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A white arched bridge over a calm water body, surrounded by lush greenery and residential buildings. 1
A skate park with curved ramps and palm trees in the background. 2
A beach with exercise equipment, palm trees, and a concrete structure. 3
By Red Thread
Free cancellation available
The previous price was S$9 and current price is S$7 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 9m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Step beyond the overpriced lattes and luxury boutiques to uncover the bizarre, gritty, and revolutionary history of Venice, California. This immersive audio journey explores how a millionaire's spectacular failure to create a high-culture Italian utopia accidentally birthed America's most vibrant counterculture haven. From the murky remnants of man-made canals to the concrete bowls of Dogtown, discover the outcasts, bodybuilders, beatniks, and skaters who turned a neglected 'Slum by the Sea' into a global cultural epicentre.

    • A 2.2 km self-guided tour with 4 stops over 69 min
    • Ideal for travellers interested in Pop Culture & Media Landscapes and History & Memory
    • Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
    • Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Activity location

  • Venice Canal Historic District
    • 90292, Los Angeles, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Venice Canal Historic District
    • 90292, Los Angeles, California, United States

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Podcast Tour Los Angeles Shadows of the Slum by the Sea in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 9 minutes1h 9m
    1h 9m
  • Opening hours: Tue 0:00-23:59
  • English
Price details
S$8.82
S$7.06 x 1 AdultS$7.06
Total
The previous price was S$8.82 and current price is S$7.06
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Verified facts woven into an engaging storey
  • Inclusions
    Interactive in-app guide for questions about the storey and surroundings
  • Inclusions
    Precise navigation between the stops
  • Inclusions
    Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Venice Canal Historic District

  • 10m
The surviving remnant of Abbot Kinney's original 1905 vision to recreate Venice, Italy, in Southern California.

Muscle Beach Venice

  • 10m
The global mecca for bodybuilding in the 1970s, representing a massive shift towards extreme physical culture.

Venice Skatepark

  • 10m
The spiritual successor to the Dogtown era, where the 1970s Z-Boys revolutionized skateboarding.

7 Dudley Ave

  • 10m
The epicentre of the Beat Generation in Southern California during the late 1950s.

Location

Activity location

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    Venice Canal Historic District
    • 90292, Los Angeles, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Venice Canal Historic District
    • 90292, Los Angeles, California, United States

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