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LA Food Tour: Exploring America’s Culinary Frontier w/ Culinary Backstreets

LA Food Tour: Exploring America’s Culinary Frontier w/ Culinary Backstreets

Overview

Nobody walks in LA? Prepare to challenge your expectations and preconceptions as we wind our way through Downtown Los Angeles on foot. The City of Angels is vast and sprawling, to be sure, a world city and global hub that boasts the busiest port in the western hemisphere and a local economy rivaled only by New York and Tokyo. Yet strolling through its dense core, where it all began hundreds of years ago alongside the LA River, Los Angeles still feels like a western outpost – forward looking, experimental, and adventuresome, especially when it comes to eating. Our food journey may seem extensive, but it’s truly only a taste of the banquet laid out for the bold, the curious, and the intrepid as they continue to explore the seemingly boundaryless City of Angels.

City: Los Angeles

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $175.00

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Sun 23 Feb

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What's Included

Lunch

Snacks

Coffee and/or Tea

Alcoholic Beverages

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers

What To Expect

Chinatown

We’ll begin our day in on this Los Angeles food tour in LA’s atmospheric Chinatown, which is experiencing a culinary renaissance.

Olvera Street

We'll walk along and take in the sights (and eats) of LA's oldest street, the historical birthplace of the city.

Avila Adobe

Along the way, we'll make a stop at what is considered LA's oldest residence.

Little Tokyo

We make our way into the pedestrian-friendly backstreets of Little Tokyo to sample some of the most authentic – and delicious – Japanese food in America, from exquisite sushi to artisanal mochi.

Bradbury Building

As we make out way to another delicious bit, we'll take a look at this fascinating historic building, a key setting in the film "Blade Runner."

Grand Central Market

This bustling market is one of downtown LA's great civic centers. Here we will find the hidden vendors and some unforgettable food.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (21)

chealanders

Dec 2022

What a great tour, downtown LA as an vibrant food destination has many great experiences to sample - and sample we did!! As befits the multicultural nature of LA, we had bites tracing their influences and sources to many spots in the world. However, both the historical and cultural information we received during the tour eclipsed the even great food experiences. DTLA has a very interesting history, with a number of surprising twists. Our guide, Ulysses, was exceptionally well informed and so we more than just skimmed the surface. The tour location, DTLA, and our guide Ulysses, combined to make this a do not miss food tour. A bit of advice, stay in downtown (we stayed at the Omni), book a night at the LA Phil and/or catch a play to complete your visit.

Response from Host

Dec 2022

Thanks very much for taking the time to share your experience and for leaving us a 5-star review, it was our pleasure to have you! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our walk with the wonderful Ulysses, he is amazing! We work with academics in the field and our own team of experienced professionals – both guides and local journalists. We are proud to know that the money spent during the culinary walk goes to support businesses that we believe in, helping to preserve the social and cultural fabric of the cities we love so dearly. Most importantly, of course, we take pride in working with people like Ulysses who are very knowledgeable about and extremely fond of the cities they live in. We hope to see you again soon in one of our cities. You can check out your Culinary Backstreets Passport on our website to see the stamps you have collected. All the best!

172JS

Nov 2022

A really fun way to explore Downtown LA's food scene and learn about the history of the area. Ulysses was amazing! He is a wealth of knowledge not only about the neighborhoods, but also about how cultural movements and political shifts have influenced the way this amazing, diverse city has been built and evolved. Be ready to walk, smile, eat and carry a small bag for stocking up on snacks!

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your tour, Ulysses is amazing. You can check out your Culinary Backstreets Passport on our website to see the stamps you have collected. We hope to see you again soon in one of our cities.

Food-E

Nov 2022

Superbly interesting and yummy LA culinary walkaboutNot only did we learn many fascinating pieces of information about the downtown area in LA, but it was great fun to taste such a variety of tasty foods from the multicultural neighborhoods. Ulysses is a wealth of information when it comes to the different cultures, history, and architecture and was the perfect guide. The time flew by.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your time with Ulysses! We agree time does fly when you're having fun! You can check out your Culinary Backstreets Passport on our website to see the stamps you have collected. We hope to see you again soon in one of our cities.