
LA Venice Beach Hidden Gems Food Tour With 6 Food Tastings
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 355 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is LA Venice Beach Hidden Gems Food Tour With 6 Food Tastings worth booking?
LA Venice Beach Hidden Gems Food Tour With 6 Food Tastings is a 3-hour experience in Los Angeles, United States, from $100 per person. It scores 90 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 355 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 90 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (355)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $100 per person
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.
What you get
About this experience
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.
What's included
Included
- Sambazon Açai Bowl | Argentinian Empanada
- Churro Waffle Bites | Our Signature Secret Dish
- Crispy Fish Taco | Quesabirria with Consomé
Not included
- Hotel pickup
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
A district in the Venice section of Los Angeles, California. The district is noteworthy for its man-made canals built in 1905 by developer Abbot Kinney as part of his Venice of America plan.
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Contemporary title of the outdoor weightlifting platform constructed in Venice, California, a distinct neighborhood in the city of Los Angeles. It is an open playground with a gated area that encloses weightlifting equipment. The second area is a sand box with gymnastic, rope climbing, and acrobatic bars.
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Famed sandy stretch and beachside promenade with street performers, bodybuilders, shops & eateries.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Los Angeles
Los Angeles - Venice Beach 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!
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour will end on the Venice Boardwalk between Horizon and Westminster Avenues.
Options you can book
Private Venice Beach Food Tour
Private Tour Upgrade: Choose this option to upgrade to a private food tour of Venice Beach for only you and your group Private Local Guide
Venice Beach Small Group Tour
Small Group Tour: Choose this option to join our Secret Food Tour Venice Beach in a group of 12 people or less!
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Secret Food Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We can’t accommodate pets on our food tours
- Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 354 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
9 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
354 verified traveler reviews for LA Venice Beach Hidden Gems Food Tour With 6 Food Tastings. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Wonderful experience with Clovis
Clovis was a wonderful guide and showed us some wonderful spots I wouldn’t have otherwise seen and we left full. There was plenty of food!
Response from the operator: We loved having you join us for a day centered around good food and good company. Secret Food Tours was a great way to share some of the local favorites that make this place special. We hope you left with a few dishes you’ll remember!
via Tripadvisor
Worth it! Family friendly
Steve was fantastic! Loved the food and it was fantastic walk. Thank you!
Response from the operator: We’re delighted that you enjoyed the food and the local discoveries along the way. Our guide was happy to share some personal favorites and make the city a little easier to get to know. Thank you for choosing Secret Food Tours!
via Tripadvisor
A must do when in Los Angeles
Steven was our guide and he was amazing. The food was unbelievable The fish taco place what's amazing. Lots of food at 6 different places.
Response from the operator: It was a pleasure having you on the tour. Hearing that you enjoyed it from beginning to end is exactly what we hope for. We'd love to have you join Secret Food Tours again!
via Tripadvisor
Great tour, lots of food
Great tour with LOTS of food. We were honestly stuffed by the end of the tour. It was great to try new things and learn a little bit about the area. Highly recommend!
via Tripadvisor
Venice Beach is the place to be
Hidden Gems, surprise walkthrough. Steve was such a great guide! Fun experience!
Response from the operator: Thank you for taking the time to share this with us. We’re so pleased the day became such an enjoyable part of your time in the city and left you with great memories to take with you. We’d absolutely love to have you join Secret Food Tours again on a future adventure!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $100 to $335
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 124
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Who runs this experience
Operated by Secret Food Tours, who run 207 experiences we rank across 112 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 70.6 and 17 in the 90+ Club.
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LA Venice Beach Hidden Gems Food Tour With 6 Food Tastings: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Los Angeles.
How much does LA Venice Beach Hidden Gems Food Tour With 6 Food Tastings cost?
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Prices start at $100 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Los Angeles usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does LA Venice Beach Hidden Gems Food Tour With 6 Food Tastings take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Los Angeles is not rushed.
Is LA Venice Beach Hidden Gems Food Tour With 6 Food Tastings worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 90 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 355 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Los Angeles, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule LA Venice Beach Hidden Gems Food Tour With 6 Food Tastings?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is LA Venice Beach Hidden Gems Food Tour With 6 Food Tastings suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book LA Venice Beach Hidden Gems Food Tour With 6 Food Tastings?
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Around 124 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Los Angeles can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Los Angeles and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does LA Venice Beach Hidden Gems Food Tour With 6 Food Tastings start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Los Angeles within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Los Angeles?
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Los Angeles rewards travellers who cluster their bookings by geography rather than by theme. Studio tours and Hollywood walks sit inland, the Malibu and Santa Monica coast runs west, and Griffith Observatory and the canyon hikes work best at dawn or dusk. We weight transport clarity in the ranking here: whether pickup is included changes an LA day more than the tour itself. On Outty we rank every Los Angeles experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Hollywood Sign 2.5-Hour Tour with Comedians and Their Dogs, Los Angeles Hollywood Sign Hike: Front, Behind, and Expert Guide, Griffith Observatory Hike: Guided Tour through Griffith Park. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Los Angeles?
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March to May and September to November, for clear air and open canyon roads. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Los Angeles?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in LA Venice Beach Hidden Gems Food Tour With 6 Food Tastings?
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Included: Sambazon Açai Bowl | Argentinian Empanada; Churro Waffle Bites | Our Signature Secret Dish; and Crispy Fish Taco | Quesabirria with Consomé. Not included: Hotel pickup; and Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for LA Venice Beach Hidden Gems Food Tour With 6 Food Tastings?
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Los Angeles - Venice Beach 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! Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is LA Venice Beach Hidden Gems Food Tour With 6 Food Tastings offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for LA Venice Beach Hidden Gems Food Tour With 6 Food Tastings?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is LA Venice Beach Hidden Gems Food Tour With 6 Food Tastings wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to LA Venice Beach Hidden Gems Food Tour With 6 Food Tastings if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about LA Venice Beach Hidden Gems Food Tour With 6 Food Tastings?
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Across 355 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include food and drink, the guide, knowledge and storytelling. The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
What booking options are available for LA Venice Beach Hidden Gems Food Tour With 6 Food Tastings?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including Private Venice Beach Food Tour, Venice Beach Small Group Tour. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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