Los Angeles Food, History, and Design Tour

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Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

What makes the LA: Food + History + Design tour different? There are no cupcakes or amuse bouches – just "real" food that's authentic to Los Angeles and California, and real history.

Food: We start with a true LA dish – the French Dip sandwich. From there we'll take you to one of the best spots on Olvera Street for some great street tacos. Tour finishes at Grand Central Market, one of the top food destinations in the U.S.

History: Many of LA's oldest buildings are still standing and you’ll even go inside one them on this tour. Thought LA was just movie stars, beaches and Beverly Hills? Think again, we have a rich history going back to 1781.

Design: DTLA has some iconic and beautiful buildings – Union Station, City Hall and the Bradbury Building to name just three. On this tour you’ll experience and learn about them, as well as viewing some great public murals.

Join us on our LA food tour and TRULY experience the best of Los Angeles.

* Tour starts 12 noon, Sunday
* Food included

What's included

  • There are 3-4 food tastings included, each for about 20 minutes, for the equivalent of a normal 3 course meal.
  • Tour Guide
  • Drinks are not included.
  • Gratuitiy for guide not included. Please allow 15-20%.

What to expect

  1. Union Station
    15m
    Tour starts at the historic Union Station, the US's last great station (opened 1939).
  2. 20m · Admission ticket included
    Have the famous French Dip sandwich, which was invented here.
  3. Calle Olvera
    15m · Admission ticket included
    Walk down the oldest street in Los Angeles and eat some lovely Mexican food in spiritual home of the Mexican community in LA.
  4. Avila Adobe
    20m
    Go inside the oldest house in Los Angeles, from 1818. See how Angelenos lived before anyone had ever heard of LA
  5. 10m
    See this icon of Art Deco design (don't believe us look up 'Art Deco' on Wikipedia).
  6. Downtown
    30m
    Experience this historic neighborhood, where Los Angeles was founded. It's full of beautiful buildings and great restaurants
  7. Bradbury Building
    15m
    Experience one of Los Angeles' most beautiful interior spaces.
  8. Million Dollar Theater
    Pass by
    See this famous movie palace, on downtown's Broadway, which was built for Sid Grauman (who also built the Chinese Theatre).
  9. Grand Central Market
    30m
    Foodie Heaven. Rated by Bon Apetit Magazine as one of the Top 10 food destinations in the U.S.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The guide will be checking-in guests from 15 minutes before the tour begins at at the SIDE entrance to Union Station, on Alameda Street (near the taxi rank). Be sure to allow extra time for traffic and finding parking. We CANNOT wait for latecomers, there are other guests.

End point

Grand Central Market is one of the best food destinations in the whole US and a great place to finish the tour. It's a 20 minute walk back to the starting point for the tour.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Aim to get to the meeting point 10-15 minutes early. If you’re late you may miss the tour.
  • By making a booking for this tour you agree to be bound by The Real Los Angeles Tours terms of service.
  • Please check dates/times carefully BEFORE making a booking.
  • This is a walking tour and we move at a reasonable pace. If you have mobility issues please book a private tour via our website.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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