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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

Mon 24 Feb

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Starting at $175.00

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Mon 24 Feb

Starting at $175.00

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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.

Show 3 more stops

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (21)

Kim B

Apr 2022

My partner and I are relatively new locals to the city and absolutely relished this tour as a way to get to know the history, community, and amazing food in the area much more intimately, and we could not recommend more to others wishing to do the same! We were blown away by the background and education of our guide, Ulysses, who integrated his knowledge and connection to the city as a native of LA, local filmmaker, and current grad student of sociocultural anthropology. Between his unique perspective and the clear amount of thought, research, and community involvement that goes into the agenda, the tour far exceeded any other food tour we've experienced elsewhere, and we thought a very worthy use of our money. We already cannot wait to find other Culinary Backstreets experiences wherever we go!

Response from Host

Apr 2022

Thank you so much for the thoughtful review. Ulysses is wonderful! We take pride in working with people like him who are very knowledgeable about and extremely fond of the cities they live in and work hard to preserve its social and cultural fabric. 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.

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.