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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
Tue 10 Jun
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Starting at $175.00
Tue 10 Jun
Starting at $175.00
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What's Included
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Snacks
Coffee and/or Tea
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
What To Expect
1
Chinatown
We’ll begin our day in on this Los Angeles food tour in LA’s atmospheric Chinatown, which is experiencing a culinary renaissance.
2
Calle Olvera
We'll walk along and take in the sights (and eats) of LA's oldest street, the historical birthplace of the city.
3
Avila Adobe
Along the way, we'll make a stop at what is considered LA's oldest residence.
4
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.
5
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."
6
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 (65)
peterkN582SO
Mar 2022
Ulysses was a terrific guide - knowledgeable about food, the city and the interplay of food and cultural history.
Response from Host
Mar 2022
Thank you so much for you kind review! We are so happy to know that you enjoyed your tour. We take pride in working with passionate people like Ulysses who love their city and it shows in their tour! We hope that you will join us 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.
Heidi Y
Jan 2022
Guide Ethan has put together an incredible exploration of the myriad cultures and histories that have created one of the world’s most exciting cities, punctuated by amazing food and fascinating context. We have toured with Culinary Backstreets in Lisbon and Mexico City, and this eye-opening day was just as thrilling—and I am a native Angeleno! Can’t say enough good things about this tour. Put on your walking shoes (you will be hitting the pavement for about four miles) and come hungry and open-minded. Plenty of air and space for Covid safety.
Response from Host
Jan 2022
Thank you so much for your review and welcome back! We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your tour with Ethan and learned something along the way! We hope that you will join us 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.

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