About this experience
Savor the sights, sounds and flavors of Los Angeles on a food tour of Los Angeles! Your expert tour guide will lead you on a walking adventure through this extraordinary city, sharing stories of early settlers, Hollywood’s heyday, and the transformation of Los Angeles’ culture and food scene.
On this food tour you will enjoy tastes from unique Los Angeles eateries, including the best bakeries, authentic ethnic eateries and renowned establishments creating a buzz in the foodie universe. Along the way your tour guide will introduce you to the city’s unique history, evolving food culture and fascinating architecture. At the end of your tour, with your newfound knowledge of Los Angeles’ best hidden gems, you’ll feel like a true Angeleno!
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.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
How to Plan Los Angeles by Region, Light, and Distance
Build a Los Angeles day around one region, honest travel time, changing light, and enough room to understand the place between stops.
Los Angeles Without One Center
A practical way to use regions and neighborhood names without flattening Los Angeles into one downtown or one story.
Reading the Los Angeles River
Choose a named river reach, check current conditions, and understand the corridor as infrastructure, habitat, and community space.
What is included
- Water
- Professional guide
- Food tastings
Not included
- Hotel pick and drop-off
- Additional food and drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
On the 3 hour food tour of Downtown LA, we will be eating delectable foods from 6 different delicious food places. In addition to all the amazing food you will be eating, your guide will narrate the tour with fun and interesting stories about the history, culture and food scene of the neighborhood.
Grand Central Market, a downtown landmark since 1917, brings together the cuisines and cultures of Los Angeles through our terrific vendors and event spaces.
The Bradbury Building is the oldest commercial building remaining in the central city and one of Los Angeles' unique treasures.
What are you waiting for? we won't be here forever.
We're not really the last bookstore - thank goodness - but we are the largest new and used bookstore in California
Pitchoun! is a fine French bakery, pastry store & restaurant, located in Downtown Los Angeles, family owned & artisanal
Sticky Rice: Thai Street Food from the cornerstone stall of Grand Central Market will leave you thinking you’re in Bangkok
Shiku Homestyle Korean: A mom-and-pop Korean restaurant serving homestyle Korean food inspired by doshirak (lunchboxes)
Guisados: Slow-cooked braised meat tacos — some of the best in LA.
Donut Friend: Warm & colorful donut shop offering unique artisanal donuts, ice cream and coffee.
Meeting and pickup information
- Meeting at 545 South Olive Street (outside in front of Pitchoun Bakery) Parking available at PacMutual Parking (523 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014)
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Sidewalk Food Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Maximum of 12 people to ensure the best tour experience
- Comfortable shoes are recommended
- Tours run rain or shine
- Please advise of any specific dietary restrictions at time of booking
- Please note: The streets have a slight incline and you will have to walk up small stairs at some of the establishments
- Please let us know in advance, if you have difficulty walking up a few flights of stairs, and we will make arrangements for you.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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