Los Angeles Ethnic Neighborhoods Food and Culture Tour

Explore L.A.’s diverse cuisine and culture on this L.A. food and culture tour. Walk through some of L.A.’s ethnic neighborhoods, stopping for tastes at local restaurants, markets and bakeries. Meet local business owners and hear their stories. Admire historic sites and stunning architecture, and get a truly local experience with a ride on the Metro bus through East Hollywood. On this L.A. tour, you’ll venture off the beaten path into some of Los Angeles most ethnic enclaves, where locals live as though they’ve never left home. Signs in foreign languages, traditional snack shops and ethnic markets line these neighborhood streets, making each visit an adventure. Learn how these enclaves came about, what makes them unique and where to find some of the city’s best and most hidden ethnic cuisine. We’ll enjoy unique and delicious tastings in markets, restaurants, hole-in-the-wall eateries and bakeries, making sure to include a variety of both sweet and savory ethnic foods. As we walk and ride the Metro through the neighborhoods, you’ll get to observe life in some of L.A.’s most vibrant areas, highlighting traditional homes, architecture and cultural hotspots. From Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination site to Korean karaoke bars and Thai Spirit Houses, this L.A tour introduces you to the city’s lesser-known and off-beat sectors, where you’re sure to discover many treasures. We’ll enjoy enough food for a whole meal, so please come with an appetite!

Ending point: 5450 Hollywood Blvd, at the Hollywood/Western metro station.