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What makes the LA: Food + History + Design tour different? There are no cupcakes or amuse bouches – just "real" food that's authentic to Los Angeles and California, and real history.
Food: We start with a true LA dish – the French Dip sandwich. From there we'll take you to one of the best spots on Olvera Street for some great street tacos. Tour finishes at Grand Central Market, one of the top food destinations in the U.S.
History: Many of LA's oldest buildings are still standing and you’ll even go inside one them on this tour. Thought LA was just movie stars, beaches and Beverly Hills? Think again, we have a rich history going back to 1781.
Design: DTLA has some iconic and beautiful buildings – Union Station, City Hall and the Bradbury Building to name just three. On this tour you’ll experience and learn about them, as well as viewing some great public murals.
Join us on our LA food tour and TRULY experience the best of Los Angeles.
* Tour starts 12 noon, Sunday
* Food included
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
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.
Itinerary
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1Union Station
Tour starts at the historic Union Station, the US's last great station (opened 1939).
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Philippe The Original
Have the famous French Dip sandwich, which was invented here.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Calle Olvera
Walk down the oldest street in Los Angeles and eat some lovely Mexican food in spiritual home of the Mexican community in LA.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Avila Adobe
Go inside the oldest house in Los Angeles, from 1818. See how Angelenos lived before anyone had ever heard of LA
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Los Angeles City Hall
See this icon of Art Deco design (don't believe us look up 'Art Deco' on Wikipedia).
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Downtown
Experience this historic neighborhood, where Los Angeles was founded. It's full of beautiful buildings and great restaurants
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Bradbury Building
Experience one of Los Angeles' most beautiful interior spaces.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Million Dollar Theater (Pass by)
See this famous movie palace, on downtown's Broadway, which was built for Sid Grauman (who also built the Chinese Theatre).
Admission ticket free -
8Grand Central Market
Foodie Heaven. Rated by Bon Apetit Magazine as one of the Top 10 food destinations in the U.S.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
- 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.
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Additional info
- 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
- 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.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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