Shore excursion from Los Angeles
Latin Food and Culture Small Group LA Walking Tour
Overview
Latin Food and Culture Small Group LA Walking Tour Tour the first tortilla factory in the city, dine at a renowned and remarkable tamale kitchen, and immerse yourself in a bustling, colorful three-story Latin American mercado brimming with curio shops, food stands, and mariachi showrooms.
On this small LA foodie tour, group size is limited to 12 people, which facilitates interaction amongst guests, the guide, and hosts at tasting locations.
Head to Mariachi Plaza, where you will feast upon birria, healthy pupusas, and Mexican-style pastries.
Tastings on the tour include foods perhaps typically expected, yet all extraordinarily prepared from time-honored family recipes.
There will be occasions to shop, so guests are encouraged to bring along insulated bags to fill with foodie purchases along the way.
Your local, friendly, and knowledgeable tour guide will keep everyone on the tour engaged between stops, even during the short, comfortable train rides, with stories and anecdotes of East L.A. and Boyle Height's colorful and surprising history, and of local customs and traditions celebrated by this beautiful Latin-American community.
Don't overlook East Los Angeles during your next trip to the City of Angels.
Book this tour to discover one of the city's most vibrant communities and eat some delicious food.
Just make sure to come hungry.
Highlights
- Taste your way through time honored family recipes, including birria tacos, authentic pupusas, handmade tamales, and traditional Mexican pastries.
- Immerse yourself in a vibrant, three-story mercado filled with food vendors, curio shops, and live mariachi music, a feast for all senses.
- Tour the city's first tortilla factory and enjoy exclusive tastings at beloved local institutions in Boyle Heights and Mariachi Plaza.
- Learn the rich history of East L.A. from your expert guide while riding the Metro and walking through one of Los Angeles' most colorful neighborhoods.
- Enjoy opportunities to shop for unique Latin-American food items, don't forget to bring an insulated bag for take-home treats!
Tour details
- Excursion Duration
- 3 Hours 30 Minutes
- Activity Level
- Moderate
- Excursion Size
- Small
- Excursion Type
- Culinary / Food
- Food/Beverage
- Multiple food tastings and non-alcoholic beverages at some stops are included. Most guests feel satisfied with the amount of food on the tour, and do not require lunch afterwords. This tour may be able to accommodate those with dietary restrictions and food allergies with advanced notice at time of booking. There is at least one stop where limited vegetarian tasting is available. This tour is not suitable for vegans, and no gluten free substitutions are available at 2 of the 8 stops.
- Leaves From
- An approximate 30 to 50-minute taxi (not included, approximately $60 to $100 US each way) is required to reach your departure location. Full details will be provided in your electronic ticket upon confirmation.
- Recommended Dress
- We recommend wearing casual, comfortable clothing and good walking shoes. A hat and sunglasses are good for sunny, hot days. The tour will operate rain or shine. If rain may be in the forecast, please dress appropriately and bring an umbrella.
- Restrictions
- This tour is fully accessible by wheelchair and stroller, both on the train and on the ground, as the neighborhoods have no steep inclines or stairs. The tour covers a total of 3/4ths of a mile, with slight inclines along the way.
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