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By Melting Pot Tours

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Free cancellation available
Price is AU$235 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Explore the areas of East LA and Boyle Heights, home to the most sought-after tortillerias, birrierias and tamale kitchens in the city. On this Latin food and culture walking tour, you’ll taste extraordinarily prepared foods from family recipes, which when combined with the warmth and hospitality of the restaurateurs, yield an unforgettable food experience. Move from place to place on the Metro Gold Line train, which you’ll discover is an easy, safe and convenient way of travelling in Los Angeles.

Activity location

  • 1st Street
    • 1st Street
    • East Los Angeles, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 210 S Indiana St
    • 210 South Indiana Street
    • 90063, Los Angeles, California, United States

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Los Angeles Latin Food and Culture Small-Group Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00 AM
Price details
AU$234.94 x 1 AdultAU$234.94
Total
Price is AU$234.94
Until Fri, 2 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Local guide
  • Inclusions
    Food tasting & drinks
  • Inclusions
    Metro pass (for duration of tour)
  • Inclusions
    Small-group walking tour
  • Exclusions
    Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Exclusions
    Parking fees
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Exclusions
    Service charge

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Please advise of dietary restrictions or food allergies for any member of your party at time of booking. Provider cannot arrange for last-minute tasting substitutions. Note that for gluten free guests, there are no substitute tastings at 2 of the 8 tasting stops. The tour is not suitable for vegan guests.
    • Children and infants under 5 years old are welcome on the tour, however should they become restless or uncomfortable please take the appropriate steps to minimise distraction to the other guests. Strollers are recommended
    • Children and infants under 5 years are complementary given that they are not participating in tastings.
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Activity itinerary

1st Street

  • 2h
The tour visits El Mercado de Los Angeles, a colourful vibrant a mall catering to nearly all the needs of the local Mexican community. From there, we visit La Gloria Foods, one of the original tortilla factories in Los Angeles. Tour the factory and see how corn tortillas are produced by the thousands! Tasting stops also include a famed tamale kitchen and a pasteleria for a sweet treat!

Mariachi Plaza

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit the famed Mariachi Plaza and learn of its historic importance in L.A.'s Latin American community. Taste authentic birria at one of the oldest birrierias in Los Angeles before venturing on to a local cafe for healthy pupusas and finally a bakery located in a famous historic hotel.

Location

Activity location

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    1st Street
    • 1st Street
    • East Los Angeles, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    210 S Indiana St
    • 210 South Indiana Street
    • 90063, Los Angeles, California, United States

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