 2003, this structure, clad in sweeping sails of stainless steel, undulates under the Los Angeles sun, creating dazzling light effects.
Olvera StreetWelcome to Olvera Street, the historic heart and birthplace of Los Angeles. Founded in 1781 by a small group of Mexican settlers, this colorful alley celebrates the city's deep Hispanic heritage.

Complete LA Experience

7 stops · about 2 h 20 · Challenging

Hollywood to Venice Beach

Griffith ObservatoryYou are looking at the Griffith Observatory, an Art Deco gem perched majestically on the southern slope of Mount Hollywood. Since opening in 1935, this scientific cultural center has offered some of the most spectacular views over Los Angeles and the world-famous Hollywood Sign.
Hollywood Sign ViewWelcome to the Hollywood Sign, one of the most recognizable landmarks on the planet. These colossal 14-meter-tall white letters have dominated the Griffith Park hills since 1923.
Walk of FameWelcome to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, perhaps the most famous sidewalk on target earth. Stretching across 15 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard, this public monument has been honoring key figures in the entertainment industry since 1960.
Rodeo DriveWelcome to Rodeo Drive, the world symbol of elegance and luxury situated in the heart of Beverly Hills. This globally-renowned thoroughfare, lined with majestic palm trees and haute couture boutiques, is the playground of fashion icons and the jet set.
LACMA Urban LightThis is LACMA, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art—the largest art museum in the Western United States. You cannot miss Chris Burden’s 'Urban Light,' a striking installation of 202 vintage cast-iron lamp posts that illuminates the entrance and has become one of the city's most photographed landmarks.
Santa Monica PierWelcome to the Santa Monica Pier, the vibrant soul of the California coastline. Originally built in 1909 as a public utility pier, it evolved into an iconic seaside amusement park housing the famous Pacific Park.
Venice BeachWelcome to the Venice Boardwalk, the most colorful and bohemian district in Los Angeles. This iconic 4-kilometer oceanfront promenade serves as a stage for a fascinating gallery of street performers, musicians, and eccentric vendors.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a free audio walking tour of Los Angeles?: Yes. The Itinerarly app has 4 free self-guided audio tours of Los Angeles: Hollywood Essentials (3 stops, about 1 h); Beach Vibes (2 stops, about 1 h 20); Art & Culture LA (4 stops, about 1 h 40); Complete LA Experience (7 stops, about 2 h 20). The narration is available in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese.
Which sights do the Los Angeles audio tours visit?: Stops include Hollywood Sign, Walk of Fame, TCL Chinese Theatre, Santa Monica Pier, Venice Boardwalk, Getty Center, LACMA, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Olvera Street, Griffith Observatory.
How long does a walking tour of Los Angeles take?: The Los Angeles tours take from 1 h to 2 h 20, including time at each stop. Pick the shortest one if you only have an hour.
Do I need to pay or book?: No. The tours are free and you start them whenever you want. Some monuments charge their own entry ticket; the app links to the official ticket page where there is one.
Does it work offline?: You need a connection for the map and directions. A stop you have already downloaded can be replayed without a connection.
What do I need?: The free Itinerarly app on iPhone (App Store) or Android (Google Play), and a free account.
Can Itinerarly plan the rest of my day in Los Angeles?: Yes. In Plan mode you add the places you want to see and Itinerarly puts them in the best order, with travel times that account for live traffic.

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