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3 - 3½ hours
6 stops
12 people max
English
Local food and culture
Award winning
What you'll do
On our Secret Food Tour: Los Angeles, you’ll be taken into the heart of Venice Beach to discover a lively and vibrant neighborhood with a rich foundation and of course, mouth-watering dishes. You'll experience firsthand what happens when great food meets culinary creativity.
We'll enter a community that fosters stunning street art, both on the main roads and weaving through the city neighborhoods. Venice Beach is a community that embraces diversity through art, culture, cuisine, and hospitality.
At the end of your tour, you'll have sampled some of Los Angeles' most delicious dishes and gained a better understanding of our culture and history.
- We'll begin our journey taking in the fresh ocean breeze on the iconic Venice Fishing Pier.
- First up, you'll enjoy what the locals call a surfer's breakfast, an antioxidant-rich smoothie bowl topped with granola, bee pollen, and hemp seeds.
- Next, you'll enjoy a picturesque walk through Venice's famed canals as you discover that they aren't just in Italy!
- After which, our delicious Secret Dish will show you that sometimes the tastiest things are plant-based.
- At our next stop, you'll devour an authentic Argentinian Empanada as you admire the meatheads pumping iron at Muscle Beach.
- And, of course, no visit to the California coast would be complete without a crispy fish taco right on the boardwalk.
- And speaking of the boardwalk, make sure your phone is charged so you can snap some photos of the area's iconic graffiti walls or grab a video at one of the world's most famous skateparks.
- But keep that phone handy because we'll be rounding things out with some totally #gramable quesabirria dipped in consomé.
- Delight with a refreshing dish of shaved ice and Dole whip straight out of the Hawaiian Islands
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*Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
Book Your Tour
$89/ person
If you have any issues with payment, please email us at [email protected] with the city, date and time of tour, and how many adult and child's tickets you need so we can assist you.
If a tour is fully booked, or you are looking to book a *Group or Private Tour - please email us about Group & Private Tours options.
*Please note - Group & Private Tours are specifically organised for your group and therefore subject to a premium price.
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What you'll taste
THE FOOD
- Sambazon Acai Bowl (contains Hemp Seeds)
- Our delicious Secret Dish
- Argentinian Empanada
- Crispy Fish Taco
- Quesabirria with Consommé
- Shaved Ice with Dole Whip
DRINKS
- Water
Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.
WHY VENICE BEACH?
Authentic. Original. This diverse beach town offers a flair for all things fabulous - the food, the people, the art, and the history. We are wildly passionate about Los Angeles and love Venice Beach the most. Come join us in a part of the city where the streets will give you life and the flavors will tell a story.
We chose this area because we are wildly passionate about what it has to offer in terms of food and community. As we walk and taste, you will come to know Venice Beach as the place to be for the best eats in the best streets.
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Meeting Spot
We'll meet at the Venice Whaler, 10 Washington Blvd., Venice, CA 90292. If you have any questions. Please email us.
Daily 11:00 a.m.
Venice Whaler
Your guide will be waiting with an orange umbrella so they are easy to spot.
If a tour is fully booked, or you are looking to book a *Group or Private Tour - please email us about Group & Private Tours options.
*Please note - Group & Private Tours are specifically organised for your group and therefore subject to a premium price.
WHY VENICE BEACH?
Authentic. Original. This diverse beach town offers a flair for all things fabulous - the food, the people, the art, and the history. We are wildly passionate about Los Angeles and love Venice Beach the most. Come join us in a part of the city where the streets will give you life and the flavors will tell a story.
We chose this area because we are wildly passionate about what it has to offer in terms of food and community. As we walk and taste, you will come to know Venice Beach as the place to be for the best eats in the best streets.
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Frequently asked Questions
How do I order?
That is very easy! Go to our "Book Now" page, where we detail our tours. Select your tour and the time of your tour and book it! Are you looking for something special or are you organizing an event? Just email us at Group & Private Tours and we will do our best to arrange something that suits you. After your booking is made, we will send you an automatic email confirmation. If you have any questions before booking, feel free to contact us via email.
*Please note if you are using a special promo code then enter it in the "Voucher Code" section before you select the amount of tickets you would like to purchase*
What is included in the food tour?
All the delicious food and drinks.
Where is the meeting spot?
You can find the meeting spot here and if it's not clear you can always contact us.
We will meet at the Venice Whaler, 10 Washington Blvd., Venice, CA 90292. Our guide will be standing there to greet you with our Secret Tours umbrella so we are easy to spot!
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Where the tour will end?
The tour will end on the Venice Boardwalk between Horizon and Westminster Avenues.
Is your food tour suitable for a vegetarian or someone with other dietary requirements?
Due to the nature of creating a well-balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us at [email protected] prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.
I am traveling with my family, is the tour ok for infants/children?
Children are quite welcome and it's free for any child 2 years or under. We can give them drinks other than alcoholic and you are free to enjoy the tour with your entire family of all ages.
I don't drink alcohol. Can I book your tour?
This is not a problem. Just inform our guide before the tour starts.
Is there enough food during your tour?
Think of the tour as a tasting menu. As we travel you get many delicious treats that comprise a meal with dessert. But there is a lot of food, you will not be hungry after the tour.
Where do I add my discount voucher?
I would like to take your tour but it is already fully booked. Is there a way I can do the tour?
Our tours are often sold out very quickly. If the date you requested is not available, please do not hesitate to email us and we can see if there is anything we can do. We cannot promise but we will try our best to sort something out for you.
Is there a lot of walking?
To join our food tour, you must wear comfortable shoes. There will be around 45 mins of walking but it is not too difficult and is broken up between food stops. The guide walks at the pace of the tour members, you will never be rushed. There are no stairs on the tour or hills.
How many people max are on this tour?
We take 12 people maximum. If you are more than 12 people, please do not hesitate to email us and we will try to see if we can accommodate.
I cannot find a way to print the confirmation. Is it OK if I have it on my phone?
You do not have to print your voucher. A confirmation on your phone will be fine!
If I purchase a voucher as a gift, or am given a voucher how long is it valid for?
All of our vouchers expire one year from the date of purchase.
Can I choose my own cheese and meat?
Our guide will take care of everything. Should you wish to try something special, please inform our guide and they will do their best to make you happy.
Where does your food come from?
The food and drinks are top-quality, fresh and local!
What if it rains or I change my plans?
Unfortunately, the weather is unpredictable in Los Angeles. Bring an umbrella and we will try to be more indoors than out. We do not issue refunds as per our terms and conditions. We also inform you that we never cancel a booking even if we have only 2 people! However we do reserve the right to cancel the tour if we feel the weather is extreme, and we cannot run the tour due to this for more info see our Terms and Conditions: https://www.secretfoodtours.com/terms-and-conditions/
Can I pay the tour in cash?
You must book directly on our website. We do not accept cash payments. Our online payment is safe, secured and SSL protected.
Why do we need to pay for booking fee?
The booking fee that you have to pay is up to our ticket provider and we can't change it. All our clients need to pay for it upon booking. The booking fee charged contributes to the cost of the ticketing system to provide an excellent service to our customers.
Foreign Transaction Fees
A few banks have charged their customer an extra fee while booking with us (this isn't the booking fee but another fee added by the bank). We think this is unfair, if this happens let us know by showing us in your bank statement and we will refund this fee as a gesture of good will.
