Old Pasadena Small Group Food Walking Tour

Old Pasadena Food Walking Tour in Los Angeles (Raymond Avenue and Holly Street)
Excursion Highlights:
  • Enjoy a guided stroll through charming alleys and tucked away courtyards as you uncover the city's best kept food secrets in independently owned eateries and artisan shops.
  • Savor handpicked tastings that may include traditional Indian fare, authentic Mexican cuisine, handcrafted chocolates, fresh California olive oils, and locally blended teas.
  • Visit specialty establishments where passionate owners and chefs prepare fresh, flavorful offerings from small-batch soap artisans to expert tea curators.
  • Learn how this once-sleepy town of orange groves transformed into a thriving hub from Gilded Age glamour to urban decline to vibrant renaissance.
  • This experience combines savory bites, sweet treats, and aromatic stops, offering a full sensory journey through Pasadena's historic district.
Price: $179.00
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Small
Shore Excursion Type Culinary / Food
Shore Excursion Duration 3 Hours 30 Minutes
Activity Level ? Moderate
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? An approximate 30 to 45-minute taxi (not included, approximately $65 to $85 US each way) is required to reach your departure location. Full details will be provided in your electronic ticket upon confirmation.
Food/Beverage Provided A full meal consisting of multiple food tastings and non-alcoholic beverages at some stops is included. This tour may be able to accommodate those with dietary restrictions and food allergies with advanced notice at time of booking.
Recommended Dress We recommend wearing comfortable clothing, walking shoes, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Guests should bringing their own bottle of water, especially on warm days.
Restrictions This tour is fully accessible by wheelchair and stroller, as the neighborhoods have no steep inclines or stairs. The total distance traveled on the tour is 1.25 miles. Children ages 4 and younger may attend the tour free of charge, but will not receive any tastings.

Old Pasadena Small Group Food Walking Tour

This Old Pasadena food tour will acquaint you with extraordinarily delicious treasures that you may not typically find or taste on your own. This tour promises a myriad of flavors that are both unforgettable and habit-worthy. The fascinating stories behind the food, and this historic district that was once only a sunny land of orange groves, are guaranteed to entertain and delight.

Colorful alleys and secret courtyards will spice up your path as you and your guide seek out independently owned and operated cafes, restaurants and specialty shops. These are often establishments where the owners are involved in the day-to-day operations and where the food is prepared using fresh ingredients for maximum flavor. Tasting stops may include an iconic local Mexican cafe, a traditional Indian restaurant, an artisan chocolatier, and a California olive oil store. Discover the pleasure of a sensory experience at a handmade soap kitchen and enjoy a tea tasting and tutorial.

In addition to the food tastings, this tour tells the history of Pasadena from the time when it was both the city's commercial center and a popular winter destination for wealthy easterners and mid-westerners, to its long period of abandonment and deterioration, to its revitalization as one of the most visited destinations in southern California and a district listed on today's National Register of Historic Places. The stories of Pasadena's history and of the people who were instrumental in its development and redevelopment over the past century are certain to keep you engaged throughout the duration of the tour.

Please Note: Parking is not included in this tour. We recommend that you bring cash or change to cover any parking fees.