Total Los Angeles Food & Drink Tour
Los Angeles, USA
From EUR 163.49
Office phone number: +1 323 300 5370
Total Los Angeles Food & Drink Tour
Los Angeles, USA
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
On this tasty LA tour, you’ll spend the afternoon enjoying some of the best food the city has to offer and exploring some of the city’s trendiest neighborhoods. Your evening will then be dedicated to taking in the glamorous ambiance of Hollywood’s Golden Era bars. See LA at its tastiest, glitziest best, with a local guide by your side!
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Highlights
- Taste sweet and savory local delights from Koreatown, Little Armenia and Thai Town
- Experience the culture and history of these diverse neighborhoods
- Admire ornate historic architecture and get a glimpse of the Hollywood Sign
- Explore the pubs, dive bars and restaurants of Hollywood’s Golden Age, once frequented by the likes of Charlie Chaplin, Marilyn Monroe and Ernest Hemingway
- Strike up conversation with locals over a signature cocktail
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Schedule details
- Duration: 6.5 hours
- Meeting point:
3355 Wilshire Blvd. (in front of the Gaylord Apartments). Metro Red Line stop Wilshire/Vermont. Local bus lines 720, 20, 206, 204. Visit www.metro.net for more info on public transport. For parking, check http://parkinginla.lacity.org/
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- Starting time: 2.00 PM
- Ending point:
7000 Hollywood Boulevard, outside the Roosevelt Hotel. Taxis and ride share cars are available outside the hotel and the metro Red Line station is just a few blocks away.
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, selection of sweet and savory food tastings (vegetarian options available with advance notice upon booking); drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), public transport
Exclusions: Additional food and drink items, return transportation to starting point, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
You’ll venture off the beaten path into some of Los Angeles’ most ethnic enclaves, where locals live as though they’ve never left home. Signs in foreign languages, traditional snack shops, and ethnic markets line these neighborhood streets, making each visit an epic adventure you won't be forgetting in a hurry! While exploring different neighborhoods on foot, you'll learn how these enclaves came about, what makes them unique, and where to find some of the city’s best and most hidden ethnic cuisine. We’ll enjoy unique and delicious tastings in markets, restaurants, bakeries, and hole-in-the-wall eateries, making sure to include a variety of both sweet and savory ethnic LA food. As we walk and ride the metro through the neighborhoods, you’ll get to observe life in some of LA’s most vibrant areas, highlighting traditional homes, architecture, and cultural hotspots.
From Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination site to Korean karaoke bars, and Thai spirit houses, this cultural Los Angeles tour introduces you to the city’s lesser-known and off-beat sectors, where you’re sure to discover many treasures and discover a different side to this legendary city. During the course of the day, we’ll enjoy enough food for a whole meal, so please come with an appetite!
After spending the daylight hours delighting in the sights and bites of Koreatown, Thai Town, and Little Armenia, we’ll venture to Hollywood Blvd. for an evening stroll of the “Walk of Fame” by exploring the iconic and institutions that capture the true essence of Hollywood. While soaking up the ambiance of Hollywood’s Golden Era bars, you’ll learn about the stars that dot the Boulevard, both literally and figuratively, and discover the famous and infamous bars along the walk that were lunch spots and evening haunts to the celebrities and wannabes of Hollywood’s Golden Age, and still appear frequently in film and television today. Speakeasies, mobster hangouts, and even a “Writer’s Room” are the lesser-known histories lodged within these historic hot spots.
Go behind the scenes — behind the beautiful Art Deco facades and bright neon lights — where these bars, lounges and restaurants are host to celebrity lore, ghost stories, and maybe even star sightings.
We’ll stroll the boulevard on foot, stopping into bars of note and admiring iconic buildings along the way. We’ll enjoy select libations at designated locations and stop for a light snack along the way.
By the end of our day together, you’ll know where the locals go to eat and drink in 4 of LA’s most distinct neighborhoods, and walk away with a deeper understanding of how those neighborhoods came to be!
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, selection of sweet and savory food tastings (vegetarian options available with advance notice upon booking); drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), public transport
Exclusions: Additional food and drink items, return transportation to starting point, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Dress standard: Comfortable shoes and clothes are recommended as well as a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. Casual dress is acceptable and comfortable shoes are recommended as we’ll be walking about 2 miles total. The temperature in the evening may vary significantly from the temperature during the day, so a sweater or light jacket are advised for the later portion of the tour. Evenings can be cool, and even cold, from November through June so please check the weather and dress accordingly! It’s also a good idea to carry a refillable bottle of water and re-useable bag for any purchases. A reusable bag is also recommended to carry any purchases and reduce plastic bag waste.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: As a responsible travel company, we pride ourselves in leaving a minimal carbon footprint. Please consider taking the Metro to/from the tour. More information available on www.metro.net.
Closure of sites: We have backup vendors for all of the locations we visit, so in the unlikely event that one of our venues is closed, we’ll take you to a similar one instead.
Child Policy: Children under 12 years of age are not permitted to join this tour. All participants under 21 years of age (or who cannot produce a valid photo ID proof of age) will be served to select non-alcoholic beverages.
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Dietary Notes
We will do our best to accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests. You can do so in the ‘Additional information’ box at checkout, or by emailing us at info@losangelesurbanadventures.com
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Local contact
Office phone number: +1 323 300 5370
Email address: info@losangelesurbanadventures.com
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