LA: Food + History + Design Tour

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

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Location: Los Angeles

What's Included

There are 3-4 food tastings included, each for about 20 minutes, for the equivalent of a normal 3 course meal.
We donate $1 for every guest to a non-profit, Climate Cents.
Tour Guide

Community Discussion

Q&A

Q: Is there an age limit for the LA Food + History + Design Tour? Can kids join?

A: Absolutely! The tour is family-friendly, and kids are more than welcome. Just keep in mind that younger kids may not appreciate the history aspects as much. Also, they might be picky about the food, but the French Dip and tacos are pretty kid-approved! If you have really little ones, consider bringing a stroller since we do walk quite a bit.

Q: What happens if it rains? Do they cancel the tour?

A: They usually go rain or shine, so don't worry if the forecast looks a bit wet! The tour has indoor stops, especially for the historical sites, and the food stops are also covered. They’ll let you know in advance if there’s a need to reschedule, but bring a light jacket just in case!

Q: Is parking easy near the tour starting point?

A: Parking can be a bit tricky in DTLA, but there are some public lots nearby. I recommend checking out the lot at 9th and Broadway—it’s pretty reasonable. Depending on your timing, street parking could also be an option. Just give yourself a little extra time to find a spot!

Discussions

Just did the LA Food + History + Design Tour and it was amazing!

I recently took the LA Food + History + Design tour with my friends, and wow, it was such a cool mix of stuff! We started with this iconic French Dip sandwich, which was a total game changer for me. Then exploring Olvera Street for authentic tacos was super fun. The guide shared some incredible stories about the buildings we saw. Definitely worth it for anyone looking to experience real LA food and history! Plus, the donations to Climate Cents made me feel good about participating.

Thinking about gifting the LA Food + History + Design Tour!

I’m considering this tour as a gift for my sister's birthday. She loves food and enjoys art and history. I just want to know if it’s really a good experience for someone who’s not super into walking. Like, how strenuous is it? Anyone have thoughts?