Downtown LA Food Tour
About this experience
Break away from the typical LA attractions and uncover a new side of Los Angeles on this Downtown LA Food Tour!
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We had a really good time and left full. It was a brilliant mix of LA history with culinary delights. I would highly recommend this experience. Wear comfy shoes!
What's Included
- Tour provider is recipient of a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award
- This 3-hour walking tour includes flavorful food specialties at 6 unique stops
- Your friendly and knowledgeable guide will walk you through the fascinating history, sharing stories, anecdotes and leading you to the best local spots
- Walk away with a broader knowledge and new appreciation for the city's history, architecture and all its culinary scene has to offer!
What happens on the day
Experience a side of Los Angeles beyond the glitter of Hollywood and luxury of Rodeo drive on this guided Downtown LA Food Tour!
Your friendly and knowledgeable guide will walk you through the fascinating history, sharing stories, anecdotes and leading you to the best local spots. You'll discover buildings from LA's golden age, hear amazing stories about the film industry and receive recommendations on favorite local attractions and restaurants. All while strolling at a leisure pace and enjoying mouthwatering food tastings.
During this tour you will enjoy 5 - 7 flavorful food tastings served at 6 of the following unique establishments (subject to change):
- Pitchoun Bakery - Authentic French Boulangerie in the heart of Downtown LA
- Horse Thief BBQ - Succulent Texas-style barbecue in the historic Grand Central Market
- DTLA Cheese - Artisanal cheeses with a fun, modern vibe
- Berlin Currywurst - A taste of Germany's favorite street food with an LA twist
- Madcapra Falafel - Locally sourced produce and a unique take on falafel
- Guisados - Slow-cooked braised meat tacos; some of the best in LA
- The Nickel Diner - Home of the maple bacon doughnut; serving up old-school comfort classics
- Bottega Louie - Grand restaurant, bakery & gourmet market located in the historic Brockman building
Location
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When Do I Choose A Date?
Either yourself or the lucky recipient can make a booking and select dates once you are in receipt of the voucher. You’ll register the voucher, follow the booking instructions, and your experience with us begins!
Year-Round
Friday through Monday - 11:00 AM
Important Details
Essential Information
- It is recommended to bring a bottle of water
- All food tastings are included in the price
- This is a 3-hour walking tour at a casual pace
- Tour includes 5-7 different food tastings that will happily fill most stomachs
- This tour is suitable for all ages and fitness levels
- Infants under the age of 3 are free, there are no discounts for children over the age of 3
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FAQs
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Returns, Exchanges & Cancellations
Returns
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 14 days. All refunds will be made to the original purchaser.
Exchanges
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Virgin Gifts.
Cancellation Policy
Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation, all bookings for this experience are final.
Customer Reviews
We had a really good time and left full. It was a brilliant mix of LA history with culinary delights. I would highly recommend this experience. Wear comfy shoes!
We had the best time. Our guide was entertaining and really knowledgeable! I would absolutely do it again.
The tour was interesting, tasty and memorable. Our tour guide, Robbie, was prepared, prompt and personable. We learned some interesting facts about the city, food and history. We are excited to return to this area and explore the places we want to spend more time at our own pace in the future. Whether your from out of town or from the local area, this is an experience for anyone and everyone. We definitely had an experience well worth our time and expense. We are excited to plan our next adventure.
Response from Virgin Gifts
Deborah, Happy to hear you had such a great time on this tour! What a delicious and informative way to see the city! I'm glad your tour guide was friendly and was able to make your experience memorable. It's great that you now have places on your list to check out again in the future! Thank you for your recommendation to locals and future visitors alike! I'm sure this wonderful review will help someone choose this amazing food adventure in the future, thank you for sharing! We hope to get you out on another tour soon! Best Regards, Cheri
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