Los Angeles Chinatown and Olvera Street Food Tour

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Tour the birthplace of LA and eat delicious food from a wide variety of cuisines. Learn the history of the oldest section of the city and visit some of its most stunning public art & architecture—including beautiful Union Station, numerous WPA frescoes and one the 20th century’s most scandalous murals.

Explore charming Olvera Street & historic Chinatown while sampling some of the city’s best dumplings, sandwiches, pizza, and traditional Chinese pastry at 5 noteworthy, family/independently-owned food stops.

This 3-hour tour is great for locals/visitors and the perfect activity for a birthday celebration, bachelor(ette) party, or team building event. This tour is not suitable for vegetarians/vegans; please take our LA Taco Tour instead, which is ideal for plant-based & gluten-free diets.

Please note: drinks are not included, nor is tour guide gratuity (15-20% recommended).

Tour may be canceled with refund if fewer than 2 guests are booked. Food stops subject to change. Rain or shine.

What's Included

Interpretation of stunning, impactful public art and architecture
History of the oldest section of LA and the city's founding
A local's insight into historic Chinatown and Olvera Street
5 food stops that feature a variety of cuisines
Film and literary history of downtown LA
Drinks
Tour guide gratuity (15-20% is recommended)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will be waiting for you outside of the church.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Chinatown

    Learn about Chinatown's origins in the 1850s and its development in the 1930s, and sample some its tastiest handmade dumplings and baked goods.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2
    El Pueblo de Los Angeles

    Discover the birthplace of Los Angeles, its history of free speech and political organizing, and its beautiful Victorian architecture.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Calle Olvera

    One of Los Angeles' oldest and most culturally significant streets filled with merchants whose families have been operating their puestos (or stalls) since the 1930s.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    See one of Los Angeles' most scandalous murals from 1932 and learn the fascinating story of the Mexican artist who painted it.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Union Station

    Often called “the last of the great train stations," this beauty from 1939 will dazzle architecture lovers.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    This monumental postal building built in Spanish Colonial Revival / Mission Revival style contains eleven intriguing WPA-era murals.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Walking Tours
Street Food Tours
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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