Melting Pot Food Tours
Melting Pot Food Tours
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Cultural Tours • Historical & Heritage Tours • Walking Tours • Private Tours • Food Tours
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Melting Pot Food Tours is the original food tour company in southern California. If you are looking for new and different things to do in Los Angeles, a food tasting walking tour is sure to please. Choose from amongst Melting Pot Food Tours' flagship Original Farmers Market Food & History Tour, its highly rated Old Pasadena Food Tasting Tour, or its off-the-beaten-path East LA Latin Flavors Food & Culture Tour Private tours available with advance reservation.
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MaineJane64
Maine21 contributions
We were in Los Angeles for the first time for just a few days. We spent four of our precious hours in the city on this tour and were not disappointed - at all. The tour is the brainchild of two delightful sisters who were born and raised in LA. They know the food scene and have arranged fun, informative visits with vendors from the Farmers Market and with restaurant and shop owners down Third Street who ply you with their wares: doughnuts, Brazilian grill, bread and cheese, English toffee, tea, cakes, salads, sushi and more. My 21-year old son who is a vegetarian and doesn't give a lot of thought to food was thoroughly entertained. (A celebrity sighting in a cookbook store we visited was a bonus.) I think that the tour would be especially entertaining to someone who lives in the city and enjoys food. Lots of fun!
Written April 9, 2009
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Naylor41
Columbus, OH2 contributions
Melting Pot Tours is one of the best vacation experiences I have ever had, and I can say that honestly. Diane was extremely personal and friendly. You just wanted to hug her when it was over and you were wishing it would continue. Whether you are a resident of Los Angeles or just visiting, this is one tour that you don't want to miss. Not to mention, the food was incredible!
Written September 6, 2009
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Globaltravler2002
San Francisco, CA71 contributions
It was a great decision to join this tour to check out the farmers market for the first time. Kevin’s knowledge about the history of each store and the specialty of each dish adds the wing to the farmers market. Two hours were quickly disappeared in the morning. Please save your own breakfast because the tour provides a lot of food!!
Written May 20, 2019
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Thank you so much for coming out to enjoy our Original Farmers Market Tour and taking the time to post these very kind words and your fotos are fantastic!! We agree that Kevin does a great job and we love that you had such a positive experience, we will share your compliments with him. Please tour with us again soon, we're waiting to welcome you back!
Written June 10, 2019
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CAK
Claremont, CA51 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
We took the walking tour of Old Pasadena. Small group of just 10. Visited several small ethnic restaurants, unique shops - olive oil, soap, etc. Met owners. Heart history of the city told by native born guide. Great food, good exercise, nice pace.
Written January 13, 2019
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Thank you for posting this very kind review and recommendation. We love that you had such a positive experience and we hope you will tour with us again soon!
Written January 17, 2019
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ninad42
California56 contributions
Jun 2018 • Business
I organized a tour for 35 Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics teacher with Melting Pot for the second time in conjunction with our yearly conference. The reviews were amazing. They learned so much that they can take back to their classrooms, tasted delicious foods, and had an all round good time. There were 3 groups led by Diane, Barbara and Andres. All of the guides were very knowledgeable, professional, approachable and fun. I highly recomment Melting Pot Food tours.
Written June 26, 2018
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Thank you so very much for booking a tour with us for this second time! It was our pure joy and pleasure to host these fantastic 35 guests, they were as perfect as they come and we certainly had as much fun as they did. Thank you for these very kind words and for recommending us, we're very appreciative and hope to welcome your group back next year!
Written July 5, 2018
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Anne S
Long Beach, CA56 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
Diane was our tour guide and gave us all the history about this amazing place. All the vendors we visited were so kind and the food was delicious! We started out with coffee and donuts, then had English toffee, small tacos, fresh fruit, pizza, Mediterranean, amazing corned beef sandwiches and finished off with ice cream! Diane has built great relationships, over 10 years, with these vendors which makes the tour even more special.
Written February 25, 2018
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Thank you so much for coming out to enjoy our tour, and for posting this lovely review! We love that your experience of the Market was such a sweet and positive one, and we really appreciate your kind words. We agree that there is much to love about the tour and our merchants, and we really hope we have the joy and pleasure of hosting you again soon!
Written February 26, 2018
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jaybird135
Los Angeles, CA39 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
My husband and I joined the Farmers Market food tour recently and were not disappointed! Our tour guide was Lisa, who was very knowledgeable and entertaining. We had about 10 stops total on the tour and had so many yummy tastings along the way. The diversity of the food we sampled was wonderful and we both enjoyed learning more about the Farmers Market and its history. We can't wait to check out some of the other tours provided by Melting Pot! Whether you are a tourist or a local (as we are), I'd highly recommend the tour!
Written February 20, 2018
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Thank you for coming out to enjoy our Market tour and for posting such a kind review and recommendation! We agree that the Market is such a special place, and we love that you had such a positive experience. Lisa herself was one of our original guides of this tour and very much appreciates your compliments. Please do tour with us again soon, we're waiting to welcome you and yours!
Written February 21, 2018
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Susan
Royal Palm Beach, FL88 contributions
Sep 2015 • Couples
Andrew gave us a wonderful tour of the Farmers Market. The food was great and the historical information very interesting! The 6 of us really enjoyed our tour and we are looking into other food tours that the melting pot offers.
Written September 10, 2015
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Amy
Minneapolis, MN13 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
My husband and I were looking for something to do to avoid rush hour traffic in LA and found this awesome tour based on other reviews. I was glad that they were able to accommodate a private tour last minute. It lived up to the reviews and was a great experience of the many different foods in LA. Diane was a great tour guide and with her culinary background and great rapport with the vendors it really enhanced the experience. This Farmer's Market has great history and is a nice place to come throughout the day for locals, wish we have a market like this daily.
Written May 24, 2015
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Brian S
Chesterfield, MI252 contributions
Apr 2015 • Family
This was an absolute blast. My family and I loved every single thing that we tried. We ended up coming back for lunch the next day to sample a little more. Definitely a must do in LA.
Written April 21, 2015
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Drruth05
13 contributions
Sorry I meant to ask is it feasible to take children with you?
Fechef
Los Angeles, California187 contributions
yes it would be great for kids; but I would recommend that they be older than 6. While you are walking around the farmer's market there are opportunities to sit so it should be good for kids. Have fun!
Drruth05
13 contributions
Hello. I'm thinking of going on the east LA tour is it possible to take children with you?
Patty L
Los Angeles, CA3 contributions
The places you go on the tour are certainly good for children and they are welcome on the tour. You still have to pay full price for each unless they are under 5 yes old. It is a good experience for all.