Activities
Free Cancellation
Language:
English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 3 Hours
Do this because
You'll taste 6+ dishes including a legendary French dip sandwich
There's a wander from Olvera Street's 18th-century roots to Little Tokyo
The tour includes hand-rolled taquitos rooted in the city's Mexican heritage
You can explore the historic Grand Central Market with a local guide
Your experience features a mystery secret dish that changes with the seasons
What to expect
This small-group culinary exploration demonstrates how downtown LA encapsulates the entire globe in a single afternoon, with six tastings that map out the neighbourhood's rich history from its 18th-century origins to its contemporary fusion dishes. A local guide escorts you from Olvera Street through Little Tokyo and into the historic Grand Central Market, bypassing the tourist hotspots and delving into the heart of the city's gastronomic evolution.The group size remains small for a personal, high-quality experience. Each stop connects back to the food, providing you with genuine context for why Downtown Los Angeles has its distinctive culinary style.The tastings change with the seasons but usually feature an iconic French dip sandwich, hand-rolled taquitos paying homage to the city's profound Mexican roots and pork gyoza with takoyaki straight from the historic Japanese district. Butter chicken samosas complete the selection as a tribute to LA's fusion culture. One dish is reserved as a seasonal surprise—a mystery morsel known only to the guides until the day of the tour.
What's included
Drinks
Food tasting
What's not included
Hotel pick-up/drop-off
What to remember
Accessibility:
The tour is unable to accommodate guests using wheelchairs or requiring special assistance
Not allowed:
Know in advance:
Infants (0-2) free of charge
Contact the tour provider in advance if you have dietary requirements, so they can accommodate you as best as possible
The legal minimum age for drinking alcohol is 21 years old
The tour will have a maximum of 12 participants
The itinerary and menu are subject to change based on venue availability, weather, and other circumstances
Remember to bring:
The tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended
Provider
Secret Food Tours
Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins
Where
1001 Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
Meeting point:
Meet your guide at 1001 Alameda St. Your guide will be holding an orange umbrella for easy recognition. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time to check in.