Silver Lake's Hidden Painted Stairways: Private Walking TourPrivate Tour

Embark on a journey through time and discover the beauty of Silver Lake on a private tour of one of LA's colourful neighbourhoods one painted stairway at a time.
Adults: 2 Children: 0
Total

Things to know

Duration:

2 hrs 30 mins

Suitable for:

Couples, Culture Vulture, Family

Private Tour:

You and our own professional guide. 100% exclusive

Transport Mode:

Walking tour: no transportation is included

Tickets:

- English-speaking tour guide
- One beverage per person at a local Silver Lake coffee shop

Other inclusions:

- Gratuities optional
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off are not included
- Additional Food & drinks are not included
Meeting points: Your guide will meet you outside at the entrance of the Silver Lake Recreation Center - 1850 W Silver Lake Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90026

What makes this tour special

Embark on an exciting journey through the hidden staircases of Silver Lake, a vibrant and beautiful section of East Los Angeles with 52 historic stairways adorned with vibrant colours and geometric patterns. These stairways are reminders of a time when the city installed them to serve as direct routes for pedestrians to get down the hills to school, markets, and transit lines.

During your private walking tour of Silver Lake’s Painted Stairways, you will:

On this private walking tour, you will step past bright swatches of yellow, orange, purple and green; past painted red hearts and another colourful decor as you ascend higher up Silver Lakes’ famous painted staircases, decorated by local artists. 

Here you will find a mix of old and new – and part of the neighbourhood’s revival are these fabulous staircases which have become the shining star of Silver Lake.

Back in the day, the city was alive with the sounds of trolleys, buses, and trains, and these stairways played a significant role in connecting people to their destinations. Nowadays, they are used as an alternative to gyms, providing a killer workout while taking in the beautiful sights of Silver Lake. 

Get ready to climb your way to the top and discover the hidden gems of this historic neighbourhood!

Important: This is a very physically demanding tour as it involves climbing stairs for the duration of the tour

What you'll see

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FAQ

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.

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