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LA: Food + History + Design Tour

Los Angeles, USA
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Have an in depth look at the food, history, and design of Los Angeles on this small group tour. Meet your guide at Union Station, hear about the architecture of this building, and then start walking. Check out buildings like City Hall and the Disney Concert Hall, hear about the history of LA, and make a stop at the Grand Central Market which is a foodie heaven.
  • Plan on around 3 hours for this tour
  • Note this is a small group with max 10 per group
  • Enjoy 3-4 included food tastings, which adds up to a 3-course meal
  • Note that gratuities for your guide are not included

Sample Menu

Main

French Dip Sandwich

This dish was invented in LA (it's not actually French) and we take you to the restaurant that created it.

Main

Tacos

Visit the birthplace of Los Angeles and the spiritual home of the Mexican community here. As you would expect it has some of he best food in LA.

Dessert

Cheese Selection

Grand Central Market - one of the top food destinations in the U.S.

Dessert

Home-made ice cream

Grand Central Market - one of the top food destinations in the U.S.

Dessert

Coffee from the top barista in North America

Grand Central Market - one of the top food destinations in the U.S.

What's Included

  • Lunch
    There are 3-4 food tastings included, each for about 20 minutes, for the equivalent of a normal 3 course meal.
  • Tour Guide
  • We donate $1 for every guest to a non-profit, Climate Cents.
  • Drinks are not included.
  • Gratuitiy for guide not included. Please allow 15-20%.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • L.A. Union Station
    800 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA

    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

  • 331 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA

    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.

Operating hours
.12:00 pm

Itinerary

1

Union Station

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Philippe The Original

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

3

Calle Olvera

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

4

Avila Adobe

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

5

Los Angeles City Hall

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

6

Downtown

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

7

Bradbury Building

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Million Dollar Theater (Pass By)

8

Grand Central Market

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

5.0
based on 1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Amazing tour guide

Charles_W, Oct 2021
A great tour of LA. Chris took us to lots of interesting places and introduced us to some great LA food spots. Would highly recommend this tour.
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