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The best food tours in Los Angeles

Old Pasadena, Downtown and Chinatown, Venice Beach, a Santa Monica donut walk and the Original Farmers Market: here is how the LA food tours compare, with honest advice on value for money, what each tasting includes and getting a good guide.

By the Things to Do in Los Angeles editorial team 5 tours compared Prices checked 22 October 2026

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Warm tortillas on a board with bowls of salsa, guacamole and pickled vegetables

Short answer The best food tour in Los Angeles is the Old Pasadena tasting walk: 3.5 hours, 7 to 8 tastings that add up to a full lunch, rated 5.0 from 20 reviews, from €116. For less money, the Downtown tour (from €83) brings six classic bites, from a French dip to takoyaki. Venice Beach (from €89) suits beach days. Most LA food tours have under 25 reviews, so read the ratings as early signs.

Our 5 picks for food tours in Los Angeles

Five walking tours in five neighborhoods. All tastings are included in the price; tips and transport are not.

Los Angeles food tours compared

Los Angeles food tours compared
Tour From Duration Group size Pickup Free cancellation Who it suits Why we picked it
Old Pasadena food and tasting walk 5.0 (20) €116
per person		 3.5 hours Standard group: Up to 15 people Meet on site Yes, up to 24 hours in advance Food lovers who want a long, filling tour The best-reviewed food tour here: 5.0 from 20 reviews.
Venice Beach food tour with 6 tastings 4.1 (24) €89
per person		 3.5 hours Standard group: Up to 12 people Meet on site Yes, up to 24 hours in advance Beach-day visitors who like street food The most-reviewed food tour on this page (24 reviews), rated 4.1.
Santa Monica donut walk 4.7 (9) €62
per person		 2 hours Standard group: Up to 20 people Meet on site Yes, up to 24 hours in advance Families and anyone with a sweet tooth The shortest and cheapest food tour here; rated 4.7 from 9 reviews.
Original Farmers Market food and history tour 5.0 (4) €98
per person		 2.5 hours Standard group: Up to 12 people Meet on site Yes, up to 24 hours in advance History fans and drivers The only tour inside the Farmers Market, with guides in four languages; 5.0 from 4 reviews.
Downtown LA: 6 classic tastings and a secret dish 5.0 (2) €83
per person		 3 hours Standard group: Up to 12 people Meet on site Yes, up to 24 hours in advance First-timers who want classic LA bites The widest mix of Downtown food in one walk; 5.0, but from only 2 reviews.

Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 22 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.

Los Angeles food tours compared by price, length and tastings

Los Angeles food tours on GetYourGuide cost from €62 to €116 per person and last 2 to 3.5 hours. The longest is Old Pasadena with 7 to 8 tastings. The shortest is the Santa Monica donut walk with four shops.

  • Old Pasadena: 3.5 hours, 7 to 8 tastings, from €116.
  • Venice Beach: 3.5 hours, 6 dishes plus a secret dish, from €89.
  • Downtown LA: 3 hours, 6 tastings plus a secret dish, from €83.
  • Farmers Market: 2.5 hours, tastings from many vendors, from €98.
  • Santa Monica donuts: 2 hours, four doughnut shops, from €62.

Which food tour fits you

Pick by what you want besides the food. Each tour also gives you a neighborhood and its story.

  • First-timer: Downtown, for classic LA dishes in three districts.
  • History fan: the Farmers Market or Old Pasadena. Both guides tell the story of the area between tastings.
  • Sweet tooth: the Santa Monica donut walk, or Old Pasadena for chocolate.
  • Street food fan: Venice Beach, for tacos, empanadas and quesabirria.

Guides on food in Los Angeles

Downtown Los Angeles food tour

The Downtown Los Angeles food tour starts at Philippe The Original, on North Alameda Street. You taste its French dip sandwich, then taquitos, pork gyoza, takoyaki, a butter chicken samosa and a doughnut. The walk goes through Little Tokyo and Chinatown, in a group of up to 12.

Secret Food Tours in Los Angeles

Secret Food Tours runs both the Downtown and the Venice Beach tours on this page. Each ends with a "secret dish" the guide reveals at the end.

Venice Beach and Santa Monica food tours

Venice Beach has the food tour with the most street food, and Santa Monica has the sweetest one. The Venice tour meets at The Venice Whaler and lasts 3.5 hours. The Santa Monica donut walk meets on Wilshire Boulevard and takes 2 hours.

Taco tour in Santa Monica and Los Angeles street food

There is no taco-only tour in our picks. For tacos, the Venice tour is the closest match: it includes a crispy fish taco and quesabirria with consommé.

Farmers Market, Pasadena and other neighborhoods

The Original Farmers Market opened in 1934 at 3rd Street and Fairfax Avenue, and it is open every day. Its food tour lasts 2.5 hours and validates your parking for up to two hours.

In Old Pasadena, the tour starts at Amara Cafe on South Raymond Avenue and visits 5 or 6 food stops.

What a typical food tour includes and what to know before you book

A typical LA food tour includes a local guide and every tasting on the list. Tips, drinks beyond the tastings and transport to the start are usually extra.

  • Walking: the Farmers Market tour says you walk 3,000 to 4,500 steps. Others do not give a number.
  • Access: the Venice and Downtown tours say they are not suitable for wheelchair users. The donut, Farmers Market and Pasadena tours are listed as wheelchair-accessible.
  • Diet: the Farmers Market tour can work around allergies. For the others, ask before you book.
  • Cancellation: each pick shows free cancellation on its booking page. Check the exact cut-off there.

Is a food tour worth it?

Yes, if you want the stories as much as the food. A guide takes you to places you might miss and explains the area as you eat. Old Pasadena even adds up to a full lunch.

It is less worth it if you only want to eat well. Then pick a neighborhood, look up the best restaurants in Los Angeles, and walk on your own. The best restaurants in Los Angeles guide is the place to start.

How to book a food tour in LA

  1. Come hungry

    Old Pasadena's tastings add up to a full lunch. Skip a big breakfast.

  2. Mind the small review counts

    Most LA food tours have fewer than 25 reviews. A 5.0 from 2 reviews is a hopeful sign, not proof.

  3. Tell them about allergies

    Ask the operator before you book. The Farmers Market tour says it can adjust.

  4. Plan the trip to the start

    Transport is not included. Parking is extra, except at the Farmers Market, where the tour validates up to two hours.

Questions people ask

Is a food tour worth it?
Yes, if you want local stories with your food. Each tour includes all its tastings and a guide. Most LA food tours have few reviews yet, so read the ratings as early signs.

What are the best tours to take in Los Angeles?
For food, the Old Pasadena tasting walk (5.0 from 20 reviews). For a first look at the city, a guided city tour; see our picks for Los Angeles city tours.

What food is a must try in LA?
Our tour picks point to a few classics: tacos, the French dip sandwich at Philippe The Original, quesabirria in Venice and doughnuts from Randy's Donuts.

What is the most famous food market in downtown Los Angeles?
Grand Central Market, at 317 South Broadway. It has been a Downtown landmark since 1917 and is open daily from 8am to 9pm. See our Downtown LA guide.

What area in LA has the best food?
There is no single best area. Among the food tours we compared, Downtown has the widest mix, Venice the most street food and Old Pasadena the longest tasting walk.

Is the LA farmers market worth visiting?
Yes. The Original Farmers Market at 3rd and Fairfax has been open since 1934 and is open daily. It is full of food stalls and shops, and a 2.5-hour food tour runs there.

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Facts checked on 22 October 2026 against: Original Farmers Market: history · Grand Central Market.

Written by the Things to Do in Los Angeles editorial team.