Tours and Tickets to Experience Olvera Street
20 results
Olvera Street
5.0
(1,628)
Know before you go
Ways to explore
How to get there
When to visit

There is no admission fee to enter the market.
The narrow, 1-block lane is a pedestrian-only area.
Olvera Street abuts the “old plaza,” El Pueblo's central square.
People Also Ask
What time does Olvera Street open?
The Mexican market on Los Angeles’ Olvera Street is open daily between 9am and 8pm. La Plaza de Cultura y Artes, the Latinx cultural and community hub adjacent to Olvera Street, is open Wednesday to Sunday, 12pm to 5pm. Other businesses on and around Olvera Street have their own opening hours.
How old is Olvera Street?
Olvera Street is one of the oldest streets in Los Angeles. It was established in 1858 in the oldest part of Downtown Los Angeles. It was named Vine/Wine Street and was renamed Olvera Street in 1877 after a judge who lived there, Agustin Olvera. The popular Mexican market opened in 1930.
How big is Olvera Street?
Downtown Los Angeles’ Olvera Street is just 600 feet (182 meters long). It consists of 27 historic buildings and the lively Mexican marketplace. Although it’s not big, Olvera Street is a very popular Los Angeles tourist destination and a hub of local Mexican culture, craft, and cuisine.
Why is Olvera Street important?
Olvera Street is important as a focal point of Los Angeles’ Mexican culture. It’s one of the city’s oldest streets in its oldest area, the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument area. It contains some of Los Angeles’ oldest buildings and is one of the city’s most popular attractions.
Is Olvera Street free?
Yes, admission to Olvera Street is free and anyone is welcome to browse the shops and walk around the historic area. The street’s numerous museums are free to visit, and sometimes free walking tours led by docents are also held. Some privately run walking tours do charge a fee, however.
What is the mural on Olvera Street?
Olvera Street’s mural is called América Tropical and was painted by artist and political activist, David Alfaro Siqueiros. It was completed in 1932, but with its depiction of native Americans being attacked and colonized, it was considered too controversial and was whitewashed. From the late 1980s, the mural was restored.
More Tours in Los Angeles
Things to do near Los Angeles
More attractions near Los Angeles


















































































































