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For more than six person bookings please contact us directly at 323-664-4472.

Old Pasadena Food and History Tour

Tours are offered Friday, Saturday and Sundays at 10:30

OVERVIEW

Walk into history and culture in of one LA County’s most charming and one of the oldest neighborhoods, Old Pasadena, formerly called “Old Town”. Colorful alleys and secret throughways spice up our walk as we seek out spectacular ethnic eateries and sweet-stuff havens on Melting Pot Tours historic Old Pasadena Tour. Enjoy all the fascinating stories behind the foods when you explore this historic district, once just a sunny haven of bountiful orange groves, settled by Midwesterners from the state of Indiana.

Whenever possible, we’ll be met and hosted by our special merchants who proudly share their incredible offerings with us. The tour concludes back at our original starting point. The food samples along the way are filling enough so that for most people lunch afterward is not necessary.

Sales tax is included in the ticket price. Gratuity is not included and is always appreciated for our guide at the end of the tour

DETAILS

Walking:
1.25 mi / 2 km (Approx. 5400 – 6000 steps)

What to Expect:
• 5-6 stops foodie stops
• Diverse Eateries, Venezuelan, Asian, Indian, Mediterranean.
NOTE: Tastings are equivalent to a full meal.
It won’t be necessary to eat afterwards.
• Artisan Chocolates
• Specialty Bakery
• Women owned boutique stores along the way

WE CAN ALSO CURATE
SPECIAL REQUESTS!

For special events, company parties, or private dining, contact Jody at (323) 664-4472 or email us at [email protected]. We’ll help you find the perfect option!

NOTE: We validate up to two hours of parking, there will be extra outlay of money at the exit of the parking lot as this is a two and half-hour tour.

Melting Pot Food Tours
tours and tastes along the iconic ROUTE 66.
She turns 100 on NOV 11, 2026!

This tour is along the ROUTE 66 in Old Pasadena on Colorado Blvd. We’ll speak about the history, cutlure and lore of ROUTE 66 thru California and making it’s trip down Colorado Blvd.

TRANSLATOR SERVICES

We offer translator services for all our tours! Translator must be booked in advance – Call HQ at 323 664-4472 or email [email protected]

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