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Overview

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

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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

End point

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.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Union Station
Tour starts at the historic Union Station, the US's last great station (opened 1939).
Duration: 15 mins
2. Philippe The Original
Have the famous French Dip sandwich, which was invented here.
Duration: 20 mins
3. Calle Olvera
Walk down the oldest street in Los Angeles and eat some lovely Mexican food in spiritual home of the Mexican community in LA.
Duration: 15 mins
4. Avila Adobe
Go inside the oldest house in Los Angeles, from 1818. See how Angelenos lived before anyone had ever heard of LA
Duration: 20 mins
5. Los Angeles City Hall
See this icon of Art Deco design (don't believe us look up 'Art Deco' on Wikipedia).
Duration: 10 mins
6. Downtown
Experience this historic neighborhood, where Los Angeles was founded. It's full of beautiful buildings and great restaurants
Duration: 30 mins
7. Bradbury Building
Experience one of Los Angeles' most beautiful interior spaces.
Duration: 15 mins
8. Million Dollar Theater
See this famous movie palace, on downtown's Broadway, which was built for Sid Grauman (who also built the Chinese Theatre).
9. Grand Central Market
Foodie Heaven. Rated by Bon Apetit Magazine as one of the Top 10 food destinations in the U.S.
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Lunch

We donate $1 for every guest to a non-profit, Climate Cents.

Tour Guide

Exclusion

Drinks are not included.

Gratuitiy for guide not included. Please allow 15-20%.

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

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.

Supplied by The Real Los Angeles Tours

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