LA Chinatown & Olvera St. Food Tour with To Live and Dine in LA
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Book direct to save and support our small business in the process! Visit our website - To Live and Dine in LA Food Tours Tour the birthplace of LA and eat delicious food from a wide variety of cuisines. Learn the history of the oldest section of the city and visit some of its most stunning public art & architecture—including beautiful Union Station, numerous WPA frescoes and one the 20th century’s most scandalous murals. Explore charming Olvera Street & historic Chinatown while sampling some of the city’s best dumplings, sandwiches, pizza, and traditional Chinese pastry at 5 noteworthy, family/independently-owned food stops. This 3-hour tour is great for locals/visitors and the perfect activity for a birthday celebration, bachelor(ette) party, or team building event. NOT SUITABLE for vegetarians/vegans; please take our LA Taco Tour instead, which is ideal for plant-based & gluten-free diets. Please note: drinks are not included, nor is tour guide gratuity (15-20% recommended).
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Learn about Chinatown's origins in the 1850s and its development in the 1930s, and sample some its tastiest handmade dumplings and baked goods.
Discover the birthplace of Los Angeles, its history of free speech and political organizing, and its beautiful Victorian architecture.
One of Los Angeles' oldest and most culturally significant streets filled with merchants whose families have been operating their puestos (or stalls) since the 1930s.
See one of Los Angeles' most scandalous murals from 1932 and learn the fascinating story of the Mexican artist who painted it.
Often called “the last of the great train stations," this beauty from 1939 will dazzle architecture lovers.
This monumental postal building built in Spanish Colonial Revival / Mission Revival style contains eleven intriguing WPA-era murals.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for vegetarians, vegans, or those with gluten-free diets; please take our Los Angeles Taco Tour instead, which is ideal for those with plant-based and gluten-free diets
Reviews(1)
Scarlett did an excellent job showcasing the cultural highlights of downtown Los Angeles, and we had the opportunity to sample food from several neighborhoods. I would highly recommend this experience to others.
Thank you, Julia! We're happy you enjoyed the cultural and culinary offerings on the tour and highly recommend it!
