4h25

Small Group

By walk

About this activity

Travel off the beaten path to neighborhoods of Los Angeles that most visitors (and even many locals) never explore – East LA and Boyle Heights. The tour begins in a neighborhood which is home to a renowned and remarkable tamale kitchen, a bustling three-story Latin mercado (market) brimming with curio shops, food stands and mariachi showrooms, L.A.'s original tortilla factory and an extremely popular pasteleria known for their famed tres leches cake.Then board the Metro Gold Line light rail for a short tide to Mariachi Plaza, where you will feast upon birria (a spicy Mexican meat stew), healthy pupusas (a Salvadorian specialty) and Mexican pastries.

Your tastings on the tour include traditional foods that are wonderfully prepared from time-honored family recipes. Your friendly and knowledgeable local tour guide will entertain you between stops with stories of East LA’s and Boyle Heights’ colorful and surprising history, and local customs and traditions.

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Included

Food tasting & beverages
Small-group walking tour
Local guide
Metro pass (for duration of tour)

Not included

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Parking fees
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
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 minimize 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

Features

Tourism

90%

Cultural

75%

Food

40%

Original

25%

Reviews

4.5

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