Los Angeles Farmers Market Small-Group Food Walking Tour
Los Angeles, United States of America
Discover the food stalls and restaurants that make up the Original Los Angeles Farmers Market! This historic location dates back to 1934 and is a favorite of local residents. On this small-group food-tasting walking tour, you'll go behind the scenes of what locals know is the best restaurant and best grocery store in town.
Excite your taste buds with flavors from around the world at the Los Angeles Farmers Market! On this 2.5-hour food-tasting walking tour, sample delicious world foods while listening to stories about Los Angeles that you won't hear anywhere else. The Farmers Market, dubbed "The Original," is home to family businesses owned as far back as the 1930s, as well as local restaurants, cafés and gourmet grocery shops that are frequented by celebrities.
Your local tour guide will keep you entertained with stories about the history of the Market and its colorful merchants, some of whom have been here since the market first opened in 1934. Indulge in several tastings, from LA's first pizzeria to Brazilian churrascaria to what many believe are the world’s best doughnuts.
Barbara was a fantastic guide! I would definitely recommend this tour. I was with my son and husband who are both picky eaters and they had a great time too!
Review by: Neil B, April 2018
had a great time and Andrew our Guide was wicked, highly recommend the Farmers market tour
Review by: Randy P, October 2017
Excellent tour and food. Andrew Carter was a great guide and provided a history about the Farmers Market. We did 5 food tastings, starting at Bob's Coffee and Donuts with a warm glazed donut and apple fritter, both were unbelievable. Then on to a Brazillian Steak House for some beef, chicken and sausage. Our last stop was at Magee's Homemade Ice Cream. They were celebrating their 100th anniversary in the market.
Review by: Leeanne M, September 2017
An absolutely wonderful tour . Great guide with Los of knowledge. At least all tastings. No need for lunch. Be prepared to go back browsing to buy goods. Locals fantastic fresh produce to take home. Be there at about 9 am- 10 am
Review by: way2gomarilyn, June 2017
We had a fabulous time, highly recommend the Farmers Market Tour with Andrew as guide. He gave an interesting history of the market and the vendors we visited. He patiently answered our questions too. The tastings were varied and delicious, none of us went home hungry. We all had a greater appreciation of this Los Angeles landmark. _br/_ Viator was enjoyable to work with also. Thank you for offering this great tour!
Review by: glennstratford, March 2017
Great adventure, Tour guide was Andrew. This man is funny, talented, a historian and a man who has passion about all things food and all things LA. This tour is well worth taking the time and enjoying the connection to down to earth market people. Andrew is caring and has an unique connection to his audience. Do this tour. You will have no regrets, Just happy bellies. :-, And a chance to meet like wise people to share a chat and a laugh. Enjoy !!.
Review by: Chris B, January 2017
I can't recommend this tour highly enough, but I'll try. Our tour guide, Andrew, knows the Farmers Market inside and out, having worked at one of the stops for a few years. We stopped at six different food vendors, and while we noshed away, Andrew filled us in on the history of that vendor and the Farmers Market in general. The food was great at each stop, and it's easy to avoid any particular food allergy you might have - just ask. The contact at the tour company was just as gracious as Andrew. Even though we know the Market pretty well by now, we'll take the tour next time just to hang out with Andrew for a few hours. Highly recommended!
Review by: Majed A, October 2016
Good food. Good information.
Review by: MICHAEL D, October 2016
Excellent tour! We had a very knowledgeable tour guide who did not rush us through, which allowed us to thoroughly enjoy the experience!
Review by: brittanyerb85, April 2016
I got the Los Angeles Farmers Market Small-Group Food Walking Tour for my mom as a birthday gift. I didn't know what to expect. Yesterday was the tour at 9:30 in the morning . It was my mom, dad and myself along with about 4 other people in the group . Andrew was our guide. He was very knowledgeable about the history of Farmers Market and the early beginnings. We headed over to Bob's Doughnuts and Coffee. We had the coffee, the apple fritter and a classic doughnut. After that we got a history lesson on Huntington Meats about Kobe beef and a few other meats. We then walked over to an area where Andrew showed the group how Farmers Market uses these green baskets as grocery carts and services them weekly to make sure the wheels work properly. Then the group headed over to this really cute shop called Mr. Marcel. we tried caviar cheese, After that we walked over to Magee's House and we tried peanut butter and it had very little oil in it which was nothing I have ever tried before. Our last stop was Bennetts Ice Cream and we got the Fancy Nancy which is a coffee flavored ice cream, caramel and banana. I would really recommend this walking tour for locals and people who have never been to the Los Angeles area! It's really fun and informative food was great and tour guide was fun too.
Review by: shelia g, January 2016
Our tour guide was very informative and entertaining. My daughter and I had a great time. He was able to provide food that she could enjoy as a vegetarian. He also provided us with excellent information concerning places to go for meals and entertainment.
Review by: Ann A, October 2015
The tour was amazing! The food and commentary opened up our eyes to the uniqueness of the Farmer's Market! We will definitely do this again!
Review by: JoAnn E, August 2015
Great was to tour Farmers Market! Our tour guide Andrew was wonderful!! He stories and the food was amazing! When in LA this is a must tour to take.
Review by: Alan J, June 2015
Diane was amazing! This was one of the best food tours we have ever had. The Farmers Market was excellent and we made a entire day out of it. I strongly recommend trying this tour it is a little piece of heaven in a big busy town. Thank you Mellting Pot Tours.
Review by: Richard W, June 2015
Tour guide Diane was fantastic- so friendly and knowledgeable. The food was great too, and the place is so interesting. We ended up with a private tour as we were the only ones booked in for that day. Would recommend to anyone visiting LA!
Review by: Ladena S, July 2013
Excellent guide. Very knowledgable and friendly. The food and the location was awesome.
Review by: DIAHANN C, November 2012
Awesome trip, tour guide was very informative and would highly recommend to all visitors to LA. Be a tourist in your own home. Loved it!!
Review by: Bern, October 2012
Thankyou Kendall for our tour. Your knowledge of the history of the market and the experiences you gave us were excellent and have definetly made us want to come back and explore LA more thoroughly. There is a special side to LA that we now know about. Do not miss this tour if you want a special insight into LA life.
Review by: lesley, September 2012
Kendall was fab and really knowledgable, the food tasting was excellent and I will always squeeze my donuts from now on!!!
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