Los Angeles Chinatown & Olvera Street 3-Hour Food Tour
Taste Chinatown and Olvera Street while uncovering LA’s founding, murals, and landmark architecture
Duration
3 hours
Ideal For
Up to 12 people
Includes
Food tastings, guided tour
Highlights
Explore the birthplace of Los Angeles through Olvera Street and historic Chinatown, pairing stories of public art and architecture with tastings from five local establishments. Trace the city’s literary, political, and cultural history between handmade dumplings, sandwiches, pizza, and traditional Chinese pastry.
- Sample handmade dumplings, sandwiches, pizza, and traditional Chinese pastry
- Discover the birthplace of Los Angeles and its cultural history
- Admire Union Station, WPA frescoes, and a landmark 20th-century mural
Itinerary
Eat delicious food
- We’ll visit 5 establishments featuring a variety of cuisines, ranging from iconic Chinese dumplings and pastry to Italian and French-inspired fare.
Stroll through Chinatown
- Learn about Chinatown’s origins in the 1850s and its development in the 1930s, and sample some of its tastiest handmade dumplings and baked goods.
Explore Olvera Street
- One of Los Angeles’ oldest and most culturally significant streets filled with merchants whose families have been operating their puestos (or stalls) since the 1930s.
Discover El Pueblo de Los Angeles
- Find out about the birthplace of Los Angeles, its history of free speech and political organizing, and its beautiful Victorian architecture.
Visit America Tropical Interpretive Center
- America Tropical by muralist David Alfaro Siqueiros shocked the public and wowed the art world when it was revealed in 1932.
Stop by Union Station
- Often called “the last of the great train stations,” this beauty from 1939 will dazzle architecture lovers.
Admire WPA Murals
- Los Angeles Terminal Annex Post Office, built in Spanish Colonial Revival / Mission Revival style, contains eleven intriguing WPA murals depicting the cultural contributions of the Americas.
What's Included
- Food tastings at 5 establishments
Important details
- Not suitable for vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free diets
- In-person waiver required before the tour begins
- Tours take place rain or shine
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before start. No-shows are charged the full price. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Product ID: 2K6WUY
FAQs
The food tour runs rain or shine. Bring an umbrella or rain poncho and wear close-toed, waterproof shoes if rain is expected.
This food tour is not suitable for vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free diets.
Sign a waiver in person before the tour begins to participate.
Meeting details
Outside Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 535 North Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012