Small-Group Food Walking Tour Through Old Pasadena
Los Angeles, United States of America
Experience the culture, architecture, folklore and food of Old Pasadena on this small-group food walking tour. Admire the colorful alleys, hidden courtyards and secret thruways as you seek out spectacular ethnic eateries and sweet havens for food tastings. Your local guide will entertain you with fascinating stories behind the food and local eateries of this charming Los Angeles-area enclave.
Old Pasadena, best known for the Tournament of Roses Parade, elegant architecture and cultural landmarks, is also a place for exceptional and diverse dining. On this food walking tour, a local, knowledgeable guide will lead you on a delightful epicurean stroll through the hidden alleyways and charming courtyards of this US Historic District. You’ll enjoy 10 tasting stops, ranging from Middle Eastern falafel and Asian fusion stir-fry to California olive oil, authentic Peruvian stew and Italian gelato.
Your guide will keep you entertained between tasting stops with engaging stories of how Old Pasadena transitioned from the center of town to the local skid row to the one of the most successful urban renewal projects in the country. You'll never think of Pasadena as simply the home of the Rose Parade again!
The complete tour is an easy 1.25-mile (approximately 2-km) walk in a loop with no hills, inclines or stairs.
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Review by: Susan T, September 2017
First time we have done a walking tour and thoroughly enjoyed it.Our guide Laura was fantastic and very knowledgeable about the area.We missed the first stop due to public transport problems and Laura brought the sample of food the group had tried when we met at our second stop.Highly recommended.
Review by: Ginger T, September 2017
Lots of great information and food! We were full at end of tour. Laura was very knowledgeable and helpful.
Review by: Rodney L, August 2017
Barbara was very bubbly and enthusiastic and a great tour guide. I really enjoyed all the tastings. It was interesting to learn about Pasadena, a city I had never visited before. Highly recommend.
Review by: lou, April 2016
Loved our food walking tour of Pasadena. Barbara was a fantastic guide, she was very interesting and took us to some of the best food venues I've been too
Review by: R Barry B, November 2015
This tour was amazing! Not only did we have wonderful, varied and plentiful food, but our guide, Barbara, provided an excellent history lesson about Old Pasadena. Our tour lasted 4 hours and far exceeded our expectations. We are looking forward to trying other Small-Group Food Walking tours.