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LA: Food + History + Design Tour

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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

  • Lunch 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
  • Drinks are not included.
  • Gratuitiy for guide not included. Please allow 15-20%.

Meeting Location

Meeting point

North Alameda Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA

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End point

South 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.

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What To Expect

Union Station

Tour starts at the historic Union Station, the US's last great station (opened 1939).
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Philippe The Original

Have the famous French Dip sandwich, which was invented here.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Olvera Street

Walk down the oldest street in Los Angeles and eat some lovely Mexican food in spiritual home of the Mexican community in LA.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Avila Adobe

Go inside the oldest house in Los Angeles, from 1818. See how Angelenos lived before anyone had ever heard of LA
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Los Angeles City Hall

See this icon of Art Deco design (don't believe us look up 'Art Deco' on Wikipedia).
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Downtown

Experience this historic neighborhood, where Los Angeles was founded. It's full of beautiful buildings and great restaurants
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bradbury Building

Experience one of Los Angeles' most beautiful interior spaces.
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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).
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Grand Central Market

Foodie Heaven. Rated by Bon Apetit Magazine as one of the Top 10 food destinations in the U.S.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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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Q: What is the cancellation policy?

A: The LA: Food + History + Design Tour has a Free Cancellation policy. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT).This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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