Los Angeles Downtown Authentic Food Tour with 5 Local Dishes
Description
Why settle for one flavor when you can taste the world in a single neighborhood? Our Downtown Los Angeles food tour isn’t just a walk; it’s a curated journey through LA’s history. We start with the 18th century roots of Olvera Street and wind through the neon pulse of Little Tokyo. Whether you join our lively shared tour to swap stories with other travelers or opt for a private tour for an intimate, tailored experience for your small group, you’ll go beyond the tourist traps. We’ve handpicked 6 iconic tastings that define the city: legendary French Dip Sandwiches, hand-rolled Taquitos, and savory Pork Gyoza. Explore the bustling aisles of Grand Central Market and discover our Secret Dish, a mystery bite that changes with the seasons. Led by a local who knows the shortcuts and the stories, you’ll leave with a full stomach and the keys to the city. From Butter Chicken Samosas to hidden gems, this is the LA you came to find.
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Itinerary
The beginnig of LA starts on this historic road, taste an LA staple at Juanita's as we walk through
The oldest standing residence in the city dated 1818
(1884): LA's first firehouse, now a museum
The spiritual heart of early Los Angeles
The geographic center of the original pueblo
The iconic 1928 Art Deco tower that dominated the LA skyline for decades.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances
- Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
Reviews(13)
Stephen was an EXCELLENT tour guide! Great experience overall.
Thank you for the kind words. We love hearing when guests can just relax, enjoy the day, and walk away with good memories. Secret Food Tours would be happy to have you back anytime!
Stephen was an 10/10! We had the best time and the food was great
Reading this genuinely made us smile. We’re so glad the tour gave you a fun way to experience the city and everything around it. Thanks again for choosing Secret Food Tours!
Stephen was the most amazing guide! Very knowledgeable, friendly, and filled in last minute when there was a mishap with the original guide.
We are so pleased you shared this review. Knowing your experience was memorable enough to come back and write about is one of the best compliments we can receive. Secret Food Tours would love to have you back!
We booked a private tour, out guide was John Vogel. John made sure we had a great experience, was very accommodating and fun! We were 9 people, including my parents who have difficulty walking, however they were able to enjoy the tour and loved the food and every single stop we made. Just a great tour, highly recommend it to anyone, either you like in LA or are visiting, it’s a great experience!
Thank you so much for joining us and for your recommending our tour, we are happy to know that your group is satisfied with tour. We are beyond happy to know that you have a wonderful time with John during the tour. We are hoping to have you again in our other Secret Food Tours - now in over 50 cities worldwide!
This tour was incredible. I bought it as a Christmas present for my boyfriend. I am an LA native but he is from Buffalo, New York and we both totally enjoyed every second of this tour. The food was amazing and our guide Sara did such a wonderful job giving history and chatting with us.
Hi, thank you so much for sharing this wonderful experience of yours, both natives and tourists are very much welcome in our tours and we are happy to know that had an amazing time with our guide Sarah. We're looking forward of seeing you in our other Secret Food Tours- now in over 50 cities worldwide!
Our guide, John, is an LA native. The food stops were places he was very familiar with, some since his youth. There were just three of us. We stopped for taquitos, then the French Dip, followed by Chinese and last burgers at Burgerlords. Then we walked to the Catholic Cathedral and finished our tour at the Music Center. The tour was three hours and John provided lots of insight about the city and the ethnic groups that have shaped it. I definitely recommend this tour. We got the drinks upgrade, which I do not necessarily recommend. It's a strenuous tour and the alcohol slowed me down a bit.
Thank you very much dear guest for your kind words and for sharing your food tour experience with us. We truly appreciate your time in writing back to us to express how the tour went, hosted by our guide, John. He would be happy to know about this and we can't wait to see you again in our other tours now in over 50 cities worldwide:)
Sara was a exceptional tour guide, very personable and knowledgeable of the city history and cuisine. It was a lot fun and enjoyed by all in our group.
Thank you very much dear guest for your time in writing to us and for letting us know your great experience in the tour. It was indeed our pleasure to host you, and we hope to see you again in our other tours now in 50 cities worldwide:) Till next time!
I have never done a food tour before and I am so happy I did! I have lived in LA all of my life and never knew these little gems of restaurants existed! Our guide John was so knowledgeable and gave us a lot of interesting historical details that just added to experience. And then there was the food! Best burger I have tasted in years and who knew that it could be found in Chinatown?!! I will absolutely be doing the beer tour next, which looks like a blast! What a great way to spend the day! I would highly recommend this to anyone visiting or to someone like me who really enjoyed discovering something new in her own backyard! Thank you John for a wonderful adventure!
Thank you so much for joining us and for sending such a wonderful feedback about John's tour. We're beyond grateful to know that you had a fabulous tour experience with us. We really appreciate the high recommendation and we're excited to see you again in our other Secret Food Tours - now in 50 cities worldwide!
Very cool to go from Mexico to Chinatown on one walk. Started with Taquitos freshly made and went on to a fab sammy, Chinese duck and ended with a burger, all unbelievably delicious. Stories from John added food for the mind and soul. Thanks to Secret Food tours for an afternoon well spent, excellent value.
Hi Bob, thank you so much for joining us and for sharing your excellent tour experience with us! We're grateful to have you and we really appreciate your kind words about John's tour. Please come and visit us again in our other Secret Food Tours - now in 50 cities worldwide!
Our guide Sara was very friendly and helpful. As a LA local, she introduced the cultures and histories behind landmarks as we navigate the downtown area. The tour began at Union station and went towards the direction of Chinatown. It was a walking tour that allows you to explore different street corners.
Thank you for this amazing review. We're very delighted to have served you well. We really hope that you've enjoyed the food and the stories that Sara have shared during the tour. We always want to make sure that our client were satisfied. We hope to see you again in our other tours as well. We are in 50+ cities worldwide.
