Los Angeles Food, History, and Design Tour
Overview
What makes the LA: Food + History + Design tour different? There are no cupcakes or amuse bouches – just "real" food that's authentic to Los Angeles and California, and real history.
Food: We start with a true LA dish – the French Dip sandwich. From there we'll take you to one of the best spots on Olvera Street for some great street tacos. Tour finishes at Grand Central Market, one of the top food destinations in the U.S.
History: Many of LA's oldest buildings are still standing and you’ll even go inside one them on this tour. Thought LA was just movie stars, beaches and Beverly Hills? Think again, we have a rich history going back to 1781.
Design: DTLA has some iconic and beautiful buildings – Union Station, City Hall and the Bradbury Building to name just three. On this tour you’ll experience and learn about them, as well as viewing some great public murals.
Join us on our LA food tour and TRULY experience the best of Los Angeles.
* Tour starts 12 noon, Sunday
* Food included
What's Included
- Lunch There are 3-4 food tastings included, each for about 20 minutes, for the equivalent of a normal 3 course meal.
- Tour Guide
- Drinks are not included.
- Gratuitiy for guide not included. Please allow 15-20%.
Meeting Location
800 North Alameda Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
331 South Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA
Grand Central Market is one of the best food destinations in the whole US and a great place to finish the tour. It's a 20 minute walk back to the starting point for the tour.
What To Expect
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Union Station
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Philippe The Original
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Calle Olvera
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Avila Adobe
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Los Angeles City Hall
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Downtown
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bradbury Building
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Million Dollar Theater (pass by)
Grand Central Market
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This is a walking tour and we move at a reasonable pace. If you have mobility issues please book a private tour via our website.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Aim to get to the meeting point 10-15 minutes early. If you’re late you may miss the tour.
- By making a booking for this tour you agree to be bound by The Real Los Angeles Tours terms of service.
- Please check dates/times carefully BEFORE making a booking.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. There are 3-4 food tastings included, each for about 20 minutes, for the equivalent of a normal 3 course meal.
- Tour Guide.
- Drinks are not included.
- Gratuitiy for guide not included. Please allow 15-20%.
The minimum age to participate is 12..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Los Angeles Food, History, and Design Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This is a walking tour and we move at a reasonable pace. If you have mobility issues please book a private tour via our website.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Los Angeles Food, History, and Design Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchThere are 3-4 food tastings included, each for about 20 minutes, for the equivalent of a normal 3 course meal.
- Tour Guide
- Drinks are not included.
- Gratuitiy for guide not included. Please allow 15-20%.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This is a walking tour and we move at a reasonable pace. If you have mobility issues please book a private tour via our website.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Aim to get to the meeting point 10-15 minutes early. If you’re late you may miss the tour.
- By making a booking for this tour you agree to be bound by The Real Los Angeles Tours terms of service.
- Please check dates/times carefully BEFORE making a booking.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
