About this experience
Book direct to save & support our small business in the process! Visit our website - To Live and Dine in LA Food Tours
Silver Lake boasts some of LA’s best restaurants, and we'll visit 5, from a Michelin-awarded eatery to a dessert spot open since 1980.
Explore iconic Sunset Blvd and roam the hills while taking in views of the DTLA skyline, Hollywood Sign & Observatory.
Learn about several architectural styles and see Modernist homes designed by famous architect R.M. Schindler.
Discover the area’s history as a haven for early 20th c. artists, walk in slapstick comedy giants' footsteps, and eat some of the best food in LA!
3-hour tour great for locals/visitors. Perfect activity for a birthday/anniversary celebration, bachelor(ette) party, or team building event for coworkers.
Please note drinks are not included, nor is tour guide gratuity. Available in Spanish. Not suitable for vegans/gluten-free guests; take our LA Taco Tour instead. We walk up a public staircase & inclines.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- Silent film history of the neighborhood
- DTLA skyline, Hollywood Sign & Observatory views
- Famous modernist architecture
- 5 food stops (adds up to a filling lunch)
- Fascinating stories about Silver Lake’s art scene
Not included
- Drinks
- Tour guide gratuity
Itinerary and highlights
One of Los Angeles’ most beautiful and desirable residential areas with spectacular domestic architecture and views of the downtown skyline, Hollywood Sign, and Griffith Observatory. We’ll visit 5 food stops, eat Italian, Mexican, Taiwanese, and Iranian fare, and finish with a scrumptious dessert.
Before there was Hollywood, there was Silver Lake—the headquarters of silent film production in Los Angeles. Learn about the neighborhood’s ties to Mack Sennett, Charlie Chaplin, and Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy.
Learn about Rudolph Schindler, one of LA’s most famous modernist architects, and experience Schindler’s Manola Court (1926-39), Westby House (1938), and Falk Apartments (1939-40).
Stretching 22 miles from the Pacific Ocean to Downtown Los Angeles, Sunset Boulevard is one of the world’s most iconic streets, and the segment that runs through Silver Lake is a hipster’s paradise of boutique shops and appetizing eats.
Meeting and pickup information
- Your guide will be waiting outside of the pizza restaurant LaSorted’s.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- To Live and Dine in LA Food Tours
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The tour is 1.5 miles in length. We will walk up one public staircase of 133 steps. We will also walk up a few inclines on residential streets at a leisurely pace for 0.4 miles (about 13 minutes), making historic stops along the way.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
How long is this experience?
Which guide languages are listed?
What ticket format is listed?
What ticket age bands are listed?
What accessibility information is provided?
What is the cancellation policy?
Traveller reviews and photos
Traveller experiences load when you reach this section.
