Venice Beach Food Tour: 6 tastings and street art in LA

Street art and six neighborhood dishes in three hours on foot

A private food tour of Venice Beach in Los Angeles where you walk through the neighborhood for three hours, tasting six dishes at different stops while learning about the area's art, culture and culinary scene. The tour is private, so start times are flexible and the pace works around your group. A live guide speaks English throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Venice Beach and food tastings

• Visit Venice canals
• See outdoor weightlifting platform
• Walk along Venice Beach promenade
• Enjoy 6 food tastings

The experience

You'll spend three hours walking through Venice Beach, stopping at local spots to taste six dishes: a Sambazon açai bowl, an Argentinian empanada, churro waffle bites, the tour's signature secret dish, a crispy fish taco, and quesabirria with consomé. The neighborhood itself is the draw. You'll see the Venice Canals, built in 1905 as part of Abbot Kinney's original Venice of America plan, and pass through streets lined with street art that runs from the main roads into the surrounding neighborhoods. The tour is built around food and the community that makes it, not just the sights.

As a private tour, everything adjusts to your group. Start times are flexible, dates can open up, and you won't be competing for the guide's attention with other tourists. The guide answers every question and speaks English throughout. Comfortable shoes matter (you're walking the whole time), and if you have dietary needs, contact the operator before the tour so they can adjust the menu.

What’s included

• Six food tastings (Sambazon açai bowl, Argentinian empanada, churro waffle bites, signature secret dish, crispy fish taco, quesabirria with consomé).
• live English-speaking guide.
• three hours of walking through Venice Beach neighborhoods including the Venice Canals and street art areas.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:00, 11:30, 13:00 and 15:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Secret Food Tours

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English throughout, so you'll follow the commentary comfortably and ask questions without needing a translation. Book this one if you're new to Venice Beach and want to understand the neighborhood's food and art scene through a local's eyes, at a pace your group sets.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the six dishes I'll taste on this Venice Beach food tour?

The six tastings are a Sambazon açai bowl, an Argentinian empanada, churro waffle bites, the tour's signature secret dish, a crispy fish taco, and quesabirria with consomé. The menu is subject to change based on restaurant availability and weather.

How much walking is involved in this three-hour tour?

The tour involves a fair amount of walking as you move between stops in the Venice Beach neighborhood. Comfortable shoes are recommended, and the tour is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.

Can I book a private tour at a time that works for my schedule?

Yes. As a private tour, start times are flexible and dates can open up to fit your schedule, unlike shared group tours with fixed departure times.

What is the Venice Canals stop on this tour?

The Venice Canals are a historic district in Venice Beach built in 1905 by developer Abbot Kinney as part of his Venice of America plan. You'll walk through this area during the tour to see the man-made canals and the neighborhood's architecture.

Is this tour accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.