Downtown Los Angeles Food Tour
Description
Savor the sights, sounds and flavors of Los Angeles on a food tour of Los Angeles! Your expert tour guide will lead you on a walking adventure through this extraordinary city, sharing stories of early settlers, Hollywood’s heyday, and the transformation of Los Angeles’ culture and food scene. On this food tour you will enjoy tastes from unique Los Angeles eateries, including the best bakeries, authentic ethnic eateries and renowned establishments creating a buzz in the foodie universe. Along the way your tour guide will introduce you to the city’s unique history, evolving food culture and fascinating architecture. At the end of your tour, with your newfound knowledge of Los Angeles’ best hidden gems, you’ll feel like a true Angeleno!
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Itinerary
On the 3 hour food tour of Downtown LA, we will be eating delectable foods from 6 different delicious food places. In addition to all the amazing food you will be eating, your guide will narrate the tour with fun and interesting stories about the history, culture and food scene of the neighborhood.
Grand Central Market, a downtown landmark since 1917, brings together the cuisines and cultures of Los Angeles through our terrific vendors and event spaces.
The Bradbury Building is the oldest commercial building remaining in the central city and one of Los Angeles' unique treasures.
What are you waiting for? we won't be here forever. We're not really the last bookstore - thank goodness - but we are the largest new and used bookstore in California
Pitchoun! is a fine French bakery, pastry store & restaurant, located in Downtown Los Angeles, family owned & artisanal
Sticky Rice: Thai Street Food from the cornerstone stall of Grand Central Market will leave you thinking you’re in Bangkok
Shiku Homestyle Korean: A mom-and-pop Korean restaurant serving homestyle Korean food inspired by doshirak (lunchboxes)
Guisados: Slow-cooked braised meat tacos — some of the best in LA.
Donut Friend: Warm & colorful donut shop offering unique artisanal donuts, ice cream and coffee.
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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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Maximum of 12 people to ensure the best tour experience
- Comfortable shoes are recommended
- Tours run rain or shine
- Please advise of any specific dietary restrictions at time of booking
- Please note: The streets have a slight incline and you will have to walk up small stairs at some of the establishments
- Please let us know in advance, if you have difficulty walking up a few flights of stairs, and we will make arrangements for you.
Reviews(526)
Our tour guide Scarlett was amazing! She gave us a mix of food knowledge and local tips mixed with architectural history. Felt like we learned a lot about LA history while enjoying a wide variety of foods. We had one vegetarian in our party and there were delicious options at every stop.
Our tour guide was knowledgeable of the town and places we visited and very friendly. The food was delicious and accommodated my food intolerances. We highly recommend it and would do it again in the future.
Hi Sandy, Thank you for taking the time to leave this kind review! We look forward to seeing which tour you hop on next!
This food tour was amazing! It was great to see the beautiful historic buildings in downtown Los Angeles and eat some delicious local food. Will recommend to friends and family. I can’t wait to try another. The only negative is it would have been to have been offered water on the tour. There were no beverages with the tastings. Unless the business had water on the table but not all of them did.
Hi there, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed exploring historic Downtown Los Angeles and discovering some of the city's incredible local food. It means so much to us that you'd recommend the tour to your friends and family, and we can't wait to welcome you on another Sidewalk Food Tour! We also truly appreciate your feedback about water. That's a thoughtful suggestion, especially on warmer days, and we'll be sure to share it with our team as we continue looking for ways to make the experience even better. We hope to see you again soon!
Matt was a great guide telling us the history and sharing fun stories about LA. Food was great from Korean BBQ to pizza to donuts, and much more in between. Would recommend!
Hi Gayle, We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us! Matt is an all-star guide and we truly appreciate your kind words!
Fun day exploring an area of downtown I wasn’t all that familiar with. Scarlet was a great guide, combining good knowledge of the areas history and the good places to eat!
Hi Carl, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed discovering a new side of downtown and that Scarlet made the experience even more memorable with her knowledge of the area's history and food scene!
Chris was an outstanding guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable and made the history and content engaging and interesting throughout the tour. The food stops were excellent, and I especially appreciated that he gave us options to choose from at several locations, allowing everyone to find something they enjoyed. Chris's enthusiasm, expertise, and attention to detail made for a fantastic experience. Highly recommend!
Hi Catherine, Thank you for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Chris made such a great impression. His knowledge, enthusiasm, and ability to bring local history to life are what make his tours so memorable. We're also glad you enjoyed the food stops and appreciated the variety of options along the way. We love giving guests the opportunity to find something that suits their tastes while experiencing the best local flavors. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
This was our first food tour ever in any location and it was an awesome experience. Matt M, our guide, was not only knowledgeable of the eateries we visited but also of the buildings, their architecture and their history. We would recommend this tour to anyone visiting LA and if you get Matt as your guide, lucky you!!
Hi Priyada, Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad your very first food tour was such an awesome one. Matt M will be thrilled to hear your kind words! He takes great pride in sharing both the culinary and historical side of the city, including its architecture and stories. We really appreciate your recommendation and are happy you had such a memorable time with us in LA!
It was a great tour. Our guide, Scarlette, was very knowledgeable about the area being a local. The food choices were wonderful and such a fun surprise of flavors. I felt that the wait times for the food items were a bit long but overall it was a great time. I would highly recommend signing up for this tour to get a different perspective of Los Angeles.
Hi Patricia, Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour with Scarlett. Her local knowledge really helps bring the area to life, and it’s great to hear that came through! We’re happy you enjoyed the food selections and the fun mix of flavors along the way. We also appreciate your feedback on the timing between stops, as we’re always looking for ways to improve the experience while keeping it enjoyable and relaxed.
Scarlett’s food choices were widespread and interesting. We were not rushed & all of the food was delicious. She also knew a lot about the architecture and the history of Los Angeles.
Hi Diana, We're so happy you enjoyed your Sidewalk Food Tour with Scarlett. She is a gem and that tour is a total blast.
The guide provided a lively informational tour. The food was amazing. I would take the tour with this company again.
Hi Valeria, We are so happy you enjoyed your Sidewalk Food Tour of DTLA! Thanks so much for sharing your experience. We can't wait to see which tour you select next!
