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Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Overview
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Tour the birthplace of LA and eat delicious food from a wide variety of cuisines. Learn the history of the oldest section of the city and visit some of its most stunning public art & architecture—including beautiful Union Station, numerous WPA frescoes and one the 20th century’s most scandalous murals.
Explore charming Olvera Street & historic Chinatown while sampling some of the city’s best dumplings, sandwiches, pizza, and traditional Chinese pastry at 5 noteworthy, family/independently-owned food stops.
This 3-hour tour is great for locals/visitors and the perfect activity for a birthday celebration, bachelor(ette) party, or team building event.
NOT SUITABLE for vegans/gluten-free; please take our LA Taco Tour instead, which is ideal for plant-based & gluten-free diets.
Please note: drinks are not included, nor is tour guide gratuity (15-20% recommended).
What's included
Interpretation of stunning, impactful public art and architecture
History of the oldest section of LA and the city's founding
A local's insight into historic Chinatown and Olvera Street
5 food stops that feature a variety of cuisines (NOT SUITABLE for vegetarians/vegans)
Film and literary history of downtown LA
Drinks (tap water will be served wherever available)
Tour guide gratuity
What to expect
Chinatown
1h
Learn about Chinatown's origins in the 1850s and its development in the 1930s, and sample some its tastiest handmade dumplings and baked goods.
El Pueblo de Los Angeles
15m
Discover the birthplace of Los Angeles, its history of free speech and political organizing, and its beautiful Victorian architecture.
Calle Olvera
15m
One of Los Angeles' oldest and most culturally significant streets filled with merchants whose families have been operating their puestos (or stalls) since the 1930s.
America Tropical Interpretive Center
15m
See one of Los Angeles' most scandalous murals from 1932 and learn the fascinating story of the Mexican artist who painted it.
Union Station
10m
Often called “the last of the great train stations," this beauty from 1939 will dazzle architecture lovers.
Los Angeles Terminal Annex Post Office
10m
This monumental postal building built in Spanish Colonial Revival / Mission Revival style contains eleven intriguing WPA-era murals.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Your guide will be waiting for you outside of the church.
End point
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for vegans, or those with gluten-free diets; please take our Los Angeles Taco Tour instead, which is ideal for those with plant-based and gluten-free diets
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
