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Architecture Tours L.A.

Los Angeles, CA 90093
(323)464-7868
Ranked #19 of 92 tours in Los Angeles
5.0 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Type: Tours
Description: They operate tours of the architecture of L.A.
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London
Top Contributor
88 reviews 88 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

We took the Downtown architecture tour with Laura on our first day in LA. It was a great way to orientate ourselves and we saw some wonderful gems we wouldn't have found on our own, like the Bradbury Building. The tour was 3 hours by car - a necessity in a big city like LA - although we would have... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

Wonderful way to spend a morning in LA discovering design and architectural gems hidden in suburban blocks. Frank Lloyd Wright's early work alongside Gehry's experimental building methods were surprising and inspiring sights. We would never have found them on our own. Than you Laura for bringing LA's design history alive for us. Great private tour with highly knowledgeable guide. Book... More

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London, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

We love LOS ANGELES! Thank you so much for showing us around! we had bless! Definitely recommended, never a dull moment, guide very entertaining and full of energy, very enthusiastic about his town! Absolute must! Thanks again! We will be back!

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Texas, USA
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011

I took the Silver Lake Tour with Laura and found it to be thoroughly enjoyable. You could not ask for a more friendly and knowledgeable guide. I would even recommend this to someone who is a complete novice about architecture (like me)!

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New York City, New York
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2011
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I was searching for Frank Lloyd Wright buildings to visit and stumbled upon Laura's company in LA and was so excited by the choices. Due to a happy accident the tour I thought I wanted was booked up and luckily when my friend cancelled on me, I decided to broaden my knowledge and learn about a different Frank, Frank Gehry.... More

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Wellington
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2011
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I have been to LA on several occasions but this was one of my favourite days spent there. We went with Laura on a tour of mainly modernist architecture in the Silver Lake area.SIlver Lake was one of the nicest places I've been in LA. I was really impressed that we could see so much of the exteriors and gardens... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2011
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people found this review helpful

My wife and I took the 5-to-6-hour Gehry tour on our last day in L.A. And we couldn't have been more pleased. Laura Massino, who owns Architecture Tours LA, showed a curatorial knowledge of Gehry and his work and brought each structure to life describing the artistic decisions and processes at the heart of its creation. Also throughout the day,... More

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San Francisco, California, USA
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2010
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My friend and I were down from San Francisco. Laura rearranged her schedule that day to fit us in at 1:30 to do Silver Lake. She's extremely knowledgeable, personable, and fun to talk to. I learned a lot. I'd completely recommend her, and I plan to do another tour with her the next time I am in LA!

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Central Coast of California
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2010
1
person found this review helpful

My wife and I enjoyed a 2.5+ hour tour with Laura of the Silver Lake architecture and neighborhoods. We thoroughly enjoyed it. From discovering where Walt Disney started his studios to how the modernist architects developed their styles, we gained many insights. Plus, Laura is a wonderfully engaging person and deeply knowledgeable. It was so much better getting driven around... More

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Palos Verdes, CA, USA
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I purchased Laura's architecture tour of downtown Los Angeles for my husband's birthday gift at his suggestion. We've lived in LA for over 30 years, but we wanted to see it through the eyes of an expert. And, what an expert our tour guide Laura is! She really knows her stuff, she's fun, accommodating and truly professional. We learned a... More

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