The Nethercutt - Timeless Treasures & Tastes of LA

Timeless Treasures and Tastes of LA

Discover a day filled with culinary delights and awe-inspiring artistry as we journey from the vibrant Grand Central Market to the magnificent Nethercutt Collection. Savor global flavors in the heart of Downtown LA before immersing yourself in a world of vintage luxury, rare treasures, and functional fine art at one of Southern California’s most extraordinary museum complexes.

After enjoying your time at the Grand Central Market, we’ll head to the Nethercutt Collection, where your adventure begins with a guided tour through the opulent Grand Salon. Marvel at impeccably restored vintage automobiles, each a masterpiece of design and engineering, displayed in a setting reminiscent of the golden age of luxury. But that’s just the start. Be captivated by functional fine art, including an automatic orchestra that performs enchanting melodies with violins and other instruments playing themselves.

Explore exquisite Louis XV-style furniture, dazzling crystal chandeliers, and the Mighty Wurlitzer Theater Pipe Organ, a marvel of musical engineering that fills the room with grandeur. After the guided tour, enjoy time to explore the adjacent museum at your own pace, uncovering even more rare treasures and a meticulously restored vintage rail car that epitomizes the elegance of early 20th-century travel.

This tour offers a captivating blend of culinary exploration, historical discovery, and artistic wonder—a day designed to indulge your curiosity and delight your senses.

Grand Central Market

Nethercutt Complex

Nethercutt Collection Grand Salon

Rail Car Exhibit

Mighty Wurlitzer Theater Pipe Organ

Self-Playing Mechanical Instruments

Mechanical Violin that Plays Itself

Walk-Through a Locomotive

Automated Self-Playing Orchestra

Tour Manager:*    Marianne Pinto

Activity Level: High

This tour involves a two-hour walking tour at the Nethercutt Collection as well as time at the Nethercutt Museum on your own. Both facilities are Handicapped Accessible, with the exception of the Train, which is not ADA accessible and is unable to accommodate wheelchairs or walkers due to its historic nature. Grand Central Market is a vibrant food hall that may require navigating moderate crowds and waiting in lines when ordering food. dining tables are located throughout the marketplace but cannot be reserved in advance.  

What's Included in the Tour Fare

• Round-trip luxury motor coach transportation from pickup locations throughout San Diego County

• Professional Tour Manager throughout the trip

• Complimentary bottled water and snacks on the coach

• Free time at LA's Grand Central Market, with its colorful assortment of world culinary options for lunch on your own 

• Docent-guided 2-hour tour of the Nethercutt Collection of functional fine art

• Self-guided tour of the Nethercutt Museum, Canadian Locomotive, and Pullman rail car

What's Not Included in the Tour Fare

• Meals

• Cancellation Protection

• Gratuities for the Tour Manager and driver

How to Make a Reservation

Making your reservation is easy. Simply click the Book Now button above to select your date and confirm your space online, 24/7. You can also call the DayTripper Tours reservations department at (619) 334-3394 during business hours of M-F, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Smartphones

Although not necessary to fully enjoy your trip, a personal smartphone can greatly enhance your tour experience. Take high-quality photos, share your experience on social media in real time, search for nearby restaurants and topics of interest, set reminders, and more.

15-Day Cancellation Deadline

• If you purchased the optional Cancellation Protection Plan (CPP) prior to the deadline, you can cancel your booking at any time for any reason and you'll receive a full refund of the tour fare.

• If you declined the CPP, you may cancel your reservation 14 days (14) or more days prior to the departure date to receive a refund less a $15 per person cancellation fee. Alternatively, when you cancel your booking thirty (14) or more days prior to the departure date, you can avoid the cancellation fee by transferring the funds to another tour or a non-refundable voucher, which can be applied to any future excursion booked within one year of the original tour date. Bookings canceled within 15 days of the departure date are nonrefundable and nontransferable for any reason. Name changes on daytrips are permitted at no additional cost on tour unrelated to government that require pre-clearance.

*Tour Manager is subject to change without notice.