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Highlights
- Walk around the campus of the University of Southern California, the oldest university in California on this real-time experience
- Insights into shopping, dining, and sporting events in Downtown LA
- Useful tips on getting around the campus and the popular places to visit
Description
Meet an expert local guide and take a tour of the campus of the University of Southern California - the oldest private university in California.
The University of Southern California was incorporated by the Methodist Episcopal church in 1880; it opened the same year. After he arrived in 1917, philosopher Ralph Tyler Flewelling established USC as a bastion of personalism. In the 1920s, the university created one of the country’s first schools of international relations and public administration and a pioneer program in cinematography. The first doctoral degree was awarded in 1923. The university officially became nonsectarian in 1926. Architect Konrad Wachsmann joined the faculty in 1963 and initiated a doctoral program in building science.
The university has a distinguished history of athletic programs and has produced more Olympic athletes than any other school in the country. Among the athletes who attended USC is sprinter Charlie Paddock, shot-putter Parry O’Brien, and gridiron football player O.J. Simpson. Other alumni include director José Quintero and filmmaker George Lucas.
As you walk around the campus, your guide will answer all your questions about the campus, the places to visit in and around it, and how to get around. You will get practical information about getting to and from the campus and the major landmarks to visit nearby, including the beaches and Hollywood. You will also get insights into shopping, dining, and sporting events in Downtown LA, where the university is located.
About this experience
Instructions
- Please have a good internet connection and zoom app installed on your phone or laptop
- The instructions to join the meeting will be sent via email shortly after the booking
Know before you go
- This tour involves walking and travelling to different places; sometimes the mobile network may be intermittent, and the picture may not be clear. However, we will attempt to minimize such disruptions
- You can book this tour for USD 125 as a private tour and invite up to 10 friends and family to join this activity with you from all over the world
- Since these are live tours, they may be subject to last minute cancellation due to inclement weather, Internet disruptions or other unforeseen circumstances.
Meet your Host
Michiel Stavast
I am have been a tour guide for a long time now and have a passion for unlocking the secrets of a city or the hinterland. I have worked for more than 15 years as a tour manager for musicians traveling worldwide. In this job, I found a love for helping travelers discover new and unique experiences. I am Dutch; after moving to the United States, I worked for several travel brands guiding guests from all around the world on their adventure travel in North America. I have visited all 50 states in the US, nearly all Canadian and Mexican provinces, and many National Parks. I will have co-hosts for my campus tours.
From USD 125 / Group
Important Information
- Fully refundable in case of any cancellation upto 2 days before the tour.