About this experience
Go behind the scenes of one of Los Angeles' most beloved and historic destinations, home to more than 50 eateries and specialty shops. Learn about the market's rich history and cultural significance while enjoying delicious food tastings. Guests should expect to walk approximately 3,000 steps throughout the tour.
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr 30 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
Downtown Los Angeles on Foot: From Union Station to the Market
Read downtown as a sequence of station halls, civic rooms, historic façades, market aisles, and working streets.
Reading the Los Angeles River as Infrastructure and Landscape
Approach the Los Angeles River by exact segment, current access, and the relationships among channel, bridges, rail, habitat, and neighborhoods.
Los Angeles in Scene Changes: A Practical Guide to Building a Coherent Day
Plan Los Angeles around one anchor, one meaningful contrast, and the real distances between basin, hills, coast, river, and harbor.
What is included
- Local guide
- Tastings from 9+ stops on the tour that will amount to lunch
- Small-group walking tour
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Parking fees if applicable (approx $20 USD)
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
Our most popular Tour in Los Angeles, at this iconic location in the heart of LA. Expect delicious eateries with merchants in business between 1934 to now. This is an authentic tour with an experienced guide leading and serving the way! This a beloved location and guests will experience local flavors, artisan bakers, time honored family recipes in a fun and relaxes outdoor, yet covered landmark.
Meeting and pickup information
- Meet your tour leader beneath the TALL clock tower located on the NORTH side of the Farmers Market. There is a Taschen bookstore at the base of the tower. DO NOT meet at the clock tower near Starbuck's. For help, call 323-640-1753.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Melting Pot Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note specific dietary restrictions or food allergies for any member of your party at time of booking. We cannot arrange for tasting substitutions if we don't learn of dietary restrictions until the start of the tour.
- Children and infants under 5 years old are welcome on the tour, however should they become restless or uncomfortable please take the appropriate steps to minimize distraction to the other guests. Strollers are recommended.
- Children and infants under 5 years are complementary given that they are not participating in tastings.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Tour takes place entirely at The Original Farmers Market, requires minimal walking and allows frequent places to sit down
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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